The Snowy Mountains in New South Wales

The Snowy Mountains are a haven for snow sports lovers, but if skiing or ski-boarding are not your thing, don’t even think about it, you will still love the Snowy Mountains for their unique charm and their stunning scenery.

It is a year round destination. In the winter, you can come for the skiing, but in the spring, why not visit to go horse riding. Or if the snow has started to melt, you can go white water rafting. The summer offers the chance to water ski and autumn is wonderful for trails and walks and then the skiing starts again!

Yet whilst the great outdoors features heavily in the Snowies (and with scenery such as this, why not?) there is actually much to see and do, both indoors and out. The Snowy Mountains are also very popular with Australians, some of whom like to see the snow after all that sun and sea. So there are some excellent tourist facilities.

Restaurants abound, with various cuisines offering excellent food in all price ranges. So you will never get the chance to be hungry. Not all the National Parks have eating places, but you will find BBQ and picnic areas here.

There are various National Parks which have a wide range of things to see and do. Some of the activities are quite energetic and you can go fishing, camping, trekking, quad biking or just take a walk. The choice is yours and all tastes and ages really are catered for, offering something for the whole family. One of the most scenic is the Kosciuszko National Park which is home to Mount Kosciuszko, which is the highest point in Australia.

The alpine feel to the Snowy Mountains really does make it very different to other parts of Australia, yet it also shares much in common. The hospitality in the Snowies is excellent and there are some interesting Heritage sites to visit as well.

One of these is Crackenback Cottage. This is not just a restaurant and café, but a selling place for local country crafts and it also has a mind-blowing maze, church and a little cottage which dates back to the Crackenback Gold Rush in the late 19^th, early 20^th Century. It is open all year round, but sometimes with restricted opening, depending on the season.

If fishing is your passion then you will find lots to do, including some particularly challenging trout fishing or fly-fishing. But if you are an art lover, you will find some great art galleries and so you can enjoy the outdoor life, but still get a ‘culture fix’.

So simply let your senses be thrilled and excited by life in the Snowy Mountains. They are wild and extreme, but also very gentle and calming. And they are sure to find a very special place in your heart.