Climb the exciting ten highest peaks In Australia!
The top ten peaks in Australia are located in the southern end of the Kosciuszko National Park, New South Wales. Most can be accessed from Thredbo Village with the remaining peaks from nearby Charlotte Pass. The top ten peaks are:
1. Mt Kosciuszko, 2228m 2. Mt Townsend, 2209m
3. Mt Twynam, 2195 m 4. Rams Head, 2190m
5. Etheridge Ridge Peak, 2180m 6. Rams Head North, 2177m
7. Alice Rawson, 2160m 8. Abbot Peak, 2159m
9. Abbot Peak East, 2145m 10. Carruthers Peak, 2145m
Program
Clients have the choice to base their walk from lodge accommodation in Jindabyne or camping in the mountains. With many clients organising their own private fun small group of 4-5 friends.
The program to complete all ten summits is over four days, walking approximately 70km. The average walker takes 25 hours (not including breaks) to reach all summits. The four-day program allows time to enjoy the wonderful alpine scenery, without feeling you need to rush off to the next summit. The combined height of all ten peaks is 21,788 metres (although you won’t actually ascend that height).The ten summits challenge is a great way to get fit, explore the magnificent Kosciuszko National Park and prepare for a longer trek in Nepal or elsewhere.
The camping option is popular for those wishing to camp close to the peaks in scenic locations. Walk to the peaks with light day packs and watch the sun set and rise from camp.
For those who may find the Ten Peaks Walk too challenging we can customise an easier walk to scenic locations peaks and historical stockmans' huts.
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Ten Peaks Walk 4 days Medium Grade
2026 November 13-16, December 18-21.
2027 January 8-11, February 26-29, March Easter camping 26-29, April 9-12.
Historic Huts Walk 4-5 days Medium to Easier Grade
2026 October 30- November 2, December 5-7 Wildflowers.
2027 January 3-6 Wildflowers, March 4-7, April 23-26.
Aries Tors Walk Easier Grade Walk
2026 November 20-23, December 11-14,
2027 February 19-22, March 19-22, April 2-5,
Snowies Walk 4 days Medium Grade
2026 November 6-9,
2027 March 12-15, April 16-19
2026 April 24-27, November 6-9,
2027 March 12-15, April 16-19
Cost: Ten Peaks Four Days $950 pp for 3-6 clients, $1250 pp for 2 clients or $2200 with one person.
When to walk? The best time to walk the ten peaks is from early November through to May as the weather is generally fine and the days are longer. Spectacular patterned snow drifts remain until Christmas time. Then from mid-December to mid-January the spectacular alpine flowers bloom. From mid-January to mid-February it can be hot and dry. After mid-February the mountains are starting to cool down with refreshing autumn mountain scenery & fading ridges at sunset. During winter and early spring the walk is more difficult due to snow and weather conditions. The walk is very too challenging to do in winter for most of the clients I take.
Inclusions:
- Full Liability Insurance
- Quality Professional digital photographs from our trip
- NPWS guide fees & charges (this doesn’t include the National Park’s Visitor/Car entry fee)
- Communications, first aid kit & navigation equipment
- Fully qualified and experienced guide mountain guide for 4 days
- Ten Peaks Certificate
- A signed copy of my 84 page hardcover photographic book " The Australian Alps" valued at $30
Not included:
- Travel to and from Thredbo.Transport from Canberra to Thredbo is difficult in summer unless you have a car.
- Accommodation and meals
- Kosciuszko Express Chairlift for 2 days on lodge based walk
- Camping Equipment (hire gear is available as follows for four days): Thermarest NeoAir Xtherm sleep mat $45 pp, Macpac Minaret four season one person tent $75 pp or Mont Supercell two person four season tent $110 per tent or Mont Dragonfly 2-3 person tent $120, down winter sleeping bag and thermal inner sheet $55 pp, overnight backpack & rain cover $50 pp, stove & fuel $63 pp .
- Personal clothing and equipment (Can also be hired on Request)
To secure your place Now
Pay a $200 per person deposit. email me
Once this is done you will receive an information sheet including a detailed itinerary as well as clothing, equipment and training requirements to help you prepare for your adventure. You will also be required to sign a liability waiver.
NB. Customised walking, snow shoe and skiing tours can be tailored to suit your requirements. For example a six day scenic walk visiting peaks, glacial lakes, seeing Australian wildlife and historic stockmans’ huts. Another great challenge is to cross the mountains from Thredbo to Perisher via Mt Kosciuszko. Camping or lodge based options are available