Snowy Mountains

Home to exhilarating alpine wilderness and Australia'shighest peak Mt Kosciuszko, the Snowy Mountains presents a stunning vista ofrivers, mountains and glacial lakes. Enjoy great skiing and snowboarding in thecooler months or bushwalk, mountain bike and horseride through wildflowersduring the warmer months.

Head to KosciuszkoNational Park for a refreshing dose of crisp mountain air andstunning alpine views. December through to March is the recommended time to hikethis unforgettable scenery. Don’t miss the Mount KosciuszkoSummit Walk, which has spectacular views of the rugged landscape.You can also create as much adventure as you like as you kayak, camp, cave, horseride and mountain bike.

The clear waters of The Snowy Mountainsare ideal for fishing,with an abundance of Atlantic salmon, brook, brown and rainbow trout. With aNSW fishing licence, cast your line at the Lake Eucumbene,the Tumut River,Lake Jindabyneor the Thredbo River.If you're a beginner, numerous operators offer lessons in Jindabyneand Thredbo.

Visit the banks of Lake Eucumbene, whereyou will find idyllic Adaminabynear Selwyn Snowfields, home to the Big Troutand located near the incredible YarrangobillyCaves. Talbingois also a popular place to stay when skiing or snowboarding at Selwyn. Exploreother historic towns and villages nearby such as Cooma,Dalgety,Nimmitabeland Tumbarumba.

The township of Jindabyne,in close proximity to the resorts of Charlotte Pass,Perisher andThredbo,is full of activity with restaurants, nightlife, cafes and retail therapy allyear round.

During snow season (June toOctober) enjoy a great range of snow activities,including snow tubing, snow shoeing, snowboarding, skiing and night skiing,and explore various terrain parks.Book a lessonand pick up some great tips for beginners. There's plenty to do off-piste aswell. Enjoy the best in après ski,with cosy wine bars, fine dining and great winter shopping.