The Snowy Mountains are an aromatic and powerful landscape, with sweeping mountain ranges, intriguing alpine plants and animals, fascinating cultural heritage and “larger than life” stories. Here on the roof top of Australia you will be inspired to take on invigorating challenges and discover your own adventures or simply soak in the pure mountain air and feel rejuvenated.
Below is a taste of some of the activities on offer right here in the snowy mountains that you can enjoy. Don’t let the opportunities pass you by……….

4WD Tours with Brumby Watching

4WD’s in the wilderness areas are no longer possible so Snowy Wilderness provides you the same country, challenges, and experience. You will also more than likely see the wild brumbies which usually graze in mobs of up to 10 horses protected and led by a stallion and many of the mares will have a foal at foot.

Abseiling/Rock Climbing/Bouldering

Within this region there are plenty of abseils for beginners, intermediate and advanced levels. Learn how to safely abseil or just abseil for the enjoyment in the hands of experienced & qualified instructors. Combine abseiling with rock climbing and make a day of it! There are qualified guides and instructors ready to take you on the easy, intermediate and technically more challenging single and multipitch climbs in the Snowy Mountains. You can actually go alpine granite bouldering in Australia. It is possible! Discover technical and crimpy boulders in some of Australia’s most beautiful country.

Boat Hire

14 ft 9.9hp boats available for hire. Half or open cabin available. 5 – 6 adults. Life Jackets and Fuel included, no licence required.

Bobsled, Thredbo

The Thredbo Bobsled is guaranteed to bring a smile to your face. With 700m of luge style track the bobsled twists and turns its way down the mountain whilst you control the speed with a brake on your cart. It’s great fun for all the family. The bobsled is open from 10am to 5pm* 7 days a week weather permitting. * opening times may vary.

Boggy Creek Horse & Cattleman Show

Being a third generation mountain cattleman, Tim takes you through the history of Boggy Creek and tells the tales of long ago. Australia’s last working property with access to the High Country. The 2 hour show is an entertaining account of mountain rural life, which includes mustering, whip cracking, sheep tricks, shearing, working sheep dogs and horsemanship. Enjoy the antics of the naughty kelpies and the stubborn mule. A great experience for the whole family. For more details on the shows please call 6948 8273

Bushwalking

Snow Mountains bushwalking is unique and varied from high country walks to the forested sub-alpine terrain with its abundance of wildlife, wildflowers and alpine huts. There is a wide range of satisfying walks for ALL levels of fitness that inspire, uplift and exhilarate you. The walking season opens in mid-October (you may need snow shoes in the alpine area) and extends right through to the winter ski season. Walking in the Australian bush and alpine area is truly addictive. We will take you to some very special places

Cinemas

Jindabyne Cinema
Snowy Region Visitor Centre
Nuggets Crossing, Jindabyne
Tel: 6457 1777

CLICK HERE for Jindabyne Cinema Screening Times

Savoy Cinema (Cooma)
76 Commissioner St. Cooma
Tel: 6457 1777

CLICK HERE for Cooma Twin Cinema Screening Times

Fishing

Fish some of the most pristine waters in the world. Whether you like fishing lakes or mountain streams, casting a fly or spinning a lure there is fishing for everyone in the Snowy Mountains. You can book a guide to take you on a tour of spectacular scenery and secret fishing holes. Receive expert advice from experienced anglers who have fished many of the world’s greatest fisheries whether it be fly fishing as well as conventional trout anglers.

High Country Outfitters
Nuggets Crossing, Jindabyne
Tel: 6456 2989

The Alpine Angler
Snowy Mountains Highway, Cooma West
Tel: 6452 5538

Golf

Thredbo Golf Club
Tel: 6459 4119
Australia’s highest golf course.
All equipment available for hire.

Coolamatong Country Sports Club
Jindabyne Road, Berridale
18 Holes, Grass Greens, Clubhouse
Tel: 6456 3321

Jindabyne Golf Club
Tel: 6456 1346
Barry Way, Jindabyne.
Open 7 days.
Grass greens.
Equipment hire suitable
for adults & children.

