Hike to Kosciuszko Summit

The walk to Kosciuszko's Summit is easily one of the most scenic walks Australia has to offer. Australia's 'Snowy' Mountain range is enveloped in deep snow through Winter, so Spring, Summer and Autumn are the best times to hike this track - although a weather check doesn't go astray in the cooler months. During the Spring and Summer the alpine flora is visible, and snow melts to create stunning glacial pools.

Park at Charlotte Pass before heading out along Summit Road, a four wheel drive track up to the Summit. From here, journey along the Main Range Track. Along this track you will find a variety of flat mountaintops perfect for camping - just stay 200m or more from the glacial lakes, as local pollution does nothing for Kosi's fragile environment. This track is extremely well signed, no more than a few kilometres of easily visible track between signposts, but it doesn't hurt to take a map or GPS just in case. In the Summer there are tons of flies, so if you don't want to tackle these guys wear some netted protection. Even with the bugs it's worth the short trip from Jindabyne.

More info: http://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/Kosciuszko-National-Park/Visitor-Info