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Climb Mt Kosciuszko via Thredbo
For the ultimate bucket list experience travellers can hike to the country's highest mountain, Mt Kosciuszko and stand at the top of Australia at 2228m. The shortest route to the top is via Thredbo, and the Mt Kosciuszko Summit Hike is a pilgrimage that every Australian and visitor to this great land should make. Gain perspective from the highest point in the country whilst you take in the sweeping views of the stunning Main Range.
Lake Jindabyne Foreshore Walk
Walking the Lake Jindabyne foreshore path is a gentle, scenic experience that captures the relaxed spirit of the town. The path itself is smooth and easy, shared by walkers, runners, and cyclists moving at an unhurried pace. Starting at Banjo Paterson Park, the trail follows the curve of the lake, giving you long, open views across calm water and the distant rise of alpine hills. The Big Chairlift is noticeable at the start of your journey, perfect for a social media post.
Snowy Trout Challenge 2026-27
30 October 2026 - 30 April 2027 6:00 AM - 7:00 PM Snowy Mountains The Snowy Trout Challenge is back for another year, with $1000 cash prizes drawn monthly until the end of April. But first, you must catch a rainbow trout with this year's 2026-27 pink tag. Over 400 tagged trout have been released into Lake Jindabyne, Lake Eucumbene, and Talbingo Reservoir.
Jindabyne Man from Snowy River Rodeo
Annually on December 28. John Connors Oval, Park Road, Jindabyne. Gates open 11.30, action starts from 12 noon. The annual Jindabyne Man from Snowy River Rodeo is alive and well, and the holiday crowd always turns out in force. Running since 1943, the event is a highlight on the Jindabyne calendar, so dust off your boots and round up your mates. Held each year on December 28, the event draws over 2,500 people who enjoy action aplenty and high-calibre riding from the cowboys and cowgirls.
Big Trout - Adaminaby
The Adaminaby Big Trout stands proudly in the middle of town as a tribute to the region's great fishing. The current Big Trout in the town centre of Adaminaby. ©PHOTO: Steve Cuff. Famous for its size as well as its fascinating history, the idea of the Big Trout was first spawned in 1969, when Leigh Stewart, a member of the Adaminaby Lions Club, proposed a project for the town. His idea featured a large rainbow trout as the centrepiece of a picnic park, supported by a drawing by Susanne Robertson.
Cooma - Pink Ribbon Breakfast
22 October 2026 - 22 October 2026 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Cabin Fever - 172 Sharp St, Cooma Our Pink Ribbon Breakfast is shaping up to be a great fundraiser. It's going to run all day from 10-5pm with raffles, lucky door, pretty pink stock, strawberry cupcakes, bubbles and pink lemonade! 10% of all sales on the day will go to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Pop in with your friends and wear pink.Date: Thursday, 22 October, 2026. 10-5pmAddress: Cabin Fever, 172 Sharp St, Cooma.
Adaminaby’s Snowy Scheme Museum To Celebrate 15 Year Anniversary
THE Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Scheme was one of the world's engineering wonders, and much of its history can be viewed at the Snowy Scheme Museum in Adaminaby. This year marks a milestone for the Museum as it celebrates 15 years since its official opening by the Governor-General, Dame Quentin Bryce.
Boco Rock Community Enhancement Fund 2026 grant recipients
Snowy Monaro Regional Council has announced that 42 local Snowy Monaro community initiatives have been awarded grants totalling more than $280,000 thanks to the 2026 Boco Rock Community Enhancement Fund. The Boco Rock Community Enhancement Fund was established as part of the NSW Government's approval for the Boco Rock Wind Farm project. Each year, a portion of the wind farm's revenue is set aside by the wind farm’s operators, TILT Renewables, to support local community initiatives.
Snowy Road Trips
TRAVELLING to new destinations or returning visits often involves finding new and interesting places to explore. Since our first edition of the Snowy Mountains Magazine in October 2016, we have filled thousands of pages in the magazine with great ideas for capturing the best of the region’s travels. We have also published individual stories and the magazine's digital editions on our website.
