Mount Kosciuszko - 6 Day
OVERVIEW:
Journey to the Land Down Under to stand atop Australia’s highest mountain - Mount Kosciuszko! Located in the famous Snowy Mountains, this Seven Summit rises to 7,310’ and requires two days of hiking. Our custom route is no out-and-back. We intentionally ascend the most scenic route and descend the most fun route - on a ski gondola! This 6-day journey includes four hotels nights, one camping night, a nature preserve on the front-end to see Koalas and Kangaroos, a celebratory spirit tour on the back-end, and a once-in-a-lifetime trek to the highest mountain in Australia! Backpacking gear can be included at checkout.
BETA:
Dates: March 3-8, 2025
Duration = 6 Days
Elevation = 7,310’
Mileage = 13 miles
Location = Thredbo, Australia
Airport = Canberra International Airport
Payment plans available; $1,000 deposits welcomed here.
BE has a 6-month training plan to get you ready! Click here and print!
Backpacking gear can be included at checkout.
ITINERARY:
Day 1: Arrival to Canberra
Welcome to the Land Down Under! We had quite the flight so today, BE will pick you up at Canberra Airport and we will head straight to the hotel for some relaxation! Our Aussie festivities start tomorrow!
Day 2: Kangaroos & Koalas!
Good morning! Today we are headed to the mountain but along the way we will visit Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve to see Australia’s wildlife in their natural habitat! Kangaroos, Koalas, Wallabies and Platypuses are just a few on the list! Tonight, we sleep in Thredbo; a ski resort town located on Mount Kosciuszko - Australia’s highest mountain! Total miles = 0. Accommodations = Hotel. Included meals = Breakfast.
Day 3: Mount Kosciuszko
Good morning! Today we begin our trek into Australia’s wilderness via the Main Range. With a grand total ascent of nine miles and 2,700’ elevation gain to the summit, tonight we’ll camp halfway at Wilkinsons Creek. Along the way, we’ll ford the Snowy River and break at alpine lakes. Total miles = 4.5. Accommodations = Tent. Included meals = Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner.
Day 4: Summit Day!
Good early morning! Today is a big day as we make our way up one of the Earth’s famed Seven Summits! Celebrations will be had at the summit and so will lunch! Post-summit success, we will descend via the Thredbo route for four miles. At four miles we will encounter a chair lift! And because we deserve it, we’ll kick up our feet and ride that baby down for 15 minutes, taking in the awe-inspiring views of the Snowy Mountains and our Mount Kosciuszko. The chair lift will drop us off at our Thredbo hotel for night. Sweet dreams, my friends, and CONGRATULATIONS! Total miles = 8.5. Accommodations = Hotel. Included meals = Breakfast & Lunch.
Day 5: Contingency Day + Spirit Tour
Since Mount Kosciuszko is the highest mountain in Australia, it can create its own weather! And just in case we get booted off the mountain on day 3 or 4, we’ll attempt again on day 5! If no contingency day is needed, we’ll head back to Canberra in the morning for our last full day in Australia. An optional brewery, winery, and distillery tour is available! Total miles = 0. Accommodations = Hotel. Included meals = Breakfast.
Day 6: Departure
Good LAST morning! Today we depart Australia for our homelands! BE will drive you to the airport. But, before we do we just want to say THANK YOU! Thank you for spending six days of your life with us and thank you for trusting us on a SEVEN SUMMIT! Congratulations again!
COSTS INCLUDE:
Transportation from airport to mountain to airport
2 hotel nights in Canberra (double occupancy)
2 hotel nights in Thredbo (double occupancy)
1 night camping on Mount Kosciuszko
All meals while on the mountain.
Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve
All climbing staff including mountain guides and local support staff.
All entrance fees, passes, and permits for Kosciuszko National Park and the mountain.
6-month, 3-month, and 1-month training plan!
COSTS DO NOT INCLUDE:
Round-trip airfare to/from Canberra International Airport
Australian Tourist Visa ($82 USD)
Beverages and meals in towns. Please see itinerary for included meals.
Optional spirit tour
Trip cancelation insurance
Any expenses incurred by early departure from the program
Personal items and equipment.
Charges incurred as a result of delays beyond the control of BELAY EXPEDITIONS.
Guide gratuity (10-20% is customary).
GEAR:
All of your backpacking gear needs to fit inside your pack, check out the Backpacking Gear List for your comprehensive list! Renting gear? You can rent now at checkout or later via our Gear Rental page! Rental gear is shipped to your home address one month prior to the expedition in a box with a pre-paid return label. Have questions regarding gear? Contact Us! We love talking gear.
PAYMENT PLANS:
BELAY EXPEDITIONS offers personalized payment plans to best meet your needs. To begin a payment plan, place a $1,000 deposit here. Afterward, BE will email you regarding personalized monthly payment plans. No worries, there’s no interest or added fees. Our goal is to get you outside, living simply, and pursuing dreams. Our payment plans help us do that! All balances are due 30 days prior to expedition. Expeditionists whose balances are not received by the 30-day deadline risk forfeiture of their funds and their place on the expedition.
CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY:
There are no refunds for the deposit. Additionally, there are no refunds for expeditions that conclude without reaching the summit due to route conditions, weather, insufficient manpower, or any other factor outside the control of BE.
Expedition leader has the final say on the expedition conclusion and will make all best efforts towards reaching the summit within our margin of safety.
Participants that choose to leave an active expedition for any reason are not entitled to any refunds
Due to the nature and heavy costs of government and operator permits, BELAY EXPEDITIONS must adhere to a stringent refund policy.
WHAT TO EXPECT POST-PAYMENT:
Once you place your deposit or pay in full, BELAY EXPEDITIONS will send you a confirmation email as well as monthly emails with information and reminders. This includes flight information, passport, visa, physical training, gear and clothing purchases, etc. Seven Summits require a lot of work on the front-end so BE breaks everything down into monthly baby steps. We’re here for you!
PRICE:
Journey = $3,233
Gear = $650 (includes gear and shipping with a return label)
SEE YOU IN AUSTRALIA!
