Beautiful Alpine country walk

One of the great alpine country walks is the Guthega to Charlotte Pass walk. The scenic nine kilometre track takes you through the Kosciuszko National Park on Ngarigo Country.

The track follows the beautiful upper Snowy river and offers amazing views of majestic Main range. This walk is the first section of the multi-day Snowies Alpine Walk, which is due for completion in late 2023.

The Snowies Alpine Walk project is funded by the NSW Government regional Growth – Environment and Tourism Fund program ($17 million) and the commonwealth Government’s regional recovery Partnerships program ($10 million).

Trip Intention Form - It’s a good idea to let someone know where you’re going. Fill in a trip intention form to send important details about your trip to your emergency contact.

Personal Locator Beacon -hire a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) for free at Snowy region Visitor centre in Jindabyne, Perisher Valley Office, Tumut Visitor centre or Khancoban Visitor centre.

Opening times

The walk is snowbound in winter, between June and October. Visitors can cross-country ski or snowshoe, but there are no snow poles marking the route.

Private vehicle access is closed between Perisher and charlotte Pass in winter, though the route is passable on skis or can be booked with a local transport operator.

Where: Thredbo-Perisher area in Kosciuszko

National Park in Snowy Mountains

Accessibility: No wheelchair access

Distance: 9km one-way

Time suggested: 3hrs

Grade: Grade 3

Entry fees: Park entry fees apply

What to bring

Drinking water, sturdy shoes, clothes for all weather conditions, hat, sunscreen, raincoat, snacks, first aid kit, personal locator beacon, topographic map, compass, gps

Things to note

• help protect the sensitive alpine environment. Stay on the track when walking and take all waste with you.

• Toilet facilities are available at Guthega and charlotte Pass, but not at Illawong.

• There is no food or drinking water available at Guthega, charlotte Pass or Illawong, so make sure to bring your own. Local shuttle operators are available to provide transport options to and from Guthega and charlotte Pass. contact a local Visitor centre for more information.