Public invited to explore new $5 million Gaden Trout Hatchery at open day
Visitors are invited to be amongst the first to explore Gaden Trout Hatchery's new state-of-the-art facilities when the iconic trout production facility opens its doors for an Open Day this Saturday 3 October. A highlight of the Open Day will be the opportunity to tour the newly completed hatchery facility, made possible through a $5 million investment from Snowy Hydro as part of the Snowy 2.0 project, and strongly supported by the Monaro Acclimatisation Society.
Snowy Mountains Magazine 2026 Spring
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Miss Piggies defeat Cooma Devils Angels in thriller rugby grand final
By Steve Cuff In what was an entertaining and very tough encounter throughout the game, the 2026 grand final ultimately came down to a try conversion, a two-point difference. Eden Klemm started proceedings for the Miss Piggies, crossing for a try within the first minute and converting for Jindabyne to take a 7-0 lead. Not to be outdone, Cooma struck back in the 4th minute when Kim Wilson crossed close to the posts, but the try was not converted, and Jindabyne led 7-5.
Tooma - Fanny Lumsden Traditions Album Launch
31 October 2026 - 31 October 2026 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Tooma Recreation Ground, Tooma Imagine this: Your camp is set up and you're standing there under the main range of the Snowy Mountains in the glorious Tooma Valley, watching the sunset, as 2 x ARIA, 10 x Golden Guitar winner and local, FANNY LUMSDEN and her band 'The Daddies' launch their brand new album 'Traditions'.
Bredbo CWA Markets 25 Oct
25 October 2026 - 25 October 2026 9:00 PM - 3:00 PM Bredbo Inn Hotel The Bredbo CWA Village Markets are on the 4th Sunday of every month, with the exception of December. Browse various stalls inside the Village Hall, plus BBQ and coffee. So swing by, snag some unique bits and bobs. We've got everything to tickle your fancy and your funny bone, so dive into a treasure trove of local goodies Visit Facebook page here
08 November 2026 - 08 November 2026 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Cooma Monaro Railway Station, Bradley Street When: Second Sunday of the Month Time: 9am – 1pm Where: Cooma Monaro Railway Station, Bradley Street The Monaro’s finest flavors will be available at the CMR Fresh Produce and Hand Made Markets on the second Sunday of every month. The CMR Artisan Market is all about promoting the best fresh produce and locally crafted artisan products on the Monaro.
Buhpigs Grand Final Photo Gallery
The result did not go the way of the Jindabyne Rugby Union Bushpigs when they lost 31–15 to arch rivals Bungendore Mudchooks in the Southern Tablelands Monaro Cup Grand Final at Bungendore in early August. The Bushpigs Taylor Deer (#7 – TRC Trails) crossed in the 13th minute to put Jindabyne on the board first and what could be described as the perfect start for the visitors. Dylan Johnson did not convert and the visitors led 5-0.
EXCLUSIVE: Thredbo Resort To Replace Gunbarrel With New 6-Seat Chairlift
THREDBO will replace its Gunbarrel quad chairlift for winter 2028 with a new six-seat Doppelmayr D-line chair and install more snowmaking at Friday Flat for the 2027 snow season. In an exclusive interview with Snowy Mountains Magazine this week, Thredbo General Manager Stuart Diver said the resort has been working on the new chairlift for some time and is excited by what lies ahead.
Snowy Valleys Markets Nov 2026
14 November 2026 - 15 November 2026 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Tumut Showgrounds Discover treasures, handcrafted creations, gourmet delights, artisan crafts, quality produce and exceptional finds from talented local & intersate stallholders. Visit Facebook here interstate
Women Hounoured As Faces Of Thredbo
In the 1960s, accommodation in the Village was predominantly lodges, with new entrepreneurs building their own lodges and futures. Children were born and raised, all while their parents attended to the lodge duties of housing and feeding guests.
