Snowy Mountains Travel

The Snowy Mountains - sometimes nicknamed the Snowies, are a region of New South Wales in Australia in the south east of the state. The highest region in Australia and one of the cooler areas of New South Wales, they are notable for their ski-fields and are the centre of snow sports in New South Wales.

Thredbo is a ski resort within Kosciuszko National Park in the Snowy Mountains of New South Wales, Australia. It is located on the Alpine Way road and is 1380 metres above sea level.

Jindabyne (“Jindy”) is just below the snow line and essentially acts as a dormitory for the ski fields in the winter, especially for Perisher Blue. Staying in Jindabyne is cheaper than staying on the snow, but you need to be prepared for an hour long “snow commute” at the beginning and end of each day.

Perisher Blue is a ski resort in the Snowy Mountains of New South Wales, Australia. About 6 hours south of Sydney, it also is used in summer although it is not quite as popular. Perisher Blue was originally four separate ski fields: Perisher, Smiggins Hole, Blue Cow and Guthega. It is now a single resort, sharing lift passes and are all linked through a variety of lifts. Perisher Blue comprises of 50 lifts.

Cities and Major Towns of the Snowy Mountains

• Cooma
• Jindabyne — just below the snowline
• Thredbo village and ski resort
• Charlotte Pass village and ski resort, snowbound in winter

Things to See at Snow Mountains

• Winter brings a full range of winter activities throughout the Snowy Mountains including snow skiing and snowboarding
• Summer
  • Climb Australia’s highest mainland mountains. Take the year-round chairlift up to Crackenback. From there it is a gradual 6.5 km climb, mostly on metal walkways, to the 2,228m summit of Mt Kosciuszko, mainland Australia’s highest mountain.
  • Bushwalking
  • Mountain bike riding
  • Bobsled
  • Climbing and abseiling
  • Fishing
  • Golf
  • Horse riding
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Whitewater rafting