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Jindabyne and the Snowy Mountains
have an array of attractions, activities and adrenalin pumping
adventures lined up for the Sunny Seasons that will be sure
to keep you busy.
Fishing
Trout Fishing in the Snowy Mountains is regarded as the premier
region in NSW and is one of the most popular activities in the
Sunny Seasons. Keen anglers will already be aware that Lake
Jindabyne is one of the country's top fishing destinations ...
its waters regularly stocked with trout fingerlings by NSW Fisheries.
Jindabyne Holiday Park provides some great spots for both experts
and beginners to try their luck.
For more info on the best locations and fishing tips.
Click here to download the Snowy Mountains Fishing Guide
Bushwalking
If you enjoy a good walk or even a hike then the Snowy Mountains
& Kosciuszko National Park offers some excellent alpine
bushwalking with spectacular views for everyone. The Chair Lift
and Walk to the top of Mount Kosciuszko is popular with the
duration of a return walk varies with your level of fitness
and which route you choose, but times may be from 3 to 7 hrs.
For the less adventurous, or even the passer by,
a summer trip on the Crackenback Chair lift is a must. It rises
595 metres from the valley floor over some dramatic scenery
and at the top (where there's a restaurant) the views over the
valleys and the ranges of the Snowy Mountains are spectacular.
For those determined to reach the top of the continent, the
walk to the top of Mount Kosciuszko is a pleasant 12km (6km
each way) .This is not a difficult walk and is suitable for
most ages and fitness levels.
Maps and directions are available from reception . Regular guided
tours are available during the walking season and they operate
every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday and the Main Range
walk on Fridays.
Personal guides and full catering packages are available for
groups through Thredbo. Also available by arrangement are sunset
and sunrise walking tours.
Water sports
Lake Jindabyne is a great spot for canoeing and all water sports,
including sailing, water skiing, wake boarding and wind surfing.
The Australian Waterskiing Championships are held on Lake Jindabyne
for an exciting spectator experience.
If you prefer the adrenalin pumping activities, be sure not
to miss out on White Water Rafting on the rivers of the Snowy
Mountains that pass through some of the most remote and beautiful
areas of Kosciuszko National Park.
Or sit back and relax in a canoe and just enjoy the scenery
along the riverbanks or lakes edge. Paddling a canoe or paddle
boat is an ideal family activity.
Alpine Adventures
Australia's high country is home to spectacular peaks, clear
mountain streams and a plethora of accessible natural attractions
for lovers of the outdoors.
Horse riding, cycling, abseiling, mountain biking, climbing
and caving are a few great ways to explore the alpine landscape
in the sunny seasons. Our scenic roads and tracks will take
you to some of the country's most impressive scenery and past
historical villages rich in tales of the Man from Snowy River,
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