Departs: 16 November 2010

Australian Alps

Mt Feathertop Mt Feathertop

The Australian Alps tour visits the highest reaches of Australia. From Kosciuszko to Khancoban, Buffalo to Bogong, we discover a plethora of plant and animal life, a great variety of walking opportunities and an impressive wealth of history, the views are nothing short of spectacular.

 

From Canberra our first destination is the northern area of the Kosciuszko National Park, where we visit a section of the Yarrangobilly Caves. These limestone caverns are among the most richly decorated in Australia. From Thredbo in the southern area of the national park, we explore Mt Kosciuszko, Blue Lake and Perisher Valley.

 

In the second week of our tour we visit the Bogong High Plains of Victoria. Day walks range from a spectacular ascent of Mt Feathertop, peaceful strolls around Mt Buffalo and Falls Creek and a fascinating section of the classic Australian Alps Walking Track. Beautiful Snow Gums grace our paths on many of the walks in this area. Flora is a highlight in this section that might include endangered buttercup and daisy species that are restricted to the highest peaks; as well as the brilliant display of spring wild flowers. We stay in hotels and ski lodges at Adaminaby, Thredbo, Falls Creek, Dinner Plain and Bright.

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  • Quote: “Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature’s peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees.”
  • Quote_Source: John Muir
  • Highlights:
    • Explore the limestone formations of Yarrangobilly caves and thermal pool
    • Half day walks in Perisher Valley and climb Mt Kosciuszko from Charlotte’s Pass
    • Drive the Alpine Way into Victoria’s Bogong National Park
    • Walk through snowgum groves on the Heathy Spur track and enjoy a day hike on the 650km Australian Alps Walking Track
    • Follow the spectacular Razorback trail to the summit of Mt Feathertop

  • Dates: 16 -28 Nov 2010 (12 nights)
  • Price:

    Twin share / person (ex Canberra)

    Early bird:  A$4,250 *until 19/07/2010

    Regular:  A$4,550


  • Accommodation: Lodge and motel accommodation with private facilities
  • Rating: Moderate to Challenging
  • Rating_Notes: 7–11km per walking day, some of it in alpine country

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