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Adaminaby was first settled as the township of Seymour in the 1860's. Initially the population of the area was sparse. John Cosgrove and... read more
The name Adelong was taken from the aboriginal dialect and means "along the way". Many European explorers passed through Adelong... read more
This is a small residential community on the northern shores of Lake Eucumbene. An ideal place to base yourself for fishing and exploring... read more
The tiny settlement of Berridale calls itself 'Crossroads of the Snowy' because, when miners were making their way to the goldfields... read more
Blue Cow Mountain is a ski resort incorporated in Perisher Blue. A day resort only with ski hire, ski school, restaurant and bistro facilities... read more
Situated midway between the mountains and the South Coast, Bombala was settled in the1840s largely because of its rich grazing pastures... read more
Bredbo is a quaint rural village located in the Monaro the heart of Merino Country. Bredbo has retained its old world charm and the true... read more
Buckenderra is located on the southern foreshore of Lake Eucumbene at the foothills of the Snowy Mountains. The only facility at Buckenderra... read more
Bullocks Flat is located by the Thredbo River and is the location of the Ski Tube, rackrail train which operates to Perisher Blue Ski Resort... read more
The village of Cathcart was originally named Taylors Flat when James Taylor moved his stock into the area and squatted on the land... read more
Charlotte Pass Village is located in the heart of the Snowy Mountains, eight kilometres past Perisher Valley towards Mount Kosciuszko... read more
Charlotte's Pass is home to the highest resort in Australia. The popular ski resort sits at 1760 metres and can host up to 607 guests... read more
Cooma is the major town of the Snowy Mountains region and one of the state's many “gold rush” towns. A hundred years after the Cooma... read more
The Crackenback Range is located within Kosciuszko National Park and the outskirts of the Thredbo River Valley between Jindabyne and Thredbo. Sitting... read more
Craigie is a locality about 15 minutes drive from Bombala. It has a lovely old hall and some excellent fishing spots. Nearest accommodation... read more
The historic village of Dalgety is the only town left on the Snowy River in New South Wales. The Dalgety Bridge built in 1888, is a grand... read more
Nestled amidst spectacular scenery and wildlife, this peaceful is the service centre for people living in the far North East Gippsland area... read more
This is a very pleasant campground and picnic area, 32km from Khancoban along the Alpine Way. You can see the historic Geehi Hut, one of... read more
Guthega, a picturesque ski resort village at the base of the Snowy Mountains, has an excellent full range of skiing and boarding facilities... read more
This locality is located on the Barry Way south of Jindabyne as primarily remote grazing land. No facilities. read more
On the face of it, Jerangle is just another of those blink and you'll miss it villages. Blinking or no blinking though, a trip out... read more
The original town of Jindabyne actually lies at the bottom of Lake Jindabyne, created when the valley was flooded and dammed, as part of... read more
Small residential community on Lake Jindabyne east of Jindabyne township. read more
Jingellic is a pretty little town situated on the New South Wales side of the Murray River. Jingellic has a General Store, and there is... read more
Khancoban is one of those well kept secrets which only people who have actually visited or holidayed in this charming, small township know... read more
The locality of Kiandra is now a ghost town with the old Court House, ruins and enough memories to bring the valley alive. In its heyday... read more
Kosciuszko National Park with 690,000 hectares is an area of outstanding beauty with glacial lakes, limestone caves, grasslands and woodlands... read more
Lake Eucumbene is located around 40 kilometres from Cooma at its closest point. It sits at an elevation of 1200 metres above sea level making... read more
Access the Bago State Forest via Laurel Hill. Bago State Forest provides great mountain bike trails, 4 wheel driving in the dry months... read more
Mt Blue Cow is Australia's newest ski resort between Perisher and Guthega in the Snowy Mountains. It was developed in conjunction with... read more
At 2228 metres, Mount Kosciuszko is the highest mountain on mainland Australia. It may not be the highest mountain in the world but it is... read more
Mount Selwyn is a ski resort specialising in families and low cost skiing. Located in the Northern section of Kosciuszko National Park... read more
Nimmitabel, first settled in the 1850's is a small rural township of 300 people on the Great Dividing Range. It is located on the Snowy... read more
Numeralla which was proclaimed as a village in 1885 although settled in the 1860's. Numeralla and surrounding rural areas have a population... read more
Perisher Blue Ski Resort was formed in March 1995 as a result of the merger of Perisher-Smiggins Ski Resort and Blue Cow-Guthega Ski Resort... read more
The Berridale Rocky Plain area extends from the highway between Cooma and Jindabyne west to Kosciuszko National Park, as far north as Lake... read more
Eucalyptus oil has made the village of Rosewood famous and is available at Gone Barny, a nursery, gift shop and cafe. Visit one of the... read more
Sawpit Creek located within Kosciuszko National Park is the home of the Kosciarium Education Centre which is open during the School Holidays... read more
Smiggin Holes is apparently Scottish in origin, and it is here that one of Australia's best beginner's ski run exists... read more
During the Winter season, Spencers Creek is a popular destination, especially for cross country skiers. The area is known as being a bit... read more
The birthplace of famous Australian author, Miles Franklin, Talbingo is a picturesque township nestled by the shore of Lake Jourama... read more
Tantangara Dam is one of the 16 major dams of the Snowy Mountains Scheme and is located in the north end of Kosciuszko National Park in... read more
You will find Thredbo in the beautiful Kosciuszko National Park with the Thredbo River meandering through its heart. Thredbo is a compact... read more
A particularly scenic series of valleys make up the locality of Tooma. The route between Tooma and Khancoban is particularly photogenic... read more
Situated in the foothills of the Snowy Mountains, this area is now establishing itself as a superb, cool-climate wine making region... read more
Australia's high country is home to spectacular peaks, clear mountain streams and cool, crisp air, which make an interesting setting for any holiday. Natural occuring features in the Snowy Region abound and are for the most part easily accessible by car. More than half of the alpine habitat in Australia falls inside the Snowy Mountains boundaries. Coupled with the abundance of unpolluted freshwater streams, the famous Murray and Snowy Rivers, magnificent valleys and undulating meadow, the region is proudly unique and abundant in its natural attractions.
National Parks cover a fairly large area of the Snowies, including Kosciuszko National Park, the largest National Park in NSW and home to Mount Kosciuszko, Australias highest mountain at 2228metres. Other parks in the area include, Wadbilliga, Deua, Namadgi and South East Forests National Parks.
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