Australian Alps National Parks

Inspire and challenge your spirit of adventure

Kosciuszko National Park

Bushwalking in the alps

Bushwalking can offer the most intimate and challenging experiences of the Australian Alps with a diverse range of terrains and environments and ever changing weather conditions the walker can come across almost anything from rocky escarpments with breathtaking views to feilds of flowers, historic huts and an abundance of wildlife. Information about organised walks for a wide range of abilities and experiences can be found at the National Park and region visitor centres.

The Australian Alps offer extensive walking track networks and management trail systems. Walkers can choose from very easy to very hard challenges:

No matter what kind of activities you enjoy in the Alps, you can minimise the impacts you have on the environment and other visitors by following some simple rules.

Challenge yourself to leave as little trace of your visit as possible. Care for the Alps now - so they'll be just as wonderful in the future.

Stay on the right track

In some areas, walking tracks are being upgraded to minimise the impact of increasing foot traffic; boardwalks are necessary in some places with large numbers of visitors. You can help minimise the damage in the following ways:

 

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