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4 Snowy Mountains nSW

6 outdoor adventures

8 Kosciuszko national park

10 Cooma and surrounds

12 lake Jindabyne and surrounds

16 Thredbo summer

20 Tumbarumba and surrounds

22 Tumut and surrounds

26 Charlotte pass

28 Thredbo

30 perisher Blue

32 Selwyn Snowfields

34 Canberra and surrounds

36 events

39 Traveller information

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Copyright © Tourism new South Wales, 2007 Base mapping copyright © explore australia publishing pty ltd, 2004. every effort has been made to ensure that the details on this map were accurate at the time of going to press. The publisher cannot accept any responsibility for any errors or omissions. The representation on the map of any road is not necessarily evidence of public right of way.

printed January 2007

Photographsfront cover: Walkers crossing the creek below the summit of Mt Kosciuszko (Michael Gebicki)above left to right: Geehi, Snowy Mountains (Mike newling); Mt Kosciuszko (don Fuchs)

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Photographsabove left to right: Carving down the mountain (Trisha dixon); riding the High Country (Trisha dixon)below left to right: lake Jindabyne (don Fuchs); Meandering mountain stream (r. ian lloyd); reaching the top (don Fuchs)

each season in this remarkable region of mountains, rivers and lakes brings its own rewards – whether you’re swishing down winter slopes, admiring spring wildflowers or rambling through parklands ablaze with autumn colour.

The Snowy Mountains nSW extends from Canberra to the highest reaches of the Snowy Mountains and south across the vast Monaro plains. in this diverse region you can enjoy the high life in the nation’s capital, or explore the magnificent Kosciuszko national park – the country’s largest – and perhaps climb australia’s highest peak.

in the Snowy Mountains nSW you can hitch your horse outside a stockmen’s hut or enjoy a day’s fishing or mountain biking before basking in the inviting warmth of a comfortable lodge.

Head for the hills and see what a little fresh mountain air can do for you.

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Outdoor adventures

Water sportsCanoeing, kayaking, windsurfing, sailing or

power-boating – anyone who loves a day

on the water will find plenty to do on lake

Jindabyne. Boat-launching ramps at several

places around the town make it easy to get

out on the water.

Fishing in the mountainsMany of the mountain lakes and streams are

stocked with trout, throwing down a challenge

to fly-fishers. you’ll need a nSW fishing license,

so contact one of the local fishing stores or the

department of agriculture’s Fisheries division

(offices in Cooma and Tumut) for regulations

and permits.

There are few trout and salmon waters in the

country that match lake Jindabyne’s size and

fish stocks. Better still, these fish can be caught

at any time of the year. Fish that spawn in the

rivers are boosted by regular releases of trout

and salmon from nearby hatcheries. local

fishing operators such as Steve Williamson’s

Trout Fishing adventures can take you out and

show you where and how to catch a fish you’ll

be proud to take home.

lake eucumbene is another hot fishing spot, one

of the best fisheries in the region for rainbow

trout, brown trout and atlantic salmon.

The Thredbo river is also an excellent place to

fish for trout, from the High Country meadows

around dead Horse Gap to the gorge fishing

just below Thredbo Village and the pool fishing

around the Ski Tube. There are several fishing guides in Thredbo Village who can fit you out with the right gear and help you with some essential local knowledge.

Cooma’s fishing guides can take you to the streams and lakes around the town that are well known for their fighting trout. The lakes are open for fishing all year round, and the rivers are open for fishing from the october long weekend until June.

Brown and rainbow trout are prolific in the waterways around Tumbarumba, while the Murray river is the place to go for legendary Murray cod. nearby, Talbingo dam is open for fishing all year round.

CampingThere are several camping grounds within Kosciuszko national park, which is perfect for backpack camping off the beaten path. provided you camp out of sight of roads and well away from watercourses, backpack camping is permitted virtually anywhere in the park, but you’ll need to carry your own drinking water and a fuel stove – see page 39.

Drive timea wonderful summer touring route, the Snowy Mountains drive takes in some of the engineer-ing marvels of the Snowy Mountains Hydro-electric Scheme, historic mountain towns, magnificent vistas and hillsides speckled with wildflowers. The roughly triangular route runs south-west from Cooma along the alpine Way

Photographsabove left to right: Horse-riding in the Snowy Mountains; alpine hiking (r. ian lloyd); Fishing at lake Jindabyne (don Fuchs); Mountain-bike riding, Thredbofar right: Thawing ice and snow (Michael Scott lees)

Kosciuszko’s spectacular scenery includes pristine lakes and rivers, woodlands,

forests and grassy plains – ideal for a wonderful variety of adventure sports.

Kosciuszko, the State’s largest national park and Australia’s most extensive alpine region, straddles the Great Dividing Range. It incorporates glacial lakes, alpine meadows, snow gum forests and Mt Kosciuszko itself – at 2,228 m it’s the country’s highest peak.

With nine wilderness areas in the park, there are endless opportunities for experiencing the wild scenery and solitude of its 6,900 sq km, whether you’re hiking, horse-riding, driving or simply throwing a line in one of its crystal-clear mountain streams.

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For more information, contact the Snowy Region Visitor Centre,

telephone: 1800 004 439, or visit our website: www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au

via Khancoban to Tumut, then returns to Cooma via the Snowy Mountains Highway.

The alpine Way, one of australia’s great touring routes, begins at Jindabyne and threads its way through picturesque mountain valleys. it takes you through Thredbo village and dead Horse Gap and passes close to Tom Groggin camping area. The drive continues to Khancoban, where you can take in dramatic views of both the mountains and Murray 1 and Murray 2 power Stations, tucked away in the gorges on the far side of the range. national park fees apply for vehicle access.

Riding the High CountryHorse-riding in the Snowy Mountains nSW is a great thrill. after all, this is the area that gave birth to the legendary stories and poems

Walk to the topHiking to the top of australia’s highest summit, Kosciuszko peak, is one of the most inspiring one-day walks in the country. during summer, Kosciuszko peak can be reached from two starting points – the top of the chairlift at Thredbo or from the snow gums at Charlotte pass. Both routes are equally scenic, traversing glacial lakes with breathtaking views of the valley and ranges that make up one of the world’s most dramatic ecosystems. Total climbing distance is over 600 metres and well within the ability of an average walker.

of mountain horsemen such as Clancy of the Overflow and Banjo paterson’s epic ballad, The Man from Snowy River. Several properties within easy reach of Cooma offer horse-riding on the high plains – or even into the snow gums and boulder-studded hillsides of Kosciuszko national park. in the Thredbo Valley you’ll find adventure operators offering horse-rides and treks, or there’s great riding at Tom Groggin Station on the upper Murray river.

Guided treks are possible at several places, such as Snowy river Horseback adventure, based on the Barry Way, just outside Jindabyne. Between September and May, riders of all abilities can top off a thrilling day in the saddle with a night in a mountain chalet – with a hot shower, a taste of country hospitality and a three-course meal, followed by a lazy evening around the fire.

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Kosciuszko National ParkKosciuszko National Park’s alpine environments are a rare exception in sun-struck

Australia – a wonderland offering nature-lovers some wild and extraordinary experiences.

Nature’s creationsalthough renowned for its winter snow falls and ski resorts, over recent years the Kosciuszko national park has developed as a year-round destination, attracting adventurers such as hikers, kayakers and mountain-bike enthusiasts.

in spring the park produces an astonishing carpet of wildflowers. The flora also includes snow-grass herbfields and endangered alpine bog plants. and Kosciuszko is home to several rare animal species, such as the mountain pygmy possum.

another of the area’s natural attractions is yarrangobilly Caves. Found in the northern end of the park, on the Snowy Mountains Highway between Tumut and Cooma, this honeycomb of about 60 limestone caverns features many spectacular formations.

Winter actionall the nSW ski resorts are located within Kosciuszko national park, and there’s a wide choice of accommodation, either on the snowfields themselves or in neighbouring villages. Catch a shuttle bus to the ski-fields, or use the Ski Tube for fast access to perisher Blue.

The park’s undulating terrain provides some excellent cross-country skiing and snow-shoeing. There’s an extensive network of marked trails, including Three Mile dam in the northern section of the park and dry dam near Cabramurra. at the southern end, cross-country trails are centred on the perisher range. The rock Creek snow-shoe trail is also at perisher.

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Summer funThe park’s alpine trails are among the State’s finest summer bushwalks, and there’s the added appeal of the area’s historic huts. Built by stockmen, fishermen and skiers from local materials, about 80 of these huts survive.

The most popular of the park’s walking trails is the hike to the summit of Mt Kosciuszko. From the top of the Crackenback Chairlift, which is accessible from Thredbo Village, it’s a 6.5-km walk to australia’s highest point. a longer trail starts from the parking lot above Charlotte pass and follows the old road for

9 km to the summit. For experienced walkers,

the trail from Charlotte pass to Blue lake is a

rewarding alpine hike.

another inspiring walk from the top of the

Crackenback Chairlift is the dead Horse Gap

Track, which passes below the sculpted granite

peaks of the ramshead range. From the top of

the chairlift, you can also enjoy an easy 2-km

walk to Mt Kosciuszko lookout.

in perisher Valley, the porcupine Track is a

stunning 5-km walk, especially in summer when

the mountains are carpeted with wildflowers.

The trail starts at the reservoir and climbs to

a group of boulders on the ramshead range

known as the porcupine rocks.

if you’re driving into the park, vehicle access

fees apply. When walking, be sure to take

water, food, warm clothes, a hat, sunscreen

and insect repellent. For additional safety

information, please see page 39.

For more information, contact the Snowy Region Visitor Centre,

telephone: 1800 004 439, or visit our website: www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au

Photographsabove left to right: oldfields Hut (Michael Scott lees); alpine blooms (r. ian lloyd); Thredbo, Kosciuszko national park (don Fuchs); Walking below the summit of Mt Kosciuszko (Michael Gebicki)

* Rates valid at date of publication, January 2007. Accommodation prices based on twin/double share (unless otherwise stated) and subject to availability. Terms and conditions apply, please contact the service provider for a complete list of terms and conditions.

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* Rates valid at date of publication, May 2006. Accommodation prices based on twin/double share (unless otherwise stated) and subject to availability. Terms and conditions apply, please contact the service provider for a complete list of terms and conditions.

Take a walk with a Discovery Ranger to findout about Australia’s highest peak and the ecosystems that surround it. Have fun, get wet, paint a picture or learn about bush tucker. Kosciuszko National Park - where learningis fun for all ages!

