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So I had decided I was not going to follow the AAWT when I got back on track after my two day break. I stripped off to my birthday suit and jumped in. See the current track conditions and any closures. I hope to have imparted some of the core pieces of information that are integral to a successful completion of the AAWT. The ziplock bags make it easy to identify my daily allotment and also helps to keep the food fresh. them hard to find in scrub or almost impossible to find after
started in 1970 and by 1976, marking of theAlpine Walking Track was completed. Regulations for the lighting and use of fires vary from state to state. Date/Time Date(s) - 11 Nov 2013 until 25 Nov 2013 Category(ies) . close enough to the city for a taxi to be used (about 30km). Parcels can be
have assisted in protecting what there was. Fire permits are required for all campfires all year round. Hide them at least 100m away from all roads and tracks and draw a map of how to find it. Volunteer track clearings - Bushwalking Victoria organises voluntary clearing of many tracks including the AAWT. About us Re: Australian Alps Walking Track Fri 31 Jan, 2014 11:49 am Most of the water issues are between Walhalla and Hotham and it really depends on the season as to the severity of the problem. Sambar Deer Stalking #101. and water points. The track essentially follows the crest of the alpine range
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proposed - it has thus become a symbol of the common link between all
Logging at Mt Stirling whats atstake? to cross the state border in a more suitable location for continuing
The Australian Alps Walking Track winds through the high country of Victoria, New South Wales and the ACT. This has the advantage that you can just focus on the hike and not have togo off track or drop into a pick up point to resupply. Huts are for temporary shelter only, not for accommodation as their special values can be destroyed. no major facilities. It was not fun. Joshua loves music. When I got to the end of the track there it was and it blew my mind. areas were being tamed and bushwalkers soon began to realise there
With the food drop-offs currently in motion, all the planning has come to an end and it's time to begin walking. The track weaves mainly through Australian national parks, such as Alpine National Park and Kosciuszko National Park, though it is not exclusively restricted to . They told me that I had just missed Addin and Josh who had passed me again when I was checking out the lost city. destroy wilderness values. There are great campsites along the AAWT, I never had a problem finding enough space for my two-person tent. National Park. topographic maps of the entire track. A fuel
1:25,000 and they are Davies Plain, Tom Groggin, Chimneys Ridge,
Over the next 14 years, forestry kept building many new roads
I turned off to early and walked 20 km to the end of Misery Fire Trail. Bushwalking Victoria) responded
Food should be sealed in a weatherproof/animal proof plastic container. Once suggested, the Federation adopted the track
biomass power plant planned for New South Wales far southcoast. Dont have to worry about water cause I will melt snow. After 24 days of hiking, freezing, boiling, camping, sweating and not washing, I walked into the Namadgi visitor centre that marks the end (or beginning) of the Australian Alpine Walking Track. So much fun scrambling up the rocks and hauling my 30kg bag and guitar through the chimney. You need to be equipped for camping in all conditions and to be familiar with the symptoms and treatment of dangerous cold stress (hypothermia) and heat stress (hyperthermia). I like an air mattress as opposed to a foam mattress for packed size, comfort and warmth. At all times walkers need to know where they are located in the event of track markers being vandalised (not a problem at the time we walked the track) or being difficult to find. Over the past couple of years I have been planning on walking the Australian Alps Walking Track (AAWT) and given that 2020 has been the year that it has, working towards this trip has been a challenge to say the least. There is a short film about the walk here. It is mostly far from any towns or other settlement. alps, there are no towns or re-supply points along the track (see itineraries below). . It's also the only official Great Walk Of Australia in Queensland. Wills (due
The southern end
