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マウント・コジオスコ山頂展望台は、オーストラリア最高地点の標高2,228メートルに位置し、スノーウィー山脈の広々とした景色を望めます。ローソン峠からの最後の区間は、天候が急変しやすい高山地帯の、なだらかで開けた道を進みます。山頂からは、なだらかな山々、高い平原、遠くの尾根が四方を取り囲んでいます。ここはほとんど避難場所がないため、晴れた日でも風が吹くことを覚悟し、下山する前に景色をじっくりと堪能してください。

Charlotte Pass is a ski resort and small village. Here is the Kosciuszko National Park, where the Kosciuszko Road crosses Kangaroo Ridge. Charlotte Pass is the jumping-off point for Mount Kosciuszko and a great spot to take in and learn about the surrounding range.

The Seaman's Hut was first built in 1929 in memory of skier Laurie Seaman, who passed in a blizzard one year before. The stone hut was built as an emergency shelter for skiers and hikers caught in bad weather on the mountain. Today, the hut is open year-round as a safe haven and historical point of interest while exploring Australia's highest alpine terrain. There is also a modern pit toilet.

Rawson Pass sits at about 2,100 meters above sea level. Its the high saddle where the Main Range Track encounters the Mount Kosciuszko summit path. It's a junction and turning point, with trails leading either to the summit or back toward Charlotte Pass. The exposed alpine gives wide views across the plateau, making it a natural turning point on the circuit. Environmentally designed composting toilets are located here, but there's no water or shelter, so walkers need to come prepared.

If you're in the area, a hike up Australia's highest mountain is almost a must. Of course, you can make it easy for yourself and drive up as far as possible. However, it is best to take the 18.3-kilometre round trip from Perisher Village. The route is generally classed as difficult and can usually be completed in around 5 hours. As the trail is ideal for hiking, you are rarely alone when the weather is fine and will also meet other adventurers during your trip. The situation is different when the weather is nasty - and this can change very quickly at this altitude.

No bikes beyond this point, park your bike here to hike to the summit. Also a toilet here.

Historic hut and toilet

No bikes beyond this point, but there are toilets.