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	Start of Snow Gums Boardwalk +

	First section of the Snow Gums Boardwalk +

	Charlotte Pass Lookout +

	Charlotte Pass Lookout +

	Board walk from Charlotte Pass Lookout +

	Snow Gum and Rock +

	Snow Gums Boadwalk +

	Approaching Main Range Lookout +

	Information signs along the boardwalk +

	Climbing up to the main Range Lookout +

	Looking along the board walk from near Main Range Lookout +

	Last few stairs to the top of Main Range Lookout +

	Main Range Lookout +

	Main Range Lookout +

	View from Main Range Lookout +

	Confluence of the Snowy River and Club Lake Creek from the Main Range Lookout +

	Main Range Lookout +

Since this is a 'return' style walk once you have had enough of the walk, turn around and retrace your steps back to the start.

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Drive to End of Kosciuszko Road
Parking fees apply in the area. You can drive or ride to the start of this walk Use these links to plan your trip to the start of this walk. Plan your trip from --> Castle Hill|Chatswood|Dural|Epping|Gosford|Hornsby|Katoomba|Manly|Parramatta|Penrith|Strathfield|Sutherland|Sydney|

Covered in snow part of the year	Alt = 1838 m
This walk leads through an extreme alpine environment and all walkers must be well prepared. During summer, be prepared for both very hot and cold weather, high winds, rain, snow, extreme UV levels and some sections of snow or ice on the ground. Before starting this walk, check advice with Snowy Region Visitor Information Centre (02) 6450 5600, the weather forecast and the snow conditions then change your plans as needed. These notes, grades and walking times have been written for use in the summer months only. Between May and the end of October, this walk is likely to be covered in snow/ice, visitors should carry and be prepared to use snowshoes or cross country skis. When there is a chance of significant snow on the ground, visitors will need particularly strong navigation and snowcraft skills - tracks and signage may not be visible. For most visitors, it is best to consider this walk closed during the colder months. Between the long weekend in June and October, the road between Perisher Village and Charlotte Pass is closed by the RTA. It is possible to organise oversnow transport.

(0 km) End of Kosciuszko Road to Charlotte Pass Lookout Walk: Easy - bushtrack	Length = 32 m	Time = 1 mins
	Climb = 0 m	Descent = -2 m
From Charlotte Pass at the lower end of the turning circle (at the end of Kosciuszko Road), this walk follows the 'Snow Gums Boardwalk' sign[1] up the stone path. The walk soon passes a large rock[2] (marking a track on the left), and continues up the stone path to wooden viewing platform[3], Charlotte Pass Lookout.

Charlotte Pass lookout	Alt = 1836 m
The Charlotte Pass lookout is a partially fenced lookout, north of the turning circle at the end of Kosciuszko Rd. The view is great, looking up the headwaters of the Snowy River up to the Main Range. To the left is Charlotte Pass (the actual pass only - there is no view of the village from here). There are also a few information signs explaining the local flora and geology[4][5].

Snow Gums and the Alpine Tree Line	Alt = 1836 m
Snow gums (Eucalyptus pauciflora) are the dominant tree found in Kosciuszko National Park. These slow-growing, distinctive plants have a light grey trunk with smooth red-brown bark, which peels unevenly with a mottled effect.[6] They can be found south along the tablelands into Victoria, and also in Tasmania. Trees are covered with beautiful white flowers from October through to January, which attract lots of bird life.[7] The alpine tree line is the highest altitude at which trees can survive, due to the cold temperatures[8]. However, you will notice that, in some areas, there are no trees in the valleys, while they thrive on the surrounding hills. This is because cool air settles in the alpine valleys, making them colder and less hospitable than slightly higher altitudes.[9]

(0.03 km) Charlotte Pass Lookout to Main Range Lookout Track: Moderate - duckboard	Length = 155 m	Time = 3 mins
	Climb = 9 m	Descent = -4 m
Continue straight: From Charlotte Pass Lookout platform, this walk heads along the wooden walkway[10], heading further away from the road. The walk initially heads down a number of steps and skirts around the edge of the Snow Gums[11]. There are some great examples of snow gums that are growing around boulders[12] and a few information signs about the trees[13], as well as great views down to the Snowy River. Before long, the walk climbs up a series of steps along the timber boardwalk[14]. Soon the walk leads to, then climbs, a metal staircase[15] (passing more information signs[16]). Here the stone steps lead left[17] to access the Main Range Lookout[18].

Main Range lookout	Alt = 1841 m
The Main Range lookout is a partially fenced lookout, perched high on a rocky promontory, providing 360-degree views of the Main Range, the Snowy River, Blue Lake track and many of the mountains in the area. There are a number of information signs, adding interest to the view. This lookout is very exposed to the wind and weather, but provides great views in favourable conditions - be sure to consider the weather conditions before climbing up.

