Highest Point on Australian Mainland: Mount Kosciuszko

Mount Kosciuszko is the highest point on the Australian mainland at 2,228 meters (7,310 feet) above sea level.

Location & Context

• Region: Snowy Mountains, New South Wales
• Park: Australian Alps National Park
• Activities: Popular for hiking, camping, skiing
• Access: Well-maintained trails; summit achievable as day hike

Note: Mawson Peak on Heard Island (external territory) is higher at 2,745 m, but not on the mainland.