Nimmitabel CWA Markets 10 Oct
10 October 2026 - 10 October 2026 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Bombala Street, Nimmitabel The Nimmitabel CWA Markets are held on the 2nd Saturday of each month at the Nimmitabel Hall, and across the road in front of the CWA Crafty Bells shop from 9 AM to 2 PM. Rain, hail, or shine, we're here! Come along and enjoy these monthly markets in the Historic Village of Nimmitabel. Stalls include cakes and jams, plants, crafts, gifts and more! Visit Facebook Page here
The Apple Thief wins Champion Cider at 2026 Sydney Royal Beer and Cider Show
The Apple Thief wins Champion Cider at 2026 Sydney Royal Beer and Cider Show with its single-variety Kingston Black Cider capturing the top cider trophy The town of Batlow is well renowned for its apple varieties, and The Apple Thief, the award-winning cider distiller, has won the Champion Cider trophy at the 2026 Sydney Royal Beer and Cider Show for its Kingston Black Cider.
Adaminaby Races Family Affair
Family connections were the winners at Adaminaby Races in November in a twist not often found in the horse racing world. The feature race of the day, the 1400m Adaminaby Cup 1400m was won by Epaullo Creed, ridden by Kembla Grange based jockey Ryan Bradley. Ryan managed to coax his ride to snatch victory on the line, the horse part owned by his father Brendan. It was the second attempt to win at Adaminaby, having run second in 2024.
Thredbo MTB Opening Day
OPENING day at Thredbo’s Mountain Bike Park arrived, and riders put all thoughts of November snow behind them as they lapped the gravity trails throughout the day, not letting any inclement weather interrupt their day. Heavy rain in the days before opening turned out to be a blessing, creating unbelievably tacky conditions across the trail network. With new trail additions to test, and spent up energy to disperse, the day was led by Jack Moir’s Mega Train, leading the charge down the mountain.
Snowy Mountains Magazine, Summer Holiday 2025-26
News Have Your Say - New Health Plan for Snowy Monaro Region Snowy Monaro residents are urged to have your say on the Southern NSW Local Health District new health plan for the region. Communities in the Snowy Monaro Local Government Area (LGA) are invited to have their say on the future health needs of the...
New Health Plan for Snowy Monaro Region
Communities in the Snowy Monaro Local Government Area (LGA) are invited to have their say on the future health needs of the community, with Southern NSW Local Health District inviting input on an updated Clinical Services Plan for the Snowy Monaro region. The Snowy Monaro Clinical Services Plan will set out the priorities for service development and reform over the next 5-10 years.
Lake Glistens For Summer Recreation
SUMMER in Jindabyne is all about Lake Jindabyne and the outdoors. And much of the lake’s appearance is dictated by the winter snow season. With a bumper snow year and a 220cm top snow depth, the spring melt has seen Lake Jindabyne filling to a healthy level. In the past year, the comments have often been ‘Why is the lake so low’. The 2024 snow season was poor and was reflected in a low lake level.
Snowy Mountains Magazine, Summer 2025
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Refinement Progressing For World Record Speed
Records are there to be broken, or so the saying goes. Some are just harder to achieve than others. The world water speed record, set by Australian legend Ken Warby in October 1978 with his Spirit of Australia boat, still stands today. Over the past seven years, Ken’s son Dave has been testing his Spirit of Australia II boat, intending to break the 317.60 mph (511.11 km/h) record.
Vale Kevin Blyton - Regional Radio Icon
The Capital Radio Network has announced that owner Kevin Blyton died on Sunday 19 October at Cooma Hospital, after suffering a cardiac arrest. Kevin began his career as an announcer at 2XL and then purchased the same radio station when he was just of 19 in 1978. The Capital Radio Network now includes XLFM and SNOW FM in the Snowy Mountains, 3GG in Gippsland, 2CA and 2CC in Canberra, GNFM and EAGLE FM in Goulburn, 6iX in Perth and associated digital stations including 60s Music and 70s Music.
