Charlotte Pass
Australia's highest resort village, reachable by car in summer, with a lookout over the main range and the starting point of the Main Range circuit.
Charlotte Pass sits at about 1,760 meters (5,770 feet), and the Kosciuszko Road ends here. In summer you can drive to the lookout for views of Mount Kosciuszko and the main range. The Kosciuszko Summit Walk starts here and covers about 18 kilometers (11 miles) round trip along the old summit road, and you can cycle as far as Rawson Pass. In winter the road is closed above Perisher, and the small ski area can only be reached by snow-cat. It suits skiers who want peace and quiet.
Opening hours
All day; in winter reachable only by snow vehicle
Nearby sights
- Blue Lake
- Main Range Walk
- Guthega
- Thredbo Valley Track
- Perisher
- Mount Kosciuszko Summit Walk
- Thredbo Village & Resort
- Skitube Alpine Railway