Is the Alpine Way a sealed road?

Is the Alpine Way a sealed road?

Driving conditions: Good access for two-wheel drive vehicles, as the whole Alpine Way is sealed except for a few very short sections. The road between Thredbo and Tom Groggin is not recommended for vehicles towing large caravans.

Can you take a caravan on the Alpine Way?

Alpine Way is steep, narrow and winding between Khancoban and Thredbo, and subject to rockfalls after rain. This section is not recommended for vehicles towing large caravans.

Can you drive the Alpine Way in winter?

The Khancoban area is open all year, but access along the Khancoban to Cabramurra Road is closed in winter (June to October long weekends).

How long does it take to drive to Mount Kosciuszko?

Continue past the ski resorts of Smiggin Holes and Perisher Valley. Charlotte Pass Village is around 40km from Jindabyne and will take you around 30mins to drive there.

Do you have to pay to drive through Kosciuszko National Park?

Kosciuszko National Park $17 throughout the rest of the year. $4 per vehicle per day for Yarrangobilly Caves, if the general park entry fee hasn’t been paid.

Is there a chairlift to Mount Kosciuszko?

The scenic chairlift is a must do during summer. The scenic chairlift is also the easiest way to access Thredbo’s extensive alpine hiking tracks including the walkway to Mt Kosciuszko Summit. …

Is tooma road suitable for caravans?

It really is not suitable for a large caravan. It has been suggested to go to Kiandra via Tooma Dam and Cabramurra . This road is narrow – as wide as the Alpine Way – but not as steep. By all means, take this road, but be careful on all corners.

Where does the Great Alpine Road start?

Wangaratta
Starting at Wangaratta in the north-east, the road winds its way 339 kilometres through Victoria’s high country across to Bairnsdale on the jaw-droppingly beautiful Gippsland Lakes. The Great Alpine Road is Australia’s highest year-round accessible sealed road.

How hard is the walk to Kosciuszko?

This iconic day walk from Thredbo will have you conquering the summit of Mount Kosciuszko in a couple of hours. You can also walk up Merritts Nature Track from Thredbo Village to the top of the chairlift. This difficult 4km track takes around 2-3 hours uphill.

Where is the Alpine Way Drive in Kosciuszko National Park?

Kosciuszko – Alpine Way drive is in Khancoban area. Here are just some of the reasons why this park is special: The Western Fall of Kosciuszko National Park’s Main Range is the highest and steepest part of the Snowy Mountains.

Which is the best way to get to Kosciuszko?

All the practical information you need to know about Kosciuszko – Alpine Way drive. Alpine Way scenic drive connects the Khancoban area and Thredbo-Perisher areas of Kosciuszko National Park. To get there: From Jindabyne, follow Kosciuszko Road west for 3km then turn left onto Alpine Way.

Where is the Long Plain in northern Kosciuszko?

On a recent trip to Northern Kosciuszko we camped at the Long Plain Hut and also hiked in to Hainsworth Hut, an old grazing hut, via the Mosquito Creek Trail. Long Plain, in Kosciuszko NP, is one of the many high frost plains between the Brindabellas and Kiandra, all mostly above 1300 metres.

Is the Khancoban area of Kosciuszko National Park open?

in the Khancoban area of Kosciuszko National Park in the Snowy Mountains region. The Khancoban area is open all year, but access along the Khancoban to Cabramurra Road is closed in winter (June to October long weekends).