Mount Kosciuszko 2,228 meters (7,310 ft.) is located in the Snowy Mountains of the Kosciuszko National Park, Australia. This area is the coldest and snowiest part of Australia, which is often a dry and hot continent. From June to October, the mountain is covered by snow. Thredbo and Perisher ski resorts are the only Ski region in Australia. Kosciuszko National Park is the Australia's largest national park (1,664,314-acre) and Mount Kosciuszko is the centerpiece of the park. In 1977 Kosciuszko National Park was designated a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve for its many unusual alpine plants and animals.
Compared to all the seven summits, Mount Kosciuszko is the easiest of all and thousands of dedicated mountaineers climb the peak every year.