Things to do

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The Snowy Mountains region is a great place to take a trip in both summer and winter. Build Snowmen, go Skiing and curl up next to a cosy fiire during winter. During the warmer months go hiking, fishing and take scenic mountain drives. The area is a great spot for some natural adventure or to enjoy many activities in a magnificent mountain environment.

 Below are just some of the most popular Snowy Mountain attractions, restaurants and events. Visit www.snowymountains.com for more information on this incredible Australian destination.

 YARRANGOBILLY CAVES

 The Yarrangobilly Caves are located in the northern part of the Kosciuszko National Park, just off the Snowy Mountains Highway between Tumut and Cooma. While the caves are some of the most beautiful in Australia, the landscape above ground is truly awe inspiring and well worth taking the time for a wander, you never know what you will come across.

 PERISHER MOUNTAIN

 Perisher is Australia’s largest snow riding area, at 1,245 hectares! Perisher has the longest underground alpine train in Australia ’ski tube’ to transport visitors from the valley straight to the snow. Perisher has a great range of on mountain restaurants, bars and cafes with fantastic areas for snow play including a Snow Tube Park, XC trails and Snow Shoeing.

 STEVE WILLIAMSONS TROUT FISHING ADVENTURES

 Take a trout fishing tour on Lake Jindabyne and the surrounding rivers and streams. Steve W  trout and fishing adventures specialise in teaching beginners and guiding experts in fly fishing, boat trolling, lure spinning and live bait fishing.

 GOLD DIGGING

 Detect and sluice until your heart is content is Kiandra, one of Australia’s best gold areas! Be entertained by some great bush characters and take in the natural beauty of these gold fields. It is guaranteed you will find gold!

 WILDBRUMBY SCHNAPPS AND DISTILLERY DOOR CAFÉ

 Come relax in the Wildbrumby Cafe serving European-inspired fare made with the finest local ingredients. Homemade cake and coffee available, plus German beer on tap! Wildbrumby also features distillery door sales, sculpture walk and gift shop.

 REYNELLA HORSE RIDES AT KOSCIUSKO

 Explore the Kosciusko National Park on horseback with Reynella Rides. This company has been in business for forty years, offering tours for both beginners and experienced riders! See the land that inspired Banjo Patterson’s “The Man from Snowy River” in the most thrilling way possible – on horseback!

 JOURNEY FOOD AND WINE BAR

 Journey Food & Wine Bar is breathing new life into the Jindabyne social scene with its chic decor, amazing wall of wine, melt in your mouth tapas selection and stunning views across Lake Jindabyne. Open for coffee, cake, lunch and dinner.

 ABORIGINAL DISCOVERY TOUR

 Learn about the local Aboriginal Culture of the Wiradjuri and Wolgalu people. Through hands on activities delivered in the stunning Snowy Mountains of NSW you will discover the secrets and experience Aboriginal traditional practices such as basket weaving, rope making, art, craft and bush tucker.

Ski Resorts

• Perisher Blue - Australia's biggest ski area

• Selwyn Snowfields - the family-oriented ski company

• Thredbo Village - the country's largest snow making facility

Other Links

• Eucumbene Trout Farm - where they GUARANTEE you'll catch a trout!

• Snowy River Winery - on the highway in Berridale

• Snowy Mountains Hydro Scheme - enjoy a guided tour of a power station

• Kosciuszko National Park - see Australia's highest mountains

• Jindabyne Adventure Bookings - Have you got what it takes?

• Highcountry Fitness - Your fitness needs in the mountains