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 WALK - NSW HIGH COUNTRY

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Traverse Australia's Alps, staying overnight in secluded ski villages.  These high peaks are in 'The Man from Snowy River' country - the man who rode where no other riders dared go in pursuit of a valuable stallion who had escaped to run with the brumbies (wild bush horses). See an ancient landscape carved out by receding glaciers of the last Ice Age, enjoy lunch beside a lake and walk through snow gum woodlands and colourful alpine meadows.  In summer the wildflowers are striking - fields of snow daisies, alpine buttercups, billy buttons, golden everlastings and unique alpine gentians. The route culminates in an ascent of Australia's highest mountain, Mt Kosciuszko - with a little help from a chairlift !
  

7 day / 6 night NSW High Country Walk Itinerary (Self Guide)

Truly Ref. 435
Departs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu from 01 Dec to Easter for a minimum of 2 guests
Includes 5 days walking.
Day 1: Starts in Jindabyne any time after 2pm. There is no walking scheduled for today but there are short walks you can do around lake Jindabyne. Accommodation: Jindabyne
Day 2: After a transfer high into the mountains, the walk begins with the easy Aqueduct Trail. Marvel at one of the greatest engineering feats in the world - the mighty Snowy Mountains Scheme built in the 1950s and 60s to change the direction of the rivers and provide water for farmers on the dry inland plains. The path meanders beside the scheme's aqueducts, rivers and dams that opened up this isolated country. Walking summary: 12km plus an optional 4km, approx 4-4.5hrs plus an optional 2hrs. It'll take you a while to get used to the altitude so take it slowly, varied terrain including grassy tracks, 4WD tracks and a section of dirt road. Accommodation: Guthega Alpine Village

Day 3: Traverse through Blue Cow alpine ski resort to Perisher Valley.
Climb to Porcupine Rocks for spectacular views of the Great Dividing Range. The ancient snowgum trees here are twisted and gnarled through centuries of harsh winters. After rain or fog these tree trunks change colour to brilliant shades of red, orange, yellow and green. Accommodation: Charlotte Pass Alpine Village

Day 4: Did you know that Australia has glacial lakes? You’ll see several on this walk above the tree-line. Cross our famous Snowy River, walk through fields carpeted in wildflowers, stroll along high grassy ridges and chill your drink in an icy lake. Watch out for spaghnum bogs - large mossy plants that hold six times their weight in water then slowly release it into the alpine streams. Accommodation: Charlotte Pass Alpine Village
Day 5: Walk to the summit of the highest mountain in Australia, Mt Kosciuszko, a highlight not to be missed. This mountain is a mecca for walkers and you’ll share the summit with people from all over the world. Finish the day with an exhilarating ride down the country’s longest chairlift. Hardy walkers can choose to walk Merritt’s Track steeply down through unique mountain ash forests and waterfall valleys. Accommodation: Thredbo Alpine Village
Day 6: Take the easy way and ride the chairlift up! Today’s walk descends through fields of alpine wildflowers and snowgum forests to the Thredbo Valley. Will you be one of the lucky ones to see wild brumbies roaming the plains? Walk quietly in this special, pristine place. Finish the day with an easy stroll along the banks of the swift Thredbo River as it meanders down to the village. Accommodation: Thredbo Alpine Village

Day 7: After breakfast you'll be transported back to Jindabyne where your trip finishes.
Truly Reference 435 Prices...
 

NSW High Country Self Guide Walk - GENERAL NOTES
DEPARTURE DATES:  Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu from 01 Dec to 20 Apr for a minimum of 2 guests
LOCATION:  Commences in Jindabyne in the Snowy Mountains (approx. half way between Sydney and Melbourne). Access is by daily coach and flight service.

GRADING:  Walking is 25% easy, 55% moderate, 20% more strenuous, with chairlift used on steepest section. Longest day has 6 hours walking (can be reduced).

ACCOMMODATION:  Alpine lodges, bed and breakfasts.

WHAT IS INCLUDED: 6 nights accommodation, 6 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 5 dinners, luggage transfers, vehicle transfers required for the itinerary, chairlift rides, information booklets, insulated lunch bag, map case, National Park fees, walking notes, maps.

NOT INCLUDED:  Alcohol, one dinner, cost of getting to and from Jindabyne.
THE BEST TIME TO GO: This mountain environment is about 10 degrees cooler than Sydney. January-February is usually warm and the alpine wildflowers are at their best. December and March are usually cool to mild.  (During the Australian winter much of the area is covered in snow, of course, and the walking season is during the summer.)

NOTE: The itinerary may be modified without notice

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PRICES:  SELF GUIDE Walk
NSW High Country		 1 Dec 2011 to Easter 2012 1 Dec 2012 to Easter 2013 Truly
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NSW High Country Walk: 7 days/6 nights A$1818 A$360 Request Request 435
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