Mount Townsend (Snowy Mountains) Mountain

Website: https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/

Mount Townsend is a peak in the Snowy Mountains of New South Wales, Australia, with an elevation near 2,209 meters and ranking as the second-highest named peak on the Australian mainland. It sits on the Main Range in Kosciuszko National Park close to Mount Kosciuszko.

The terrain is alpine, with short rock and scree sections near the summit and access via park walking tracks from shared trailheads used for Kosciuszko and nearby peaks. Visitor use is seasonal and governed by national park regulations and alpine conditions.

Mount Townsend rises within the protected high country of the Snowy Mountains and is reached from established routes in Kosciuszko National Park.

• Rank and elevation: Highest point is about 2,209 meters, making it the second-highest named peak on mainland Australia after Mount Kosciuszko.
• Proximity to Kosciuszko: Located immediately adjacent to Mount Kosciuszko on the Main Range within Kosciuszko National Park; approaches typically use the same park access routes and walking tracks.

Access is via Kosciuszko National Park in New South Wales; the nearest vehicle access points are via Thredbo and Perisher Valley, with marked trails into the alpine areas. Check park advisories for track closures and conditions.

• The route is alpine and often snow-covered outside summer; check park service reports for conditions.
• Combine the climb with nearby peaks in Kosciuszko National Park if doing a longer alpine trip.
• Bring a map and compass - weather can change fast and trails can be snow-obscured.