as management of these zones dictate no formal marked tracks. Food for thought: Organisers of this group are volunteers doing this to enjoy the outdoors, so please be respectful and appreciative of the time, effort, energy and enthusiasm that they put into planning and running these hikes. (LogOut/ The Australian Alps Walking Track is a long-distance walking trail through the . First calculate how long it will take you to get from one point of road access to the next. Hi, I'm Emma and I'm an artist, athlete and author. It was a so nice to walk with them up to the fire road. published by the National Parks Association of NSW. We carried a full set of topographic maps and these were essential. It passes through magnificent tall forests and stunted snow gum woodlands, and discovers sites rich in history. Answer: The track is about 650 Km from the ACT to Victoria. You can walk the track in ten weeks, but many people choose to walk shorter sections such as those on the Baw Baw Plateau, the Bogong High Plains, and in the Jagungal Wilderness Area. . problem of some marker posts being close to the ground and hidden in
were and a formal track was not needed. some of which still exist today. The track climbs our highest mountains and crosses exposed high plains. I am not going to go into that here right now. Another novel method to start the track is to follow the
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One thing I discovered on a recent trip was that when I arrived at a destination early and didnt need the drop box, I redirected it to my next destination point. So I went back up to take a photo, but it decided to slip back into the bush. The beginning section of Tasmania's Overland Track at Cradle Mountain is also popular with day walkers 1. wilderness areas park management has signposted every fire trail with a
Below I will go over some of the most common questions I get asked about the AAWT. to spend one non-walking day at each food drop and 3 to 4 rest days is
requires walking up to 15 hours on some days (about 12 hours average
At the end of the crossing I had to jump off over another big log and found my self bush bashing through black berry bushs up a steep slope to get to the other side of the N15 track which is now the Spur Link Track. It traverses rugged remote alpine country and bushwalkers must always be experienced, self reliant and have good navigation skills. areasdesignated as wilderness when they are not being managed as
one year later with a detailed proposal for a track from Mt Erica
I still had a five hour hike to Dead Horse Gap, it ended up being a very long day. Its very step and I like to do a little shuffle jog down step tracks. track notes include comments about how reliable these sources are. roads. Firstly I did walk down the wrong road and I did walk past the turn off at Big River Saddle and it wasnt raining and there was no mist about. In 1954 Alam Strom walked
Mt Erica to Mt Howitt. It is 655 km (407 mi) long, starting at Walhalla, Victoria and running through to Tharwa, ACT near Canberra. The catalyst happened in 1968 when Maurice Harkins from the
My shoes, clothes, wet weather gear are all soaking wet except for what I am wearing. Though it's the closest of the trails to Sydney and Melbourne, it's also conversely the most isolated and demanding, requiring detailed . I used a combination of both, as well as trail notes. While some will find the new edition will reduce the need to carry any
It is imperative that you have clothing that will be appropriate in these varying weather conditions. maps. Kosciuszko National Park - inwilderness areas, official policy is
It is important to have clothing that offers sun protection. scrub still remains. Once you select a destination and add it to your list it will generate your delivery address which can then be tracked via the App in real time. The Australian Alps Walking Track is accessible out side the snow season by 2WD at a number of locations. Yep, a map and compass or GPS will be necessary here! in around 30 to
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(You can check out how hard in my film on YouTube). in Western Australia or the Great
I meet them a week before crossing the Bogong High Plains. When caching you will need to consider a number of factors: You empty cache container can also be used to drop off rubbish and/or unwanted food and equipment. facilities. are flat dry ground
I always carry a snake bandage, sunscreen, lip balm and tape for blisters. The Australian Alps Walking Track is a long distance walking trail through the alpine areas of Victoria, New South Wales and ACT. I also tend to stick to the sides as you get more grip. I spent three hours there having lunch and quick dips. markers were also changed fromdistinctive yellow diamonds
Besides New South Wales, Victoria is also popular for skiing. that route. No. The Australian Alps Walking Track is 650 kilometres of mountainous and often remote walking. Found the smallest little clearing at 8:20, put my tent up, no pegs. This equates to between 550m and 800m of climbing and descending each
If you plan on doing this, check with them first and let them know what you are doing. use in all the alpine areas - in most alpine areas fires are banned
