This walk is part of the 2nd snow gum summit, which will happen in Jindabyne over the weekend of March 14 and 15, 2026. (Details here).

This walk will be led by Prof Adrienne Nicotra, ANU.

This walk will visit the Australian Mountain Research Facility (AMRF) Aqueduct sites, where we’ll explore the monitoring and experimental infrastructure in place. We’ll see a climate-manipulation experiment designed to assess how future climate conditions may affect the growth and establishment of snow gums and other montane species.

The walk will also include a visit to the Snow Gum Flux Tower, which measures carbon and water fluxes across the landscape and contributes to national environmental monitoring efforts.

You will need the following:

- Water
- Snacks and lunch
- Sunscreen/ hat
- Enclosed walking shoes
- Adequate clothing (long pants preferable + gaiters because of likelihood of snakes along the track)
- Camera for speccy shots!

Be aware that this is an alpine zone.

Visiting the site will require moderate walking skills. We will meet nearby, in the main carpark at Smiggins Hole ski resort.