Telephone (02) 6450 5600www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au

National Park Attraction / Activities

Discovery Activities

Rates: From Adult $5, Children $3*

This bright, colourful foodstore specialises in using the best local produce available. Open7 days a week for breakfast, brunch or lunch.Listed in the SMH Good Food Guide 2004-06,it was voted as making the best coffee between Sydney and the snowfields in the SMH 2006.

178-180 Sharp Street, CoomaTelephone (02) 6452 1414email: [email protected]

Cooma Restaurant

The Lott Foodstore, Bakery & Café

Sunnyside Lodge B&B offers luxury accommodation in a historic homestead (circa 1888) with its own dining room, wine tasting and sales. Choose from three double rooms or one with four single beds, all withown ensuite.

12 Albury Close, TumbarumbaTelephone (02) 6948 3200www.sunnysidelodge.com.au

Tumbarumba Accommodation

Sunnyside Lodge B&B

Our Spring, Summer and Autumn Short Breaks

Pass gives you 5 days’ use of Kosciuszko National

Park for the price of 4 plus access to many

activities. Wander through alpine flowers on the

rooftop of Australia. Climb Australia’s highest

peak, Mt Kosciuszko, or chill out while fishing

crystal-clear mountain streams.



Explore cool limestone caves or camp among

magnificent old snow gums. Experience the

diverse flora and fauna, and discover the area’s

rich cultural history and natural landscapes.

Short Breaks Pass

The Raglan Gallery & Cultural Centre Inc is situated in Cooma’s oldest street among many heritage-listed buildings. It displays and sells art, crafts, ceramics and gifts created by artists from the region. It is available for small functions. Open Wednesday to Sunday, 9.30 to 4.30.

9-11 Lambie Street, CoomaTelephone (02) 6452 3377

Rates: No Charge*

Cooma Arts & Craft

Raglan Gallery & Cultural Centre Inc

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Nestled in the foothills of the Snowy Mountains, this motel offers quiet surrounds and conference facilities. The Elms award-winning restaurant offers country hospitality at its best. We invite you to relax and enjoy the hospitality and comfort of our well appointed establishment.

Cnr Albury and Mate Streets, TumbarumbaTelephone (02) 6948 2494email: [email protected]


Tumbarumba Motel

Experience the nostalgia of rail travel on a1924 rail motor, which departs the historic railway station each weekend and travelsnorth to Bunyan - or further north to Chakola.Charters are available outside regular times.

Cooma Railway Station, CoomaTelephone (02) 6452 7791www.cmrailway.org.au

Cooma Attraction / Activities

Cooma-Monaro Railway

The Club Motel has 16 rooms, including 2 with spas and 2 with amenities for disabled visitors. Queen-sized and king-sized single rooms with TV, split-system air-conditioner, direct dial phone and internet.

40 Winton Street, Tumbarumba Telephone (02) 6948 2333email: [email protected]

Rates: From $80 to $110 per room per night*


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Cooma and surroundsHospitable, historic and full of character, Cooma and its surrounding villages

are perfectly equipped to show you the best of the Snowy Mountains.

CoomaSet among rolling plains, legendary rivers and snow-covered peaks, Cooma is the largest town in the High Country region and the gateway to the State’s alpine area. With a choice of accommodation, this is a great base for exploring and enjoying the Snowy Mountains’ sensational range of year-round activities.

The town is famous as the home of the Snowy Mountains Scheme, the biggest civil engineering project ever undertaken in australia. Here you’ll discover the Cooma-Monaro Shire’s rich history, art galleries and craft stores, specialty foods and restaurants.

Snowy Mountains Schemein the 1940s, Cooma was transformed from a rural town to a bustling, multinational community. over a period of 23 years, rivers were diverted, storage dams created and towns relocated to harness water for hydro-electric power and irrigation along the Murray and Murrumbidgee valleys.

The Snowy Mountains Scheme information & education Centre, situated on the Monaro Highway, tells the story of the scheme with photos, models, hands-on exhibits and interactive displays.

More than 100,000 people from around 30 countries worked on the Snowy Mountains Hydro-electric Scheme; many were migrant workers recruited from war-torn europe. in Cooma’s Centennial park, the avenue of Flags, erected in 1959, celebrates their contribution.

Cooma townshipCooma is surrounded by stunning countryside, and the Cooma Visitors Centre has put together a number of touring routes that showcase the beauty and diversity of the region. Themes include wildlife and wine, the gold-mining history of the district as well as the rivers and lakes of the region.

at the centre, pick up a copy of the ‘discover Cooma’s rich History’ brochure, which details walks through the historic and photogenic quarters of the town. Here you can also find information on events such as the ute Muster and national Sheep dog Trials.

among Cooma’s historic treasures is lambie Street, which features award-winning heritage gardens and 11 buildings with a national Trust classification, including Victorian cottages and elegant houses dating from the 1860s.

The lord raglan Hotel, built in 1854, now a gallery and cultural centre displaying some of the work of the many talented local artists, is one of many attractions. don’t miss the Cooma Court House, the post office, historic gaol, Solomon’s Store, Cooma Hotel and the war memorial in Vale Street.

The Cooma-Monaro railway ceased commercial operations in 1988, but visitors can still experience the thrill of rail travel on a 1924 rail motor. The train departs from Cooma’s historic railway station each weekend and travels north either to Bunyan or to Chakola, 19 km away, on the numeralla river.

Must see and do

Explore the Monaro loops and trails – on a mountain bike, road bike or motorcycle.

Visit Mt Gladstone Lookout just west of Cooma for sweeping views across the Monaro plains to the peaks of the Snowy Mountains.

Browse through Cooma’s Raglan Gallery & Cultural Centre, a showcase for the finest local art and craft.

Stroll the Lambie Town Walk past Cooma’s historic sites.

Experience the power of water at the Snowy Mountains Scheme Information & Education Centre.

Photographsabove left to right: Cooma railway Station (don Fuchs); Coolringdon Station (Trisha dixon); avenue, Coolringdon Station (Trisha dixon); anglican Church, Cooma (don Fuchs)

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Surrounding villagesThere are a number of loops and trails across

the Monaro, and you can follow these to

discover historic sites, including the villages

of Bredbo and nimmitabel.

Bredbo, on the Monaro Highway between

Cooma and Canberra, is a favourite stop-off

for visitors who like to taste local food and

wines and browse in specialty shops.

nimmitabel is situated on the escarpment:

from here you can enjoy grand vistas across

the plains and ancient volcanic landscape

Wadbilliga National ParkBetween Cooma and the coast, steep gorges and broad, undulating plateaus are among the many spectacular features of Wadbilliga national park. you can access the Tuross Falls and the 5-km Tuross river Gorge via a walking track from the Cascades camping ground on the western side of the park.

to the Snowy Mountains or take the short

scenic drive to the coast. nimmitabel is also a

great base for exploring the rugged Wadbilliga

national park.

South from nimmitabel, the road winds

through spectacular forests along the Cann

river Valley. This is a wonderful route for

anyone continuing their journey to Victoria.

on the way, stop off at Bombala to look for

australia’s most elusive monotreme. Just west

of the town, platypus reserve offers one of the

best vantage points.

For more information, contact the Cooma Visitors Centre,

telephone: 1800 636 525, or visit our website: www.visitcooma.com.au

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Lake Jindabyne and surroundsThe rugged beauty of the high plains and a scattering of mountain towns makes Snowy

River country a region that is both a winter wonderland and a summer playground.

Snowy Mountains gatewayperched on the edge of lake Jindabyne is

Jindabyne itself, the adventure base camp for

the Snowy Mountains. This is the closest town

to Kosciuszko national park, a paradise of

rugged adventures, and half the shops in town

are dedicated to skiing, fishing, bushwalking,

mountain biking and camping.

Whether it’s summer or winter, Jindabyne is

close to the heart of the action. The town has

a number of adventure tour operators who

can organise boating, fly-fishing or horse-

riding for you. There is also a broad choice of

accommodation, with options ranging from

four-star motels and self-contained cottages

to apartments, lodges and caravan parks.

The twisted, subtly striped trunks of the snow

gums, the boulder-leaping mountain streams

and the sculpted granite found around this

region constantly inspire landscape painters and

photographers. The Snowy Mountains Visitor

information Centre in Jindabyne usually has

photographic displays if you need some creative

direction. and if you miss the sunrise, sunset

over lake Jindabyne can be pretty special.

DalgetyThe historic village of dalgety is the only town

in nSW on the banks of the Snowy river. The

town grew up around a section of the river

that was shallow enough for stock and horses

to make a safe crossing. eventually – but

before the bridge was built in 1888 – a punt

was used to carry stock and travellers across.

The town was originally known as Buckley’s

Crossing, after one of the first european

settlers in the region, and the Buckley’s

Crossing Hotel is still the town’s social

hub. inside the hotel is a display of historic

photographs. despite its diminutive size, the

town has more than 20 historic sites, including

the old Coach House and the ruins of the

blacksmith’s shop, both dating back to 1840.

dalgety is at its best when autumn gilds the

willows and poplars along the Snowy river.

don’t miss dalgety’s pretty iona Gardens and

Café, which also serves as the local post office

and a corner store. The café sells some of

the specialty products made by small local

producers, such as Tinderry Mountain dried

Foods, Snowy Mountain Chevre, Herb of

Grace medicinal and culinary herbs, and

Molly Morgan’s Mustards.

BerridaleSet among dramatic granite outcrops, Berridale,

on the Monaro Highway between Cooma

and Jindabyne, calls itself the ‘Crossroads of

the Snowy’. in the mid-19th century it was

a junction for miners travelling between the

coast and the goldfields, and it still retains

some of its historic charm – oliver Street is

listed by the national Trust.

in winter, Berridale is the place to stay if you

want to be close to the ski-fields but keep your

costs down, and year-round its scenic beauty

makes it ideal for touring holidays. Be sure

to stop by the Snowy river Winery and café

Must see and do

Take the Historic Town and River Walk through Dalgety.

Sample the schnapps at the Thredbo Valley Distillery.

Hook a trout in Lake Jindabyne and hang on for a fight.

Bend an elbow with the locals in Buckley’s Crossing Hotel at Dalgety.

Drive the Alpine Way from Jindabyne to Khancoban – beautiful in autumn.

See the church that was relocated before Adaminaby was flooded. It’s now 9 km south-west of town.

Photographsabove left to right: admiring the view, Kosciuszko national park (don Fuchs); Spring wildflowers, lake Jindabyne; relaxing, lake Jindabyne (don Fuchs); Wake boarding, lake Jindabyne (don Fuchs)far right: Fly-fishing, lake Jindabyne (don Fuchs)

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to taste and buy a selection of cold-climate

wines, and when it’s time for lunch or high tea,

try the High life Café in town.

