The track is a maelstrom of fallen logs and regrowth, so slow going. Lots of grubbing around in the fire and licking. A journey of learning around the southern edges of the Murray Darling basin and up to the upper southern part of this complex river basin north of Mildura. Exposure Australian Alps Walking Track A 2018 winter traverse Published 2019-03-11 12:26:22 UTC Story by Mark Oates In the middle of winter 2018 my brother Andy, a Paramedic from East Gippsland, and I, an Outdoor Education Teacher from Hobart, set out to complete a 660 kilometre, south to north, winter traverse of the Australian Alps Walking Track (AAWT). The Australian Alps has around two hundred historic huts, some of which are close to the walking track. Since the trail crosses many peaks and exposed high plateaus, the hike is possible in summer only (December-April). Day 41 Headed out across the High Plains past Falls Creek to our Camp at Cope Hut. Will we still get up at 5.30am and start walking by 7.00am. Off into to the dry Barry mountains, so not much water for a couple of days. Total length including side trips – 720km Apparently she could pat them. We eventually arrived at Stronachs camp where we camped for the night. Day 6 I don’t expect much phone coverage on this area. Somewhere in the Barry Mountains. The track was a wide gravel road and made for easy walking up a gentle grade for the next two kilometres. We all ran for it and waited well back till the flames went out. Beginning in Walhalla, the walk passes across the dense semi-alpine forests of Baw Baw National Park, dominated by snow gum with a forest understorey of Mueller’s bush pea (named for botanist Ferdinand von Meuller of the Melbourne Botanic Gardens), Alpine pepper, and Dusty daisy-bush. The hut is next to an old mine so lots of old mining gear around. Had to cross a lot of big snow drifts on the way. We all lost a lot of weight during the trip, despite eating everything in sight I lost 7kg. It is 655km long, starting at Walhalla, Victoria and running through to Tharwa, ACT near Canberra. She was fantastic, Susie had been texting her with our orders for food and strapping tape etc. The radar looks like it will pass in an hour or so. Camped at Glen Wills Historic Area. The Australian Alps has hundreds of fantastic trails. The Australian Alps Walking Track (AAWT) goes from Canberra in the ACT to Walhalla in Victoria. I have to mow the lawn today and there is lots to do in the garden. As you walk ... My mum, sister and I did the self guided Great Alpine Walk just before Easter. Long descent after lunch to the campsite at Buckwong Creek. Day 16 Woke up to light snow and sunshine. Big decent down to the unimaginatively named Big River. Tomorrow we leave the last post of civilization (Hotham) till the end at Walhalla. There is over 27,000 metres of climbing and descending. Followed by an equally big climb back up to Ropers hut. Walkers have the option of a short journey to Thredbo ski resort for hotel accommodation and a cooked dinner, or can continue down the path to Mt Kosciuszko, Australia’s highest peak, named in honour of the Polish democrat and nationalist, Tadeusz Kosciuszko, by its first (European) climber, the Polish nobleman explorer, Paul Edmund de Strzelecki. Off to the next food drop at Hotham tomorrow and a counter lunch at “The General” at Hotham. We did another side trip to Old Cooleman homestead. We are now over the 100km mark . Tackle the Australian Alps Walking Track. Even in summer, weather conditions in the mountains can be unpredictable – thunderstorms are common, and snow may fall in the higher reaches of the track. Koalas, wombats and kangaroos can be seen in Baw Baw National Park. Happily it cleared by about 7.30am to a mostly sunny day. Great campsite at Lime stone creek. Cold night on the pass. Plus a 1.5 km round trip with 250m climb to get water at the campsite. Passed the 400km mark today So after a counter lunch we decided to stay the night in an apartment. The General Store in Walhalla issued us all certificates and a real “Alps Walking Track” metal sign for completing the walk! The walk is known for good mountain scenery and significant altitude changes. Day 28, Total climb – 29,580m ( that’s 3.5 times from the ocean to the top of Mt Everest) Really pretty country, lots of snow gums. No wonder we only record abc and sbs at home Why anyone would pay for TV with ads is beyond me! The Razor and Mt Despair tracks are about the same so we made better progress. Camping tonight at Oldfield’s hut. Well the walk up. Then descended to camp at Black River. Cold morning, with lots of cloud around. Camped near the new Barry Saddle water tank. Looking out for one another among harsh territories, the mountain code of etiquette provided that huts were always left unlocked and stocked with matches and a small amount of dry firewood and kindling. Ian deserves a special mention as he bought in salads! Has a fantastic view across the valley. Rain hail and snow overnight. On each of the tours for couples and the single traveler you learn something different but fascinating, from Outback Queensland, the Flinders, Broken Hill and the Kimberley and the wildflowers all contribute to this question, what is the outback? The iconic long distance trail is the Australian Alps Walking Track, which stretches from Walhalla, east of Melbourne, almost to Canberra.The AAWT was created in stages, starting with the Victorian Alpine Walking Track, which was developed in the 1970s as part of a larger vision of linking the Australian Alps with a three-state trail. My heart belongs above the tree line, lost in the layers of hazy mountains extending out to the horizon. Did I mention how much i hate carrying water Susie has gone off to check out the water source, it’s nice to have but not vital. Also crossed the Mitta Mitta river which is the lowest point on the whole trip. All up for the day 15.3km, 1350m climb. Lots of climbs, about 1000m all up and 19.5km for the day. Showers, washing machines, beds. It was delicious. Passed the 180km mark today. Lots of river crossings this morning so wet feet all around. 21km all up for the day. Passed the 300 km mark today ☺ Don’t think she got much sleep. For couples and solo travellers interested in learning about Aboriginal history and the colonial explorers across the states. Small group tours for mature and senior travellers in the Australian outback to learn and appreciate land management techniques for couples and solo travellers reflecting Aboriginal culture in Kakadu, Tasmania, Arnhem land and the Kimberley. Will test it for leaks tonight under water. Started the day with a ford of the Thomson river. Forecast looks ok all the way to next Tue when we finish. Easy day for us, only 21 km. Climbed ‘Long Spur’ up to Cleve Cole hut, where we set up Camp. Left the comfort of Thredbo behind and headed off into the Pilot Wilderness. This is the highest peak in ACT. From Mount Kosciuszko to Canberra, the walk passes 245 kilometres, through the Main Range and over Mount Jagungal. The crew had bought in lots of yummy food which was appreciated by us all. The track ends at Booroomba Rocks in Namadgi National Park, a granite ridge offering stunning views across Canberra. I took photos of the three remaining headstones for Lee. Climbed over Mt Sunday, Mt Mckinty and on to Rumpf saddle which is just below Mt Skene. Arrived at Ghost Gully camping area at about 2pm and set up camp just as the storms started. I was 6 days into my 74 day solo trip across the Australian Alps and was traversing the catchment area of the Thompson River in the Victorian Alps. The sons are doing the aawt the opposite direction to us. We all had a final lunch together in the Walhalla Pub before heading off home. Darryl arrived about 3.00pm with the food drops. The loggers had left a lot of fallen timber over the track. The walk is a selection of stunning tracks across the Vic Alps. Day 34 We can also see on the southern horizon Mt Baw Baw and Mt Erica, which is just above the end of our trip at Walhalla The trudge on bitumen for 7 km down the Great Alpine Road. The descent to the campsite at Viking saddle is always interesting, it goes through a chimney in the cliff face. Lucky for us the rain didn’t start till after we packed up. Camped at Cowombat Flat. Total descend – 30,820m The food was great, even if it was only pizza. Day 40 Ballarat is part of a series of regional towns explored and learnt about on a small group tour for mature and senior travelers into regional Victoria. Met a solo walker going to Thredbo, she was giving herself four weeks to get there. We climbed up near to Mt Skene, then followed the main road for a while before branching off to Mt Shillinglaw. Long trip! Quite beautiful (and poisonous). Susie, the trip leader, and I, have the last two drops to do. We managed to pack up before the rain started. Three huge climbs today. Day 33 pt 2 We are off to Ropers hut tomorrow to meet up with Pauline and a bunch of other VMTC members. Blue skies and mild breeze, mid 20’s, so the weather couldn’t have been better☺. Day 5 Camped tonight at Consett Stephen Pass which is notorious for bad weather. So bonus chocolate and other goodies all round. Met lots of other walkers heading to Canberra. No water so we had to walk about a km along the Omeo highway to find a creek. Learn about Benalla, part of a collection of articles about Victoria. The first part of the AAWT adventure is to finish off the logistics. The track is 655 km long, starting at Walhalla, Victoria and heads north to Tharwa, ACT near Canberra. Explore learn and consider what is the outback in this article. They all left just after sunrise. 