Crackers Cup Raises Funds for Junior Golf
The inaugural Crackers Cup charity golf day organised by Harro’s Snowsports before winter has raised over $2000, the funds being donated to the Rob Kneller Youth Foundation to inspire local kids to try golf. The par-3 Lake Crackenback Resort course was a mix of golfing abilities and the colours of impressive outfits, but golf was secondary for 40 participants, with fun as the main objective.
Sacred Ride Bike hire-sales-guiding-service
Mountain biking is a great way to have fun and explore the wide range of mountain bike trails in and around Jindabyne. Sacred Ride have all your hire bike requirements covered from E-bike, adult bikes, kids bike, helmets, even a bike rack can be hired from Sacred Ride. Looking to buy a bike or have your bike serviced, buying new gear, visit the team at Sacred Ride for all your bike needs. Full time bike mechanic on premises ever day.
Snowy Mountains Helicopters
Experience the Snowy Mountains from above on one of our scenic flights departing Jindabyne all year round. Duration Flight Time 10 minutes See lake Jindabyne from a new perspective. Flying in a helicopter is a truly unique and amazing experience and this flight allows you to feel the thrill of helicopter flight and see some amazing sights without blowing the budget. Duration Flight Time 30 minutes Head beyond the boundaries of civilisation to the pristine expanse of the Kosciuszko National Park.
Snowy Mountains Magazine, Spring 2025
Snowy Mountains This Is A Big One - Blizzard set to Deliver over 60cm of Snow. Snow enthusiasts are in for a late winter treat, with the biggest storm of the season now dumping snow in the resorts. An intense, strong cold front is currently passing across the Snowy Mountains that will deliver bucket loads of snow. It is...
This Is A Big One
An intense, strong cold front is currently passing across the Snowy Mountains that will deliver bucket loads of snow. It is accompanied by damaging winds. As of 8.30pm Wednesday, there had been 16cm of new snow after heavy snow started falling late afternoon into the evening. By Thursday morning, the 24 hour total should exceed 20cm across most resorts. This will wipe away the memory of the past 24 hours, where wet weather had set in.
Thredbo Launch 2026 ThredBETTER Season Pass
The ThredBETTER Season Pass Sale is now on at Thredbo, and your chance to lock in unlimited winter 2026 access at the best possible price, with just a $49 deposit. The resort has stated that passes arelimited, and price increases will be based on volume, not specific dates. As each tier of sales is reached, the price will climb into the next pricing bracket until the pass limit has been reached. The earlier you commit, the better the deal.
Winners announced for 2025 Ski and Snowboard Giveaway
Congratulations to the winners of 2025 Ski and Snowboard Giveaway. The winners are Ava Wearne (snowboard) and Angela Mitchell (skis). We will now be in contact with you on how to receive your prizes.
Desert Skis- New Ski Brand As Unique As Aussie Echidna
By Georgina Pembroke A new ski brand as unique as an ‘Echidna’ is launching in the Snowy Mountains this winter. Born in the desert and brought to the mountains, Desert Skis are handmade skis using native Australian timbers and geared towards all-mountain skiing, off-piste skiing, and ski touring.
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Miss Piggies to contest grand final against Cooma Angels
Jindabyne's Miss Piggies have secured a grand final against the Cooma Red Devils' Angels this coming weekend in Bungendore. THE Jindabyne Rugby Union Club’s Miss Piggies will contest their first grand final this Saturday, after going through the season undefeated and recording an emphatic semi-final win last week. The girls accounted for Easts in a resounding 62-0 whitewash, and will now take on archrivals the Cooma Red Devils' Angels in Bungendore.
SafeWork NSW visits alpine region to ensure snow resort safety
Inspectors are following up on their initial visit earlier this year to ensure safety standards are being upheld and understand the safety implications of the snowfall as the season progresses. The 2025 alpine ski area safety compliance program kicked off in May with the annual industry roundtable involving all snowfield operators, WorkSafe Victoria and chairlift manufacturers.
