and provided the impetus and support to make it happen. This was Located in the Central Highlands and Alpine regions of Victoria, the Australian Alps Walking Track is considered to be one of the most difficult long-distance bushwalking trails. With bulldozers and chainsaws, even the wildest Australian Alps Walking Track - Day 15 - 17 This morning I wake up a new man. markers and the practice of placing them near ground level made But most people have no idea the AAWT exists. Prepare for the worst conditions and check the latest weather conditions before you depart. First calculate how long it will take you to get from one point of road access to the next. 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. I finally meet some people when I got to camp at Mt Speculation. The Australian Alps Walking Track is a long-distance walking trail through the . 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. John Chapman, John Siseman and Monica Chapman have put together a comprehensive guide book for the AAWT. The ziplock bags make it easy to identify my daily allotment and also helps to keep the food fresh. If sending to a main post office you will only be able to access the box during business hours. the ACT. And writing new songs and maybe an album as he goes. the valley in one day - basically walk from Murray Gap to beyond There are no official camp 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. So I will have bit of a rest day, play some guitar and get ready for a couple of big days to get down to Taylors Crossing then up to Johnnys Top. It is primarily a wilderness It is 655km long, starting at Walhalla, Victoria and running through to Tharwa, ACT near Canberra. has acknowledged that it a very scenic varied walk. Day -31 It ends before it begins. as there is no public transport along the many roads that cross And not not just a little bit. (usually easy enough to find) and water. Fun times :) Follow along with a map/ Guide book at homeResupplied at: The General in Hotham \u0026 Foodworks in Thredbo0:00:00 - Walhalla1:00 - Poverty Point2:13 - Mt Erica Car Park2:47 - Mushroom Rocks4:12 - Whitelaw Hut Site6:17 - Thompson River9:22 - Red Jacket10:30 - Mt Selma Road12:44 - Black River14:42 - Low Saddle16:11 - Mt McDonald 17:25 - Somewhere near Mt Square Top18:36 - Mt Clear20:32 - Mt Magdala22:42 - Mt Buggery27:08 - Viking Saddle29:07 - Barry Saddle33:38 - Davenport Village35:19 - Dibbins Hut36:40 - Cope Saddle Hut37:04 - Ropers Hut38:28 - Big River41:32 - Omeo Highway44:21 - Taylors Crossing48:08 - Jonnies Top52:07 - Misery Trail54:59 - Cowombat Flat56:49 - Tin Mines Huts58:31 Cascade Hut1:00:45 - Dead Horse Gap1:02:04 - Kosciuszko Track1:04:48 - Mt Kosciuszko1:06:49 - Whites River Hut1:10:15 - OKeefes Hut1:13:26 - Four Mile Hill Junction1:14:43 - Witzes Hut1:16:05 - Murrumbidgee River1:18:43 - Goodradigbee River1:19:14 - Oldfields Hut1:21:01 - Little Bimberi Creek1:22:53 - Bushfold Flat1:24:51 - Down to Thawa1:26:50 - Final Trail MarkerMusic: Vlad Gluschenkohttps://vladgluschenkomusi.wixsite.com/vgmusichttps://soundcloud.com/vgl9like me on https://www.facebook.com/escapeaidan/\rfollow me on https://www.instagram.com/escapeaidan/\radd me on https://www.strava.com/athletes/16351841 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. If you are hiking it in the peak summer months, it is important to keep in mind the risk of bushfires and dried up water sources. While not the longest thru-hike in the country, it is arguably the most challenging, as it explores high altitude regions that feature unpredictable weather and arduous trekking conditions. Water can be scarce along some sections of the track, especially in summer and along drier ridges and spurs. Then it was a breeze to Limestone Creek. The route was marked with distinctive yellow diamond markers, stay that way, and in hindsight, a track made in the 1950's might The following morning the rain had stopped and it was clearing up. Everest!). I put in a massive 12 hour day to get from the Bottom of King Billy 2 to the top of Mt Speculation. Read more. No rain tomorrow but overcast. Please note there are no markers in Wilderness areas. The official length is 650 km but most follow the route alps, there are no towns or re-supply points along the track (see itineraries below). Dont forget to collect your cache container after the hike, Hide your food cache where someone is not likely to find it, preferably at least 50 metres off the trail or roadway, Hide your cache in a location that you will remember and can easily relocate, Select a location to hide your food that you will recognise when you are walking, Mark a waypoint on your GPS if you are using one, Take a series of photos on your phone from the trail into your cache location to help you remember where you hid it, Attach a waterproof label on the outside of the container with your name, phone number and expected date you will be picking up your cache. Most of the other It made for a very pleasant relaxing walk that I enjoyed so much. I have on the AAWT woken up to a foot of snow on the ground and within the same week walked in 40+ degree weather. To purify my water I always carry Katadyn Micropur Forte Tablets. CMA 1:25,000 - Cabramurra, Denison, Ravine, Tantangara, not the case. US$44.99 BUNDLE 16 GUIDES ($0 TO US$15.99 EACH) BIBBULMUN TRACK, AND MORE For interested walkers the following is one example of an itinerary from an overland walk on the Alps Track: Australian Alps Walking Track Itinerary (PDF - 61 KB) | (DOCX - 110 KB) Please note that the walkers did attempt to complete some very long days. are flat dry ground The best scale for bushwalking are the 1:50,000 maps which I am warm and cosy in my tent. Its called Bobs hut saved the day. I was so happy to get out of there. 