Mountains (there are now three water tanks) and around Mt McDonald (its a long walk to water). A PLB (personal locater beacon) is an absolutely essential item. triangles but the
Heres how it works: Download the Australia Post App on our mobile phone. Dont have to worry about water cause I will melt snow. I have run out food but have a food drop at Sunnyside. Your email address will not be published. This prevents the drum from being moved by animals, We use long thick cable ties. Australian Alps Walking Track - 222 kms - Hard. weather, it is suggested to build in some extra days to wait out poor
For most people this option works well for hikes (or components of a hike) up to and around eight days in duration. The weather through these months can vary in temperature from below freezing to over 40 degrees Celsius. I dont know how they did it. No problems getting to Black River. He was a very interesting fellow and every year he comes with his brother and a chainsaw and rides trails and clears them from the fallen trees. The track should be a total distance of 670km but I added on at least 20kms searching for water sources and losing the track. Wasnt sure what I was going to do. These maps are not essential but are well worth
View History. Tourist Development Authority suggested a track from Mt Wellington
If you are planning to walk the whole Alps Track or a particular section you will need to consider how you get to your start point and return from your finishing point. The official length is 650 km but most follow the route
The only long-distance ski-touring trail in Australia, most hikers choose to walk in spring to frolic in the wildflowers after the winter thaw. A GPS and EPIRB may be useful. Australian Alps Walking Track Transport. Cottter Gap in one day - in reverse we walked from
Taped securely to the container I have a laminated sheet with my name, contact information and trip intentions. Many of the water sources are also used by animals and will require treatment, in particular the water sources in Northern Kosciusko that are used heavily by the feral horses that have populated the area. (particularly Bush Maps) which provide useful details like campsites
Everest!). I was sad to see them go. Express Post is more expensive but on my recent. was made in 1948, by the Field Naturalist Club of Victoria. For 20 years, the Alpine Walking Track ended at the New South
Choose a delivery location from the handy online map. How many food drops you have balanced with walking pace will dictate where the food drops are left. Lost my walking sticks too. The track is generally adequately marked but it isn't a formed hiking trail and so an ability to navigate and deal with sections of di. My personal preference is to carry a maximum pack weight of 21 kg but prefer to be under 19 kg with a maximum of eight days of food although my biggest food carry over the past six years has been 12 days of food. The Australian Alps contains Australia's only peaks exceeding 2000m above sea-level, all of which are located in the subrange, the Snowy Mountains. Joshua loves music. Daywalking - Part 4: What else do I bring? I woke up and realised that it had been snowing during the night and was still snowing. of 1:100,000 maps exist for the entire route but these are not
If you are seeking a lead-up walk to the AAWT, then consider walkng McMillansTrack. However, in these
at numerous sealed road access points including the Walhalla township, Baw Baw National Park and via several gravel roads in, and just north of this area. Many mountain people will know Josh Kynaston for the music he plays with his partner Evie as the duo Life Dreamers. private transport is needed (hire a car for three to five days)
non-walking day at some of the food drops. Most of the other
After heading off the track for Christmas, Josh is back, taking a direct route to the High Plains rather than following the AAWT: I spent boxing day in Mt Beauty kayaking down the Kiewa River with friends were I meet Coral who told me about a beautiful water fall with a swimming hole not far from the Australian Alps Walking Track on the Bogong High Plains. One thing I have never done was try and find Tin Mine Falls. The resulting cooperation
alongski village roads. I love the Tin Mine Huts and have spent a lot of time there in the past. Enjoy excellent walks in the Baw Baw National Park. Ideally if you plan on carrying all your food for a hike then you should allow some degree of just in case which may just be an additional days worth of food. There are some lightweight 2-layer options, but given the length of the trail and the varying weather conditions a more durable 3-layer rain coat is best, the Outdoor Research Optimizer is a fantastic option for a lightweight three-layer jacket. I rely of freeze-dried and dehydrated food on the whole. Route: Australian Alps Walking Track (NSW) New South Wales, AU Distance 594.2 km "The Australian Alps Walking Track is a long distance walking trail through the alpine areas of Victoria, New South Wales and ACT. Some hikers will plan out each day and stick to this schedule, when I plan a hike I will usually over estimate how long each section will take me, packing enough food for the maximum amount of time for each section. Which will be enough for me. along the Snowy River, the official track has been moved, it still has
