Crackenback Resort is surrounded by some of the Snowy Mountains’ most scenic walking trails, making it the perfect base for alpine exploration on foot.
Enjoy a gentle walk circling the lake, extending out toward the edges of the resort.
Explore over 20 unique sculptures displayed throughout the resort’s grounds, with many created by local artists.
Follow the riverside trail alongside the Little Thredbo River until it meets the main Thredbo River.
This route leads past the iconic Bullocks Hut, a 1930s heritage site down to where the Skitube crosses the Thredbo River.
This track offers gentle gradients, scenic bridges, and spectacular views, with options to continue all the way to Thredbo or turn back at one of several junction points.
This loop encircles the entire resort, offering sweeping views of the surrounding mountain ranges and a varied walking surface along the way.
Starting from the top of the Kosciuszko Express Chairlift in Thredbo, this iconic alpine walk leads to the summit of Australia’s highest mountain via a gently undulating metal walkway and expansive high-country views.
Beginning at Charlotte Pass, this stunning circuit winds through alpine landscapes, past glacial lakes and rugged peaks, including Blue Lake and Carruthers Peak, before looping back to the trailhead.
Departing from Thredbo Village (or the chairlift top station for a shorter option), this scenic trail descends through snow gum forest and open meadows with sweeping valley views—perfect in autumn for golden foliage.
Accessed from near Perisher Gap in Perisher Valley, this short trail climbs gently through alpine bush and granite boulders to a rocky outcrop offering panoramic views across the Crackenback Valley and down to Crackenback Resort.
Starting from Guthega Village near the power station, this tranquil riverside walk crosses a suspension bridge over the Snowy River and continues through open alpine terrain to a peaceful picnic area.
This well-formed alpine track begins at Charlotte Pass and branches off the Main Range Track, leading to a dramatic lookout over one of Australia’s only glacial lakes—spectacular in wildflower season.
Starting at Sawpit Creek picnic area just outside Jindabyne, this family-friendly loop winds through eucalypt forest and along a small creek to a quiet waterfall—ideal for nature lovers.
Go beyond the resort and discover some of the Snowy Mountains’ most iconic alpine walks, scenic lookouts, and nature trails — all within easy reach of Crackenback Resort.