17 km all up today. 800m climb, 490 descent including 5 km off track across The Rolling Plains. We are now at 462.4km. Things that don’t matter after a week really start to kick in when the trip is longer. I guess they are managing them better in Vic. 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. Pig out again! The trail begins in the gold town of Walhalla in eastern Victoria, wanders through the Snowy Mountains of Victoria, New South Wales and the ACT, ending on the outskirts of Canberra. Only two more sleeps to go (and 45 km). We also have a tour devoted to UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the southern states of Australia, including the Budj Bim Cultural Landscape and the Willandra Lakes, where the discovery of Mungo Lady and Mungo Man revolutionised Australian archaeology. The Australian Alps are home to Australia’s most iconic collection of brumbies, the wild horses – descended from escaped or lost horses from the early years of settlement – immortalised by Banjo Patterson in The Man From Snowy River. Followed by a big descent to the Thompson River. Done about 580km so far! So lots of goodies for dinner. We are not following the standard Aawt route as it just follows the road through Perisher and Guthega. Had to be careful packing up the tent so it wasn’t blown away Since 1983 we have been offering educational style touring to seniors. Scrub bashed to the top of Mt Jagungal 500m climb took 3 hrs. Mostly on Aawt, no 4×4 tracks. Then to everyone’s surprise Darryl arrived with some tape for Jackie that was missing in the drop at Camp creek. Camped at …. We start and end in Adelaide, stopping in Broken Hill, Mungo National Park and other significant locations. Met a couple at the hut out for a few days on their honeymoon. Day 27 Big climb first up this morning 800m. The incredible, inspiring story of a solo journey through Australia's toughest and most beautiful hiking trail - the Australian Alps Walking Track - for fans of INTO THE WILD by Jon Krakauer or Cheryl Strayed's WILD and anyone who dreams of iconic wilderness walks. Most of it down hill and on good track. Great views across to the Main Range and Mt Kosciuzko. Heavy frost as well. Blue skies and no wind so far☺ Hope to be in Thredbo day after tomorrow, two days ahead of schedule. For the final day we wandered along the track down to the Old Steel Bridge, then on to Walhalla. Did a couple of kilometers up the road, then a long climb up Trig track. I just dumped my pack and walked straight in for a swim☺ About 10 m wide and knee deep. The inside of the tent was frozen this morning. Mt Bogong, the highest peak in Victoria. Went for a swim/wash in the river, then napped the afternoon away till the rains came. Day 12 Lots of horses. We woke to thunder storms. Tomorrow night we are meeting Darryl (Jackie’s partner) at Camp Creek which is just below Mt Speculation. Another hot day coming up, 30 deg and late storms. We had perfect walking weather for our hike, however the Australian Alps can have extreme weather changes. I can remember driving to within 100m of the summit and just walking the last bit as a child. Someone else cooked it, and it wasn’t dehydrated. We were at Lock car park by 1.00pm, which is just as well because Susie’s uncle was there with a 5 seater van. Very well preserved. So for Xmas day we traversed the Baw-Baw plateau. The day started out with thunder and lots of cloud. Join our newsletter mailing list to gain exclusive access to special offers and promotions. Really pretty campsite and historic hut. The first drop was at Dead Horse Gap (near Threadbo). He picked up the empty bins and headed back to Melb. The attached photo is The Razor taken from the Viking. He has all sorts of goodies for us, Day 31 She must have spent hours getting it all. You have to take packs off and scramble down the chimney. Long