Snowy
Mountains
Features
the areas of Adaminabby, Berridale, Bombala, Charlotte Pass, Cooma,
Guthega, Jindabyne, Khancoban,
Mount Selwyn,
Nimmitabel, Perisher Valley, Sawpit Creek,
Smiggin Holes, Threadbo,
The skiing
or hiking holiday is part of every family's dream.
Learning to ski for the first time or hiking through Australia's
high alps surrounded by wildflowers are two family experiences
not to be missed.
Ski or Walk
Kosciuszko National Park. The ski resorts go into full
swing from June to early October with fast-paced action for experienced
skiers and gentler slopes and classes for the novice at Thredbo,
Guthega and Mount Selwyn. You might also want to try Charlottes
Pass, Perisher, Smiggins Hole or Blue Cow, collectively known
as Perisher Blue. Skilift access is available for all four connected
resorts. If the hustle and bustle of the downhill slopes are not
your scene, pack up your day pack, grab an instructor and try
cross-country skiing. This is a different, gentler and more scenic
experience for the whole family.
In summer,
Kosciuszko National Park is perfect for bush walking, mountain
bike riding, trout fishing and horse riding. Take one of the special
mountain bike trails or walk on "the roof of Australia" and see
Australia's tallest mountain peak, Mt Kosciuszko which can be
reached by chairlift.
Lake Jindabyne/Lake
Eucumbene. If you've never tried trout fishing Lake Jindabyne
and Lake Eucumbene are the perfect places to get started. Who
knows, you might just catch enough for a family feast. Both are
also great for sailing and the wilderness near Lake Eucumbene,
perfect for bushwalking and mountain bike riding.
Yarrangobilly
Caves. A network of amazing underground caves in the northern
reaches of Kosciuszko National Park, complete with a natural thermal
pool.
Snowy River
Winery, Berridale. Located on the banks of the Snowy River,
this winery is in one of Australia's highest agricultural locations.
Some 6000 grape vines have been established. Don't forget top
check out the tasting rooms, a unique building with huge granite
boulders forming part of the walls.
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