Dead Horse Gap
An alpine pass west of Thredbo known for snow gum forest and sunrise views, with trails back to Thredbo or up the main range.
Dead Horse Gap sits at about 1,580 meters (5,180 feet) on the Alpine Way and marks the divide between New South Wales and Victoria. The Dead Horse Gap loop from Thredbo is about 10 kilometers (6 miles). Take the chairlift up, walk down through the alpine meadows to the pass, then return to the village along the Thredbo River. The twisted snow gums look striking in the morning light, and wild horses are often seen here. In winter it is the starting point for cross-country skiing, and the road may be icy.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Thredbo Village & Resort
- Mount Kosciuszko Summit Walk
- Main Range Walk
- Charlotte Pass
- Blue Lake
- Thredbo Valley Track
- Guthega
- Perisher