day across the Barry Mountains. Half way, in number of days today Only a camp site and some historic markers left. Hot showers, and hopefully a cooked dinner (by someone else) With a bit of luck we can use a washing machine. Day 34 It’s luxury to sit in a chair with a back on it. Lots of Brumbies! For comparison Everest is only about 8200m above sea level. The horses were back again in the night. The tent was frozen up inside, so a chilly night. Which is good considering the climbing involved. It’s mostly downhill from here to our food drop (750m descent). We have all lost a lot of weight, including some muscle mass. Gone soft on us . Camped at Tin Mine Hut for the night. Had up to 90km winds all night with some rain. Jackie and Huw are sleeping in the hut. Colin did this track with some other equally crazy members of the Victorian Mountain Tramping Club (VMTC) in November/December 2016. Beau Miles laces up for a different kind of world first, running 650+km of the Australian Alpine Walking Track. I have only ever hiked for 3-4 days at a time and I have never hiked solo before so there were some new burdens to carry and weigh up! Didn’t see any horses, and only one pile of phoo. Turned out to be a hot day. The camp site had lots of other campers. They would meet up every 4 or 5 days. Day 7 Her husband who can’t hike any more was the support crew. The rest of the day across the Crosscut Saw and Mt Howitt was Pan-O-Ramic. The stove still appears ok! On mountain tops, look for wedge-tailed eagles, while the final flat section is home to the eastern grey kangaroo. Section 3 - Mt Speculation to Mt Hotham – 54.2 kilometres In April 2015 we returned to Mt Speculation to finish off from where we left off in November 2014 - the unfinished business of going over the Viking and… Day 17 Glad to see Pauline again after 27 days. Each night we have a chux wash in the creek and wash and dry our clothes to try and keep the smell under control. Several archaeological sites speak to the ancient occupation of the area, including Cloggs Cave, Victoria, where 8500-year-old stone tools have been found, and Birrigai, near Namadgi National Park, where archaeologists have found a rock shelter used by Aboriginal people 21 000 years ago. We had it a day early so she didn’t have to carry it This is more obvious along this piece of track than ever as we can now see All of our objectives – The Viking, The Razor, Mt Speculation, The Crosscut saw, Mt Howitt. We had a late start at 8.00 this morning. The Australian Alps Walking Track is a long distance walking trail through the alpine areas of Victoria, New South Wales and ACT. Pig out tonight. Off to the usual 7.00am start. A War Over Australia’s Wild Horses, Escorted small group tour of World Heritage sites and more in the Southern States, Small group tour of Victoria for Senior travellers, Questions about Australia for senior travellers, Flinders Ranges National Parks, South Australia. It is 655 km long, starting at Walhalla, Victoria and running through to Tharwa, ACT near Canberra. Although we had completed the trip twice previously (including a prior winter traverse) this would be our hardest journey. It will take a while to settle back into “normal” life again. Jackie slept in the hut. Great sunset. Lots of the locals were interested in our trip. Your online guide to the Australian Alps Walking Track (AAWT), Australia’s premier long distance walking trail through the alpine areas of Victoria, NSW and the ACT. It’s water is not reliable so we carried water over Mt Clear and Square Top. The AAWT starts in Victoria, travels through NSW, and finishes in the ACT, travelling through Australia’s alpine regions. We camped tonight at our first food drop Blue Water holes. in honour of the Polish democrat and nationalist, Travellers with an interest in long distance hiking may be interested in our, Uncovering the Ancient History of Aboriginal, Mallee and Mulga: Two Iconic and Typically Inland Australian Plant Communities, The Australian Outback: A Definitive Guide, External articles to assist you on your visit to, Discover the World Heritage Sites of the southern states of Australia travelling in a, UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the southern states of, We Are Explorers: Australian Alps Walking Track, Majestic Icon or Invasive Pest? A lot of them came into the camp after dark. Built far away from any hardware stores, hut architecture is a masterwork in ‘getting by’, with structures built out of corrugated iron, bark and shingles, using fencing wire in place of nails. Make sure to boil or filter all water found along your journey. This would have been nice if it wasn’t next to a logging coup. Finally into Vic. While yellow markers are visible in densely forested areas of Victoria, certain wilderness areas do not have markers. The first part of the AAWT adventure is to finish off the logistics. Should be fun Another sunny day. Susie ordered some rain overnight which cleared before we left this morning. We had a visit from an 80cm Highland Copperhead snake during dinner last night. Much more specy off track. 