Ride the chairlift from Thredbo Village (1365 m ASL) to Eagles Nest (1945 m ASL), follow an elevated grated path that crosses the headwaters of the Snowy River and enjoy the vista of Lake Cootapatamba, Australia’s highest glacial lake. The journey continues past Rawson’s Pass (Australia’s Highest Public Toilet) with the summiting of Mt Kosciuszko, Australia’s highest peak, which affords sweeping views over the Main Range and beyond to Victorian alpine terrain.

Grade
Moderate

Distance
13km

Start
Thredbo Village

Finish
Thredbo Village

Starting from Australia’s highest village Charlotte Pass you will cross the beautiful Snowy River and Club Lake Creek. Walk the in the shade of Mt. Kosciusko and Carruthers Peak to experience the splendour of Blue Lake, Kosciuszko National Park’s deepest glacial lake. Hewn out of granite by crashing rivers of ice, Blue Lake is 28 m deep and the cliffs behind in the summer and winter months make a striking border around this amazing alpine lake.

Grade
Moderate

Distance
12–15km

Start
Charlotte Pass

Finish
Charlotte Pass

The Cascades Hut trail is a share trail and is fantastic for the mountain bike rider and the walker. Starting near Dead Horse Gap on the Alpine Way, you will cross the beautiful headwaters of the Thredbo River before passing Bobs Ridge that captures truly stunning views of the Victorian High Country. You will then cross Cascade Creek in the Pilot Wilderness Area and get your first glimpse of the highly renowned Cascade Hut for a well-earned rest or camp. Cascade Trail explores wooded forests, stunning vistas and one should expect to see a wild brumby or two. 

Grade
Hard

Distance
20km

Start
Dead Horse Gap

Finish
Dead Horse Gap