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SNOW GUMS BOARDWALK & CHARLOTTE PASS

Charlotte Pass

The ski Resort is the highest in Australia at 1765 metres. Located in New South Wales. Charlotte Pass Resort has recorded the lowest temperature ever in mainland Australia and Tasmania of minus 23.0 C in June of 1994. The Alpine area gets completely covered by winter snow. The Kosciuszko Chalet Hotel was built in 1930 and is popular for accommodation as is the Stilwell Hotel. There are numerous other accommodation options.

Snow Gums Boardwalk

The Snow Gums Boardwalk, situated slightly higher than Charlotte Pass Alpine Village at an elevation of 1835 metres, offers a serene and picturesque experience for visitors. Accessible via a sealed road that leads to a small carpark with onsite tourist toilet facilities, the boardwalk provides easy access to nature enthusiasts. The well-maintained boardwalk, spanning around 400 metres by return walk, features about thirty grated steps at the end of the boardwalk along with guide railing that leads to a raised lookout platform, offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape, including a glimpse of Mount Kosciuszko in the distance. Australia's tallest mountain. Surprisingly, surrounded by mountain views Mount Kosciuszko does not dominate the skyline.

Despite its elevation, the walk is suitable for individuals of all abilities, making it an inclusive experience for everyone. Even those with a fear of heights can enjoy the tranquil surroundings, walking amongst snow gums with their unique, smooth weathered trunks and twisted branches, as well as observing the rugged beauty of weathered rocks and Alpine shrubs along the way.

As visitors traverse the boardwalk, they are treated to spectacular views of the Alpine vista unfolding before them. The scenery, especially during the off-season month of October when much snow has melted, reveals a striking contrast between the remnants of large icy patches reflecting bright white in the sunlight and the emerging lush greenery, creating a mesmerizing visual spectacle that captivates all who venture into this alpine environment above the clouds. The melting ice & snow, although not accessible from the boardwalk, appearing quite close.

Accessible by two-wheel-drive vehicles outside of the ski season, the Snow Gums Boardwalk offers a tranquil escape into nature, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the beauty of the Australian Alps. The journey from Jindabyne to Perisher Valley and onwards to Charlotte Pass is a scenic route that sets the stage for the awe-inspiring experience that awaits at the boardwalk, making it a do not miss destination for those seeking a peaceful retreat in the heart of the Snowy Mountains.

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