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Snowy scenic views at Main Range Koscuiszko NP

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Best of the Snowies

Kosciuszko National Park's alpine environment makes it a popular, year-round destination for anyone who loves the great outdoors. In summer, spring and autumn, adventurers head to the region to go hiking, kayaking and mountain-biking. In winter, it's popular with downhill and cross-country skiers and boarders who head to Thredbo, Perisher, Charlotte Pass and Selwyn snowfields, all located within the park.

Getting to the Snowy Mountains

At any time of the year, the Snowy Mountains are a breath of fresh air. It's also easy to get to the Snowies by car, coach and plane at any time of the year. During the snow season, from June to October, the region is very popular - so make your transport and accommodation plans ahead of travel.

Cooma is the largest town in the region. The 460-km drive from Sydney passes through beautiful countryside, farmland and small towns. In the snow season, there are regular coaches from Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne; Aeropelican flies to nearby Snowy Mountains Airport.

Jindabyne, the closest town to Kosciuszko National Park, is a five-and-a-half-hour drive from Sydney. Whether it's summer or winter, Jindabyne is an excellent base for exploring the region.

Tumut is the northern gateway to the Snowy Mountains and a four-hour drive from Sydney with regular rail/coach services on CountryLink from Sydney Central Station.

Special regulations apply in winter within Kosciuszko National Park. If you are driving a two-wheel vehicle, you must carry snow chains from the June long weekend to the October long weekend. In summer, alpine touring is very popular along the Kosciuszko Alpine Way and the Snowys Valley Way.

Useful links for travel in the Snowy Mountains are New South Wales weather and traveller information for NSW roads.

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Cathcart Collectables Bombala Area, Snowy Mountains, Bombala
Located just 10 minutes east of Bombala in Eden Street, Cathcart Collectables houses an amazing collection of Monaro history and memorabilia from the ...

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A Feast of Poetry Cooma Area, Snowy Mountains, Cooma
A Feast of Poetry is a poetry competition and festival, to be held in the gardens of the historic Raglan Gallery and Cultural Centre, Cooma, on Sunday...

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Past Times Country Crafts Cooma Area, Snowy Mountains, Cooma
Past Times Country Craft Centre is situated five point eight kilometres from Cooma on the way to Jindabyne at Travellers Rest. Travellers Rest was ori...
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Overnight Alpine Trek Jindabyne, Snowy Mountains
Day OneClimb through a forest of snow gums from Dead Horse Gap, before following the ridge line toward Mount Kosciuszko. Head for the base-camp and en...
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Raglan Gallery And Cultural Centre Cooma Area, Snowy Mountains, Cooma
The Raglan Gallery and Cultural Centre showcases the regions talented artists from painters to ceramists, potters and sculptors. Throughout the year t...
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Snowy Mountains Muster Jindabyne Area, Snowy Mountains, Jindabyne
The Snowy Mountains Muster is a three day celebration of this unique Australian way of life. Over the three days there will be a programme of action-p...
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Lake Jindabyne Sightseeing Trips Jindabyne, Snowy Mountains
Lake Jindabyne Trout Fishing Adventures also offers a service to allow people to tour this beautiful lake by boat. Jindabyne is a totally different to...
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Full Day Ride Jindabyne, Snowy Mountains
A fantastic ride that is recommended only for those who have more than 100 hours riding experience. This ride has everything from long cantering trac...
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School Holiday Homestead Horse Riding Packages Adaminaby, Kosciuszko, Snowy Mountains
They offer special three day / four night school holiday horse riding packages in September/October/January/April, perfect for families, single mums/d...
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Geehi Flats Tumbarumba Area, Snowy Mountains, Khancoban
Extensive camping and picnic area, in the Kosciuszko National Park, beside the sparkling Swampy Plains River.The river is brimming with trout, and kan...
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