Adaminaby

The present township of adaminaby was

created when the eucumbene river was

dammed as part of the Snowy Mountains

Hydro-electric Scheme. Before the surrounding

valleys were flooded, more than 100 buildings

were dismantled and re-erected at the new

site. The lakeside villages of old adaminaby

and anglers reach offer magnificent lake

vistas and relaxed accommodation, while their proximity to Selwyn Snowfields makes the area a popular base for skiers and snowboarders during the winter season. Throughout the rest of the year, the area attracts visitors who are keen on horse-riding, bushwalking, fishing and water sports.

For more information, contact the Snowy Region Visitor Information Centre,

telephone: (02) 6450 5600, or visit our website: www.snowymountains.com.au

events Listing

January: Australian Speed and Marathon Championships, Lake Jindabyne.

February: Flowing Festival. Held on the foreshore of Lake Jindabyne, this event includes dragon-boat racing and live entertainment for the whole family.

Easter: Lake Light Sculpture. The result of this competition is an exhibition of artworks staged on a sculpture trail that follows the scenic shores of Lake Jindabyne.

November: Snowy River Festival, Dalgety. A celebration of the heritage of the Snowy River with bush poetry and challenge events that pay tribute to those who once famously rode the High Country and used their skills to move cattle across the ranges.

did you know?

The original town of Jindabyne and its inhabitants were relocated in 1960 when the Snowy River was dammed as part of the Snowy Mountains Scheme. The remains of the submerged town can be seen when the water level in Lake Jindabyne is low.

In 1902 Dalgety was proposed as the site for the nation’s capital.

The unusual granite boulders in and around Berridale were created by a combination of volcanic action and erosion over 400 million years.

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Stunning location bordering the Kosciuszko National Park, 15 km from Thredbo and 800 m from the Perisher Blue Skitube. Spacious apartments overhang the tranquil lake. Chalets offer mountain views. Facilities: restaurant, bar, activities, Kosciuszko alpine guided walks.

1650 Alpine Way, CrackenbackTelephone 1800 020 524 or (02) 6451 3000www.novotellakecrackenback.com.au

Crackenback Accommodation

Novotel LakeCrackenback Resort

Value-priced self-contained accommodation features a 9-hole golf course; tennis, basketball, gym and indoor sports facilities; fitness classes, climbing wall and cycling/running track. A great place for families, groups and school groups.

207 The Barry Way, JindabyneTelephone (02) 6450 0200email: [email protected]


Jindabyne Accommodation

Jindabyne Sport and Recreation CentreNSW Sport and Recreation

Exclusive private lodge on 120 acres• Unique casting pond • 1-km river frontage • 3 stocked dams• Full instruction• Twin share, all inclusive

219 Frost Creek Lane, JindabyneTelephone (02) 6456 1272www.flyfishing.com.au

Jindabyne Attraction / Activities

Jindabyne Flyfishing School

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Nestled in the Thredbo Valley, the property boasts one of the mountain’s finest restaurants and a luxury 4-star guesthouse as well as a gourmet food and gift shop, giant maze andeven a wedding chapel.

Alpine Way, Thredbo ValleyTelephone (02) 6456 2198www.crackenback.com

Thredbo Accommodation

Crackenback Cottage & Farm

Located on the foreshores of Lake Jindabyne, this premier property is close to shopping centres, town facilities and the foreshore bike/walking track. Rooms all have lake or mountain views, laundry facilities and fully equipped kitchens.

Kosciusko Road, JindabyneTelephone 1800 245 141www.horizonsresort.com.au


Quality Resort - Horizons

Thredbo Valley Distillery Cellar Door and Caféis open all year round. Enjoy a taste tour ofthe Wild Brumby Schnapps range, explore the picturesque surrounds of the 20-acre property, visit the art gallery and studio or explore the raspberry farm.

Cnr of Wollondibby Road and The Alpine WayTelephone (02) 6457 1447www.wildbrumby.com


Thredbo Valley Distillery

The Snowy Mountains, your winter orsummer destination! Our friendly local staffwill arrange all your holiday needs, including accommodation, lift/lessons & ski rental, orin summer why not try fishing, guided walksor horse-riding.

Shop 28, Nuggets Crossing, JindabyneTelephone 1800 802 315www.skiresorts.com.au


Alpine Resorts & Travel Centre

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The ideal location for your skiing and summer holiday. Set on a rural property with panoramic main range views and only minutes from Jindabyne, our fully self-contained cottages have all modern comforts with peace and privacy.

Old School Road, JindabyneTelephone (02) 6456 7332www.swagmansrest.com.au

Rates: From $120 per room per night*


The Swagmans Rest

At JAB we can organise all your adventureswhile in the Snowys, such as mountain biking, abseiling, horse-riding, whitewater rafting, fishing, scenic flights, bushwalking and any ofthe water sports available on Lake Jindabyne.

2 Thredbo Terrace, JindabyneTelephone (02) 6456 1988email: [email protected]


Jindabyne Adventure Bookings (JAB)

Rates: group discounts on enquiry


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Thredbo summer

Summer’s endless pleasuresFor anyone who appreciates a walk in pure

mountain air, through silver streams that flash

down hillsides and across wildflower-filled

valleys, there are plenty of good reasons to

head for the hills in summer.

year-round, Thredbo provides a great choice

of accommodation, dining, bars and nightlife.

and whether your particular passion is wrest-

ling a trout in the Thredbo river, climbing a

granite wall on Crackenback or walking through

meadows of alpine wildflowers, all the summer

action is right on your doorstep when you stay

in Thredbo.

Thredbo VillageThredbo Village is the perfect base for making

the most of the summer fun and action

adventures in the Snowys. Without setting

foot outside the village, you can arrange a

mountain-bike adventure, a trout-fishing

expedition or an early morning hike to the top

of australia. The accommodation options range

from cosy chalets to lodges, B&Bs and resort-

style hotels, and the village has a choice of

five-star dining, shopping and nightlife options.

Thredbo Leisure CentreThe Thredbo leisure Centre is a brilliant indoor

facility that adds a power punch to your fitness

regimen. Close to the heart of the village, the

centre has both a 25-m and a 50-m swimming

pool, squash court, gymnasium, giant water-

slide and an inflatable obstacle course as well

as daily fitness classes. The indoor Traverse Climbing Wall is a great introduction to the sport of rock climbing.

On your bikeFrom the eagles nest Mountain Hut overlooking Thredbo Village, the Cannonball run scoots downhill in a way that is both terrifying and exhilarating. When the snow melts, this is Thredbo’s most challenging mountain-bike trail – a bone-jarring, 4.6-km thriller with a black rating. However, the part of the run with violent switchbacks, known as Snakes and ladders, ramps up the action with a double-black rating.

Before visitors are allowed to tackle the run, all riders must complete a one-day Cannonball initiation organised by raw nrG. This initiation package includes a dual-suspension bike, full body armour and a full-face helmet as well as instruction from expert guides. The mountain- bike trail season runs from mid-november to mid-May.

For those after a ride that’s a little kinder to the nerves, there are plenty of tracks around the village and surrounding mountains that are just as scenic but a little more sedate.

A ticket to rideif you’re thinking of taking to the summit of Mt Kosciuszko or want a fabulous photo opportunity, the Kosciuszko express Chairlift is the way to go. From Thredbo Village, the chairlift hoists you 560 vertical metres up

For a great range of outdoor summer adventures in the glorious Snowy

Mountains, head for Thredbo, Australia’s only year-round alpine resort.

Must see and do

Pack your walking shoes and plan a summer wildflower trip.

Play a round of golf on Australia’s highest course, overlooking the Thredbo River.

Take a guided walk to Mt Kosciuszko, Australia’s highest peak.

Sample the pure fruit schnapps at the Thredbo Valley Distillery, a 20-minute drive along the road to Jindabyne.

Wet a line and try your luck at fly- fishing in the Thredbo River.

Photographsabove left to right: riding the Bobsled, Thredbo; Cross-country cycling; Walking the Merritts nature Trail; Thredbo Golf Coursefar right: Thredbo Village (don Fuchs)

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the mountainside. From the top of the chairlift, the hike to the mountaintop is little more than a gentle stroll over a well formed track – and the views are marvellous.

The Thredbo Bobsled is a thriller of a ride that just about anyone can tackle. Seated on a luge-style cart, you negotiate the twists and turns on the 700-m metal track. Weather permitting, the bobsled is open every summer day from 10 am to 5 pm.

Get with the beatThe Thredbo Blues Festival, held over three days in January, is a non-stop celebration featuring some super-size talents from the world of blues and roots music. More than 20 different acts are featured on the program, and venues for the festival include bars, out-door stages, restaurants and even the top of the Kosciuszko express Chairlift.

if great food, fabulous wines, jazz and alpine views sound like a great combination, book yourself into the village for the Thredbo Jazz Festival, held over three days in May. The program features more than 120 performers in 15 separate venues, which make full use of Thredbo’s bars, cosy restaurants, nightclub and the Thredbo Village Square – all within easy walking distance of one another.

Top it offBeginning in november, the program of guided walks is suitable for all fitness levels. The peak guided walk experience is the Kosciuszko

Sunrise Tour. Starting from the village before dawn, walkers are whisked to the top of Crackenback and arrive at australia’s highest point in time to see the sun’s first rays painting the hills and valleys below. Then it’s back to eagles nest restaurant for a well deserved champagne breakfast high above the valley.

For more information, contact the Thredbo Resort Centre,

telephone: 1300 020 589, or visit our website: www.thredbo.com.au

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The Kosciuszko Chairlift is open for 365 days a year. The 560-m rise from the valley takes 15 minutes one way.

Kosciuszko’s rare pygmy possums were thought to be extinct until 1966 – they’re only found above 1,500 m.

You can watch the sun rise from the top of Mt Kosciuszko and then enjoy a champagne breakfast.

More than 200 bird species – 40% of NSW’s known species – can be seen in the Kosciuszko National Park.

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Poised above the Thredbo River and overlooking the Crackenback Range, these well appointed cabins are a short walk from Thredbo’s Village Square. Each unit is self-contained with a fully equipped kitchen, TV and all linen. Most units have balconies.

ThredboTelephone 1300 020 589www.thredbo.com.au


Riverside Cabins

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Located in the centre of Thredbo Village, just metres from the Kosciuszko Express Chairlift, this charming 4-star boutique property boasts comfortable and cosy rooms, outstanding cuisine and friendly, welcoming staff. This is the ideal base for your alpine adventure.

