Snowy Mountains & Southern NSW hikes
Australia's highest country — alpine herbfields, glacial lakes and the summit of Kosciuszko itself — sits here, alongside the quieter forested ranges of the NSW south coast. Weather changes fast at altitude even in summer; check the forecast before committing to anything above the treeline.
- Trails
- 5
- Total
- 86 km
- Easy walks
- 1
- Areas
- 3
Top trails
Ranked on track quality and day-walk suitability from the data we hold — not on reviews, which we don't collect.
- #1Kosciuszko Walk (Thredbo to Mount Kosciuszko)Moderate12.66 km329 m upEst. 4.2 hrKosciuszko National Park
- #2Main Range TrackExpert19.21 km608 m upEst. 5.8 hrKosciuszko National Park
- #3Light to Light WalkExpert25.54 km386 m upEst. 6.9 hrBeowa National Park
- #4Murramarang South Coast WalkExpert27.16 km434 m upEst. 7.4 hrMurramarang National Park
- #5Blue Lake WalkEasy1.06 kmEst. 0.3 hrKosciuszko National Park
All 5 trails in Snowy Mountains & Southern NSW
Kosciuszko Walk (Thredbo to Mount Kosciuszko)
Kosciuszko National Park
Main Range Track
Kosciuszko National Park
Light to Light Walk
Beowa National Park
Murramarang South Coast Walk
Murramarang National Park
Blue Lake Walk
Kosciuszko National Park
Top parks in Snowy Mountains & Southern NSW
Frequently asked questions
How many hiking trails are there in Snowy Mountains & Southern NSW?
Aus Trails currently maps 5 walking tracks in Snowy Mountains & Southern NSW, covering about 86 km in total. Every one has a real elevation profile and a 3D terrain map, and all of it is free to use without an account.
What is the longest hiking trail in Snowy Mountains & Southern NSW?
The longest Snowy Mountains & Southern NSW track in our catalogue is Murramarang South Coast Walk in Murramarang National Park, at 27.16 km with 434 m of cumulative ascent.
Which Snowy Mountains & Southern NSW trail has the most elevation gain?
Main Range Track in Kosciuszko National Park climbs the most of any Snowy Mountains & Southern NSW track we map — 608 m of cumulative ascent over 19.21 km.
Are there easy walks in Snowy Mountains & Southern NSW?
Yes — 1 of the 5 Snowy Mountains & Southern NSW tracks we map are graded Easy, meaning short distances on well-formed track with little sustained climbing. You can filter the full list by grade on the trails page.
Which national parks in Snowy Mountains & Southern NSW have hiking trails?
The best-covered areas in Snowy Mountains & Southern NSW are Kosciuszko National Park (3 tracks), Beowa National Park (1 track), Murramarang National Park (1 track).
Do I need to pay to use Aus Trails in Snowy Mountains & Southern NSW?
No. Offline maps, live GPS, elevation profiles, 3D terrain and every safety feature are free, permanently, with no account required. Pro only adds planning extras like custom route building and printable maps — nothing that keeps you safe on trail sits behind a paywall.