At 2,228 meters (7,310 feet), Mount Kosciuszko is the tallest mountain in mainland Australia. The snow-covered mountain is a popular skiing destination in the winter. In summer, most of the snow melts, leaving spectacular views with beautiful wildflowers. Perfect for avid walkers, or cheat and use the express lift to cut down the distance and difficulty. It’s also popular for mountain bikers in the summer. The mountain got its current name in 1840, from the Polish explorer Pawel Edmund Strzelecki, who thought the mountain resembled Krakow’s Kościuszko Mound, an artificial hill built…
