Snowy Mountains Circuit — Kosciuszko HighCountry.
Distance
220 km
Duration
1 day
Climb
1,900 m
Snowy Mountains Circuit — Kosciuszko High Country.
Australia's highest road rides through Kosciuszko National Park, home of the nation's highest peak (2,228m). The Alpine Way crosses from Cooma to Thredbo, passing subalpine meadows, snow gum forests, and the hydroelectric Snowy Scheme infrastructure. Open October–April (snow closes passes in winter).
Quick facts
SurfacePaved
Distance220 km
Days1
Total climb1,900 m
DifficultyModerate
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The route.
CoomaStart · Start in Cooma — the capital of the Snowy Mountains. Fuel up; limited on the Alpine Way.
JindabyneScenic Point · Lake Jindabyne from the dam wall — the drowned town of Old Jindabyne lies beneath the surface. Good bakery here.
Perisher ValleyScenic Point · Australia's largest ski resort. In summer: wildflower meadows and mountain bike trails.
Charlotte Pass (1834m)Mountain Pass · Highest point accessible by road. The walk to Kosciuszko summit (3hrs return) starts here.
Thredbo Ski VillageScenic Point · Europe-style alpine village. The Kosciuszko Express chairlift runs year-round for non-skiers.
Talbingo ReservoirRestaurant · The Blowering Reservoir area — popular for fishing and the sweeping valley views returning north.
TumutEnd · End in Tumut in the Snowy Valley. Cider orchard country.
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