Mist over Lake Eucumbene
Sheep property near Eucumbene
Beautiful Lake Jindabyne - full capacity
Entering the National Park
Our mission on this stunning day was to walk from Charlotte’s Pass to Australia’s highest peak, Mt Koscuiszko, 2225m. It is not a difficult or treacherous walk as it is all on a straight track. Although today we were warned there had been significant snowfalls recently.
The small resort town of Charlotte’s Pass
Charlotte’s Pass lookout. Mt Koscuiszko to the left.
Off we set on the well- made track at 10am
Amazing colours in the alpine gums
Small alpine plants
Melting icicles
Views across the valleys
Small snow drifts begin to appear
The Snowy River
Walking towards Seaman’s Hut - carefully!
A snack at Seaman’s Hut
The alpine plants change
Rawson’s Hut, where the tracks from Thredbo and Charlotte’s Pass meet. A short climb to the peak.
Snow piled up outside Rawson’s Hut
The trail to the top
Stunning views to the west
Such a clear day with no wind
The summit
Lunch
We head down
As the snow began to melt there were fascinating effects with the sun’s reflection
The track back much easier with much of the snow melting
Attractive views as the afternoon light fades
Reaching Charlotte’s Pass at 4pm
Sunset
A full moon guides us home
M&M
PS In January 1990 (nearly 30 years ago) we stayed in Thredbo for a few nights, caught the chairlift up the mountain and then walked to the summit of Mt Koscuiszko. Here are our remaining snaps with mid-Summer wildflowers in full bloom. Nick was 10, Ashley was 8 and Mark and I were considerably younger as well.
M&M
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