Friday Drive, ThredboTelephone 1800 026 333www.thredbo.com.au


Thredbo Alpine Hotel

Featuring an Olympic-sized heated pool, waterslide, indoor sports hall, gymnasium, fitness and relaxation classes, a traverse climbing wall and squash courts, the Thredbo Leisure Centre is open to everyone every day of the year, except Christmas Day.

Friday Drive, ThredboTelephone (02) 6459 4138www.thredbo.com.au

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Thredbo Leisure Centre

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With spectacular mountain views and a central location, the Lantern is a perfect place for a winter or summer Thredbo Escape. Ask aboutour special rates in summer and our excellentvalue winter package offers.

2 Banjo Drive, Thredbo VillageTelephone 1800 020 598 or (02) 6457 6600www.lantern.com.au


Lantern Apartments

Located in the heart of Thredbo Village, the award-winning Cascades is known for greatfood and friendly, attentive service. Cascadesis open for breakfast and dinner, and featuresan extensive wine list that offers the best of Australia’s major wine regions.

ThredboTelephone (02) 6459 4200www.thredbo.com.au

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Cascades Restaurant

Thredbo’s Kosciuszko Express Chairlift is 1.8 km long and rises 560 vertical metres. The ride takes 15 minutes one way and offers spectacular valley views as you are lifted to the closest access point for a walk to Mt Kosciuszko. The chairlift is open 365 days a year.

ThredboTelephone (02) 6459 4119www.thredbo.com.au


Kosciuszko Express Scenic Chairlift

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Luxury, location and lifestyle are offered bythese apartments, located at the Village Square in the centre of Thredbo. With restaurantsand shops at your doorstep, you can rest those après-ski legs and enjoy a ring-side perspective on the summer festivals.

Diggings Terrace, ThredboTelephone (02) 6457 6066www.squatters.com.au


Squatter’s Run Apartments

Raw NRG Mountain Bike Instructors will teach you all you need to know about chairlift riding, mountain tracks and those special technical riding tips needed to enjoy your day on the Cannonball Run!

Valley Terminal, ThredboTelephone (02) 6457 6282www.rawnrg.com.au


Raw NRG Cannonball Run

Thredbo offers a number of guided walks, including walks to Mt Kosciuszko, Main Range and Dead Horse Gap, Wildflower and Vegetation Walks, and Nordic Walking classes. There is also the spectacular Kosciuszko Sunrise Tour - watch the sun rise from the top of Australia’s highest mountain, Mt Kosciuszko.

Telephone (02) 6459 4119www.thredbo.com.au


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Tumbarumba and surrounds

Photographsabove left to right: paddy’s river Falls (don Fuchs); Tumbarumba Court House (don Fuchs); Snowy Mountains (Tumbarumba Shire Council); Cool-climate vineyard (don Fuchs)

Snow-capped mountains in winter, forested slopes and rolling green pastures laced

with pristine creeks and streams make this region Magic Mountain Country.

A peaceful townSnuggled into the flanks of a green valley in the shadow of rugged, forested slopes, Tumbarumba is one of the atmospheric highlights of any trip through the Snowy Mountains. The town sprang into existence during the gold rush of the 1860s, and a number of its buildings bear witness to those exhilarating times.

Bypassed by major transportation routes, Tumbarumba has become a tranquil alpine retreat surrounded by vineyards, High Country meadows, trout streams and sheep and cattle stations that bring to life the stirring lines of some of australia’s greatest poets.

in the local Wiradjuri language, the name ‘Tumbarumba’ means ‘hollow-sounding ground’, a reference to the ground around the town, which amplifies the thumping noise of bounding kangaroos.

Craftworks located 8 km to the west of Tumbarumba, the pioneer Women’s Hut at Glenroy Heritage reserve, pays tribute to the role of women in australia’s frontier society. in its displays of everyday domestic life, including an outstanding collection of craftwork and household artefacts, the museum sums up the hardships, the ingenuity and some of the accomplishments of pioneering life in the 1800s. it’s also the birthplace of the online national Quilt register, which documents quilts made or used in australia before 1965.

The stuff of legendsThe Boggy Creek Show is a hugely entertaining

re-creation of bush life and social customs.

Choreographed with skill and imagination

by petrina Walker and Tim o’Brien, the two-

hour show has it all: whip-cracking, sheep-

mustering, working dogs, horses – plus a

misbehaving kelpie and a stubborn mule.

Colourful, convivial and packed with good

times, Tumbafest is Tumbarumba’s annual

celebration of food, wine and music. Held over

the last weekend of February, this is a harvest

festival where music, food, market stalls and

dancing are all part of the action. The festival

also showcases the district’s ever-growing

array of cool-climate wines.

There are more than 30 vineyards throughout

Tumbarumba, Maragle Valley, Tooma and

Jingellic, so take the opportunity to sample

their wines, as very few of these boutique labels

ever find their way to a bottle-shop shelf.

Track ’n’ treasure Tumbarumba lies on the Hume and Hovell

Track, the 440-km walking track between yass

and albury that follows the route taken by the

explorers Hamilton Hume and William Hovell

on their expedition to port phillip in 1824.

The 12-km walk along the track to Tumbarumba

Creek from the Henry angel Trackhead is a fine

day’s walk that follows Burra Creek past cliffs

and tunnels that were dug when this was a

gold- and tin-mining area in the mid-1800s.

Must see and do

Take a short, or long, walk on the Hume and Hovell Track.

Visit the Pioneer Women’s Hut at Glenroy Heritage Reserve.

Explore Tumbarumba Creek, which winds through the heart of town.

Visit Maginnity’s Monument, where the bushranger Dan ‘Mad Dog’ Morgan shot Sergeant Maginnity in 1884.

Go horse-riding through local forests and along mountain trails.

Savour a crisp cool-climate wine at a local winery.

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after passing a waterfall, the track climbs Big

Hill for a view of the Snowy Mountains from

the west, then descends to Tumbarumba Creek.

Camping is one of the region’s natural

highlights. one of the best of the local

camping spots is the Henry angel Trackhead

on the Hume and Hovell Track, where hot

showers and flush toilets bring a touch of

home comfort to the dramatic grandeur of

the surroundings. There are also some local

bush retreats with camping facilities, such as

Mcphersons plains alpine retreat.

Exploring on wheelsFor anyone who revels in a fabulous country drive, the Snowy Valleys Way is a great reason to hit the road. in its wandering journey through southern nSW and Victoria, this new touring route links scenery, culture, local history, food and wine and some of the iconic experiences of australian tourism.

The Snowy Valleys Way passes through Tumbarumba at about its mid-point, and the local motels, B&Bs and self-contained cottages make an ideal stopover. The forest trails of the Tumbarumba region also offer

sensational terrain for four-wheel driving and mountain-bike riding, with easy rambles through undulating countryside to downhill heart-stoppers in some of australia’s most beautiful alpine country. The quiet country roads also attract road cyclists, and laurel Hill Forest lodge caters for groups of riders from both cycle styles.

For more information, contact the Tumbarumba Visitor Information Centre,

telephone: (02) 6948 3333, or visit our website: www.tumbashire.nsw.gov.au

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Tumut and surrounds

Photographsabove left to right: Tumut river; Wildflowers, Batlow (don Fuchs); Mountain-bike racing (Trina Thomson); Casting a linefar right: Summer fun on Blowering dam (Trina Thomson)

At the northern gateway to the Snowy Mountains NSW, the Tumut region is rich in natural

beauty, offering fresh experiences and varied landscapes with each change in the seasons.

The townsSet on the slope of a valley with the wandering Tumut river on one side and the foothills of the Snowy Mountains on the other, Tumut is a charmingly pretty town that changes dramatically with the seasons.

in spring the apple blossoms are enchanting, and in the winter months the stark beauty of deciduous trees makes a glorious contrast with clear skies. draped in its autumn foliage, Tumut puts on one of the most striking displays of colour in the country, while in the warm summer months it becomes an aquatic paradise.

Batlow is famous for its apples, yet the region also produces cherries, berry fruits, peaches, apricots and pears. look for fresh fruit in season from the roadside stalls.

on the banks of adelong Creek, which wraps itself around the town, adelong is a green and mellow place with an historic streetscape. Take a stroll around the town centre, much of which has been classified by the national Trust, then head for adelong Falls reserve, where the reefer Battery is just one of many remnants from the gold-mining days.

nestled on the shores of Jounama pond, Talbingo is surrounded by some of the most inspiring scenery of the High Country. in the Talbingo Shopping Centre, the Snowy Mountains Scheme Talbingo Visitor display gives a fascinating insight into the workings of Tumut 3 power Station and also provides an overview of the greater Snowy Mountains Scheme.

Natural giftsBordered by Kosciuszko national park and State forests, this region is a year-round playground, with an action-packed activities list that includes bushwalking, waterskiing, trout fishing, boating, canoeing, golfing and tennis. The attractions – Buddong Falls, yarrangobilly Caves, historic Kiandra with its gold-mining relics and pioneering huts – are all within easy reach.

yarrangobilly Caves is a network of limestone caverns located between Tumut and Cooma. Three of the caves are open for viewing, and the formations inside dwarf visitors and challenge the imagination.

The 2-km Tumut river Walk passes through serene stands of noble trees as it winds along the banks of the river, taking in the best of the town.

Within Bago State Forest, near the village of laurel Hill just south of Batlow, pilot Hill arboretum is a fabulous picnic spot. a walking track winds through the arboretum, which features 53 tree species from all over the world. Many of them were planted in the 1920s. There’s also a track that adjoins a native forest of alpine ash. While you’re in the area, don’t miss the Sugar pine Walk – one of the State’s best kept secrets.

Outdoor pursuitsThe State forest trails of the region provide some wonderful opportunities for mountain biking and hiking. The Tumut State Forest

Must see and do

Stroll the Tumut River Walk and admire the bird life of the Riverglade Wetlands.

Capture the Snowy Mountains views from Batlow and Talbingo.

Tour the mighty Snowy Mountains Scheme and admire the views from the Blowering and Talbingo dam walls.

Sample the subterranean wonders of Yarrangobilly Caves, then take a dip in the thermal pool.

Revisit gold-mining history at the Adelong Falls and Reefer Battery.

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recreational Trail, created specifically for leisure use, threads its way through a sublime wilderness area.

The Hume and Hovell Track, one of australia’s greatest long-distance walks, crosses the Snowy Mountains Highway just south of Tumut. For a taste of what the track is all about, head for the Thomas Boyd Trackhead, 23 km from Tumut, and take the short walk down to the swing bridge on the Goobarragandra river. This is a lovely spot – whether you’ve brought along a picnic, a tent or just walking boots. The Trackhead campsite even has hot water.

