Australian Alps

The Australian Alps are a mountain region spanning southeastern New South Wales and northeastern Victoria, including the continent’s highest peaks and largest alpine environments.

Great Dividing Range: A mountain system running along eastern Australia from Queensland to Victoria. The Australian Alps form the southern alpine section of this broader mountain system.
Kosciuszko National Park: A large protected area in southeastern New South Wales containing Mount Kosciuszko and extensive alpine country. It protects much of the New South Wales portion of the Australian Alps.
Geology of the Australian Alps: The geological history and structure of the mountain region in southeastern Australia. It explains the uplift, rocks, and landforms beneath the modern Alps.
Skiing in Australia: The practice of skiing at Australian resorts and backcountry locations, mainly in the southeast during winter. The Alps contain the country’s main ski fields and most reliable snow country.
Australian Capital Territory: An Australian federal territory containing the national capital, Canberra, and surrounding lands. Its Namadgi ranges adjoin the Alps’ northern protected landscapes.
Mount Kosciuszko: At 2,228 metres, the highest mountain on the Australian mainland. It is the highest summit in the Australian Alps.
Alpine National Park: A protected area in eastern Victoria encompassing high mountains, forests, and alpine landscapes. It is the principal national park covering the Victorian Alps.
Pleistocene glaciation in Australia: The formation of glaciers and associated landforms in Australia during the Pleistocene epoch. Glaciers shaped cirques and other landforms around the highest alpine peaks.
Snowy Mountains Scheme: A hydroelectric and irrigation project that diverts water from the Snowy Mountains through tunnels and power stations. It redirects alpine water to generate electricity and supply farms inland.
Snowy Mountains: A mountain region in southeastern New South Wales that includes Australia’s highest mainland peaks. The name often describes the eastern highlands within the broader Australian Alps.

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