Your holiday itinerary (ex Perth, Western Australia)

Day 1. Perth to Canberra (D)
We collect you from home with courtesy collection to board your flight to Canberra (via Melbourne). Arriving into Canberra, we transfer you to your hotel where a delicious dinner awaits.
Overnight: Novotel Canberra, Canberra

Day 2. Canberra to Thredbo (BD)
Start your day with a guided walking tour of Canberra, exploring the city's iconic landmarks and highlights. Followed by Jindabyne, where we drop into the Snowy Region Visitor Centre before entering Kosciuszko National Park to learn more about the landscape, history, Aboriginal heritage and wildlife. Arriving in Thredbo, enjoy a relaxing walk on the Thredbo River Track, a picturesque trail that winds through gum trees and granite boulders, with footbridges crossing the rushing river. Keep an eye out for trout and platypus as you soak in the natural beauty. After returning to the lodge, unwind and savour a delicious dinner to end the day.
Four nights: Boali Lodge, Thredbo

Day 3. Kosciuszko Walk - Thredbo to Mount Kosciuszko (return) (BLD)
After a delightful breakfast at the Lodge, the highlight of the day begins as you embark on a walk from Thredbo to the summit of Mount Kosciuszko and back. Starting at the top of the Kosciuszko Express chairlift, this moderate walk takes you past rocky granite outcrops and alpine wildflowers as you make your way to Australia's highest peak. The track crosses the headwaters of the Snowy River and climbs past Lake Cootapatamba and Rawson Pass before reaching the summit at 2,228 meters. At the top, enjoy stunning 360-degree views across the Snowy Mountains and Victorian High Country, take in the fresh alpine air and feel a great sense of achievement before retracing your steps back to Thredbo.

Day walk, 13kms return, grade 4 (moderate) allow 4 to 6 hours
Grade 4 walk, short steep hills, sign posted rough track with occasional steps and many obstacles, this walk is recommended for experienced walkers.

Day 4. Charlotte Pass to Blue Lake (return) (BLD)
After breakfast, we travel via Jindabyne past the ski resorts of Smiggin Holes and Mt Perisher to Charlotte's Pass. Today we undertake another unforgettable day of walking through the stunning landscapes of the Snowy Mountains. The trail takes you through the glacier-carved terrain of this UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, where you’ll cross the iconic Snowy River, pass the tranquil Hedley Tarn and be enchanted by vibrant wildflower meadows of early summer. Along the way, you'll visit Blue Lake, one of only four glacial lakes on mainland Australia and the best example of its kind in the alpine region. At 28 meters deep, this striking lake was formed by ancient glaciers carving out a basin in the rock, with evidence of glacial erosion visible in the surrounding cliffs. A stream flowing from Blue Lake feeds into Hedley Tarn to the south. The Blue Lake Lookout offers panoramic views, providing a perfect vantage point to admire the lake, its glacial surroundings and the sweeping alpine high country.

Day walk, 10kms return, grade 4 (moderate/steep) allow 4 to 5 hours. A shorter walk than the day before but steeper hills! Grade 4 walk, short steep hills, sign posted rough track with occasional steps and many obstacles, this walk is recommended for experienced walkers.

Day 5. Jindabyne and Relaxation (BLD)
After a few days of invigorating walks, today takes a slower pace. Explore the Thredbo River Trail before a relaxing foot massage at the peaceful Lake Crackenback Resort, offering the perfect way to unwind and rejuvenate. Afterward, we travel to Wildbrumby Distillery to sample their famous schnapps and enjoy a relaxing lunch and Sculpture walk, known for its beautiful outdoor scenery and mountain views. Following our leisurely lunch, we head to the Thredbo Alpine Museum, there you'll learn about the history, culture and unique alpine environment of the Snowy Mountains. It's a gentle, enriching day of exploration and relaxation.

Day 6. Thredbo to Perth via Canberra (BL)
Depart the high country for Canberra. Enjoy a farewell lunch allowing you to relax and reflect on your adventure before preparing for your flight back home.

Please note - Travellers are required to bring (and carry!) their own day pack for personal items; warm clothes, raincoat, hat, sunscreen, picnic lunch, water, snacks etc.
It is strongly recommended travellers wear sturdy, comfortable bush walking shoes/boots and be adequately prepared for adverse weather which can change at short notice in the high country.

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