Modern wondersThe Tumut region has a number of spectacular dams and power stations that are part of the Snowy Mountains Scheme. as you tour the region, you’ll see some of the power stations and the enormous header pipes that feed them from storage dams, including the 120-m high Blowering dam wall.

For more information, contact the Tumut Visitor Information Centre,

telephone: (02) 6947 7025, or visit our website: www.tumut.nsw.gov.au

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Lakes such as Blowering, Talbingo and Tantangara offer superb fishing for brown and rainbow trout, while the clear mountain streams challenge fly anglers who prefer wilderness fishing.

Tumut is an ideal base for all the winter action at Selwyn Snowfields, a family-friendly resort. This northern part of Kosciuszko National Park is great for cross-country skiers, who can explore the areas of undulating terrain.

events

April: The Tumut Rodeo brings all the thrills, spills and carnival action of a traditional rodeo to Tumut.

April: The Tumut Festival of the Falling Leaf, held when the town is ablaze with autumn colour, includes sports, markets and entertainment.

April: The Adelong Gold & Antique Fair celebrates the town’s gold-mining roots with a treasury of antique stalls and entertainment.

October: The Batlow Apple Blossom Festival is a country-sized feast of entertainment and activities set against the backdrop of apple blossoms exploding into flower.

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Australia’s premier fly-fishing destination opens in January 2007. World-class serviceand appointments, not to mention some ofthe best fly-fishing in Australia.• Luxurious lodgings and gourmet dining• World renowned fishing guides

330 Nimbo Road, TumutTelephone (02) 6944 9099www.nimboforklodge.com.au

Tumut Accommodation

Nimbo Fork Boutique Fishing Lodge

The Amaroo Motel, owned and operated byIan & Louella Russell, is located off the highway,500 m from the PO. All 30 rooms have ensuites, air-conditioning, tea & coffee, TV and electric blankets. Breakfast is served to the rooms and our restaurant is available for group bookings.

55 Capper Street, Tumut Telephone (02) 6947 7200www.amaroomotel.com

Tumut Accommodation

Amaroo Motel

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Elegant accommodation in Adelong, 21 kmfrom Tumut, includes 9 guest rooms, privatecar park, guest balcony, leafy courtyard,4 motel units and The Coat of Arms Kaffeehaus Restaurant - an old Vienna-style café thatoffers European provincial cuisine dining.

77 Tumut Street, AdelongTelephone (02) 6946 2273www.beaufort-guesthouse.com.au

Adelong Accommodation

Beaufort Guesthouse & Motel, Café and Restaurant

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Experience life in the slow lane, relax, unwind, recharge those batteries. Fish, swim, take a stroll along the river. It’s up to you. Private and tranquil. These luxury self-contained cottages overlook the Goobarragandra River.

Little River Road, TumutTelephone (02) 6947 5818www.elmcottage.com.au

Tumut Accommodation

Elm Cottage

Rates: From $180 to $300 per cottage per night*

Situated beside the magnificent Tumut River and featuring large exotic trees, shady in summer and spectacular in autumn, Riverglade provides modern self-contained ensuite cabins, many with separate bedroom and living areas.

Snowy Mountains Highway, TumutTelephone (02) 6947 2528www.riverglade.com.au

Tumut Accommodation

Riverglade Caravan Park

Nestled among the snow gums in the northern end of Kosciuszko National Park, the homestead and its surrounding cottages offer a unique, rustic accommodation experience of life in the High Country as it was 100 years ago.

Currango Plains, Kosciuszko National ParkTelephone (02) 6947 7025email: [email protected]

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Currango Homestead

Rates: From $25 p/p or $45 per group

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Spacious accommodation, all at ground level, surrounded by acres of garden with a large protected pool and shaded BBQ area. Just 2 km from the centre of Tumut.

Snowy Mountains Hwy & Bundarra Cres, TumutTelephone (02) 6947 2666www.tumutvalleyviewmotorinn.com

Tumut Accommodation

Tumut Valley ViewMotor Inn

Rates: Double $85, with spa $100

Yarrangobilly Caves are among the mostrichly decorated caves in Australia. Both guided and self-guided cave tours are available daily.There is also a thermal pool, bushwalking and picnic facilities.

Snowy Mountains Highway, Kosciuszko National ParkTelephone (02) 6454 9597

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Yarrangobilly Caves

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Set in the foothills of the Snowy Mountains,this country club and motel offers secluded and peaceful accommodation with magnificent views over the Jounama Dam. Facilities include chinese restaurant, licensed club, tennis courts, children’s playground and 9-hole golf course.

Murray Jackson Drive, TalbingoTelephone (02) 6949 5260 email: [email protected]

Talbingo Accommodation

Talbingo CountryClub & Motel

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Winter in the Snowy Mountains

Photographsabove: delaney’s Hut, Kiandra, Snowy Mountains Hwy (Michael Scott lees)below: ngaringo, Thredbo river (Michael Scott lees)

in the Snowy Mountains nSW you’ll find the highest ski fields in the country, all within Kosciuszko national park. Here the snowfield resorts have everything you need for a great holiday, from equipment hire and lessons to fine dining and accommodation.

From the June long weekend to the october long weekend, you can go night skiing, downhill or cross-country skiing, snowboarding or tobog-ganing, or even ski off-piste with a guide. if you’re a complete novice, there are instructors who cater for all skill levels. and at the end of an exhilarating day on the slopes, you can relax in a small family-friendly lodge or a heritage-listed chalet before hitting the lively après-ski scene.

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Charlotte Pass

Photographsabove left to right: Johnnies plains, Charlotte pass (Mark Watson); Skiing off a cornice (Mark Watson); Kosciusko Chalet, Charlotte pass (Mark Watson); Snowboarding (Mark Watson)

Nestled deep in the Snowy Mountains NSW, Charlotte Pass is Australia’s first

ski resort and still the highest – a great destination for a family holiday.

A natural choiceat a base elevation of 1,765 m, Charlotte pass is the highest ski village in the country. on a clear day, the view from the top of the Kangaroo ridge Chairlift over the Main range is simply breathtaking. and if you’re looking for natural snow cover, you won’t find better anywhere in australia.

adding to its air of isolated magic, Charlotte pass is the country’s single snowbound resort. Just a short distance from Mt Kosciuszko itself, in winter the resort is only accessible by over-snow transport aboard a Snow Cat from the perisher Valley Skitube Terminal.

Altitude, not attitudeSet at the bottom of a bowl that slopes down from Mt Guthrie, there are just 12 club lodges here plus the Kosciusko Chalet, and every one of them is a ski-in, ski-out facility. Just put on your skis or board at the front door and head for the lift line.

and speaking of lift lines, this is something else that sets Charlotte pass apart – there aren’t any. although a very small number of day visitors do make it from perisher via over-snow transport, the resort is essentially confined to those who are staying at Charlotte pass overnight. in other words, you’ll be sharing the mountain with an absolute maximum of only 600 people.

Chances are that within a couple of days you’ll get to know most of the lift operators and ski instructors on a first-name basis.

Charlotte pass is also great for parents who want to ski by themselves. its small and secluded nature means children are safe and within sight at all times.

The oversnow access and the pedestrian-only, vehicle-free and totally snowbound village create a special atmosphere that takes you right away from the crowds – an experience that many compare with a tropical island resort. There’s also no mobile phone coverage, which is something you’ll probably appreciate if you’ve ever had to fumble a ringing phone with chilly fingers.

Snow sports schoolif you’re aged somewhere between 5 and 105, Charlotte pass has a class that can sharpen your ski or board skills – either individually or in a group. The school’s expert instructors, most of them overseas-trained, are certified and qualified in the latest teaching techniques, and group numbers are kept to a minimum of around 10 people. private lessons can be pre-booked or organised on arrival.

it’s been proven that one-on-one lessons are the best way to accelerate snow-sport skills for young children, helping them lift their abilities and confidence to a new level so that they ski more safely and have more fun in the snow.

at Charlotte pass, all skiers are allocated classes on Monday morning for the weekly ski package, and on Saturday morning for the weekend package.

Must see and do

Try night skiing on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

For adventure skiing, take the Kangaroo Ridge chair, head left and ski the trees above the lodges.

Sample the après-ski action in the Pulpit Bar at The Chalet.

Enjoy a celebration dinner in the Chalet Restaurant.

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Where to stayThe heritage-listed Kosciusko Chalet is one of the landmarks of australian ski history. Built in the 1930s, this was the country’s first on-snow accommodation for visitors. While the hotel retains all the essentials of its historic past, these days the Kosciusko Chalet is in tune with the 21st century. With cosy bars and lounges and a resident masseuse, the hotel also features the Chalet restaurant, one of the finest licensed restaurants in the Snowy Mountains, with a modern australian menu. and it’s family friendly.

There are free daily kids’ club activities for Chalet guests aged between 3 and 13. While the children have their own special mealtime and menu, you can have a relaxing massage before enjoying a quiet drink in front of a log fire, followed by fine à la carte dining.

The Chalet also provides live music and entertainment six nights a week for the enjoyment of Chalet and lodge guests.

as well as the historic Kosciusko Chalet, Charlotte pass has a number of smaller lodges and chalets, all known for their warm, friendly

and sociable atmosphere. Several of these lodges are owned and managed by their members, who regularly use the facilities for family holidays. it is partly due to these regulars, who have a direct investment in ‘their’ village, that makes Charlotte pass the ideal choice for those who prefer their winter sports at their natural best.

For more information, contact the Charlotte Pass Village Administration,

telephone: (02) 6457 5247, or visit our website: www.charlottepass.com.au

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At 1,760 m, Charlotte Pass is the highest resort

in Australia. The pristine alpine setting is not just

visually spectacular, it also offers some of the

country’s best skiing.

Kosciusko Chalet is a boutique hotel and a family

paradise with a difference.

A snowbound resort nestled in the heart of the

Snowy Mountains. You will be delighted with the

warm and intimate atmosphere of this Bavarian-

style hotel.

The Chalet caters especially well for children 3 to

13 years, with daily kids’ club activities that are

free of charge for guests staying in the Chalet.Kosciusko Chalet, Charlotte Pass VillageTelephone 1800 026 369www.charlottepass.com.au

Children have their own special meal time and

menu, leaving parents to enjoy fine à la carte

dining, a quiet drink in front of blazing log fires

or even a soothing massage.

Historic Kosciusko Chalet

The Station Resort is situated in the foothillsof the Snowy Mountains just minutes fromLake Jindabyne and Kosciuszko National Park.With ski hire, onsite bars and a choiceof dining options, The Station Resort offers everything you need for a fantastic getaway!

