Many thousands of people come to snowboard and ski, even snowshoe and enjoy cross-country skiing here in the winter. Below are two operators that can assist you with equipment, suggestions, and sales.

Appropriate for downhill skiing enthusiasts, Harro's Sports at Lake Crackenback can be reached at 02 6456 1462

For cross-country or snowshoe fans, Paddy Pallin and Mountain Adventure Centre is a good choice.

This is an image taken on Lake Kindabyne next to the Snowline Caravan Park. You too can experience the exhilaration and excitement of flowing along with quick winds aboard a windsurfer or one of our catamarans. Both 14' and 16' Hobie Cats and sailboards are available for tuition or hire.

Get in touch at (02) 6456 1195

The paddle is placed in your hands at Paddy Pallin and the Mountain Adventure Centre, bringing you on guided advanced or beginner lake and river expeditions. All necessary safety equipment is provided.

Get in touch at: (02) 6456 2922 Fax: (02) 6456 2836

Allow professional and experienced operators associated with Paddy Pallin introduce you to the mountains. The experience you enjoy could take you across an Alpine Sunset, a Brumbie stroll, or a Sunrise Walk. You might even decide to take a star-lit midnight walk to areas including Mount Twynam, Blue Lake, the Snowy River Headwaters, the Kosciuszko Summit, or the Western Fells and The Sentinel.

There are South East Mountain Biking (SEMCO) stores located within the communities of Tathra and Thredbo that can be contacted at 02 6457 6234. The experts there will help you plan mountain bike tours following snow-draped mountains, along the south-east coast, purchase bicycles and equipment, or visit the nerve-bending downhill ride at Thredbo village.

If you're thinking of hiring a boat, Snowline Boat Hire can be found in Snowline Caravan Park at the road junction of Kosciuszko and Thredbo in Jindabyne. You can hire their open and half-cabin fishing boats that come equipped with a 9.9 hp motor, 2-way radio, rod holders, and room enough for five or six adults. You might also consider hiring out the best fishing boat you will see on the lake, our 5-meter Marlin Broadbill. If that's not enough, consider water skiing in cooperation with our experienced driver. Whether you are eight years old or going on eighty, anyone of any age can try. Alternatively, you might hire paddle boards, Canadian-make canoes, and aqua bikes. In addition to fishing tackle for hire, we also provide access to a large amount of tackle, lures, and live bait. Later, you can visit the tennis court equipped with lights and a super grass grounding.

Get in touch with us at 1 800 248 148 Fax: (02) 6456 2180

The venue can be found in Jindabyne on Kosciuszko Road within the Snowy Region Visitor Centre. The cinema itself screens recent hit movies as well as special showings during busy seasons.

If you'd like to get more information on screening times or programs please get in touch at (02) 6450 5609

For the best in fly-fishing, guiding, sales, tuition, and New Zealand Fishing trips, High Country Fly Fishing is definitely the right choice. Located at Nuggests Crossing in Jindabyne, you can get in touch with them at 02 6456 2989.

At the heart of Australia's Snowy Mountains lies the Kosciuszko National Park. Not only is the park one of Australia's highest when considering sea level, but it is also one of the most expansive in terms of area. The diverse area it covers protects a wide range of plant and animal life, and more than three million people visit the park every year in order to enjoy and explore the wild areas inside the protected park. Visitors can join in with activities as diverse as mountain biking, snow skiing, caving, bush walking, and camping.

Guided tours are available at Eucumbene Trout Farm, where you will have the chance to see the Trout farm and all growth stages of the fish including the hatching and growing sections. You are guaranteed to catch mountain trout in the "Sure Catch" fishing area. The venue is equipped for all weather conditions and is open every day of the week.

Get in touch with us at (02) 6456 8866

The village is located on the Alpine Way inside Kosciuszko National Park. Thredbo is filled with exciting activities for all ages and interests, including guided walks to Mt. Kosciuszko that begin with a very popular ride on a chairlift that provides an excellent introduction to the Snowy Mountains. There are also specialized children's activities for the holiday period, as well as swimming in our indoor heat-controlled pool equipped with a children's waterslide. The kids can also choose to drive around in a golf ball or ride the Thredbo Bobsled. Clinging to our climbing wall can also be fun, and not scary at all since it is horizontal. Tennis and squash courts are also available, with multi-day program packages also available.

Between one and three hour rides on horses for any standard of rider are available on the Alpine Way through Jindabyne. Through booking in advance, overnight and full-day rides are also available. Exclusive groups or large gathering catering can be arranged. We are just 5 minutes from Skitube in the direction of Jindabyne and are open the whole year.

Get in touch with us at (02) 6457 2442

At a distance of two hours and thirty minutes from Jindabyne, there are numerous caves to be explored in the area guided or on your own. You can also take a swim in the thermal pool, have a picnic via electric barbeque, and even combine the trip with a visit to Cabrramurra and the Tumut 2 power station

Get in touch with us at (02) 6454 9597

One of the "must-do" activities while visiting the mountains here is a walk to Mt. Kosciuszko. The walk begins either from the top of the Thredbo chairlift ride or through Charlottes pass. With a to-and-back distance of 14 kilometers, the walk is a reasonable one for most healthy people. You should be aware of weather conditions, however, as sudden changes happen often and extremely quickly.

For a one-of-a-kind fine dining experience, check out Lake Crackenback at Cuisine on the Lake. To make a reservation please call 02 6451 3000.

At Silvertop there are a large number of Eastern Grey kangaroos. Other animals also abound, including echidnas, hairy-nosed wombats, and Bennett's wallabies. You might even see an emu or brumby. Because of the proximity to Kosciuszko National Park, you are sure to experience many wild adventures. The staff is also very happy to be of service to you.

You can take your pick of a heated indoor pool, Lake Jindabyne, or even a cold mountain stream to enjoy a refreshing swim.

An enthusiast of motorcycling one put it this way, "When wishing to create a road bike playground, the Snowy Mountains certainly would be the template." Some of Australia's best routes for motorcycles can be found in the region. Combine that with unbeatable scenery, the backdrop of Snowflake, and unique local features and you are sure to enjoy your travels here.