Australian Alpines in Summer

Australia typically experiences 7 climate zones due to its geographical vastness and diverse topography. The northern and the upper central regions of the continent have a tropical climate with highly humid summers. The lower central section is dry and arid with harsh summers, cool winters, but barely any rainfall. While the eastern stretch enjoys a temperate climate, the southern belt enjoys a Mediterranean kind of climate; warm and sunny almost all year round. The southeastern belt has a mix of mild and cool temperate zones with intermittent rainfall throughout the year while the island of Tasmania has a cool temperate climate. Central Tas and the high altitude zones in the south eastern region have an Alpine climate and experience snowfall every year during the winter season.

Typically, tourists and families flock to the Alpine regions during peak winters for skiing and other winter activities. However, the Alpines look equally gorgeous even during peak summers, also because its far less crowded at this time of the year. I’ve tried to capture the sheer beauty and the juxtaposition that Victoria’s Alpine region displays in mid-December.

Wildflowers in bloom during peak summer near Mount Hotham. The alpine ranges can be seen in the backdrop

The blue hour at twilight, Mount Buffalo

Silhouette of the trekkers hut at the Horn, Mount Buffalo

The mandatory pic of the Horn at sunset!

Sunkissed wildflowers

Floating clouds over the Rocky Dam

Molten gold rays illuminate the rolling mountain ranges. Mount Hotham

An unreal moment of a circular rainbow with my shadow at the centre. Also referred to as Indravajra in Sanskrit/Hindi

A chilly morning calls for some warm cuddles. Gang-Gang cockatoos somewhere in the Alpines

The scenic Buchan Valley

The emerald waters of the Ladies Bath Falls