8228 Snowy River Way, JindabyneTelephone 1300 369 909


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These beautifully appointed, fully self-contained 1-and 3-bedroom cabins are located only 25 minutes from Selwyn Snowfields on a 140-acre property that boasts magnificent views and a natural trout-filled stream. The perfect place for a holiday, rest and recreation.

6078 Snowy Mountains Highway, AdaminabyTelephone 1800 641 064www.smhc.com.au

Adaminaby Accommodation

Snowy MountainsAlpine Cabins

This deluxe on-snow winter holiday accommodation is located at the base of thelifts and offers ski-in, ski-out access. Featuring31 deluxe rooms and split level suites with private balconies, this superb hotel overlooks Front Valley, the heart of Perisher Blue.

Perisher ValleyTelephone (02) 6459 4455www.perisherblue.com.au/winter/accom

Perisher Valley Accommodation

Perisher Valley Hotel

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A unique holiday experience set on a secluded 100 acres of beautiful native Australia bushland. These self-contained 2-bedroom log cottages with all the modern comforts are among the closest accommodation to Selwyn Snowfields.

Snowy Mountains Highway, via AdaminabyTelephone 1800 641 064email: [email protected]


Gooandra Alpine Cottages

Corroboree is a charming High Country lodgein an excellent location opposite the QuadExpress chair and the Village Eight Express chairlift. The lodge has fabulous views of the valley and features a very popular restaurantand cocktail bar.

Perisher ValleyTelephone 1300 655 811


Corroboree Ski Lodge

Rates: 2 nights from $279/person twin share*

Snowy Mountains Holiday Centre is a licensed travel agent specialising in complete holiday packages to Selwyn Snowfields. Our friendly staff can assist with your travel and accommodation arrangements and have special deals available on all Selwyn Snowfields packages.

9 Denison Street, AdaminabyTelephone 1800 641 064www.smhc.com.au (book your holiday online)

Adaminaby Attraction / Activities

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Renowned for its thrilling snow-riding action and nestled in the depths

of a wooded valley, Thredbo is Australia’s premier alpine resort.

Thredbo

Must see and do

View the spectacular Flare Run and fireworks display on the slopes every Saturday night.

Explore the backcountry on a guided snowshoe tour.

Swoosh through the snow gums, from the top of Karels, the highest point on the mountain, down Saschas Schuss.

Become a Snowy Mountains pioneer with a backcountry tour, telemark or cross-country lesson.

Enjoy night skiing under the stars on Thursday and Saturday nights.

The Thredbo differenceFor snow sports enthusiasts, Thredbo has it all – the largest snow-making system in the southern hemisphere and the longest runs in australia plus an assortment of thrilling tree-lined trails, open bowls and groomed supertrails. This unique mix offers something for everyone.

On the slopesThe purpose-built Friday Flat beginners’ area is a gentle slope with easy-to-use lifts to make learning the basic skills a breeze.

The intermediate trails cover 67 per cent of the 480-hectares of terrain, and then there are the awesome black trails for downhill screamers. at Thredbo you can slide and grind your way through the four terrain parks, ridercross course or natural features, such as wind-lips, eucalypts and granite tors.

Thredbo’s off-piste areas are among the best in the southern hemisphere. Karels T-Bar takes you to the highest point on the mountain accessible via chairlift and, from there, it’s all downhill on 672 vertical metres of snow-covered slopes.

a comprehensive snow-making system virtually guarantees top to bottom skiing. Finish it off with a european-style ski village nestled in the bottom of the valley and you have a world-class resort that offers some of the most exciting terrain in the country.

if you haven’t skied before – or haven’t skied in a long time – you’ll be surprised just how

easy it is these days, thanks to technological advances in the sport. The hour-glass shape of modern skis makes them easier to turn, and the shorter, fatter design makes learning easier and faster than ever before. The latest snowboards are just the same – light and easy to control, even for beginners.

Thredbo Villageyou’ll find everything you need right in the village – ski or board hire, clothing and accessories. There’s also a variety of restaurants with magic mountain views, cosy bars, lounges and a nightclub along with accommodation options including self-contained apartments, lodges, hotels and B&Bs. There’s something to suit just about any budget. Just drive right in, park your car and get set for the thrills of a lifetime.

Thredbo Snow SportsThredbo is also a great place to hone your skills, and the instructors here communicate with flair. Whether you’re a complete novice or a black-run bomber, Thredbo Snow Sports can set you up with a group or private lesson that’s just right for you. They also guarantee to fast-track your learning experience with a program that keeps you constantly improving.

Thredbo Snow Sports also offers five-day programs offering high intensity training and instructors for intermediates and above.

Just for kidsBased at Friday Flat and specially designed for 3- to 6-year-olds, Thredboland stimulates,

Photographsabove left to right: Thredboland, Friday Flat; Granite tors, Thredbo; Heading for the après scene, Thredbo Village; off-piste skiing far right: Thredbo Village (Thredbo)

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encourages and rewards children while they’re having fun against a majestic snowy backdrop. There’s also a kids-only snow cave and some cool entertainment, and on Thursday nights, the kids create their own snow light show with fibre optic flares in a Flare run – something for the whole family to enjoy.

Thredbo Freeriders is the program for skiers and snowboarders aged 7 to 14 years. Thredbo’s instructors teach the kids all the fresh moves, and will have them cruising with style in no time. The Freeriders program also offers kids the chance to hone their terrain park skills.

Mountain HostsWant to tackle something different? or perhaps see the best that the mountain has to offer? The Thredbo Mountain Hosts will take you for a cruise on the main trails and whisk you off-piste to some secret spots for free. Tours are available for intermediate and advanced snow riders. you’ll find them at the top of the Gunbarrel express chairlift at 10 am and 1 pm daily from July to September.

Après-snow action in Thredbo, the action doesn’t end when the lifts stop for the day. The village has a reputation for the best après scene of any australian resort. don’t miss the Flare run and fireworks display lighting up the Supertrail on Saturday nights, a wonderful prelude to an après frolic. Then there’s the huge array of dining and nightlife possibilities. Whatever you’re looking for, whether it’s a romantic

dinner for two, a pizza, Thai, a quiet gluhwein by an open fire or letting loose with a live band, Thredbo has something just for you.

Thredbo Leisure CentreJust a five-minute stroll from the Village Square, the Thredbo leisure Centre is a fantastic way to blend fitness with fun.

Here you can work out in the gym, swim some laps in the olympic-sized heated pool, whack a ball around the squash court, tackle the 30-m climbing wall or take on the giant waterslide. For those who choose to accept

the challenge, there’s a floating obstacle course called ‘Mission inflatable’.

each day the leisure Centre has scheduled fitness classes – yoga, pilates and kick-boxing. you can also book a one-on-one session with a personal trainer.

For more information, contact the Thredbo Resort Centre,

telephone: 1300 020 589, or visit our website: www.thredbo.com.au

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For maxing out your winter snow fun, Perisher Blue is the place to be for the

biggest and the best of everything – from skiable area to après-ski action.

Perisher Blue

Vital statisticsperisher Blue consists of four adjacent ski areas – perisher Valley, Smiggin Holes, Blue Cow Mountain and Guthega – which makes this the largest ski resort in the country, with a terrain that is nothing less than sensational. Seven mountain peaks, 50 lifts and 1,245 hectares of skiable area offer something for skiers and snowboarders of all abilities and aspirations.

perisher’s lift capacity is close to 53,000 skiers per hour, and lifts such as the six quad-chairlifts and the eight-seater high-speed chairlift – the only one outside europe – cut through the queues in record time. For freeride skiers and snowboarders, there are four terrain parks plus a Superpipe.

perisher Blue is also high. The base elevation is 1,720 m – and height matters, given australia’s fickle winters. The nordic Shelter allows access to more than 100 km of marked runs for cross-country skiers of all ability levels. perisher Blue has more than 60 lodges offering the conven-ience of ski-in/ski-out access. and, of course, there’s everything you need to make the most of your ski holiday – including various dining options, equipment and gear hire, boutiques and bars – making perisher Blue the perfect location for a ski holiday.

How to get thereSkitube is the smart, quick and convenient way to get yourself onto the magic white stuff. Simply follow the alpine Way from Jindabyne as far as the Skitube Terminal at Bullocks Flat,

park and catch the alpine railway train to either perisher or Blue Cow. it’s that simple. The terminal lies at low altitude, just inside Kosciuszko national park, and there’s only the remotest chance that you’ll need chains to get there.

at the Skitube Terminal you’ll find everything you need for a day or a week on the snow, including a Mountain pass office, a Snowsports School, information desk and Ski and Snow-board Hire. if you’re staying at a lodge in either perisher or Smiggins, leave your vehicle, free of charge, in the overnight security-patrolled car park at the Bullocks Flat Skitube Terminal.

Fun on the slopesFor freeride skiers and boarders, perisher Blue has some of the hottest action on australia’s slopes. The pSp Superpipe reigns supreme – 95 m long and 16 m wide, with a 7-m transition and 5 m-high walls, making this the finest halfpipe in the country.

pSp Slopestyle is the main terrain park and home to huge table tops, hip jumps, spines, stairs, step-up jumps, fun boxes and the giant pSp Wall.

The Garnier Fructis rail park brings urban street culture to the snow, with cool features such as boxes, rails, jibs and hits, all tucked away on a protected ridge next to the leichhardt T-bar.

The Columbia Fun park is a scaled back version of the rail park, with smaller boxes, rails, kickers,

Must see and do

Take the Perisher Express to the top to access a variety of runs.

Have fun at Tube Town, the snow tube park.

If you’re an experienced skier or snowboarder, try the Double Trouble area between Blue Cow’s Pleasant Valley Chair and Guthega.

Night ski at Front Valley on Tuesdays and Saturdays.

From July to September buy a ‘First Tracks’ morning and enjoy exclusive access to an area of the resort from 7.30 to 9.00 am on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

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table tops and hits. if you want to ramp up your skill level, take a specialist free-ride lesson with the Snowsports School.

School in the snowWhether you ride on one plank or two, it’s always great to lift your game, and perisher Blue Snowsports School has just what you need to take you to the next level.

The Snowsports School offers some great deals. adult intermediate packages give you two-and-a-half hours of coaching per day, and you’ll save heaps if you sign up for the five-day

package. Children from 3 years can take part

in the Junior Ski Kids program, graduating to

the explorers Kids Club at the age of 6.

