After walking almost five kilometres through the Kosciuszko National Park it is quite a relief to come to a halt at Rawson Pass. It’s the perfect spot to stop for a rest, a picnic lunch and a visit to the restrooms. At an elevation of 2,100 metres, the amenities block at Rawson Pass is the highest toilet block in Australia.
Constructed of local mountain stone and built into the surrounding slope, the toilet block blends in perfectly with the surrounding area and doesn’t stand out at all.
What is outstanding is the amazing view from this lofty loo. Mt Kosciuszko is the highest mountain in Australia and even in mid-summer there are patches of snow on its slopes, along with delicate alpine wildflowers and spiky tufts of button grass.
From Rawson Pass the Australian Alps can be seen in all directions.
It’s hard to go past a bathroom with such a beautiful outlook, especially when it’s the only one on the track between Thredbo and the final ascent to the top of Australia.
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I’ve been in that loo – it’s a life saver! 😀
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True! It’s so eco-friendly. I loved it.
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Great view! Wouldn’t fancy it in winter though! I like that it has been ‘hidden’ into the slope – very thoughtful.
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It would be quite chilly, but the scenery would be stunning.
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Yes it would with all that snow!
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If only all public toilets were this beautiful!
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And eco-friendly as well. Considering the number of people using them they were very clean too. It’s funny how fresh air can make people think. Or maybe those who are willing to walk 13 km to see a mountain prefer clean facilities.
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Sometimes if a place, even a toilet, is beautiful, it encourages people to be more respectful of a building or facility.
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Lovely photos. I was just thnking how chilly it might be when using the ‘loo with a view’! Brrrrrr.
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It definitely would be in winter…it mustn’t have been the day we were there because I can’t remember thinking that. It wasn’t a warm day though, only about 15 degrees at the top of the mountains. Luckily the facilities are inside and underground so it probably stays reasonable all year round.
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Perhaps they have very good insulation in the building, or heated seats? 😉
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Beautiful photos! Australia is on my bucket list!
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Well, you definitely must come. There is so much to see here and it’s all beautiful.
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I sure hope to soon!
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So that is the view from inside the loo???? Pretty amazing either way! 🙂
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No that is the view when you come back outside. It is pretty spectacular.
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I would agree that it is pretty spectacular. I can’t imagine sitting inside and looking out at that!!!!! 🙂
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