Fast facts
- Small town mid-way between Cooma and NSW snowfields
- Mountain ranges, rolling hills and unique granite boulder formations
- 427 km south-west of Sydney, population 800
Why go there
Thirty-five kilometres from Cooma, each winter Berridale becomes a stopping-off point for winter sports enthusiasts on their way to Thredbo, Perisher, Smiggin Holes, Charlotte Pass and Guthega.
History
William Oliver settled the area in the early 1860s and his home became a way station for coaches. He named Berridale after his home town in Scotland. The town played an important role in housing workers employed on the Snowy Mountain Scheme.
Things to do
- Drive the poplar-lined road from Jindabyne.
- Sample the products of the Snowy River Winery, the highest-altitude winery in Australia.
- Take the Heritage Walk around town.
- Relax and breathe in the cool, crisp mountain air.
Don’t miss
- The old schoolhouse, dating from 1883 and listed by the National Trust.
- Fishing at the Eucumbene Trout Farm.
- Summertime activities such as trekking and horse-riding.
- A round of golf on the town’s 18-hole course.
