GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Australian Alps
The Australian Alps occupy the high southeastern part of the Great Dividing Range. Snow cover, upland vegetation and river headwaters distinguish them from much of arid Australia.
Fast Facts
- Span parts of New South Wales, Victoria and the ACT.
- The Snowy Mountains contain Mount Kosciuszko.
- Murray and Snowy headwaters lie in this high country.
Connected lessons
- Australian AlpsMap, explanation and practice
- Australia: relief to river mouthGuided exploration
Geographical connections
- Great Dividing RangeRelated places
- Mount KosciuszkoRelated places
- Murray RiverRelated places