Charlotte Pass Village to Perisher Valley walk

Where

Thredbo-Perisher area in Kosciuszko National Park in Snowy Mountains

Accessibility

No wheelchair access

Distance

12.7km one-way

Time suggested

4 - 6hrs

Grade

Grade 3

Trip Intention Form

It's a good idea to let someone know where you're going. Fill in a trip intention form to send important details about your trip to your emergency contact.

Personal Locator Beacon

Hire a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) for free at Snowy Region Visitor Centre in Jindabyne, Perisher Valley Office, Tumut Visitor Centre or Khancoban Visitor Centre.

Entry fees

Park entry fees apply

Opening times

• The walk is snowbound in winter between June and October, and can be impacted by snow all year round. When snowbound, you can cross-country ski or snowshoe but there are no snow poles marking the route.
• Private vehicle access is closed between Perisher Valley and Charlotte Pass Village in winter, though the route is passable on skis or can be booked with a local transport operator.

What to
bring

Drinking water, sturdy shoes, hat, raincoat, clothes for all weather conditions, first aid kit, personal locator beacon, sunscreen, snacks, food supplies

Please note

• This trail is quite long and requires a moderate level of fitness.
• Before tackling this walk, it’s a good idea to pick up maps from Snowy Region Visitor Centre in Jindabyne.
• Help protect the sensitive alpine environment. Stay on the track when walking and take all waste with you.
• Toilet facilities are available at both Charlotte Pass and Perisher.

Charlotte Pass Village to Perisher Valley walk is an invigorating day walk that can be experienced on its own or as part of the 4-day Snowies Alpine Walk.

Linking Charlotte Pass Village and Perisher Valley, and including the short Porcupine walk, Charlotte Pass Village to Perisher Valley walk flows through the alpine valleys and rugged landscapes of Kosciuszko National Park. As you walk, you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy beautiful views of high country plains, snow-capped mountain ranges, and clear flowing rivers. You can also see some of the unique animals and plants that make this area special, like ancient snow gums, summer wildflowers, wombats and echidnas.

In late spring the mountains come to life as the snow melts, the rivers and creeks swell, and the icy water cascades toward the low country. During summer the high country is transformed with a burst of colour and the land is carpeted in wildflowers. And in autumn the mountain air is cool and crisp, and the display of stars in the clear night sky is dazzling.

Charlotte Pass Village to Perisher Valley walk isn’t just a great opportunity to take in some of Australia’s highest peaks and rolling plains. It also provides the opportunity to learn about the ancestral land of the Monero Ngarigo People.

For directions, safety and practical information, see visitor info