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Hike Australia's Highest Mountains

Experience the natural beauty of Australia’s highest mountains in summer as you walk and hike the country’s most incredible alpine trails. Whether it’s a family friendly hike to the top of Mt Kosciuszko or an advanced day hike across the Australian Main Range, there’s something for every age and ability to enjoy. With glacial lakes, unique flora and fauna and mountains as far as the eye can see, hiking is a must do whilst visiting Thredbo throughout summer.

The scenic chairlift is the easiest way to access the alpine hiking tracks including the Mt Kosciuszko walk.

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Snowy Mountains Bucket List Hikes

Summer

Mt Kosciuszko Hike

Australia’s Highest Peak
Distance: 13km return
Grade: 3
Hike Type: Guided or Self Guided

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Alpine Lakes

Australia’s 5 Highest Glacial Lakes
Distance: 19km return
Grade: 4
Hike Type: Guided Only

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Private Guided Hikes

Explore the country’s most incredible alpine trails and highest mountains with a private guide on a day that suits your schedule and is customised to your desire.

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Sunset To Stargaze

Sunset Hike – Mt Kosciuszko

Sunset at Australia’s Highest Peak
Distance: 13km return
Grade: 3
Hike Type: Guided Only

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New Moon Hike – Mt Kosciuszko

Distance: 13km return
Grade: 3
Hike Type: Guided Only

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Aries Tor At Sunset

Distance: 7km
Grade: 4
Hike Type: Private Guided Only

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Full Moon Hike – Mt Kosciuszko

Distance: 13km return
Grade: 3
Hike Type: Guided Only
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Geminids Meteor Shower – Mt Kosciuszko

Distance: 13km return
Grade: 3
Hike Type: Guided Only

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Adventure Australia's Rooftop

Alpine Lakes

Australia’s 5 Highest Glacial Lakes
Distance: 19km return
Grade: 4
Hike Type: Guided Only

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Mt Townsend

Distance: 22km return
Grade: 4
Hike Type: Guided Only

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Aries Tor Hike

Our Most Photogenic Hike?
Distance: 7km
Grade: 4
Hike Type: Guided Only

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Dead Horse Gap

Snowy Mountains Best Hikes
Distance: 10km circuit
Grade: 3
Hike Type: Guided or Self Guided

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Short Walks

Summer

Mt Kosciuszko Lookout

A Thredbo Must-Do
Distance: 4km return
Grade: 2
Approx time: 1-2 hours
Hike Type: Self Guided

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Summer

Merritts Nature Track

All Downhill With Stunning Scenery
Distance: 4km
Grade: 3
Approx time: 2-3 hours
Hike Type: Self Guided

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Summer

Riverside – Golf Course Walk

Relaxed Walk Along Thredbo River
Distance: 4km
Grade:3
Approx time: 1-2 hours
Hike Type Self Guided

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Summer

Memorial Walk

In Memory Of The 1997 Landslide
Distance: 3km
Grade: 2
Approx time: 1-2 hours
Hike Type: Self Guided

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Self Guided Hikes

Enjoy the freedom of picking up a trail map and choosing your own adventure for the day! From a family friendly hike to the top of Mt Kosciuszko or an adventure through Thredbo’s different alpine zones on the Merritts Nature Track, Thredbo has an awesome range of trails for every age and ability.

To get the most of your walks, check out our in depth hikes track report before heading out.

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Any Questions?

For more information please contact Thredbo’s knowledgeable guides at guides_thredbo@evt.com 

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Whether you ski, snowboard, hike, mountain bike or are visiting for the first time, our app is your companion to Australia’s Premier Adventure Destination.

Thredbo sits on the traditional land of the Monero – Ngarigo people who have looked after this land, water and community for over 60,000 years. We thank them for all they have done and continue to do to look after their country, a special place which we all love and respect.

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