Mountain in New South Wales

Mount Kosciuszko Map

Interactive map of Mount Kosciuszko with coordinates, nearby places, airports and travel highlights.

🌙 30°F now🕔 8:19 AM local📅 Best: January and February⛰ 7.310 ft

Summary

Mount Kosciuszko is a mountain in New South Wales. Mount Kosciuszko is a mountain known as the highest peak in Australia. It sits at 7.310 ft above sea level.

Right now it is 30°F (-1°C) in Mount Kosciuszko with clear. It feels like 24°F. Today runs from 22°F to 38°F. Chance of precipitation is 27%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.7/10 - fair - plan around the weather.

The best time to visit Mount Kosciuszko is January and February. The climate is subarctic. June, July and August tend to be the least comfortable months. January is the warmest month with average highs near 61°F, while July is the coldest with lows near 19°F.

The closest major airport is Melbourne Airport (MEL), about 206 mi away. Nearby highlights include Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge and Bondi Beach.

In plain terms. Today is cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 38°F is 8.3°F below the 46°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 2 PM to 5 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. driving is the strongest bet in Mount Kosciuszko today at 8.9/10. Overnight lows near 22°F mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Map of Mount Kosciuszko

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coordinates: 36°27′21.6″S 148°15′47.5″E (-36.456, 148.2632)

Quick facts about Mount Kosciuszko

TypeMountain
StateNew South Wales
CountryAustralia
ContinentOceania
Coordinates36°27′21.6″S 148°15′47.5″E (-36.456, 148.2632)
Elevation7.310 ft
Known forthe highest peak in Australia
Local time8:19 AM (UTC+11:00)
Best monthsJanuary and February
ClimateSubarctic

Getting to Mount Kosciuszko

By air
By road, from nearby cities
  • Canberra · 95 mi · roughly 2.2 h driving
  • Melbourne · 205 mi · roughly 4.7 h driving
  • Sydney · 244 mi · roughly 5.6 h driving

Distances are straight-line; driving times assume a 70 km/h average and no traffic.

Airports near Mount Kosciuszko

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Melbourne AirportMEL206 miMelbourne
Sydney Kingsford Smith AirportSYD239 miSydney

Things to do in Mount Kosciuszko

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Mount Kosciuszko.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Mount Kosciuszko?

Mount Kosciuszko is a mountain in New South Wales. Its coordinates are -36.456, 148.2632. It lies in Oceania.

What is the weather like in Mount Kosciuszko right now?

It is currently 30°F (-1°C) with clear. Humidity is 77% and wind is 2 mph.

When is the best time to visit Mount Kosciuszko?

January and February offer the most comfortable conditions in Mount Kosciuszko, which has a subarctic climate. June, July and August are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Mount Kosciuszko in?

Mount Kosciuszko observes Australia/Sydney (UTC+11:00). The local time is 8:19 AM.

What is the nearest airport to Mount Kosciuszko?

The closest airports are Melbourne Airport (MEL), 206 mi away and Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD), 239 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Mount Kosciuszko?

Popular options include Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge and Bondi Beach.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (mountains) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated October 29, 2026 at 8:19 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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