Kosciuszko National Park
2 Day Expedition (+2 Travel Days)
25km
Beginner
8 Max
$1699
Hike through pristine alpine wilderness on this long weekend tour. Walk along snow-capped ridgelines, cross the famous Snowy River and sleep under the stars before watching the sunrise on the summit of Mt Kosciuszko, Australia’s highest mountain at 2228m.
For added comfort and convenience, this tour package includes a 2-night stay in an alpine lodge at Lake Crackenback Resort, allowing the perfect start and end to the expedition tour.
The perfect destination to start your adventure, take the day to explore one of Australia’s most stunning natural playgrounds. With a keen eye you may spot a curious platypus playing on the banks of the lake and it is common for wild brumbies to drink from the surrounding streams.
In the afternoon, meet your Mountain Guides as they conduct an equipment and safety briefing to ensure you are feeling prepared and excited. As the sunsets over the lake, enjoy a 3-course dinner with you fellow expedition team before a good nights rest.
Highlights
With a 7am wake up call and a final gear checklist, your expedition through Kosciuszko National Park starts at the alpine village of Charlotte Pass. Following your Mountain Guide, you will descend into the valley, rock jump across the Snowy River, hike up through the cloud line and onto the main ridgeline where you will find uninterrupted views of the Great Dividing Range. If you’re wanting a challenge, your Mountain Guide will take you up to Mount Townsend, the 2nd highest peak in Australia at 2209m. Under instruction from your Mountain Guides, you will learn basic trekking and remote navigation techniques such as water sourcing, camp cooking and alpine navigation. Our basecamp tonight will be at Wilkinsons Creek, where you’ll sleep underneath a blanket of stars and have a well deserved night’s rest.
Highlights
At 2228 metres, the summit of Mount Kosciuszko stands the highest peak in Australia and the point of celebration for our expedition. It’s our tradition for those who haven’t been to the summit, to lead the expedition up in the morning and take centre stage upon the summit podium for a victory photo. The view of the expansive landscape below is always breath taking and for many a welcome relief as the trail home flows gently back down to Charlotte Pass. Returning to Lake Crackenback Resort for hot showers and if desired, a pampering massage at the Spa & Wellness Centre to relieve any aches and pains from your mountain adventure. Tonight we celebrate!
Highlights
After a long weekend of exploring Australia’s alpine region and Snowy Mountains, we reach our final morning together and the tour officially concludes allowing guests to follow their own schedule. We do recommend taking a few extra days out to further explore this stunning region.
If you are interested in adding on extra nights accommodation at Lake Crackenback resort, please enquire on booking.
We’re very proud of the all-inclusive nature of our tours. All you really need is a decent pair of hiking shoes, some warm clothing and we will provide the rest. It's that easy.
There are toilets available at Charlotte Pass, Seamans Hut and Rawson pass. However, outside of these locations we follow a strict 'leave-no-trace' policy, meaning all solid waste needs to be packed out.
Your Mountain Guide will detail more during your pre-tour safety briefing.
We have a bit of a saying here; "there is no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing!".
If it's forecast to rain on the day of your hike, then there is no need to worry. The mountains are especially beautiful in the rain, and you'll stay super warm and dry under our super-duper hiking raincoats.
To fuel this expedition we'll cook up a storm right on the trail using fresh and local ingredients.
Our Sample Menu
Breakfast - Warm porridge, fresh fruit, granola clusters and hot coffee
Lunch - Handmade tortellini pasta with shaved parmesan and crushed pistachios
Dinner - Coconut penang curry with fresh asparagus, squash, snowpeas and tofu, served with hot roti bread
We're more than happy to cater for any and all dietary requirements, just simply let us know in your information card after booking.
Your safety is our first priority while out on an expedition adventure. We use a 3-point safety framework to ensure all measures are taken to maximise your safety.
1. Tour planning and preparation
- To ensure your safety this tour is conditions dependant and will not proceed if a severe weather warning has been issued.
- Furthermore in the case of unforeseen conditions, tour sites have been strategically planned to be within reach of emergency shelter sites.
2. Highly experienced and qualified Mountain Guides
- All Mountain Guides are trained in Remote First Aid, Emergency Management and have a minimum requirement of 1000 hours of alpine experience.
3. Personal safety
- All participants will undertake a pre-tour safety briefing where they will learn remote navigation and trekking skills, learn to operation a personal location beacon (PLB) and familiarise themselves with the essential expedition equipment.
Kosciuszko National Park
We are happy to include additional dates for private or large group bookings if the above dates do not suit. Please do not hesitate to contact us to discuss alternative departures.
