Alpine Way
Thredbo to Khancoban · New South Wales
Distance46.3mi · 75 km
Drive time1 h 48 minon the road
DifficultyDemanding
MountainForestValley
Steep mountain road across southern Kosciuszko National Park.
Between Thredbo and Khancoban the Alpine Way climbs and falls through tall mountain forest beneath the western fall of the Main Range, with snow-capped peaks in view from winter to spring. The narrow, winding 1990s-sealed road passes Tom Groggin and the upper Murray. Mind rockfalls after rain, compulsory winter chains between Thredbo and Tom Groggin, and tight blind curves.
Where it runs
ThredboStart · New South Wales
KhancobanEnd · Australia
Character
Corners180bends
Tightness8of 10
Max gradient12%≈ 1-in-8
Hairpins3tight bends
Climb964 mtotal ascent
Summit1591 mhighest point · 5220 ft
SummerAutumn
Elevation
1254 m rangeKnow before you go
- Rockfalls after rain
- Compulsory winter snow chains
- Tight blind curves
Along the road
- viewpoint Pilot View Lookout
- viewpoint Scammells Ridge Lookout
- viewpoint Murray 1 Power Station Viewing Point
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