Leave behind the noise of daily life and step into the pristine stillness of the Snowy Mountains, where alpine rivers rush over granite boulders and the crisp mountain air invites you to breathe deeper. This tour is your opportunity to reconnect with nature, with yourself, and with a slower, more grounded pace.
You’ll walk along peaceful rivers, climb to high lookouts, and even reach the summit of Mt. Kosciuszko – Australia’s highest peak. The days are filled with incredible sights like Blue Lake, alpine wildflowers, and snow gum forests. Along the way, your friendly guides will share stories about the land, and you might even spot local wildlife like wallabies or platypus. Each day brings something new and beautiful.
At night, relax in warm, lodge-style accommodation in the Thredbo Valley. Enjoy tasty meals, afternoon snacks, and evening briefings where you’ll learn more about the next day’s adventure. Connect with like-minded adventurers, challenge yourself physically and mentally, and rediscover the healing power of nature. Join as and then return home refreshed and inspired by the beauty of one of Australia’s most iconic landscapes!
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Tour highlights
Route details
After a few hours of travel, we’ll stop for morning tea at a local cafe in Cooma and make a short visit to the Information Centre before continuing on to Thredbo. Upon arrival, we’ll check into our Lodge-style accommodation, enjoy lunch, and prepare for the first walk of the tour.
Today’s walk follows the Thredbo River from Dead Horse Gap back to Thredbo Village, along a well-marked trail beside the cascading, icy river. You’ll pass granite boulders surrounded by gum trees, cross footbridges over rushing water, and walk through snow gum woodlands with scenic views of the river. Watch the water closely – you may spot trout or even a platypus.
After returning to the lodge, unwind with pre-dinner nibbles followed by a delicious two-course meal prepared by your guides.
Meals included: Lunch, Dinner
Walking distance: 7 km (~2 hrs)
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
The tour includes walks ranging from 7 to 18 km per day, with walking times between 2 to 8 hours. The grade varies from easy to moderate (2–3) to moderate to difficult (3–4), with some steep climbs and rocky terrain.
Accommodation
Our overnight accommodation is at Penderlea Chalets, a lodge style accommodation in the Thredbo Valley. Disconnect to reconnect with nature and watch the sun set over the mountains. Spot kangaroos, wombats, echidnas, deer, and the exceptional bird life. Enjoy private bedrooms and ensuites with communal cooking, lounge and dining areas which are well suited to allow guests to connect and relax before and after each day’s walk. One of the chalets will be set up as the communal dining area.
Accommodation style: The chalets and bedrooms are beautifully appointed and built in classic Swiss style with log walls and open fireplaces.
Rooming: Each chalet has three King/King single bedrooms with a cosy feathertop bed and down doonas. If you book a Single Supplement, you will have a room to yourself.
Bathrooms: Each bedroom has an ensuite.
Single Supplement: If you book single supplement this means you will have one bedroom in a three-bedroom chalet with your own ensuite.
Other: All towels and linen are provided. Classic amenities available such as a smart TV, coffee machine, washing and drying machines, and an outdoor barbecue.
Rooming upgrades for a private cabin is subject to availability with the accommodation provider for an additional surcharge. Please contact our team to discuss your options.
*Twin Share: 2675,00 A$
Single Supplement: 3075,00 A$
Tour conditions
- daypack only walking tour with magnificent walks and sightseeing;
- daily guided walks curated to immerse you in the region’s unique landscape, culture, history, flora and fauna;
- two guides who are experienced, accredited and safety gear equipped;
- return transport ex-Canberra, and all tour transfers in our comfortable 12-seater mini-coach with luggage trailer;
- 3 nights comfortable twin-share chalet or lodge-style accommodation (limited single supplements at additional cost), with ensuites if available and sustainably provided;
- 3 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 3 two-course dinners, plus trail mix, nibbles, fresh fruit, snacks, tea and coffee, biscuits / cake and non-alcoholic drinks throughout;
- all National Park entry fees.
- airfare;
- transfer to Canberra;
- single supplement for extra price;
- personal expenses;
- travel insurance;
- additional accommodation before or after the tour (if required);
- tips (optional).
It's important to know
If you are flying out on the last night of tour, please don’t book flights before 7pm.
Single Supplement: We have limited availability for Single Supplement on this tour. Please enquire about availability and additional cost for SS with our reservations team at time of booking. Please note; by booking a SS you will have your own room in a one or two bedroom cabin with shared bathroom and living areas. Not all our accommodations have a private ensuite option.