Horse Riding

Horse riding is big in this part of the world, unsurprising when you consider it’s the home of ‘The Man from Snowy River’. Guided treks
through the mountains, lasting from two hours to two days or more, are a must for horse-fans. Commercial horse treks through the
Snowy Mountains date back to the 1940s. Many start with a hearty campfire breakfast, then saddle up and explore undoubtedly some of Australia’s most picturesque, inspiring and challenging countryside. At the end of the day, another campfire and wonderful bush meal awaits. Both novices and expert riders should find something to suit them.

Kosciuszko Alpine Guided Walks

Experience the beauty and solitude of the Kosciuszko National Park with one and two day guided treks featuring fully catered, in-field, star-covered, overnight campsites. This means walkers are able to experience the beauty and wilds of the Kosciuszko National Park in comfort, with the luxury of local guides sharing intimate knowledge and the hassle and hardship of carrying equipment being tended to by the Kosciuszko Alpine Guided Walks staff.

Mountain Biking

Where better to pedal about on a mountain bike than in the Snowy Mountains. You can hire everything you need in Jindabyne or Thredbo or bring your own equipment. There is easy trail and village riding in both centres for all to enjoy. For those that get their thrill from an adrenalin rush, try taking the Kosciuszko Express chairlift at Thredbo to the top and riding the Thredbo Downhill trail. All riders using the chairlift must be on a guided or patrolled Downhill Unlimited Session with South East Mountain Bike Co and must have completed an initiation session.

Power Stations – Snowy Mountains Scheme

The Snowy Mountains Hydro-electric Scheme is an intrinsic part of Australia’s cultural heritage, is recognized as a civil engineering wonder of the modern world and is an icon of Australian engineering and social achievement. The Scheme is made up of 7 major power stations (two underground), 16 major dams, 80 kilometres of aqueducts and 145 kilometres of tunnels. For information, bookings and tours on The Snowy Scheme call 1800 623 776.

Murray 1 Visitors Centre Khancoban.

Picnic and BBQ areas by the water are open to the public with light refreshments available in the Café. Tours available, call ahead Open 7 days during summer and 5 days (Mon – Fri) during winter. Closed Christmas Day and Anzac Day.

Tumut 3 Power Station

Tours currently on hold due to large upgrade and refurb. Please call to confirm whether it is reopened Open 7 days. Closed Christmas Day and Good Friday.

Quad Bikes

Feel the power, the freedom, the fresh air and the adrenalin as you discover the high country by quad bike – it’s a great way to explore with rides for the first timer, the experienced and everyone in between. The tours go on a thrilling ride through an unspoilt and pristine sanctuary - an environment that is similar to the Kosciuszko National Park however allows you to explore the mountains, take in the scenery and enjoy the wildlife on quad bike.

Snowy River Horseback Adventure
Tel: 6457 8385

Snowy Wilderness
Tel: 1800 218 171

Sailing & Canoeing

Catamarans, sailboarding and canoes or kayaks available for hire

See the spectacular snowy mountains like you have never seen before – from above!! If you have never been in a helicopter, you must do it at least once as the pilots of Helifun guarantee that you will never forget it. Flight times are obviously dependant on the weather, and can start from 25 minutes to Mt Kosciuscko to longer flights encompassing majestic lakes and peaks all over this mountainous region. Cost of these flights start from $175 per person based on minimum numbers to a maximum of 4 people.

Schnapps Tasting

Thredbo Valley Distillery is a unique boutique schnapps distillery located in the picturesque Thredbo Valley, half-way between Thredbo and Jindabyne on the alpine way. Thredbo Valley Distillery produces wildbrumby schnapps. It is a purely Australian schnapps made from locally grown fruit. The 20 acre property features a cellar door and café, art gallery and studio (with artist in residence), a granite sculpture walk and working raspberry farm. It is open all year round.

