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Snowy Mountains: Australia’s Highest Mountain Range

The Snowy Mountains, often called the Snowies, form the highest section of Australia’s Great Dividing Range. Located primarily in southern New South Wales, this alpine region contains the highest summits on the Australian mainland, including the 2,228-meter (7,310-foot) Mount Kosciuszko. Although their rounded summits are modest compared with the Himalayas, Andes, or European Alps, the …

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Mount Kosciuszko: Australia’s Highest Mountain

Mount Kosciuszko 🏔️ Overview Mount Kosciuszko is the highest mountain on the Australian mainland, rising to 2,228 meters (7,310 feet) in southern New South Wales. It stands within Kosciuszko National Park, where the rolling uplands of the Snowy Mountains form the loftiest section of Australia’s Great Dividing Range. Unlike the sharply pointed summits associated with …

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