Many thousands of people make the trip to the mountains in the winter to snowboard, ski, and enjoy cross-country skiing or even snowshoe. The following two companies are currently providing assistance with equipment, sales, and general advice.

For downhill skiing fans, Harro’s Sports located near Lake Crackenback is an ideal choice – Please dial 02 6456 1462

For cross-country and snowshoe enthusiasts there is the Mountain Adventure Centre’s Paddy Pallin – Please dial 02 6456 2922

This is an image taken on Lake Kindabyne next to the Snowline Caravan Park. You too can experience the exhilaration and excitement of flowing along with quick winds aboard a windsurfer or one of our catamarans. Both 14' and 16' Hobie Cats and sailboards are available for tuition or hire.

Get in touch at (02) 6456 1195

With the guided introductory or professional lake and river adventures provided by Paddy Pallin and Mountain Adventure Centre, the paddle is placed in your own hands. The outfit provides all safety equipment.

For more information please call: (02) 6456 2922 Fax: (02) 6456 2836

Follow in the footsteps of experienced operators from Paddy Pallin when exploring the mountains. With their lead, you can experience a Sunrise Walk, an Alpine Sunset, a Brumbie walk, or even an evening stroll under the stars in many places including Blue Lake and Mount Twynam, the Snowy River Headwaters, the Kosciuszko Summit, as well as the Western Fells or The Sentinel.

For your convenience there are two South Easy Mountain Biking (SEMCO) shops in the towns of Tathra and Thredbo. They can be contacted at 02 6457 6234 and will provide you with mountain bike tours beside snow-covered mountains, down the thrilling drop at Thredbo village, or a ride along the south-east coastline. The companies also provide bike and equipment sales.

Snowline Boat Hire can be found within Snowline Caravan Park, which is in Jindabyne just at the road junction of Kosciuszko and Thredbo. Depending on your needs, you can hire an open or half cabin fishing boat ideal for adventure-going equipped with a 9.9 hp motor, rod holders, and a 2-way radio system that can comfortably accommodate 5 or 6 adults. For the more deluxe-minded, we also provide a 5-meter Marlin Broadbill fishing boat that is certain to be the best boat out on the lake. With the help of our experienced driver you can water ski. Whether you are 8 or 80 years old, there is equipment provided so that any age can try. There are also paddle boats for hire, as well as aqua bikes and canoes of a Canadian style. You can also rent fishing tackle. We have a large amount of tackle, live bait, and lures in stock. After an early morning of fishing, try out our tennis court that sports overhead lights and a super grass surface.

Contact us as 1 800 248 148 Fax: (02) 6456 2180

The cinema can be found in the Snowy Region Visitor Centre on Kosciuszko Road, Jindabyne. In the facility all of the latest films can be viewed, with special showings during peak periods.

For a list of films and screening times you can call us at (02) 6450 5609

High Country Fly Fishing provides you with all the items and information you need for fly-fishing, guides, tuition, sales, as well as New Zealand Fishing Trips in Jindabyne at Nuggets Crossing. Call us at 02 6456 2989

You will find the Kosciuszko National Park at the heart of Australia’s Snowy Mountains. Being the highest national park in the country, it is simultaneously one of the largest in area. With its diverse plant and animal protection areas, more than three million visitors come to the region each year to enjoy activities including bush walking, skiing, mountain biking, camping, and even caving.

At Eucumbene Trout Farm you can take a guided tour of the Trout farm and see every stage of fish growth, from hatching right through to growing. You are guaranteed to catch mountain trout when fishing in the “Sure Catch” area of the fishing pond. The facility is prepared for all weather eventualities and is open 7-days a week.

Contact us at (020) 6456 8866

The city of Thredbo is located in the Alpine Way inside Kosciuszko National Park and has countless activities for people of any age and interest. There are guided outings to Mount Kosciuszko that begin with a popular chairlift ride that gives one a very nice introduction to the Snowy Mountains. There are also children’s programs for holiday periods. You might choose to go for a swim in our heated indoor pool which also provides a fun waterslide for children. In addition, there is a hardly-scary horizontal climbing wall, and tennis and squash courts. If desired, multi-day activity packages can be purchased.

This facility can be found on the Alpine Way through Jindabyne and provides 1-3 hour horse rides suited to all rider abilities. Full-day or overnight rides can also be arranged by booking in advance, as can catering for small and large exclusive groups. The area is only five minutes from Skitube toward Jindabyne and is open all year long.

Contact us at (02) 6457 2442

The caving area is approximately two and a half hours from Jindabyne and sports all kinds of caves to be toured either with a guide or by oneself. After caving, one can swim in thermal pools, snack in the picnic area with electric barbecues, or combine the trip with a drive to Tumut 2 power station located in Cabramurra.

Contact us at (02) 6454 9597

Many consider a hike to Mount Kosciuszko a must-do adventure during a trip to the mountains. The walk can begin either from the top of the Thredbo chairlift or from Charlottes pass, with a return trip distance totaling about 14 kilometers which is a do-able walk for most people in good health. Keep an eye on the weather, however, and be prepared for bad weather in case of sudden changes which happen often and quite rapidly.

For a nice dinner out, Lake Crackenback resort provides Cuisine on the Lake. For reservations please contact 02 6451 3000

There are large numbers of local Eastern Grey kangaroos at Silvertop, as well as Benney’s wallabies, hairy-nosed wombats and echidnas. You might also be lucky enough to see emus and brumbies. Since the Kosciuszko National Park borders near the area, you will have the chance to see all types of wild animals, not to mention the enthusiastic park staff.

You will find many chances to enjoy a relaxing swim, whether you decide to visit a cold mountain stream, a warmed indoor pool, or even Lake Jindabyne.

A motorcyclist journalist once said that, “If you wish to create a road and bike playground, the template would definitely be Snowy Mountains”. Some of the highest-quality motorcycling roads in Australia are found in this region. When combined with the picturesque scenery, the ambience of Cascades, and the unique local features, travel will never be more beautiful than it is here.