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Australian Alps Walking Track (AAWT)

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692 km Length
approx. 35 days Duration
27.300 m Elevation gain
27.000 m Elevation loss
2.124 m Highest point
Oct–Mar Best time to go

Overview of the Australian Alps Walking Track

Difficulty
Length 692 km
Elevation gain 27.300 m
Elevation loss 27.000 m
Highest Point 2.124 m · Rawson Pass
Lowest Point 247 m · Thomson River
Round Trip No
Walk in both directions Yes

Elevation at a glance

Highest and lowest point, ascent and descent

692 km
27.300 m
27.000 m
Rawson Pass
2.124 m
Thomson River
247 m

Best time to go

October – March
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About the trail

The Australian Alps Walking Track runs for a length of 692 kilometers through Australia.

The difficulty of the trail is rated as hard and it usually takes 35 days to walk the Australian Alps Walking Track.
Of course, how long it really takes for the trail depends on the experience and fitness of the hikers.

The drinking water supply is on the way a problem depending on the season.
Reliable water points are not always available, as these may have dried out.
You should definitely plan ahead and get informed here!

On the trail you are self-sufficient.
There is little or no possibility to buy food.
Some food supplies have to be deposited along the trail. This has to be planned and organized accordingly become!

You can stay overnight in a tent/tarp.

Wild camping is allowed As always, leave behind no traces . Rubbish has to be taken away and nature has to be respected and protected!

Campfires are currently allowed. However, this can change at any time.
Therefore, please be sure to pay attention to public notices and a possible risk of forest fires..
In addition, new fireplaces should never be built, but existing ones should be used.

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Good to know about the Australian Alps Walking Track

Dogs are not allowed on the trail!
Food supply via resupply stations must be organized by yourself
Obtaining drinking water can be a problem depending on the season
Only partly recommended for people with a fear of heights
Also accessible in winter
Campfires are allowed
The route is not sufficiently marked
Wild camping is allowed
Mobile Internet is not available all over the trail
Fishing not possible
There are bathing opportunities along the way
At least one river must be crossed
You shouldn't meet any bears here
Sections are also accessible

Getting there & route: Australian Alps Walking Track

Arrival

You will arrive to Australian Alps Walking Track via Melbourne International Airport.

You can get to Starting point via Train / Cab. Duration approx. 3 hours.

Departure

Departure from Australian Alps Walking Track is via Canberra International Airport.

You can get to the airport per Bus. Takes about 2 hours.

Accommodation

  • in a tent/tarp

Loneliness

Wilderness / Virtually no people and no settlements

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