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Snowies Alpine Walk: The ultimate Australian Alps experience

If you spend a little time exploring the Snowy Mountains of NSW, you'll quickly realise you've stumbled upon a truly special place. Kosciuszko National Park, which sits on Monero Ngarigo Country, is the largest park in the state covering 6,900km2  – that’s nearly three times the size of the ACT. Of course Mount Kosciuszko itself, Australia’s highest mountain at 2,228m, is a stand-out. Dig deeper however and you’ll find so much more, from tranquil snow gum forests and historic huts to granite outcrops and vibrant meadows of wildflowers. With the national park celebrating its 80th year there couldn’t be a better time to unveil a new way to experience its wonder – introducing: the Snowies Alpine Walk. This four-day hike is the ultimate way to experience the pristine Australian Alps. The carefully-built trails protect the untouched environments you’ll encounter and they’re made for everyone, from experienced explorers to new hikers getting their first taste of alpine air. [gallery size="article" ids="15417,15444,15407,15442"] Glacial valleys, Ramsar-listed wetlands, mountain ash forests, and the beginning of the mighty Snowy River are just some of the environments you can expect on this adventure with altitude. Make sure you visit the Snowy Region Visitor Centre in Jindabyne before hitting the trail to learn which species to look out for, and the latest updates on conditions.  Jindabyne is a 462km drive from Sydney, 526km from Melbourne, and only 178km from Canberra. Make sure you leave more time than your maps app recommends though – you don’t want to rush such a beautiful drive! You’ll be light on your feet on the Snowies Alpine Walk, spending four days hiking 56km. The walk is designed to be completed as a series of day walks with just a daypack. Here’s how to experience it for yourself.

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