Deep in the Snowy Mountains of NSW lies the highest mountain in Australia - the famous Mount Kosciuszko. Climbing Mt Kosciuszko is usually on every hiker’s bucket list as I’ve discovered when speaking with BCBC members; it is on a lot of your bucket list too. Located just 30 kilometres west of Jindabyne Thredbo is a popular village and where our walk will commence.
Please email your interest to join this trip, asap, noting who you would like to share with, and the number of beds required for your group. Also, your intention regarding arrival in Canberra, i.e. flying driving, etc. Once registered, I will follow up with you and forward the full detailed program.
As many of you may be aware, Phil had planned this as a through walk. However, with the level of interest in an accommodated walk, I’ve put together the following program with accommodation at Thredbo staying at The Denman and then moving to Lake Crackenback Resort to take advantage of their Stay 4/pay 3 deal which has added an extra day.
DATE | DAILY ACTIVITY | ACCOMMODATION | NOTES |
Day 1 Thu 5th | Flight: Brisbane to Canberra Drive: Canberra Airport to The Denman (210km 2hours 32mins) | The Denman Motel style room with bathroom Rooms to share: King Twin Room (5) Triple Room (4 only) Family Room (2) Couple/Single rooms: King Balcony (2) Queen Balcony (5) King/Twin Room (5) Compact Double (5) Single Room (2 only) | Book own Flight (time of arrival in CBR to be advised) Share Car Hire or Car Shuttle (private hire) for those who use this service. Accommodation The Denman 10% non-refundable deposit per person |
Day 2 Fri 6th | Mt Kosciusko/Deadhorse Gap (approx. 24km 8hrs) | The Denman | All day Chair lift $50 (day) |
Day 3 Sat 7th | Shuttle Drop-off: Charlotte's Pass walk back to Thredbo. Thredbo Mass 5pm | The Denman | Shuttle $27.14 (Thredbo to Charlotte Pass) |
Day 4 Sun 8th | Rest Day with the option to do a flat (no hills!) River Walk (approx. 15km to the Thredbo Diggings) or another easy walk …? | Crackenback Resort Villa style with full kitchen, bathroom and one, two or three bedroom share accommodation. | |
Day 5 Mon 9th | Charlotte Pass to Perisher via Porcupine Walk | Crackenback Resort | Shuttle $25pp |
Day 6 Tue 10th | TBC: Maybe a hike near Lake Crackenback | Crackenback Resort | Shuttle $22.85pp |
Day 7 Wed 11th | TBC: Maybe a hike near Lake Crackenback | Crackenback Resort | Lakeview Track Resort Bushwalk Track. Little Thredbo River Track NPWS Bullocks Track |
Day 8 Thu 12th | Breakfast Drive to Canberra Airport for those flying back. Options on return journey: Tinbinbilla; Hike around Lake Jindabyne or view the Yarrangobilly Caves – choices, choices! | Brisbane |
Evening meals will be at different local restaurants. The shuttle is also available when travelling to restaurants off-site at Crackenback if required.
There is limited availability for this trip, due to the number of people the bus can carry. The maximum group number is 14 people. If required, there will be a waitlist for this trip.