Base yourself in Canberra to explore the nearby high country. The alpine national parks system covers an area extending from the ACT into Victoria.
Drive a three-hour scenic trip from Canberra to the Snowy Mountains, and discover beautiful alpine flowers, ski resorts, wild brumbies, fishing, trekking, horse riding, the snowy mountains hydro scheme and much more.
The alpine region of Australia extends from the ACT through New South Wales and into Victoria. Ascend the highest mountain in Australia, Mt Kosciuszko, as a summer walk to experience the alpine flowers and endless views of range upon range of mountains.
Discover a region alive with seasonal activities. In winter, ski at top resorts including Thredbo, Perisher Blue and the family-friendly Mt Selwyn resorts. In spring and summer, the snowmelt feeds clear alpine streams with superb fishing. The lakes of the Snowy Mountains hydro scheme fill for boating, fishing, paddling and sailing. Bushwalks abound with spectacular displays of wildflowers across the Main Range and Mt Kosciuszko walks from Charlotte Pass or Thredbo. Mountain bikers will thrill with the downhill and cross country trails on offer throughout the region.
In a place steeped with legend and fame of the Man from Snowy River, you may see a brumby (wild horse) on a bushwalk along with countless kangaroos, wallabies, wombats and birds.
At the Yarrangobilly Caves, journey into the earth to view stunning frozen waterfalls, limestone caves and underground pools.
Take the Monaro Highway from Canberra to the town of Cooma and then onto Jindabyne to access the main alpine areas.
Accommodation deals are everywhere with resorts, luxury bed and breakfasts, backpackers and hostels and fantastic camping and caravan facilities.
For more information and great deals, visit www.snowymountains.com.au