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Altitude often trumps latitude in Australia, leading to some surprisingly cold spots far from the southern coast.

The Australian Alps, stretching across New South Wales and Victoria , contain the country's most consistently cold environments. Charlotte Pass Mountain pass Charlotte Pass NSW, Australia australia cold places

"Stupid," he muttered, his breath puffing out like cigar smoke in the moonlight. "Stupid to come this late in the season." Altitude often trumps latitude in Australia, leading to

Often cited as the coldest place in the country, Charlotte Pass holds the record for the lowest temperature ever recorded in Australia at −23.0°C (−9.4°F) in 1994. It remains cool even in summer, with daytime highs in January averaging only 19°C. Mount Hotham Mountain peak Hotham Heights VIC, Australia Altitude often trumps latitude in Australia