To carry the least
Keep in mind that every hiker is different and there are a multitude of systems that can be fine-tuned on top of these foundational pointers. It was not easy to get to the top of Moscow and the other peaks look so far away. The Victorian Alpine Walking Track, developed in the 1970s, was the first stage in the dream of linking the Australian Alps with a three-state trail. Make sure to have it registered with your personal information, test it before your trip and be aware that different brands and models have different battery lives. I had meet so many people that week, it was a bit weird after not seeing anyone at the beginning. Territory (ACT). You can send the parcel by normal mail or by Express Post. Every hikers food requirements are different and are based on personal preferences and dietary requirements. The day started well and I was at the point where I was going to go off track by 9am. I work with Friends of the Earth, and live in Castlemaine in Central Victoria, Australia. We have produced a guide book to McMillans Track. Acceptance by other government departments followed and grants
1939 bushfire. CMA 1:50,000 - Suggan Buggan, Thredbo, Mt Kosciuszko,
as there is no public transport along the many roads that cross
are not included - the most common is
These work well because they are animal and weather proof. along the track. edition was published in December 2021 and online
And remember to collect the containers after the walk. Disclaimer The next camp was Tin Mine Huts. Enter your email address to receive Alps news by email. Its a great MTB ride from Dead Horse Gap. Boots are a popular choice for hikers on the AAWT because they provide more support in the rougher terrain. Any system is suitable as long as you have capacity to carry adequate water, a 6L water capacity is recommended. Extending the Alpine National Park to BawBaw, The Alps/ South East Forests World Heritage nominationproposal, Submission on proposed Mount Buller 100 Megalitredam, Alpine Traditional Owners re-asserting theirrights, Gunaikurnai and Taungurung negotiate boundaries in the HighCountry, Interviews, profiles & the backcountrylife, Old Growth. Got up early the next morning very excited about exploring a new area of the high plans. Australias remaining ancientforests, The King of Hotham: My Father GillianSalmon, Central Colorado: paradise at 12,000feet, There is a short film about the walk here, You can check out how hard in my film on YouTube, Ecological recovery in Namadgi National Park, The Big 3: best winter backcountry trips in Australia, The Little Dargo: a pristine catchment threatened by logging, Alpine Traditional Owners re-asserting their rights, Plans revealed for Falls Creek Lakeside Development project, 'Alpine cattle grazing completely deplorable', A brief story of a remarkable Historical gathering, Logging will damage the Epic Alpine Ride at MtStirling, Join us for a walk up Mt Bogong/ Warkwoolowler to oppose logging of mountainforests, Climate change is driving fire and reducing snowpack, The UpSide of a wet spring: lots of riverrunning. As most of the Upper Yarra TTTrack has been replaced by roads, it is not a very interesting walk. Australian Alps Walking Track Click to Preview The 670km Australian Alps Walking Track is undoubtedly the toughest long distance walk in Australia! Let someone know where you are going. Strava GPS log:. I went into Jindabyne and Mt Beauty to resupply from their larger supermarkets and I left food drops at the Kiandra Courthouse, Benambra-Corryong Road and the Jamieson-Licola Road. On the Australian Alps Walking Track you will visit some of Australias finest alpine national parks. Water tanks have been provided for walkers at the following locations in Alpine National Park: Barry Saddle, Johnnies Top,East Riley Track intersection, South Selwyn and the Twins. Proper sticks haha. If you want to know what happened next its in my film (here). There are no official camp
who want to share and expand skill sets with each other whilst walking and enjoying the Australian Alps Walking . Feels a little funny right now that I am actually here and have started. I solo walked the AAWT in February 2002, however, I started from Warburton and used the Upper Yarra Trail to link into the AAWT. These are caches of food left along the trail. Fish common to this area include blackfish, brown and rainbow trout, and sometimes redfin, eels, and freshwater crayfish. But this is not to say you wont make changes from hike to hike as your requirements and tastes evolve. It is primarily a wilderness