18.9km, 790m ascent and descent, 7.5 hours walking per day. Park managers are aware of these For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. to spend one non-walking day at each food drop and 3 to 4 rest days is track The third day was an easy cruise to Johnnys Top. The sulphurous waters here attract people from all over. After a couple of hours bush bashing I finally find the camp site on the N15 track and made camp. Planned that to perfection. The hike should take around 49 days to complete. The most effective way to manage food is by leaving food drops. Most people will choose to walk sections of the AAWT instead of going end-to-end. So I walked along the road to Cowombat Flat to make camp with the intention to hike back the next day with a day pack and climb the five peaks in one day. Suggested drop sites are Mt Victor, Rumpff Saddle near Mt Skene (Jamieson - The Victorian track was extended after many years of promotion by the Federation of Victorian Walking Clubs and various government departments. Territory (ACT). For those of you who arent familiar with the term caching its the practice of storing food and/or water along the trail against a future need. to heavy snowfall - on that day some ski resorts were reopened!). As I had plenty of food now I decided to have a double serve of quick oats and 2 hot chocolates to start me off. At other locations you will need to pack your food in secure, animal proof containers and hide in the bush so that only you can find them. The day started well and I was at the point where I was going to go off track by 9am. Berridale - these are no longer printed and have been replaced with where you can just follow markers - it does require navigation. of 1:100,000 maps exist for the entire route but these are not the Australian Alps Walking Track. A lightweight shirt, shorts or pants and a sunhat are a must for hiking in. If, for any reason, my food drop is unobtainable then I will have to hike out to a road and hitchhike to the nearest town where I can resupply. Tharwa near the outskirts of Canberra, which is Australia's The fifth day I got up a little flat, feeling lonely, thinking everyone had passed me and I was on my own once again. I find small luxuries such as a pair of sleeping socks can be integral to the experience of a long distance hike. Washed my cloths, got a fire going even wrote my first song for the trip. If you prefer to walk, you drop down through the idyllic Iffigen Valley to the small spa town of Lenk (1086m). the Kosciuszko National Park as most of the time it does not follow the One of the spots Annie left a food drop, Kiandra Courthouse. It really has been a fantastic week. Fraser Island Great Walk, QLD Lake McKenzie (Boorangoora). They are really not friendly. onto Canberra. Questions? This long trail takes around 45 . 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. The track essentially follows the crest of the alpine range Once again about an hour before I get to Rumpff Saddle it starts raining, and before I get there its raining even harder and the wind picks up. The 680km Australian Alps Walking Track is a trail for experienced hikers. It is also compact and easily slips into a heavy-duty zip lock bag with toilet paper. For many years bushwalking enthusiasts from the Federation of Victorian Walking Clubs and various government agencies promoted the concept of a long distance walking track from Walhalla to Canberra. You can also purchase food from towns near the trail or have it mailed to the post office of such towns. The second day was going to be a big day to get to Johnnys Top, but I wasnt feeling it and after falling in the water crossing Morass Creek getting my back pack and myself soaking wet, I decided right then I was going to climb out of there and make camp at Benambra Corryong road. However, these alpine sections are brief and most of the track follows forestry fire trails that weren't designed with hikers in mind. Then theres the amount you want to carry in your pack and these two figures may be totally different. The Viking has to be the high light of the walk so far. To carry the least There are many incredible long distance walking tracks crossing the mountains of the world. In this case you can either physically drop the box into a location such as the proposed town stay or send it through the freight system. (LogOut/ are available for most of the track. Track in Tasmania, the Bibbulmun Yep, a map and compass or GPS will be necessary here! started in 1970 and by 1976, marking of theAlpine Walking Track was completed. For some areas, there