We revised our plan to scale Mount Kosciuszko (2228m), as we approached Thredbo Alpine Village because all of the peaks were shrouded in cloud. Instead we trekked up the Thredbo River, which is like a Dartmoor stream, with peaty water and granite boulders, but flanked by snow gums. The valley slopes contained many bleached white dead trees, which added to a sort of 'Middle Earth' effect. We lunched on rocks in mid-stream and after coffee at the cable car station, set off on another trail. This rose up beside the 'bobsled' run and criss crossed the ski slopes, offering views across and down the valley. Claire did not enjoy the up close and personal snake encounters, the first sliding over the path between us. We also saw parrots and emus. We might not have got to the very top of the continent but we did manage the bottom of the top, which is close enough.
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