Lake Albina, Glacial lake in Kosciuszko National Park, Australia.
Lake Albina is a glacial lake in Kosciuszko National Park in New South Wales, sitting at approximately 1,920 meters (6,300 feet) elevation. The water fills a mountain basin with steep walls around it, creating a sheltered alpine setting.
The name comes from a ski lodge built here in 1951 by The Ski Tourers Association for mountain recreation. The building operated for about 18 years before park authorities removed it in 1983.
The lake and surrounding alpine region hold deep meaning for Indigenous Australian communities who maintain connections to this landscape. Their presence shapes how people understand and value this part of the mountains.
Getting to this lake requires hiking on trails through the national park as there are no roads to reach it. Be aware that weather and trail conditions change significantly with the seasons, affecting how easy the walk is.
It is one of only four cirque lakes on mainland Australia, a rare geological feature. This distinctive formation shows clearly how glacial movement shaped the mountain landscape thousands of years ago.
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