So parents can hit the slopes worry free,

crèche facilities are also available for tiny

tots from as young as 6 weeks old.

as well as a great choice of one-on-one

sessions, group lessons and signature programs

specially designed for women, the Snowsports

School offers Super Groups, which maximise

personal attention and individual feedback

with a limit of three per group.

Spring CarnivalBeginning in September, the Spring Carnival

is one of the highlights of the perisher Blue

calendar. every day for two weeks there’s a

wealth of entertainment and special events

such as live music, art shows, guided snow-

shoe walks, buskers, clowns, a jumping castle,

fireworks, night snowtubing, movies under the

stars and barbecues.

For more information, contact Perisher Blue, telephone: 1300 655 811, or visit

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Selwyn SnowfieldsSmall, personal and great value for money, Selwyn Snowfields is

the perfect winter destination for family-oriented fun in the snow.

For familiesif you prefer your ski resort small, friendly and family oriented, Selwyn Snowfields is ideal. For anyone new to snow sports, or if you’re developing your skills as a skier or boarder, this is one of the best places to start. Selwyn is the best-value winter playground in the country, with lift tickets about two-thirds the price you’ll pay at the bigger resorts. and you’ll find that the caring mountain staff take the resort’s motto, ‘Friendly Family Fun’, to heart, ensuring your family has a safe and fun holiday.

Just drive inSelwyn Snowfields rates fun as a high priority and everything about the resort is designed to make snow play easy.

Selwyn is located in the northern section of Kosciuszko national park, just west of Kiandra and about one hour’s drive from Tumut or Cooma. if you ‘re travelling from Sydney, head to Canberra and continue south, taking the Snowy Mountains Highway turnoff to adaminaby.

Selwyn Snowfields is ‘drive-in’ snow sport at its best. The car park is located only a snowball’s throw from the ski slopes, as are all the facilities, where you can find everything you need for a fun-filled, action-packed day on the snow – lift ticket sales, ski and equipment hire and a food outlet.

It’s snow timeat Selwyn it’s not just about skiing and snowboarding. although there are plenty of

well groomed ski runs for people snapping on skis for the first time, here your snow action can take many forms. Selwyn has one of the few toboggan parks left in australia, and you’ll get a real buzz from snow tubing at Wombat and Snowflake snow tube parks.

For children aged 18 months to 6 years, there’s Selwyn Snow World, where children can dev-elop their skills and learn to have fun in the snow in an environment where they can feel comfortable, safe and secure.

Snow step-by-stepWherever you are on the skills ladder, you’ll get a good run at Selwyn. about 40% of the resort’s runs carry the green ‘beginner’ rating, another 48% are intermediate blue runs and only 12% have a black rating.

at the Milo Snow Sports School, Selwyn’s team of highly skilled instructors will show you how much fun learning to ski or snowboard can be. Group and private lessons are available daily for everyone from 3 years up.

if your kids are aged 7 or under, they’ll love the specially designed program that includes riding on Gentle annie, the moving carpet lift. you can also let the kids go wild in Selwyn’s Bouncing Bogong Jumping Castle, or give them a spin on a toboggan.

and Selwyn is kind to your credit rating, with a range of affordable ski packages, including the Give it a Go package, Mega Mites and lift and lesson packages.

Must see and do

Take a ride on the longest snow tube park lift in NSW, squeal with delight and peel back the years.

Visit Cabramurra, Australia’s highest township and home of the mighty Snowy Mountains Scheme.

Slap on some cross-country skis or snow shoes and follow the cross-country trails to the top of Mt Selwyn, where the views are spectacular.

Take the self-guided walk through the historic gold-mining town of Kiandra, the birthplace of Australian skiing.

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For those with a budding racer in the family, Selwyn race and development Squad (radS) is the program with maximum appeal. Children of intermediate ability and above can take part in the resort’s exciting and rewarding ski-training program. run by qualified coaches from the Selwyn Snow Sports School, radS is designed to hone the skills and racing techniques of young skiers aged 7 and above.

Selwyn is also the place for cross-country skiing. For intrepid skiers there are 45 km of scenic trails to explore. Varying in terrain, these trails range from 2.5 to 5 km.

Grooming the snowalthough it might be modest in size compared with some of australia’s major ski resorts, Selwyn Snowfields is no minor league player when it comes to making snow. in fact, Selwyn has one of the most sophisticated and efficient snow-making facilities of any resort in the country and, over the years, the resort’s snow-making capacity has been extended to cover 80% of the mountain.

When the conditions are right, Selwyn’s snow guns create a dense snow base with a dry top layer, which is far more resilient than natural

snow. This means better skiing conditions – and a longer season. at the same time, Selwyn has progressively extended its grooming fleet, which ensures that the snow is in the best possible condition.

For more information, contact the Cooma Visitor Information Centre,

telephone: (02) 6450 1742, or visit our website: www.selwynsnow.com.au

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Canberra and surrounds

Photographsabove left to right: parliament House; national Museum of australia; australian War Memorial; lake Burley Griffinfar right: national Gallery of australia

National treasuresaustralia’s capital is packed with museums, galleries and attractions that mirror the country’s achievement.

The australian War Memorial is both a fascinating museum and the country’s most visited memorial, a moving tribute to those who have served the nation in war. With displays of tanks, guns, aircraft and artillery pieces, each of the museum’s 20 galleries are dedicated to a separate conflict.

The entire east wing is devoted to World War i, with a major exhibition focused on the Gallipoli Campaign, while the west wing is dedicated to World War ii, with armaments and uniforms as well as memorabilia from australians who were incarcerated in Japanese prisoner-of-war camps.

With its striking architecture, the national Museum of australia freely admits that it doesn’t look like a museum – but its appeal is beyond doubt. as well as chronicling some of the grand moments of australia’s history, the museum celebrates everyday life with a nostalgic look at the way things used to be.

The museum includes the only known surviving prototype of the Holden, the heart of phar lap, an intact Tasmanian tiger, which became extinct in the 1930s, and humble household staples, such as a can of golden syrup. The museum also has a significant collection of aboriginal and Torres Strait islands art.

Questacon, the national Science and Technology Centre, is an engaging and informative excursion into the world of science. This exciting museum uses earth-quake and zero-gravity simulators and computers as well as devices as simple as pendulums to stimulate and challenge young minds. earth sciences, meteorology, human perception and physics are all examined in a series of interactive exhibits that transform science into a hands-on experience.

established to enhance the performances of our elite athletes, the australian institute of Sport and its impressive array of training facilities – swimming pools, gymnasiums and workout tracks – are open for tours. The 90-minute tours are guided by athletes who are in training at the institute, and who can give you the inside story on what it means to perform as this level.

See how you measure up against australia’s finest with Sportex, an interactive facility that assesses your performance as a soccer player, rower, wheelchair basketball player or skier, or hop on the olympic dais and see what it feels like to be a gold medallist.

In the artsThe national Gallery of australia is the country’s leading showcase for australian and international art. Many of the megastars of the art world are represented in the collection, from rodin and rubens to Jackson pollock, picasso, Matisse, Monet and andy Warhol. The gallery

No tour of the Snowy Mountains NSW would be complete without a visit to Canberra,

where the nation’s major cultural attractions are enhanced by the city’s natural setting.

Must see and do

Book a seat in the visitors’ gallery in Parliament House for question time.

Take in the view from the National Capital Exhibition at Regatta Point.

Stroll through the Australian National Botanic Gardens.

Hire a bike and cycle around Lake Burley Griffin.

Enjoy café society at Garema Place in the heart of the city.

Spot the wildlife on the bushwalking trails at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve.

Stroll around the embassies and high commissions, many of which reflect traditional national architecture.

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also has a world-class collection of art from

australia and asia; of particular interest are the

aboriginal and Torres Strait islander collections.

Canberra has a thriving arts community that

produces some world-class artworks, and

the city has a number of public and privately

owned galleries featuring the work of these

artists. included in the list are the arts Shed

at Tharwa, the anCa Gallery at dickson, The

Canberra Museum and Gallery, Beaver Galleries

in deakin (Canberra’s largest privately owned

gallery) and the Canberra School of art Gallery.

Gourmet trailThreading through a series of small and

charming villages to the north of Canberra, the

poachers Trail is a great excuse for a country

drive. Head out for the day and discover rustic

cafés, cool-climate wineries and art galleries –

or make it a two-day affair with a night in one

of the delightful guesthouses or B&Bs along

the trail.

To marketevery Sunday, the former bus depot on the

shores of lake Burley Griffin at Kingston

becomes a bustling market with a carnival

atmosphere. Most of Canberra comes to the

old Bus depot Markets to shop for everything

from designer knitwear and ornamental garden

furniture to handmade soaps, wood-fired

bread, honey, free-range eggs, smoked fish,

farmhouse cheeses and sheepskin products.

you can also have a tarot card reading.

In any eventCanberra has a lively festival calendar, and it’s well worth timing your visit to coincide with one of the big events. Floriade, Canberra’s colourful spring festival that sees Common-wealth park explode with thousands of massed tulips, commences in mid-September.

in January, the Summernats Car Festival is Canberra’s screeching, smoking, thundering celebration of car culture. Brute horsepower is the name of the game, and the crowds come out in their thousands to applaud the weird and the wonderful of the automotive world.

The Canberra Balloon Fiesta, australia’s premier ballooning event, is pure poetry in motion. in autumn, dozens of hot-air balloons lift off from the lakeside, from the forecourt of old parliament House, and drift lazily into the dawn sky.

For more information, contact the Canberra and Region Visitor Information

Centre, telephone: 1300 554 114, or visit our website: www.visitcanberra.com.au

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Festival of the Falling Leaf, TumutThe arrival of autumn and its colourful

transformation of the countryside has been

celebrated since the early 1950s. parks and

gardens are the focus of activities, while music,

gala days, flower shows and fireworks form

part of the festivities.

Gold & Antique Fair, AdelongBric-a-brac meets bling and covetable

collectables. attracting thousands of visitors,

this fair pays tribute to adelong’s early days

as a gold-mining centre and is a treasure trove

of jewellery and just got-to-haves.

MayJazz Festival, ThredboGet into the groove at Thredbo with this three-

day celebration of jazz, great food and wine.

More than 120 performers, including special

overseas guests, play it cool in 15 venues

across Thredbo at bars and restaurants, the

community centre and even at the top of the

Kosciuszko express Chairlift.

JuneSki Season OpensThe Queen’s Birthday Weekend marks the

official start of the nSW ski season. Kosciuszko

national park resorts – perisher Blue, Thredbo,

Selwyn Snowfields and Charlotte pass –

are open for snow play, fast-paced downhill

action, family skiing, snow-shoeing, snow-

boarding, cross-country skiing and, of

course, après-ski entertainment.

