The 'Aussie Ten' (actually, Eleven). Kosciuszko NP. *Full, waitlist started*

The 'Aussie Ten' (actually, Eleven). Kosciuszko NP. *Full, waitlist started*

Sat 08th Mar 2025

Members Only 3 Days+

Walk, Back-pack

A two night hike over the Canberra Day long weekend to summit Australia's eleven highest peaks, all over 2000m in elevation and all conveniently located on and adjacent to the main range of Kosciuszko National Park. Two of the eleven are the same elevation, and we will climb both.

This hike is rated as Grade 4 (Tracks are long, rough and very steep. Directional signage is limited).

The hike is a 45+km circuit out of Charlotte Pass. There is significant walking time on the Saturday (around 8 hours moving and approx. 25km) and also on Sunday. There is a big elevation gain (around 2km, excl. Rams Head South) and a fair part of it is done with a full pack on. Breaks will by necessity be short. There is boulder scrambling and possibly a bit of snow.

This event will suit members with good fitness and appropriate gear. It is a slog, but very rewarding.

Itinerary. Peaks in the order we'll summit them:

- Saturday 8/3 [08:00 start]

  1. Mount Twynam (2209m) #3
  2. Carruthers Peak (2145m) #9
  3. Mt Northcote (2131m) #10

-Set camp in Wilkinsons Valley

Afternoon excursion with a day pack:
4. Alice Rawson Peak (2160m) #7
5. Mount Townsend (2209m) #2
6. Abbott Peak (2145m) #9
7. Unnamed Peak SW of Abbott Peak/AKA Byatts Camp Peak/AKA Mt Du Faur (2159m) #8

- Sunday 9/3 [08:00 start]

  1. Mount Kosciuszko (2228m) #1
  2. Unnamed Peak on Etheridge Ridge (2180m) #5

-Set camp near Rams Head North

Afternoon excursion with a day pack:
10. Rams Head North (2177m) #6
11. Rams Head (2190m) #4
11a. (Time permitting): Rams Head South (2052m) #13
-Visit Aries Tor

- Monday 10/3 [08:00 start]

Decamp and walk back to Charlotte pass via Kosciusko Rd for the drive home.

Though showers, frost and snow is part and parcel of this area at this time of year, this event will not run if the forecast looks severe (wind, rain, snow).

Additional Information

Booking deadline

Sun 23rd Feb 2025 12:00am

Length

Extra Long

Terrain

Rough

Conditions

Partly Wet

Distance (km or hrs)

46km

Ascent

1900m

Descent

1900m

Map name

8525-2S PERISHER VALLEY

Terrain information

Primarily, alpine and sub-alpine heath and grassland. Significant climbs both up onto the main range from Charlotte Pass, and then throughout the walk as we ascend the various prominences. Some boulder scrambling, and two river crossings at the start of the walk (depending on water levels, these may be dry crossings). Possible (unseasonal) snow on the ground and on summits. This would add a further technical aspect to the walking, and certainly make it more physically demanding.

Transport information

Car pool: 2x vehicles @ $180 per car. $45pp based on four people per car. Depending on member's travel intentions (please see Accommodation information, below), some folks may make their own arrangements.

Travelling date

Sat 01st Mar 2025 05:00am

Accommodation information

Self-sufficient sub-alpine tent accommodation during the event. I am likely to stay at Jindabyne Caravan and Holiday Park (Discovery chain) the Friday night, for a more comfortable start on Saturday morning. The travelling date/time info above is for participants driving up from Canberra on Saturday morning.


A multi day backpacking or base-camping activity.

Date and Time

Start: Sat 08th Mar 2025 @ 08:00am
Approx Return: Mon 10th Mar 2025 @ 01:00pm
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