Take on the challenge in the Australian Alps

On a mostly dry and flat continent, nothing says challenge like the snow-clad and mountainous Australian Alps. Spanning 1.6 million hectares and 16 national parks and reserves, the Alps offer breathtaking alpine vistas and year round opportunities for outdoor adventure. Hit the ski slopes or take in the wildflower-covered plains going cycling, rafting, four wheel driving, horse riding and hiking.

Explore trout-rich streams, broad plateaus, rugged gorges and glacial lakes. Discover unique plants and animals – from massive alpine ash trees to miniature mountain pygmy possums. Then learn about the region’s rich Aboriginal and European cultural heritage. Like the traditional owners and early settlers, you’ll learn the only way to experience the Australian Alps is with a true spirit of adventure.

Key Highlights

• Ride a mountain bike along contour-hugging trails, take a short bushwalk to a heritage hut or join a guided horseriding trip along gentle alpine tracks.
• Try fly fishing in the streams and lakes, or join your raft guide on a white water rafting run
• Take a four wheel drive along alpine tracks to character-filled country pubs.
• Gently cross-country ski amongst the snow-gums or try the wide range of downhill ski slopes at the various ski resorts
• Hike part of the Australian Alps Walking Track or take in the range-upon-range mountain views driving the Great Alpine Road or the Alpine Way.

More Links

• Snowy Mountains official site
• Tourism Victoria
• High Country Tourism Victoria
• Gippsland Adventure Victoria
• Namadgi National Park
• Australian Alps National Parks
• Visit Canberra
• Sydney-Melbourne touring

Factsheet

Australian Alps