Snowy Valley
Snowy Valley

Snowy Valley

Perched on the edge of Lake Jindabyne in the Australian Alps, Snowy Valley is a popular ski resort near the snowfields of Kosciuszko National Park. When the snow melts, Jindabyne becomes a summertime outdoor resort, offering fishing, mountain biking, whitewater rafting, and horseback riding.

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Jindabyne, New South Wales, 2627

The basics

True to its name, Snowy Valley comes alive in winter, when skiers and snowboarders converge to hit the slopes at Perisher Blue or Thredbo. Travelers in Canberra can get in on the winter action by booking a guided tour to the area, with multi-day trips typically including overnight accommodations at Snowy Valley Resort, breakfast, and shuttle transportation to the mountains. Equipment rentals and lift tickets are available at the resort.

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Things to know before you go

*Snowy Valley makes an excellent base for winter sports enthusiasts looking to hit the slopes of Perisher or Thredbo.

*Multi-day tours from Canberra to Snowy Valley last anywhere from two to six nights.

*The resort offers shared and en suite accommodations, as well as amenities like free Wi-Fi and on-site ski rentals.

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How to get there

Snowy Valley Resort is around 30 minutes from the ski fields at Thredbo and Perisher Blue. The resort is a 2-hour drive south of Canberra via the Monaro Highway.

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When to get there

While Snowy Valley offers year-round recreation, the most popular time to visit is between July and August, when temperatures are coldest and ideal for making snow. December to February is the best season for hiking.

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Lake Jindabyne

Lake Jindabyne was created in 1967 with the damming of the Snowy River. The original 1840s town, home to some 250 residents at its peak, now lies beneath the surface of the sapphire blue waters. During the summer months, the lake sets the scene for fishing, sailing, canoeing, kayaking, and even windsurfing.

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