Jindabyne Information and Tourist Guide
Snowy Mountains Accommodation and Holidays
Jindabyne is the gateway to the snowy mountains, The
Jindabyne township is surrounded by a stunning lake surpassed only by
the mountains that pose as a backdrop to a town unlike any other.
For many people Jindabyne is the place to stay for those who are seeking the night life or activities outside of skiing, for others it can be a cost effective way to see the snow, especially if they are not sure what resort to start off at. There is a wide variety of bars, clubs and restaurants so you will never eat the same thing twice if you don't want to!
Thredbo, Perisher and Charlotte Pass are a short drive away and are easily accessed from Jindabyne. Snow chains are required to be carried in the Kosciuszko National Park but if your not confident about driving in the snow you can always use the Ski Tube from Bullocks Flat on the Alpine Way which will take you straight to Front Valley at Perisher.
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Jindabyne township and the Snowy Mountains area offer an abundance of holiday accommodation options including traditional hotels like the Banjo Paterson Inn, & Alpine Gables, cosy & family friendly alpine lodges like The Aalberg or Sonnblick Lodge and self-contained apartments, chalets and holiday flats |
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Time 2 Ride in Jindabyne offers quality ski
equipment at very
competitive prices. Book your accommodation with Ski 'n Save
Snowholidays and receive a 25% discount on the standard hire price
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Staying in Jindabyne is an affordable way to visit the snow. We've got directions on how to get here via car and coach transfers. Don't forget, Areopelican are now flying direct from Sydney to Snowy Mountains Airport. We can arrange coach transfers to the mountains from Sydney, Canberra (Airport) and Snowy Mountains Airport. |
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Lift Tickets for Thredbo & Perisher If you can't decide which mountain to ski at then this page will show you prices at both Thredbo and Perisher to compare. Pricing shown is for periods during the same time and you can click through to each resort for more lift pass prices. |
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Information on Jindabyne and the local area the Snowy Mountains. Local contact numbers for restaurants and town services including Jindabyne emergency numbers. Directions for getting to Jindabyne, Thredbo and Perisher from Melbourne and Sydney via Air, Coach transfers and driving. Jindabyne street maps and accommodation map showing where your accommodation is in Jindabyne. |
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Whether you are visiting the Snowy Mountains and Jindabyne in summer or winter you will find a wide range of activities and things to do and see. So come on up and breathe the mountain air, climb Mt Kosciusko, Ride a horse Man from Snowy River style, catch a trout, water ski, stroll around Lake Jindabyne or just relax with a good book. We have it all in The Snowy Mountains. |
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Visiting during the warmer Months? Check out Jindabyne and surrounds on our sister site Snowy Mountains Holidays for a complete guide to Jindabyne and Snowy Mountains Holidays between October and June. |
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Jindabyne Facilities
- Accommodation
- Cinema
- ATM
- Restaurants
- Church
- Police
- Medical Centre
- Fire Station
- Ambulance
- Nightclubs
- Bars / Bottle Shop
- Supermarket
- Newsagent
- Post Office
- Souvenir
- Gift Shops
- Digital Photo Shop
- International Travel Agent
- Childcare
- Ski & Board Hire & Repair Outlet
- Ski & Board Shops
Jindabyne Location
The gateway to the Snowies! Just 65km from Cooma and an easy 33km drive to both Thredbo and Perisher, Jindabyne is the gateway to the NSW Ski Resorts. Jindabyne is an easy 5.5hrs drive from Sydney. Just head towards Canberra then take the signs to Cooma which will follow along one simple road bringing you to Jindabyne.
Jindabyne Parking & Transport
Jindabyne is a year round town with plenty of parking and over 35,000 beds in winter! You can get to Jindabyne by car during Summer and winter Coach transfers are also available. Our reservations team can assist finding you the right person to book your transfers via coach if you don't wish to drive.
A little bit of history on Jindabyne
Jindabyne is in the heart of the Snowy Mountains and is at 918 metres above sea level. Jindabyne is the closest town to most of the NSW ski fields .It lies below the snowline but is close enough to the resorts to be an ideal accommodation spot for people not wanting to stay in the chalets on the snowfields.
The Jindabyne township is built on the foreshores of a stunning freshwater lake (which was completed in 1967 and has a capacity of 689 790 ML) and surrounded by the mountains. Jindabyne was originally situated on land that is now part of Lake Jindabyne, the township was transferred to its present location in the 1960s due to the damming of the Snowy River as part of the Snowy Mountains Scheme.
The gold rush in 1859 gave the area a brief boost which resulted in the establishment of a general store and a post office and in 1882 a school was opened at Jindabyne with a Police Station being constructed the following year. The decision to release Rainbow trout into the Snowy River in 1894 was the beginning of a fishing tradition which continues today.
The Australian Polish communities have erected a huge statue of Count Paul Strzelecki who explored the wilderness of the Snowy Mountains and named Australia's highest mountain. While exploring in the Snowy Mountains region he discovered and climbed Mt Kosciuszko which he named in honour of the Polish leader and patriot Tadeusz Kosciuszko.
The town is heavily tourist-oriented with a large range of snow-sport rental outlets and accommodation facilities. There is also a wide variety of bars and restaurants, shops and services, so when you're not exploring the great outdoors you will still have plenty to do.