Thredbo Valley Distillery
Tel: 6457 1447

Swimming

During the warmer months of the year there is nothing more refreshing or exhilarating than taking a swim in one of our
beautiful lakes or mountain streams. Alternatively visit one of the swimming pools in the area as detailed below:

Snowy River Shire Council Swimming Pool, Jindabyne.
Heated indoor 25m pool.
Nuggetts Crossing Shopping Centre
All year round: Open Tuesday to Saturday between the hours of 11.00am - 6.30pm
Christmas School Holidays: Open 7 Days per week between the hours of 11am - 6.30pm

Snowy River Shire Council Swimming Pool, Berridale.
Open from 11am Seven Days (Summer Only) Outdoor pool with shade area over separate kids pool.

Thredbo Leisure Centre, Thredbo. Check opening times on 6459 4138. The Thredbo Leisure Centre has both a 50m and 25m heated pool, so even when it happens to be cold outside the pool is the place to be! The Leisure Centre pool also has a waterslide and Mission Inflatable, a slippery bouncy obstacle course strung across the pool, that is open during peak holiday periods and most weekends.

Squash

Jindabyne Bowling Club
6456 2133.– Bookings required.
Hire equipment available

AIS Thredbo Leisure Centre,Thredbo
T: 6459 4138. Bookings required
Hire equipment available

Tennis

Jindabyne Bowling Club.
Call 6456 2133. Bookings recommended
Hire equipment available

Thredbo Tennis Courts
-on the banks of the Thredbo River. Call 6459 4119
Hire equipment available

White Water Rafting

Upper Murray White Water Rafting has been operating in the beautiful Snowy Mountains for over 28 years and is the most experienced operator with qualified river guides to give you the experience of your life. We have half, full and Two day fully catered tours available. All Equipment provided. Pickups can be arranged from Cooma, Jindabyne and Thredbo and Khancoban. All Trips are subject to water levels and numbers.

Winery

The Snowy Vineyard Estate Winery, Restaurant and Microbrewery on the Snowy River are open for Brunch & Lunch and Wine & Beer
tastings from Wednesday to Sunday and Public Holiday Mondays.

Snowy Vineyard Estate
Werralong Road (via Rockwell Road, Berridale)
Dalgety NSW 2628
Phone 1300 766 608

Alternatively visit the Snowy River Winery Jindabyne Road Berridale NSW 2628
Tel: 6456 4015

Yarangobilly Caves

Yarrangobilly Caves are located within the Kosciuszko National Park, just 6.5kms off the Snowy Mountains Highway. Formed in a belt of limestone laid down about 440 million years ago, the caves are some of the most beautiful to be found in Australia. There are three caves – South Glory Cave, Jersey Cave and Jillabenan Cave – and they’re all breathtaking. Take a tour and uncover this hidden gem for yourself. Tours held daily at 11am, 1pm and 3pm. For more information please call 6454 9597

Shopping

For the shopping enthusiast, Jindabyne has two shopping centres - the Town Centre and Nuggett's Crossing offering facilities including a supermarket, banks, bakery, clothing retailers, gift shops, hair dressers and beauty therapists, masseuse, chemist, medical centre and Ski and Snowboard outlets. 

Gaden Hatchery

Gaden Hatchery on the Thredbo River near Jindabyne, is one of Australia's main centres for breeding and rearing of cold water sport fish.

Four species of fish are produced at Gaden: Atlantic salmon, brook trout, brown trout, and rainbow trout. Visitors can view feeding of the big fish that come to the surface in some of the brood stock ponds, watch a 10 minute video that outlines the hatcherys purpose and operations, and go for a walk around the hatchery grounds with one of the experienced hatchery staff. Guided tours of the hatchery are conducted 10am and 2pm daily.

Gaden Hatchery has over one hectare of parkland on the banks of the Thredbo River. Coin operated barbecues and picnic shelters are available. Fishing is not permitted at the hatchery.

Can't find enough activities to fill your day in this list? Why not check out our EVENTS page to see what's on in the region!