Mt Kosciuszko Summit Hike | Climb to the Top of Australia [2228m Walk from Thredbo]

Mt Kosciuszko Summit Hike | Full Guide to Australia’s Highest Peak [2228m]

Welcome to the ultimate Mount Kosciuszko Summit Walk adventure! In this video, I take you on a full visual guide of the hike to Australia’s highest mountain, starting from Thredbo Village and ending at the summit of Mt Kosciuszko (2,228m) — the tallest peak on mainland Australia.

🎥 IN THIS VIDEO YOU’LL SEE:

The start of the hike at Thredbo Village

Chairlift ride to the summit trailhead (~1,930m elevation)

Well-maintained steel mesh boardwalk track

Panoramic 360° views from the summit

What the 6km trail (each way) actually looks like

Top tips on what to pack, trail difficulty, and what to expect

🥾 TRAIL DETAILS:

Start: Top of Kosciuszko Express Chairlift, Thredbo

Distance: 13km return (approx.)

Elevation: From ~1,930m to 2,228m

Difficulty: Moderate — consistent uphill gradient

Track Type: Elevated mesh walkway & dirt trail

Time: Around 4–5 hours return, depending on pace

🍃 WHAT TO BRING:

Water and snacks/lunch (picnic at the summit = unforgettable!)

Sun protection (alpine sun can be strong)

Good hiking shoes and a weather-appropriate outfit

📍This is one of the most iconic Australian alpine hikes, and in this video you’ll get a real sense of the landscape, elevation, and scenery. If you’re planning a visit to Kosciuszko National Park or wondering whether the Mt Kosciuszko Summit Hike from Thredbo is worth it — this guide is for you!

✅ PERFECT FOR:

First-time summit hikers

Day trip adventurers

Australian Alps travelers

Anyone seeking the best views in New South Wales

[sunnyday]

Beautiful views..spectacular..😀👍thank you for sharing this incredible video clips

[thebigw]

Rippa will put this on the bucket list 👍

[paulkenny]

Awesome Tim thanks for sharing I reckon my kids would love this too

[rogermace]

Awesome Vid . cant wait for your next adventure .... Keep Safe

[boggedtheeyeballs]

Thought a fit young bloke like yourself would walk to the summit without taking the chairlift !! When I did it about 20 years ago with my son in December there was a cold snap the day before so we were lucky enough to walk it on a similar day to yours but also had patches of fresh snow around the summit and particularly around Lake Cootapatamba.
A look around the Snowy Hydro Scheme, especially the underground tours, is also a must see for anyone visiting that area.
As usual, another enjoyable and well put together video. Thanks again.

[Peter-jmzt]

Hi Tim, just fantastic as always. Aren't we so lucky living in the best place in the world.
all the best
regards Peter

[Foolish_Paul_Australia]

It really is beautiful up there. Thanks for showing us. 😎

[kevinbarker]

G, Day Tim. So simple yet so entertaining. Love them mountains, thanks for the memories.. Cheers Mate ..

[kparker]

Awesome stuff Tim. Health won't allow me to do it myself, so living it through you is great. Loved the views. Cheers mate.

[Electrotract]

Enjoyed that Tim thanks. I did Thredbo ski tube railway one June and boy what a difference a thousand feet or so makes . At the top station total white out and at the base village lively and calm with a snow covering- marvellous part of Australia

[Australian_Outdoor_man]

Cracking views mate
Well worth it. Great video as always. Thanks Tim.👍👍👍

[jiffijoff]

Great episode, thanks for sharing 👍💪🍻

[patrol_n]

Another beauty! Thanks again Tim, you're such an inspiration! Will do this trip soon.

[chriscoyne]

Wow what a view this is on the bucket list for sure. Thank for sharing this amazing spot

[fritzintroopy]

We loved the Barry way as well. Beautiful drive. Thanks for showing us the track to Mt Kozi.

[MOOSEDOWNUNDER]

Pure magic mate. What a cracking view.

[waynedoeblin]

You chose a nice day for the climb, I wasn’t going to pass up the opportunity when I was there, but that day was thunder and lightning, lots of wind, and a fair bit of snow still hanging around for me to keep slipping over on, nearly no view.But still an awesome outing 👍
Now that I’ve seen your video, I can see what I didn’t see when I was there.Best wishes Tim🙂

[SHOCKcustoms]

Excellent content mr bates. Absolutely love the channel and content. Thank you for the best you tubes

[davidr]

How good are GoPros eh Tim 🙂 opens up a world of filming. Must have been up just before the big wet? Did this a week ago and it was drizzle all the way up and sleet all the way down! Not quite the lovely walk you got but epic anyway. Amazing how many folks were out there not prepared for weather changes.. gotta pack for any eventuality even on a short walk like this, mountains are so variable. You show the place off well Tim.

[JamieBroughton]

Great walk, wife and i did it new years day 2018.View is Amazing we are so lucky