JanuaryTumbarumba Rodeo, Tumbarumba a traditional country event held annually on new year’s day. enjoy thrills, spills, bucking bulls and wild horses. There are also food stalls, a family entertainment program and a classic sideshow alley.

Blues Festival, ThredboThe annual Blues Festival hits a high note each year. Music fills venues throughout Thredbo, all within walking distance of each other.

Australian Speed and Marathon Championships, Lake Jindabynea full week of top competition on beautiful lake Jindabyne. all ages and sexes will be competing for the top titles in australia.

FebruaryFlowing Festival, Lake JindbyneColonial dancers, hip hop artists, country and western crooners and rock’n’roll twisters are all part of the program when the shores of lake Jindabyne are set to party. There’s also colour and action afloat with dragon boat races part of the festivities.

Tumbafest, TumbarumbaThis annual music and cultural festival is a show-case for the cool-climate wines and delicious regional flavours of The Snowy Mountains nSW.

Cooma Rodeo, Cooma Cooma becomes the cowboy capital when

the local showground hosts a series of exciting

roping and riding events. Competitions set to

provide spectator thrills and evoke passion-

filled calls of ‘yee-ha!’ include the open Bronc

ride, open Bull ride, open Bare Back, Steer

Wrestling and Calf roping.

MarchAustralian Open Mountain Biking, ThredboThredbo will be hosting the 2007 oceania

Mountain Bike Championship. The event

will feature downhill, 4X and the olympic

discipline, Cross Country. it is part of the

annual australian open of Mountain Biking.

Fifty riders from new zealand and other

oceania Confederation nations are expected

to attend, and the level of competition will

be fierce across all disciplines.

Sri Chinmoy Multi-Sport Classic, JindabyneThe Sri Chinmoy Multi-Sport Classic is an

all-day adventure for teams and individuals,

combining swimming, mountain biking,

paddling and running in, on and around

beautiful lake Jindabyne.

AprilLake Light Sculpture, JindabyneHeld over easter, the shores of lake Jindabyne

are transformed into a unique sculpture park

that welcomes visitors day and night. a trail

loops the lake and provides a scenic platform

for a variety of art works.

Events

Photographsabove left to right: Snowy river Festival (don Fuchs); racing to the finish line (don Fuchs); Mountain Bike race, Thredbo (Thredbo); Snowy river Festival (don Fuchs)

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*Tourism New South Wales has made every effort to ensure that the information in this brochure is correct at the time of publication and can accept no responsibility for any inaccuracies. Please check with the contacts listed before you take your trip. Tourism New South Wales has no responsibility for the organisation or conduct of these events. This material is purely intended as promotion for these events. To the extent legally permitted, Tourism New South Wales accepts no liability for any claims, costs or damages arising in any way out of your reliance on the information contained in this brochure or your use or attempted use of any facility or service offered under this brochure whether caused by negligence, and default or otherwise.

Celebration of Winter, Perisher perisher kicks off the ski season with a party. Saturday morning sees the traditional ‘Blessing of the Snow’, and later, indigenous dancers welcome the season. For the rest of the weekend there’s an entertainment program designed to please visitors of all ages.

SNOWYfest International Film Festival, ThredboThe annual SnoWyfest is held on the second weekend of the ski season. activity on the slopes is matched with big-screen action, and the program is packed with short films and feature length movies from around the world.

SeptemberAnnual Celebration of Motor CyclesThe annual Celebration of Motorcycles has displays, test rides, a short film competition and stalls selling motorcycle goods. There is entertainment all day and night. The weekend helps to promote bike touring of the Bombala region. To date, the event has helped raise $70,000 for the Bombala Hospital’s nursing care unit as well as much needed new equipment.

Perisher Blue Spring CarnivalSeptember brings the great spring snow perisher Blue is famous for. as well as a host of fun-filled and entertaining events in the resort, such as live music daily, art exhibitions, guided snow-shoe walks, buskers, clowns, a jumping castle, fireworks, night snowtubing, movies under the stars and outdoor BBQs.

OctoberApple Blossom Festival, BatlowWhile the orchards are festooned with blossom, this arts festival celebrates the beauty of the Batlow countryside and honours the mountain township’s famous apples.

Snowy Mountains Trout ChallengeThe Celebrity Trout Challenge takes place annually over the october labour day long weekend. Held on lake Jindabyne, the challenge involves two experienced anglers who take a range of celebrities aboard their vessels to ‘fish’ for the largest catch. The event attracts more than 500 spectators.

NovemberSnowy River Festival and Snowy Mountains Regional Food Fair, DalgetyThe event features all the key attributes of Snowy river bush heritage - stockman’s relays, bush dances, dog high-jump competitions wood chopping, horse-shoeing, saddle- and whip-making, brumby catching – paired with country cooking, bush tucker, food stalls and craft markets.

Snowy Mountains Trout Festivalrunning over seven days, the annual Snowy Mountains Trout Festival attracts the participation of more than 500 fishing enthusiasts. a range of categories are available for entrants, including fly, bait, trolling, spinning and the overall largest and heaviest catch. prize pool includes a daily $1000 cash prize and a range of yamaha jet-powered marine products.

Snowy Ride, The Alpine WayThe Snowy ride is an annual motorcycle event that takes in the 330-km alpine Way. Thousands of riders tour the Snowy Mountains, stopping at checkpoints in adaminaby, dalgety, Berridale, Jindabyne, Cooma and Bombala.

Annual Bredbo Sheep Dog TrialsThe Bredbo Sheep dog Trials are run on two fields of the Bredbo recreational Grounds. There are a number of categories, including encourage, novice, improver and open for the Champions. Free admission for spectators.

December/JanuaryNPWS Kosciuszko National Park Discovery Programa program of tours and events that encourages visitors to explore australia’s largest national park. discovery features activities such as guided mountain walks, storytelling and talks, wildlife tours and vegetation surveys.

For more information on these and other regional events in New South

Wales, telephone: 13 20 77, or visit our website: www.visitnsw.com.au

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Driving and motorcycle ridingin nSW, seatbelt-wearing is compulsory as are child restraints and baby capsules. it is illegal to leave a child unattended in a vehicle. For motorcyclists, crash helmets are mandatory. The signposted speed limit is the maximum driving speed allowable, but some towns have streets with a 50 km/h speed limit, which applies in all built-up areas. reduced speeds at school zones, road works and other special areas still apply. The blood alcohol limit for drivers is 0.05% and zero for l- and p-plate drivers. a major cause of death and injury is driving while fatigued. ensure you are well rested before undertaking a long trip, and take a break every two hours. Share the driving whenever possible.

road conditions in nSW can vary from multi-lane motorways to single-lane roads. Some roads may be gravel or compacted earth, with narrow and unstable edges. drive slowly on narrow bridges and be aware of hazards such as flooded roads, which may have a

current capable of sweeping your vehicle away.

Take extra care when driving in the Snowy Mountains High Country as roads can be narrow and winding. during winter in Kosciuszko national park, two-wheel-drive vehicles must carry snow chains, by law, due to ice and snow on the roads. Motorists should also take extra care after days of rain and also around sunrise and sunset when animals are more prevalent on the roads.

Water safetyBe very careful when swimming in isolated locations in rivers, creeks and waterholes, especially if you have children with you. do not dive off rocks into natural pools that may be too shallow or you may sustain permanent spinal injuries. don’t swim or surf after dark, or when under the influence of alcohol.

In the bushif embarking on a bushwalk, always tell someone where you are going and be prepared for unexpected

weather. Seek information on

conditions from the ranger station

or visitor information centre prior

to departure. also check the degree

of difficulty of your walk: the scale

is from 1 to 5, with 5 the hardest.

never walk alone, and always take

sufficient food and water for the

duration of the walk. although

the mountain streams are crystal

clear, they are often unsuitable for

drinking. When walking, carry a

mobile phone if you’re within range

of a network, but remember that

coverage within the Kosciuszko

national park is patchy and low

temperatures can affect batteries.

FiresWhen a total fire ban is declared,

no fires of any kind are allowed

in the open. This ban covers gas

and fuel cookers, although gas

barbeques provided by the park

can be used. if you think you see

a fire, note its position and phone

emergency services on 000.

Weather conditionsWhen travelling in the Snowy

Mountains, always take precautions

against severe and changeable weather conditions, which can change quickly at any time of the year. above the tree line the average summer temperature is 10°C, but you may experience temperatures below 0°C, knee-deep snow and winds above 100 km/h, putting you at risk of hypothermia. if you’re heading for the high areas, always pack warm and waterproof clothes.

even in cold weather, it’s easy to get sunburnt in the Snowy Mountains. in alpine areas there are no trees, so shade is scarce, and the amount of ultraviolet radiation that passes through the earth’s atmosphere increases with altitude. young children are particularly vulnerable to sunburn and require special attention.

For informationnational parks and Wildlife Service Visitor Centres provide up-to-date information on winter road and weather conditions, fire bans and park regulations.

In an emergency, telephone 000.

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1 Price is the manufacturer’s recommended retail price for Outback 2.5i manual (shown above) only and may vary between dealers. Dealer delivery and statutory charges are additional. Vehicles may only be purchased from Authorised Subaru Dealers. 2 Dealer delivery charges vary between dealers. Statutory charges (Registration, Compulsory Third Party Insurance and Stamp Duty) vary depending on the purchaser. Ask your dealer to confirm dealer delivery and statutory charges. SUR0909/TNSW

When designing the new Subaru Outback we had a plan; to make

it better value than ever. First we redesigned the exterior, giving it a

more dynamic and athletic profile. We then fitted 17-inch alloy

wheels that will also stop you in a hurry thanks to our intelligent

Brake Assist technology.

When the luxurious new interior was drafted, we included a

premium audio system complete with six-stack CD player and the

ability to play MP3 and WMA files. Cruise control functions were

repositioned onto our multi-function telescopic steering wheel.

New Subaru Outback now from $36,990RRP1. Designed for the adventurous.

And a new reversible cargo area was added with high quality carpet

on one side and a hard waterproof surface on the other.

Of course, not everything’s new. It still has Symmetrical All-Wheel

Drive, 200mm ground clearance, a horizontally opposed Boxer

engine, and a 5-Star ANCAP occupant safety rating – no wonder the

Outback has the highest resale value in its class.

Now from only $36,990RRP1 (plus dealer delivery and statutory

charges2) the new Outback 2.5i offers a lot more, for less. Arrange a test

drive at your nearest Subaru Retailer or visit www.subaru.com.au

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