Mount Kosciuszko from Thredbo River

The Kosciuszko rises 31.7km through wooded valleys and open mountainside, gaining 1,147m to 1,834m. The average gradient of 3.6% disguises ramps of 8% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. This is a climb of endurance — the kind of effort measured in hours, where pacing matters more than power. The road reaches 1,834m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in New South Wales, Australia.