Smaller post offices that are combined with general stores will typically be accessible during the shop opening hours but you will need to check this prior to your walk if you are expecting to arrive out-of-hours, Another option with postal resupply is to send a box to your planned accomodation. It was a 12 day hike covering 250 km, the middle section of the Australian Alps Walking Track. In this article we discuss those options and detail how they work. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. It took me two hours to bush bash to the bottom of Moscow Peak and climb the rocky peak. Traverse spectacular rainforests, low wetlands, alpine passes, and glacial valleys via New Zealand's Milford Track. It has been over two years since I walked the long spur to Mt Wills and was very much a different experience to what I remember. The 650 kilometre track generally follows ridges and high plains through some of the highest country in Australia. about
A father and son who left 10 days after me. of Victoria and New South Wales. The following is a list of the main 2WD access points beginning with Walhalla. Sign up to the Bogong newsletter for exclusive offers, new product alerts and more! Cant play guitar cause it is under snow. to heavy snowfall - on that day some ski resorts were reopened!). The Australian Alps Walking Track is a long distance walking trail through the alpine areas of Victoria, New South Wales and ACT. The Mont Helium 600 is a great option. pre-place food,
Fuel stove only areas exist in Baw Baw National Park, Alpine National Park, at Mount Bogong, in Kosciuszko National Park above the tree line (about 1,700 metres altitude) and in the Cotter Catchment of Namadgi National Park. I keep my food drops in durable 25L water storage drums. It was nice to camp with them for a couple nights. Use an oil based undercoat and paint using a top coat that will blend in with the surrounding bush. Baw Plateau. Mail order maps: Rooftop and Spatial Vision series. Australian Alps Walking Track (AU) - 2011 . Long sections of the track also have none or minimal markers as it
Then theres the amount you want to carry in your pack and these two figures may be totally different. Australian Alps Walking Track is a 650km, grade 4 hike located in the Namadgi National Park, Australian Capital Territory. Turned into a bit of a survival mission. As this is an alpine area with variable
other existing pads and tracks to form the first recognised walking
day - definitely not a flat walk! Itinerary examples and food drops. The good thing was that I had a fresh food supply with snacks and kombucha. 54 days I plan to be on the trail. A down jacket has the best weight to warmth ratio so this is my go-to. in Australia - part of the Yarra Track which crossed the Baw Baws -
2020 Australian Alps Walking Track. And not not just a little bit. NATMAP 1:100,000 Matlock, Howitt, Mansfield, Dargo, Bogong,
Planning for your walk on the Australian Alps Walking Track is a matter of following common sense guidelines. The Australian Alps Walking Track is a long distance walking trail through the alpine areas of Victoria, New South Wales and ACT. weather. not the case. Then Black River tomorrow. You will need a set of thermals such as the Icebreaker 260 Tech Leggings and crew top as well as a good fleece or insulated jacket. My mate Dave from Pukha drove me back the hill and drop me off at the Razer Back where I continue my journey, but this time I left the guide book behind and plotted my own way to Mt Bogong starting with the Razorback and spending my first night at Federation Hut which was like walking into a music festival with the amount of people and tents. It describes
the Australian Alps as a single entity. Most walkers would
Baw Baw National Park. Work on the track
Tips and Tricks . I use a synthetic or a wool/synthetic combination sock that will breathe well and dry quickly. It begins just south of Canberra on the edge of Namadgi National Park, continues south through Kosciuszko National Park, crosses the infant Murray River entering Victoria and the Alpine National Park, through the Bogong High Plains, further south to Mt Howitt finally finishing at the old gold mining . Meet another Tiger snake coming down Mt Mac Donald. The Australian Alps Walking Track is 650 kilometres of mountainous and often remote walking. Keep in mind that sleeping bag temperature ratings are a general guide. It is important that you account for a lower fitness level/slower pace in the early stages of the trail. Disclaimer In the early 1990's, a major change occurred when
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