Main Range Walk
Main Range Track
Australia's classic one-day alpine hike, a loop of about 22 kilometers past glacial lakes, the source of the Snowy River and the country's highest peak.
The loop starts at Charlotte Pass and crosses the Snowy River on stepping stones. It passes Blue Lake, Club Lake and the Lake Albina lookout, then follows the main range past Carruthers Peak and near Townsend Peak. It climbs Mount Kosciuszko and returns along the old summit road. The full route is about 22 kilometers (14 miles) and takes 7 to 9 hours, with a climb of about 700 meters (2,300 feet). There is no water or food along the way, so carry enough water, wind and rain gear, and a map. Turn back if thunderstorms are forecast. The views are of the largest open alpine tundra on the mainland.
Opening hours
Open all day (daytime hiking)
Nearby sights
- Blue Lake
- Charlotte Pass
- Mount Kosciuszko Summit Walk
- Thredbo Village & Resort
- Guthega
- Thredbo Valley Track
- Dead Horse Gap
- Perisher