17 km all up for the day, lots of climbing! Went as far as we could before the big climb tomorrow over Johhnys Top 800m climb, 900m descent. All up 17 km for the day, total of 1200m climb. It was mid twenties with a bit of a breeze. I will have to get it framed Discover the World Heritage Sites of the southern states of Australia travelling in a small group tour. A short detour here passes under the tree line to Cowombat Flat, where the mighty Murray River of the Mallee and the Fleurieu Peninsula begins as a tiny alpine stream. They finished their HSC exams and headed off to start the walk the day after. Coln… Fantastic views. Tomorrow we climb the Viking then the Razor which we have had glimpses of for the past two days. We convinced one of them to drive us to Dead Horse Gap and back to pick up our food drop. Overnight was the usual battle with possums in a big Public campground! Saw two Copperheads on the climb. Was an old gold mining town. Met A.J. Should get reception via Hotham, Bulla and Baw Baw. An easy stroll past Cotter hut. Less than 100km to go, Day 36 Photos are Darryl preparing dinner (yes we are food obsessed now) and looking towards the Razor and Viking from about half way across the Crosscut Saw. We are heading to the source of the Murray river and the start of the Black- Allan line. It’s the kind of walk where you might go days without seeing a fellow traveller, allowing you to truly immerse yourself within nature. Had a big day 25.4km for the day. We did 15km including a 1.5km scrub bash to get to Happys hut before lunch. Lots more Brumbies on the plains. The first peak is the 1620 metre Mt McDonald, a five-hour climb through scrub and over steep hillsides. We are all very food focused at the moment. From here, the track descends through Cotter Gap, snow gums giving way to blackwood, silver wattle, native cherry, and banksia on a last, flat, section of the walk. See attached photo. Strolled down the 4km to the Thredbo chair lift. Headed off on a side trip to …. Make sure to watch out for dingoes, and feral pig dogs. He wanted to know if we were “moving on”. We saw our first TV in 4 weeks (only foxtel), underwhelming is the nicest I could describe it. Then a huge climb to Mt Singleton. With the oldest dating back to the 1860s, they come from every era of settler history in the Alps, built for shelter by graziers, gold miners, foresters, government workers, skiers and bushwalkers. Three of us did the 5 km 500m climb side trip to Mt Bimberi. The discussion over dinner tonight was about how things will be when we return to civilization. So lots of climbing under and over. The moths were cooked over coals, or ground into a paste, and have been described has having a pleasantly nutty taste. Forded the Murrambidgi river today. Then dropped down to Red Jacket. A steady climb in the morning got us to Mt Wills and the hut at the top by lunch time. We have a tour devoted to the 19th century history of Victoria, with an emphasis on the gold rushes, and a tour of Marvellous Melbourne. Big day tomorrow, 24.4km and 840m climb. Camped at Pond Creek Flats. Our team has shrunk by one today. The old town was burnt out in the 39 fires so no buildings to see. All a stroke of luck for us as we got a lift down to The General, the pub at Hotham where our food drop was. I also have to sort out the 1200 photos I have. ... On a long solo hike, the only key stakeholder is you. Questions About Australia for senior travellers Odyssey Traveller specialises in crafting unforgettable experiences for senior and mature-aged travellers interested in learning as a couple or as a solo traveller when they travel. Day 18 Escorted small group tours for mature and senior travellers that promote aboriginal and colonial history discussion on tour. Until next time Coln…. It did a lap of the tents then headed off into the scrub again. 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