WALKING HANNELS SPUR & LADY NORTHCOTES CANYON
Get set for Australia’s biggest climb on this spectacular walk, followed by days of romping through alpine meadows and then a rock-hopping descent back down to the valley. Due to the dramatically changing altitude, it’s a walk of incredibly varied landscapes. There are waterfalls surrounded by tree ferns and lush vegetation, rocky creek beds which become steep canyons, and dense forests which fade into wide-open alpine meadows.
Starting from the Geehi River and then ascending Hannels Spur, you’ll spend two days climbing nearly 1,800 vertical metres up to the very summit of Australia, Mt Kosciuszko, where you’ll definitely feel you’ve earned the breathtaking alpine views. A day is then spent high on the alpine plateau strolling among Australia’s highest peaks, and there’s an optional side trip to Blue Lake. The final two days are spent off-trail in almost childlike fun bouncing down Lady Northcote Canyon. Though the kilometre distance of this walk is small, the terrain is steep. It is very slow going, not that that matters as every moment spent in the beautiful wild area is magical. This walk is a great alternative to the Ten Peaks or similar walks around Kozzie, offering a much more remote, challenging and adventurous