Drive from End of Kosciuszko Road
Parking fees apply in the area. You can drive or ride from the end of this walk Use these links to plan your trip from the end of this walk. Plan your trip to --> Castle Hill|Chatswood|Dural|Epping|Gosford|Hornsby|Katoomba|Manly|Parramatta|Penrith|Strathfield|Sutherland|Sydney|

Campsites in the park
Black Perry Rest area
Blue Waterholes Picnic and camping Grounds
Bradneys Gap Camping area
Buddong Falls
Clover Flat camping area
Cooinbil Camping area
Cooleman Mountain Camping Area
Coonara Point Camping Area
Denison Camping area
Geehi Picnic Camping Ground
Ghost Gully Camping Ground
Half-way Flat camping area
Humes Crossing Camping area
Island Bend Camping area
Jacobs River Picnic And Camping Area
Jounama Creek Camping Area
Leather Barrel Picnic And Camping Area
Log Bridge Creek Camping area
Long Plain Hut Camping Area
Ngarigo Picnic And Camping Area
OHares Rest Area
Pinch River Camping area
Ravine Camping area
Rock Flat Camping Area
Rocky Plain Camping Ground
Running waters Camping area
Scotchies Yard Camping area
The Pines Camping Area
Thredbo Diggings Camping area
Three Mile Dam Camping area
Tom Groggin Picnic And Camping Area
Wares Yards Camping Ground
Willis Camping Area
Yarrangobilly Village Camping Area
Yachting Point Camping area
Yolde Camping Area
No Name camping area


Nearest know Outdoor Stores near the start of this walk

Store	Address	Phone	Distance (straight line)
Paddy Pallin Adventure Centre	Thredbo Turnoff, Jindabyne	(02) 6456 2922	24 km
Larry Adler Ski & Outdoor	3 Nuggets Crsng, Jindabyne	(02) 6457 2233	26.1 km
Wilderness Sports	Nuggets Crossing, Jindabyne	1800 654 168	26.1 km
Snowy Camping World	106 Sharp St , Cooma	(02) 6452 2729	74.8 km
Tumuts Fishing Camping & Outdoor	56 Wynyard St , Tumut	(02) 6947 1100	126.1 km

A list of the nearest UHF CB repeaters I found to Snow Gums Boardwalk.

Channel	Call sign (more info)	Site	Distance and dir from Snow Gums Boardwalk Click to re-center search
2	KHN02	Fire Tower MT YOUNGAL	19 km (to the WNW)
2	1227833	Commsite INGEBIRAH TRIG	26 km (to the SSE)
1	1227830	Country Energy/Monaro County Council Site JINDERBOINE HILL	30 km (to the E)
3	EUC03	Bald Hill via EUCUMBENE	41 km (to the NNE)
3	MTI03	Broadcast/Comms Site Mt Ikes via TUMBARUMBA	68 km (to the NNW)

Fire Danger
This walk passes Monaro Alpine fire area which currently has a LOW MODERATE rating and No fire ban in place.
(Tomorrow the Fire Danger Rating is LOW MODERATE, No fire ban.) (Downloaded 7 years ago)
Please Note: Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.

Weather and Climate
Weather and Climate summary detailed weather and climate information here

°C (feels like °) km/h from the % humidity     (as at ) Wed       19° Wind easing. Partly cloudy. Thu 7°|19° Partly cloudy. Fri 7°|16° Mostly sunny. Sat 0°|13° Mostly sunny.

Kosciuszko National Park Link to official closures and fire bans page

Region: South Coast & Highlands
Park fees Camping Facilities
Current Park Closure information for Kosciuszko National Park
Closure information last downloaded Sunday 27th of September 2015 07:00 AM
Closed areas: Thredbo Diggings campground closed to caravans
Thredbo Diggings campground is currently closed to all caravans and camping trailers due to continuing wet conditions. There will be limited sites available for tents. Caravans and camping trailer sites are available at Ngarigo, Island Bend and Tom Groggin campgrounds. For more information please phone (02) 6450 5620.

Closed areas: Island Bend campground partially closed due to maintenance
Partial closure of Island Bend campground due to maintenance. Camp sites are now available at the lower camp at Island Bend in Kosciuszko National Park. Other sites have been fenced and will remain closed for 6 to 12 months following capping works to ameliorate the asbestos risk and to allow for revegetation. Please observe all signs and closures. For more information, please contact Andrew Miller at the NPWS Jindabyne Office or on 0427 437391 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page. Download a map of the closed area.

Closed areas: Winter road closures
The following roads will be closed until the October long weekend, unless weather allows them to be opened in late September:

• Behrs Flat trail
• Blue Waterholes trail
• Broken Cart trail
• Bullocks Hill trail
• Cabramurra - Khancoban Road (KNP5)
• Cumberland trail
• Four Mile Hill trail
• Geehi Dam Road (Olsen's Road)
• Goobragandra Powerline Road
• Kings Cross Road
• Link Road
• Long Plain Road
• Major Clews Road
• Manjar Road
• Perisher to Charlotte Pass
• Pocket Saddle Road
• Port Phillip trail
• Tantangra Dam Road
• Three Mile Dam access trails
• Davies Plain track

and all associated subsidiary roads and access trails.
The Murray River crossing into Victoria at Tom Groggin campground is closed until 29 October 2015 due to winter road closures by Parks Victoria. There will be no access into Davies Plain, Mt Pinnibar and Tom Groggin fire trails in the Victorian Alpine National Park.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Tumut Visitor Centre on (02) 6497 7025 or the NPWS Snowy Region Visitor Centre on (02) 6450 5600, or visit the NSW National Parks safety page.

Closed areas: Thredbo Valley track reopening Sunday 27 September 2015
Sections 1 and 2 (Thredbo to Ngarigo) of the Thredbo Valley track will be reopening on Sunday 27 September 2015. The track from The Diggings to Skitube- Bullocks Flat, Bullocks Hut and Lake Crackenback Resort will remain open. The Bullocks and Muzzlewood tracks will also remain open. For more information, please contact the Snowy Region Visitor Centre, Jindabyne on (02) 6450 5600 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

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