Kosciuszko to the Sea

There are few journeys which offer the opportunity to travel under your own steam from the highest point of the country to the lowest, through vast alpine landscapes, quiet country roads and peaceful forests. This journey comes with a sense of achievement, rewarded by first views of the sparkling Sapphire Coast. Beginning from the highest road at Charlotte Pass, the journey starts with an ascent on foot to the top of Australia, Mount Koscuiszko (2,228 metres), followed by a mostly downhill cycle to the shores of Lake Jindabyne. Continuing through an incredible diversity of scenery and passing through some of the prettiest towns in NSW, this is an epic cycle route you'll remember for years to come. Enroute to the coast, your journey takes you through the Monaro region and the Snowy Mountains national park. Here, historic properties and rolling hills abound as you pedal from the alpine zone where you will be joined at points by herds of Kangaroo, a variety of birds, emus and wombats. Nearing the beautiful Sapphire Coast you'll cycle past dairy farms and meander pretty forest tracts. During the cycle day you are accompanied by a support vehicle. At night stay in rural retreats, heritage properties and alpine and beachside accommodation where your hosts are friendly and willing to impart their vast knowledge of the region. Diving into the ocean at Tathra is a fitting conclusion to this ultimate cycle experience.

Highlights

• Enjoy a small group self-guided cycle with all logistics taken care of for you
• Cycle through picturesque countryside in southern NSW
• Climb to the highest point in Australia then cycle to the ocean for a great sense of achievement
• Stay in quality accommodation from a lakeside hotel to farmstays and a country guesthouse

This supported cycle trip involves 5 days of cycling over mountainous terrain. Daily activity is usually between 5 and 8 hours but some days might be longer depending on your overall pace.