are also some special maps produced by They can also be used to set up shelters such as a tarp. The track follows wilderness areas and rarely goes anywhere near civilisation. passes through The pack is looking really light. Besides New South Wales, Victoria is also popular for skiing. Above: Josh and Evie played at last winters Backcountry Festival at Mt Hotham. Camping and fire permits are required for sections of Namadgi National Park. The Victorian There weather. I used a combination of both, as well as trail notes. the AAWT but at 210km is shorter and has many road access points making track came from a former Victorian who was inspired by The Alpine Walking 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. He has a plan to combine the two passions doing a slow traverse of the Australian Alps Walking Track (AAWR) in late 2022, starting at the southern end. specifically for bushwalkers. Although the term 'alps' is a stretch, the AAWT follows and crosses much of the highest mountains in Australia. A five- to seven-day odyssey through the incredible World Heritage-listed mountainscapes of Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, Tasmania's alpine Overland Track is Australia's most famous . There's a strong argument that the Australian Alps Walking Track should be as well known as Spain's El Camino de Santiago, America's Appalachian Trail, New Zealand's Milford Track or Tasmania's Overland Track, to name just a few of the world's most famous hikes. Highly recommended in the Mushrooms Rocks walk from the Mt Erica carpark . Bushwalkers must always be experienced, self reliant and have good navigational skills. Taped securely to the container I have a laminated sheet with my name, contact information and trip intentions. I am at camp now just below Mt St Bernard and have decided I am going to hitch a ride into Bright and pick up some new walking sticks, mattress, sunglasses and tent pegs all things that have lost or broken on the way. But, the most interesting place to visit will be Beechworth, a town associated with the famous . 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 town of Walhalla south east of Baw Baw National Park. It follows well maintained walking tracks, barely visible foot pads, grassy fire access trails, and fourwheel drive vehicle tracks. Toolong Range, Old Adaminaby. number of maps, use the NATMAP 1:100,000 but these do have many errors the idea for their There are not just many tough climbs, the track crosses a was accepted and proposals of routes were put forward by the Thirty litre plastic drums were loaded with food and fuel rations for each section of the expedition. Lost my walking sticks too. It includes priceless information in regard to road access, resupply points, water sources, small less detailed maps for a quick reference, campsites, information on the flora and fauna, historical relevance of the area and most importantly trail notes. is needed, as while there are plenty of minor roads crossing the Didnt make it down low saddle. But my big plan for the day was to find a water fall with a swimming hole. 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. Sign up to the Bogong newsletter for exclusive offers, new product alerts and more! While some will find the new edition will reduce the need to carry any It is 655 km (407 mi) long, starting at Walhalla, Victoria and running through to Tharwa, ACT near Canberra. the Australian Alps as a single entity. ascent and descent, 6 hours walking per day. felt that the wilderness would last forever and that a track would Mount Kosciuszko, Australia's highest peak at 2,228 m (7,310 ft) above sea level. I always carry a beanie with me and wear it most days. upgraded the fire trails to roads - hardly what most people would call Of course, politics intervened and the track was re-named to Other items such as personal medication and insect bite cream can be tailored to fit your personal needs. In some heavily forested sections of track in Victoria where it is difficult to navigate, the yellow track markers will be placed on trees. I realised exactly what I did wrong on my way to Buckwong Creek. I was sad to see them go. 1:25,000 and they are Davies Plain, Tom Groggin, Chimneys Ridge, It also crosses a lot of Australia's I have had the amazing week crossing the Bogong High Plains then heading up Quartz Ridge. It is 655 km long, starting at Walhalla, Victoria and running through to Tharwa, ACT near Canberra. I must of went a little of route up the top cause I ending up actually rock climbing on a little section to finally get up. I would highly recommend using this as a resource in the planning/preparation stages and also while on the trail. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts Food drops required. Search. Keep in mind that if it is a dry year tanks, creeks and springs may be dry. Your email address will not be published. Let someone know where you are going. Baw Baw National Park. (LogOut/ High Plains, the Cobberras then the Kosciuszko National Park and The Australian Alps Walking Track is 650 kilometres of mountainous and often remote walking. 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