Snowy River Area Attractions Directory : National Parks and Reserves
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** Before exploring the Alps, walkers must obtain detailed maps of their chosen walking area including a copy of 'Alpine Walking Track' by J. Siseman **
The Australian Alps form the largest area of mountainous alpine country in the Nation, extending from Canberra and the nearby Brindabella range, through the Snowy mountains of New South Wales and along the great dividing range to north east of Melbourne. More than ten peaks exceed 2100 metres, including Mt Kosciuszko, Australia's highest mo...
At 1760 metres, Charlotte Pass Village is the highest resort in Australia and is snowbound for most of the ski season. There are no cars or buses, nor are there long queues for the ski lifts, which are right on our doorstep, so you get more time to ski and snowboard. And with relatively few people holidaying in the village, the snow stays fresh and crisp longer.
Family fun, friendly service! Charlotte Pass Village and the historic Kosciusko Chalet have a long tradition in Australian skiing. In ...
Kosciuszko National Park with 673,524 hectares is an area of outstanding beauty with glacial lakes, limestone caves, grasslands and woodlands. In winter it hosts some of Australia's best skiing conditions, in spring and summer, the mountains are ablaze with wildflowers and criss-crossed by walking tracks, many above the tree line providing spectacular views over the roof top of Australia.
Mount Kosciuszko is the highest point in Australia at 2228 metres. Count Paul Strzelecki, who climbed it fr...
The super resort of Perisher Blue is nestled in the immense Kosciuszko National Park in southern New South Wales, just two hours drive from Canberra or one hour's flight from Sydney to the Snowy Mountains Airport and then just one hour away by car.
Boasting an incredible 50 lifts and 1245 hectares of varied terrain to choose from, the resort is the most popular in Australia and the biggest in the Southern Hemisphere.
Perisher Blue caters to all standards of skiers, snowboarders and those just ...
At Selwyn Snowfields we are proud to live by our motto, Friendly Family Fun. Come and experience our family friendly atmosphere that is sure to make you and your family feel right at home. Selwyn is a gently progressing terrain and with the caring Selwyn staff means you can relax knowing your children are in safe hands and having the time of their lives. Selwyn Snowfield has been operating for more then 40 years with the rope tow operated on Township Run in 1966.
Skitube is a convenient and innovative train ride from Bullocks Flat through the Ramshead range and into the National Park then onto Perisher Valley and Blue Cow Mountain. The distance is 8.5km, 6.3km is underground making it one of the longest underground train tunnels in Australia and travelling as deep as 550m underground. It takes 10 minutes from Bullocks Flat to Perisher then another 7 minutes to Blue Cow.
Travel between Perisher and Blue Cow is free with any valid mountain pass. The Skitu...
You will find Thredbo in the beautiful Kosciuszko National Park with the Thredbo River meandering through its heart. Thredbo is a compact village with all the city services but in magic High Country location. The people are friendly and the pace - well you can choose your own, do a little or a lot.
The activity options are endless - whether you want to tackle the ultimate in heart racing mountain biking downhill adventures, ski or board some of the best terrain in Australia, lace up the hikin...