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-36.74, 147.60 · rel 1644959
-36.74, 147.60 · rel 1644959
Australian Alps Walking Track
697,3 km from Walhalla, Victoria to Tharwa, ACT through alpine terrain and mountains.
Walhalla, Victoria
→
Tharwa, ACT
linear
697,3km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
26
views
4
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
Cave
4× viewpoint
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 20 points along the route
What will you encounter?
14× summit
1× cave
4× viewpoint
1× monument
High Cone
summit ·
on the route
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The Nobs
summit ·
on the route
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Mount Clear
summit ·
on the route
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King Billy Number 2
summit ·
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Mount Saint Phillack
summit ·
on the route
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Overhanging Rock
cave ·
on the route
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Mount Speculation
summit ·
on the route
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Mount McDonald
summit ·
on the route
0,0 km
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The Crosscut Saw
summit ·
on the route
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Walhalla Bandstand
viewpoint ·
on the route
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Mount McKinty
summit ·
on the route
0,0 km
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The Twins
summit ·
on the route
697,3 km
100%
Cootapatamba Lookout
viewpoint ·
on the route
697,3 km
100%
Mount Selwyn
summit ·
on the route
697,3 km
100%
Cobungra Gap
viewpoint ·
on the route
697,3 km
100%
Mount Wills South
summit ·
on the route
697,3 km
100%
The Viking
summit ·
on the route
697,3 km
100%
Eric Johnson Gravbröt
monument ·
on the route
697,3 km
100%
Mount Howitt
summit ·
on the route
697,3 km
100%
Blue Lake lookout
viewpoint ·
on the route
697,3 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Australian Alps Walking Track is 697.3 km long.
At an average walking pace, Australian Alps Walking Track takes approximately 173h 28min to complete.
No, Australian Alps Walking Track is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Walhalla, Victoria to Tharwa, ACT. Plan ahead for return transport.
Australian Alps Walking Track starts at Walhalla, Victoria.
Australian Alps Walking Track is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Australian Alps Walking Track is maintained and managed by Parks Victoria;NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service;ACT Parks and Conservation;Director of National Parks.
Yes, Australian Alps Walking Track is part of the National Walking Network (NWN), a wider network of long-distance hiking trails.