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Australian Alps Walking Track

  • Length: 650km

  • Duration: 49 days

  • Grade: 4

  • Style: One Way

  • Start: Canberra

  • End: Walhalla

  • Location: Namadgi National Park

  • Closest Town: Tharwa

  • Distance from CBD: 41km

  • State: ACT

  • Latitude: -35.530904

  • Longitude: 149.066054

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Australian Alps Walking Track is a 650km, grade 4 one way hike, located in Namadgi National Park, ACT. The hike should take approximately 49 days to complete.

Hike Summary

A 650 kilometre trail that winds through the high country of south eastern Australia, linking this ancient mountain landscape. It traverses rugged remote alpine country where bushwalkers must be experienced and self-reliant. The track climbs our highest mountains and crosses exposed grassy high plains. It passes through magnificent tall forests and stunted snow gum woodlands, and discovers sites rich in history.

Most people choose to walk shorter sections of the trail such as the Baw Baw Plateau, Mount Howitt and the Cross Cut Saw, the Bogong High Plains, Mount Kosciuszko and the wilderness areas of Jagungal and Bimberi. To plan your trip view the detailed track notes. www.theaustralianalps.wordpress.com

About the region

Namadgi National Park

With remote wilderness experiences, a wide range of natural environments, an abundance of native wildlife, and Aboriginal and European cultural sites, there are many reasons to visit Namadgi National Park. Namadgi covers 106,095 hectares, with 160 kilometres of marked walking tracks. Visit the Namadgi Visitor Centre to get expert advice and see displays and audiovisuals. The Visitor's Centre is open 9 am to 4 pm on weekdays and 9 am to 4.30 pm on weekends and public holidays. It is closed Christmas Day.

Walking is a great way to explore Namadgi National Park, with 160 kilometres of walking trails to explore the park.

The following table outlines some of the popular walks within the park. Click on the name of the trail to load a trail guide.

Notes on the park's 160 kilometres of marked walking tracks can be found in the Namadgi Map and Guide, available at the Namadgi Visitor Centre shop and the Canberra Regional Visitor Centre for $4.50.

For more information, a location map and facilities please visit the ACT Government Information Portal.

Getting there

A 650 kilometre trail that winds through the high country of south eastern Australia, linking this ancient mountain landscape. It traverses rugged remote alpine country where bushwalkers must be experienced and self-reliant. The track climbs our highest mountains and crosses exposed grassy high plains. It passes through magnificent tall forests and stunted snow gum woodlands, and discovers sites rich in history.

Most people choose to walk shorter sections of the trail such as the Baw Baw Plateau, Mount Howitt and the Cross Cut Saw, the Bogong High Plains, Mount Kosciuszko and the wilderness areas of Jagungal and Bimberi.

GPX File

Total distance: 687641 m
Max elevation: 2176 m
Min elevation: 239 m
Total climbing: 31437 m
Total descent: -31177 m
Download file: AAWT.gpx

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17 thoughts on “Australian Alps Walking Track (650km)”

    4. Sascha Hovens I don’t even think water is required. I’m sure I heard that’s what they teaching on wilderness courses. Just 30kgs of scroggin & a crochet hook

    5. Maya Love we have many life sized wedges to crochet. We’ll just forage for water when required (a learned wilderness skill in the wilderness wing).

    6. Sascha Hovens Emma Mickle can you please add an extra room for water foraging training in the wilderness wing of your home? I think you could put it in between spatial maps reading room and the scroggin prep room

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