Australia’s highest suspension bridge is found in the Snowy Mountains, and the views are next level.
Suspended 50 metres above a rushing alpine river and sitting 1627 metres above sea level, Spencers Creek Suspension Bridge isn’t just any old walkway – it’s Australia’s highest suspension bridge. Stretching 162 metres across a dramatic gorge, this lofty crossing belongs on every hiker’s bucket list.
Tucked within the soaring beauty of Kosciuszko National Park in the NSW Snowy Mountains, the record-breaking bridge opened in 2022 as part of the ambitious Snowies Alpine Walk project – a 55-kilometre trail designed to turn the region into a year-round hiking destination. But despite its lofty stats and spectacular views, Spencers Creek Suspension Bridge remains surprisingly under the radar.
The bridge links Guthega to Charlotte Pass along one of the most scenic and elevated sections of the trail. It offers uninterrupted views of the surrounding alpine wilderness – think gorges, waterfalls, wildflower meadows and distant peaks still dusted with snow well into spring.
Spencers Creek Bridge was built as part of Stage 4 of the Snowies Alpine Walk, an epic undertaking by the NSW Government and National Parks and Wildlife Service. The project includes new boardwalks, lookouts and signage – all designed with sustainability in mind. Raised pathways protect the fragile alpine ecosystem, while the trail’s design prioritises minimal impact on the surrounding terrain.
The idea is to make the high country more accessible – and more appealing – outside of ski season. With growing interest in multi-day hiking, the Snowies Alpine Walk has been a strategic push to turn winter-only destinations like Perisher and Thredbo into four-season favourites.
While the full Snowies Alpine Walk can take four to five days to complete end-to-end, Spencers Creek Suspension Bridge is accessible on a half-day hike from either Guthega or Charlotte Pass, making it ideal for day-trippers or less experienced hikers.
And it’s not just about ticking off a record-breaking bridge. The experience offers a rare opportunity to explore one of Australia’s most unique ecosystems – a landscape shaped by glaciers, snowmelt and extremes of weather. In spring and summer, the area explodes with colour as wildflowers bloom, while autumn brings golden tones and fewer crowds.
If you’re after a trail with wow-factor – the kind that earns you bragging rights and a camera roll full of envy-inducing photos – Spencers Creek Bridge delivers. And now that you know it exists, there’s only one thing left to do: go walk it.
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