Summer in the Mountains Went Very Wrong (Episode 5)

Solo Australia Travel

I start this episode in the town of Bega, checking out the local cheese factory before hitting the road toward the Snowy Mountains and Mount Kosciuszko. What I expected to be a relaxed summer drive quickly turns into one of the toughest nights I’ve had on the road.

After driving through the Great Dividing Range and stopping in Jindabyne, I camp in Kosciuszko National Park during brutal weather — freezing winds, rain and ice. Completely underprepared for how cold it would get, I barely sleep through the night and pack up the next morning with numb hands.

While trying to dry out my setup in Jindabyne, a sudden gust of wind destroys my awning, forcing me to stop, rethink the trip and make a tough call. After breakfast and some time to reset, I head up to Charlotte Pass — where, on the first day of Australian summer, it starts snowing.

Driving through a full snowstorm in the mountains becomes an unexpected highlight and a much-needed lift after a rough start to the day. From there, I make the decision to head back to Canberra to replace damaged gear and reset before continuing the journey.

This episode is an honest look at solo travel in Australia — the lows, the unexpected wins, and learning to adapt when things don’t go to plan.

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