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Part of the New South Wales section of the Great Dividing Range, the Snowy Mountains are approximately 160km long and 80km wide. Much of the rugged terrain is 900m or more above sea level, with the mountainous ridge rising to 2228m at Mount Kosciuszko, the highest point in Australia. Although the Snowy Mountains are situated in New South Wales, they are close to the Australian Capital Territory and their southern boundary extends to the Victorian border.

Kosciuszko NP occupies most of the Snowy Mountains region and at 6744km is the largest national park in New South Wales.

Despite the mountain range's name, the Snowy Mountains lie below the line of permanent snow, so heavy snowfall will only be seen from June to October. During the winter months skiers, both local and international, flock to the many ski resorts dotting the mountains.

Summer also has much to offer visitors. Lower prices and fewer people make the area a perfect destination for a bushwalking, trout-fishing or mountain-biking holiday. The wildflowers and abundance of birdlife are particularly impressive during these months.

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Snowy Region Visitor Information

  • National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS)
    Kosciuszko Rd,
    Jindabyne, NSW 2627
  • www.npws.nsw.gov.au
  • Ph: (02) 6450 5600
 

Parks/Reserves

  • Kosciuszko NP

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Main Attractions

Snowfield resorts

  • Thredbo is a popular ski resort town, sandwiched in a small valley between Crackenback River and the road. Charlotte Pass, Perisher Valley and Smiggin Holes lie within the Kosciuszko National Park's borders. All offer great skiing and visitors can easily travel between some of the resorts on the Skitube.

Regional Attractions

  • Jindabyne -This town on the shores of Lake Jindabyne is the gateway to the alpine ski resorts.

Kosciuszko National Park

  • Vehicles in 2 sections of the park must carry chains between June 1 and October 10. Summer activities include trout fishing and bushwalking.

Mt Kosciuszko

  • A walking trail crosses the flattened top, providing breathtaking views.

Yarrangobilly Caves

  • This limestone cave system consists of about 60 caves, only 4 of which are open to the public. Walking trails, located by the edge of the rocky plateau next to the caves, offer panoramic views of Yarrangobilly Gorge.

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