AAWT 2004

Australian Alps Walking Track 2004

For 50 days in November/December of 2004 Karen, Richard and Adriaan will be attempting to complete a full crossing of the Australian Alps Walking Track, which runs from Canberra to Walhalla in Victoria and covers almost 700km.

• Full Details

• Hike Plan

• Hike Map
  

• Food Summary
  

• Gear List

• Current Status

• Photo Gallery:
  • Canberra-Thredbo;
  • Thredbo-Hotham;
  • Hotham-Walhalla

• AAWT Links & Resources

Updated 20/12/2004 –

As well completing this huge personal challenge, they are aiming to raise money for Conservation Volunteers Australia, a non-profit organisation whose aim is to attract and manage a force of volunteers in practical conservation projects for the betterment of the Australian environment. Some of their conservation projects include:

• Building and maintenance of walking tracks

• Removal of weeds

• Tree planting and regeneration projects

• Erosion control

• Assistance with wildlife research

Visit Conservation Volunteers Australia for more information.

Walk Facts and Figures:

Walk Dates	30 Oct 2004 – 18 Dec 2004
Total Distance Walked	approx 700km (official distance of 683km plus side trips)
Total Climb	15,000m
Total Fall	16,000m
Average daily distance	16.3km
Maximum daily distance	23.5km
Food Drops	5

Walk Cross-Section: