Australia’s 11 Highest Peaks, 47km Full Backpack (4 Days, Easter Long Weekend)
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Australia's Eleven Highest Peak Hike (47KM) Hard Full Backpack Over 4 Days. Easter Long Weekend!
The Snowy Mountains in New South Wales and the Victorian Alps, part of the Great Dividing Range, boast the tallest peaks on the Australian mainland. This range forms a natural divide between the central lowlands and the eastern highlands.
Remarkably, all eleven of Australia’s highest peaks are situated within Kosciuszko National Park, with the summits located within a twelve-kilometre radius of each other.
The trail spans approximately forty-seven kilometres and typically requires 3-4 days to complete, assuming an average of six hours of hiking per day.
The Hike:
Starting from Charlotte Pass, the route generally follows parts of the Main Range Track and the Summit Walk, both well-known alpine trails. However, reaching many of the peaks involves deviating from these established paths and requires cross-country hiking over unmarked or non existent trails.
Basic map and ground navigation skills are sufficient for summiting each peak, but poor weather can increase the difficulty. Therefore, it’s advisable for members to be prepared for conditions.
Friday:
Plan to meet promptly at 8:00 a.m. at Jindabyne Visitor Information Centre. We will be driving down on Thursday evening and staying in Jindabyne You can choose to drive down after work on Thursday or very early on Friday morning. Please drive safely, remember to drive, revive, and survive.
After car shuffle, we will set off at 8:30 a.m. to drive to Charlotte Pass (don't forget that a parks pass is required). Our hike will start and end at Charlotte Pass. Expect to cover about 12 kilometres each day, with plenty of ups and downs as we tackle Australia’s highest peaks.
Note that while there is no scrambling involved, the terrain will be challenging. Be aware that weather conditions in the Snowy Mountains can be harsh. Cold, wet, and potentially snowy. Night time temperatures are likely to drop below freezing, so be prepared for cold conditions.
Peak Profiles:
- Mount Twynam: 2,195 meters
- Watsons Crags/Tennison Woods Knoll: 2,136 meters
- Mount Northcote: 2,131 meters
- Muellers Peak: 2,129 meters
- Alice Rawson Peak: 2,160 meters
- Mount Townsend: 2,209 meters
- Abbott Peak: 2,145 metres
- Mount Kosciuszko: 2,228 meters
- Etheridge Ridge: 2,180 meters
- Rams Head North: 2,177 meters
- Rams Head: 2,190 meters
Leader reserved the right to amend and make changes to itinerary to suit conditions and group.
Distance: ~47 km return
Duration: 4 Days (Easter Long Weekend)
Difficulty: Grade 4+ – Hard (full pack, steep climbs, rock scrambling, alpine conditions)
Elevation:
• Max: ~2228 m
• Min: ~1722 m
• Total Ascent/Descent: ~1966 m
Terrain: The track features predominantly steep ascents and descents, with some rock scrambling required. It is manageable with a moderate level of fitness.
Track Conditions: The trail can be overgrown and difficult to follow in some areas.
Water: Carry at least 3 litres of water, water can be refilled from creeks and rivers along the way but must be treated. Please bring water purification tablets or a SteriPen.
The Campground:
No proper campsite so we will be wild camping with no toilet facilities. Toilets only available at Charlotte Pass, Seamen Hut and Rawson Pass. Pack your shovel and toilet paper.
Pre & Post Accommodation:
We will be staying at NRMA Jindabye holiday park which is right opposite the main shopping and visitor centre preceint. Campsites starts from $34 a night and they have camp kitchen, toilets and hot showers. If members whats to stay for night before and after the hike then let me know and I will try and make group booking. Send me private message.
What to Bring:
Sleeping gear, sturdy tent, good sleeping bag and mat. Clothing including rain gear, jackets, good hiking boots, head torch, swimmers, warm layers as night may get below zero degrees. Breakfast, lunch dinners to cover 4 days and lots of snacks. Pack one days extra meal for backup. Please only carry items needed and keep your pack light. Leave all your luxury gear at home.
I carry First Aid kit and PLB on all my events.
Gratuity:
$60 and needs to be paid at the time of RSVP by direct Bank Transfer to below account. Please note, there are no refunds but you can sell your spot to anyone in the waitlist if there is one.
Due to the nature of the hike, spots are limited
Bank: ING
Account Name: Ali Shirazi
BSB: 923 100
Account No: 811 690 026
Reference: Your Meetup Profile & Event Name
Carpooling:
Carpooling will be necessary. If you have space available in your vehicle or are looking for a ride, please post a comment in the carpooling message thread. Remember to share fuel costs and NP fee with the driver.
By RSVP to this event you and your guests agree to comply with the terms and conditions of the Aussie Explorers Meetup group which can be found in the link below:
https://www.meetup.com/Aussie-Explorers/
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