Kosciuszko Park 2021
The authentic beauty of the Kosciuszko National Park experienced on horseback. Located in the “Snowy Mountains” it inspired the famous movie “The Man From Snowy River”. A wild nature, with breathtaking scenery of snow-capped peaks, limestone caves, flower valleys and mountain lakes that can only be reached on horseback. these are some of the attractions that are just waiting to be discovered. We will meet small mountain huts and ancient gold mines. in the evening around the fire to talk to fellow travelers about the day’s adventures, enjoy a hot meal and then sleep under the stars of the Australian sky. We will explore the entire northern part of the park covering about 160 km of tracks: Cave Creek, Curraingo Plain, Tantangara Creek and Mount Tantangara.
Shared guaranteed departure dates, minimum 1 person departing from Italy
Further dates on request. MIN 4 PEOPLE
PARTICIPANTS: MIN 5 MAX 16
Pick-up from Cooma airport. Please arrive between 5pm and 7pm to be ready for the week's presentation dinner. (For those flying into Canberra or Sidney there are buses to Cooma city center). Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
These days will be dedicated to discovering the wonderful National Park. Breathtaking scenery, old gold mines, mountain lakes. In the north part of the park we will ride to various points of interest, such as Cave Creek, Currango Plain, Tantangara Creek, Mount Tantangara and Mount Morgan. Meals and overnight at the fixed tented camp.
in these days we will discover the wonderful National Park. Breathtaking scenery, old gold mines, mountain lakes. In the north part of the park we will ride to various points of interest, such as Cave Creek, Currango Plain, Tantangara Creek, Mount Tantangara and Mount Morgan. Meals and overnight at the fixed tented camp.
in these days we will discover the wonderful National Park. Breathtaking scenery, old gold mines, mountain lakes. In the north part of the park we will ride to various points of interest, such as Cave Creek, Currango Plain, Tantangara Creek, Mount Tantangara and Mount Morgan. Meals and overnight at the fixed tented camp.
in these days we will discover the wonderful National Park. Breathtaking scenery, old gold mines, mountain lakes. In the north part of the park we will ride to various points of interest, such as Cave Creek, Currango Plain, Tantangara Creek, Mount Tantangara and Mount Morgan. Meals and overnight at the fixed tented camp.
We will return to the lodge in the afternoon to enjoy a hot shower and tell about our adventures during the farewell dinner. Overnight at the lodge.
After breakfast, transfer to the airport or to the city center.
Tariff per person, starting from:
| Departure | Double |
|---|---|
| From 14 February 2021 to 28 April 2021 | € 1,930 |
Notes
(B / L / D): B = breakfast; L = lunch; D = Dinner
Shared guaranteed departure dates, minimum 1 person departing from Italy:
Difficulty level: From ° to °°°°°
DURATION: 7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS
DIFFICULTY: °° (EASY – INTERMEDIATE)
ACCOMMODATION: lodge + tented camp
EQUIPMENT: AUSTRALIAN WORK MOUNTAIN
HORSES: WORKING AUSTRALIANS, ARABS and ENGLISH BLOODY
GAIT: 5-6 HOURS PER DAY ON THE SADDLE – The main pace is due to the mountain paths which are not particularly difficult ;they are also suitable for riders with a basic level of riding.for those who want to gallop there is the possibility- if the terrain allows – to improve thanks to these perfectly trained horses.
MINIMUM AGE : 10 years
MAXIMUM WEIGHT : 90 kg
TYPE : SEMI-ITINERANT TREKKING WITH ACCOMMODATION IN TENT FIELD + LODGE
ACCOMMODATION:
LODGE: First and last night in the lodge, with rooms for 2 to 6 people. Shared services. Family atmosphere, games room and TV. Homemade meals of traditional cuisine. Anyone wishing to consume alcohol can bring them, the structure is not authorized to sell.
TENTED CAMP: during the trek you will sleep in a tented camp, which will change location every 2 nights. The tents are large and can accommodate up to 4 people ( they can also be used for 2 people). the tents are suitable for any temperature and weather conditions, mattresses are provided (bring your own sleeping bag). There are tents dedicated to services and showers on request, although every day there will be the opportunity to cool off in lakes and rivers.
In the middle of the field there will be a convivial bonfire and the area where meals are cooked and served.
Note: The itinerary described above is to be considered indicative. It could be subject to variations due to weather conditions or circumstances beyond our control. It is possible to have the same itinerary in variants of 6 or 5 days.
Exchange rate 1 EUR = 1.08 USD
Exchange rate variations with fluctuations greater than 3% will lead to an adjustment of costs and will be communicated within 20 days of departure.
The tariff includes
The tariff does not include
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