To join this trip, you can self-drive to Jindabyne (refer below for meeting point) or join the group transfer with a scheduled pick up from Canberra Train Station at 9:00am (at no additional cost). The group transfer is optional - please advise your consultant in advance if you wish to join. The group will meet at 11:30am in the open public parking to the left of the Shell Garage/Kosciuszko Automotive (6532 Kosciuszko Rd) in Jindabyne where the self-drivers will park their cars. A short transfer will bring the combined group to a quiet spot to enjoy a delicious café-prepared lunch at the foot of Kosciuszko National Park before continuing to the village of Guthega, above the dams of the Snowy Hydro Scheme, where we will start our afternoon walk. We will follow the mighty Snowy River all the way to Charlotte Pass. We will wander past the wombat highways, and tree hollows laden with crimson rosellas, through to the long-standing Illawong Hut and across Australia’s highest altitude swing bridge, the Illawong Suspension Bridge, that is shouldered by granite giants. We continue following the iconic Snowies Alpine Walk through heathlands that criss-cross into ancient snow gum forests and mountain environments. Today’s walk finishes amongst the majestic grandfather snow gums at Charlotte Pass. In clear weather, there is the option of continuing to explore Mount Stilwell, which looms over Charlotte Pass village and presents panoramic views of the main range. We’ll then be transferred in our private minibus to our accommodation at the Valhalla Alpine Lodge in Perisher. Walking distance: 9km (3 to 4 hours) + optional 4.5km walk (1.5 to 2 hours)

Meals:  L,D

Brace yourself for a longer day of walking! The first half hour of the walk today will present you with the challenge of crossing the stepping stones across the iconic Snowy River. Bring your crocs and a second pair of socks for this gentle crossing - you’ll likely stay dry, but it is best to be prepared. Moving onwards and upwards to Blue Lake, Australia’s most famous glacial cirque lake, past the mighty Sentinel, and over the ridges of Australia’s rooftops until you come to the summit of Australia’s highest point, Mount Kosciuszko, for a spot of lunch. After an epic traverse of Australia’s highest range, an easy 9km descent from the Kosci summit will take the group back to Charlotte Pass Village. Overnight: Perisher Valley. Walking distance: 21km (8 to 9 hours)

Meals:  B,L,D

The walk today starts at Charlotte Pass where you step back onto the Snowies Alpine Walk and continue from Charlotte Pass to Perisher Valley. You will wind your way through beautiful snow gum forest and alpine meadows. The stunning stone path guides you from one valley to the next and up to the towering boulders of the Porcupine Rocks. Lunch will be enjoyed on the trail with incredible views in all directions before concluding the walk at the door of your accommodation in Perisher. Overnight: Perisher Valley. Walking distance: 13km (4 to 5 hours)

Meals:  B,L,D

The final day of walking will start as you step out the door of your lodge, straight onto the Snowies Alpine Walk leaving the Perisher Valley behind and venturing over the ridge and down to the Thredbo Valley. With views out towards the Southeast and the Monaro plains this beautifully built trail will guide you down to and along the Thredbo River before concluding at Bullocks Flat. From here it is a 20 minute drive to Jindabyne. The trip ends here for those who met the group in Jindabyne on our first day together. If you are joining the return transfer to Canberra, the drop-off time is approximately 5-5:30pm - please advise your consultant in advance if you are joining this optional return transfer at no additional cost. Walking distance: 12km (4 to 5 hours)

Meals:  B,L