Athletes throw down at Thredbo's Triple Crown Slopestyle
Thredbo Resort hosted the second stop of the Thredbo Triple Crown presented by Boost Mobile today, with the Australian New Zealand Cup (ANC) slopestyle event lighting up the Antons Terrain Park. Following a week of consistent snowfall, athletes were treated to a morning of blue skies, crisp conditions, and light winds - setting the scene for a day of big tricks and fierce competition.
Cider House Opens At Batlow
THE town of Batlow has welcomed the opening of The Apple Thief Cider House, a brand-new tourist attraction championing the region’s apple industry. The Apple Thief Cider House is more than just a venue – it is a destination. The immersive experience showcases the apple’s journey from the orchard, transported in timber apple bins and transformed into flavoursome cider.
New roles for Vail Resorts leaders
Vail Resorts has made changes to its leadership team in Australia. Tina Burford, the current Vice President and General Manager at Hotham, has been appointed the new Sr. Director of Skier Services at Park City Mountain in Park City, Utah – the largest ski resort in the United States. She will relocate to the U.S. after the closing of Hotham in winter 2025. Richard Phillips will expand his role as Vice President and General Manager of Hotham and Falls Creek ski resorts, effective Sept. 14.
Ticketmaster and Victoria Racing Club Extend Deal Through 2035
Ticketmaster Australia just locked in another decade with the Victoria Racing Club. The new agreement runs until 2035 and beats every other ticketing deal the VRC has ever signed. Starting in 2022, Ticketmaster became the go-to ticket seller for Flemington Racecourse. Now they'll keep handling everything from regular race days to the massive Melbourne Cup Carnival. Every hospitality package and general admission ticket goes through their system.
Snowy Mountains Magazine, July, 2025
Snowy Mountains Roll The Dice On Monopoly Snowy Mountains Monopoly Snowy Mountains, the custom edition of the world’s most iconic board game, captures the heart of the Snowys, featuring towns, landmarks, and businesses from Cooma to Jindabyne, Thredbo to Perisher, and many community icons in between. THE...
Mt Perisher 6 Opening Day
THE opening of the new $26 million Mt Perisher 6-seat Doppelmayr state-of-the-art high-speed chairlift marked a significant milestone for Perisher and Vail Resorts, with the substantial investment showing great confidence in the Australian snow industry. Friday, 27 June 2025, is now etched into the Perisher history books, and the memories of hundreds of patrons who arrived to celebrate the grand occasion.
Yarrangobilly Caves
Undoubtedly one of the best attractions of Kosciuszko National Park, a day at Yarrangobilly Caves has something for everything. The caves is a full day of exploring for the whole family including the spectacular South Glory Cave for self-guided tours, guided tours to Jillabenan, Jersey and North Glory caves and swimming in the Thermal Pool. It is highly recommended to book ahead for any guided caves tour, and allow enough time to arrive.
Soaring In Elite Atmosphere
AUSTRALIA’S Scotty James will go down as one of the sport's greatest ever snowboarders, having already won two Winter Olympic Games halfpipe medals and, earlier this year, claimed a fourth World Championship gold medal and his fourth straight X Games gold medals. James’ four World Championship gold medals make him the most successful snowboard halfpipe rider in history. Additionally, he has the highest number of World Championship wins among Australian winter sports athletes.
Search underway near Khancoban for missing light aircraft in the Snowy Mountains
A light aircraft is missing on a flight from Wangaratta in Victoria to Moruya on the South Coats of NSW. Authorities have initiated ground search teams for the plane in rugged terrain east of Khancoban in the Snowy Mountains, the last know position of the aircraft. The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) is co-ordinating the search for the missing aircraft.
Roll The Dice On Monopoly Snowy Mountains
Monopoly Snowy Mountains, the custom edition of the world’s most iconic board game, captures the heart of the Snowys, featuring towns, landmarks, and businesses from Cooma to Jindabyne, Thredbo to Perisher, and many community icons in between. THE Monopoly Snowy Mountains game was launched today at the Banjo Paterson Inn in Jindabyne. Special guest was Mr Monopoly, who happily joined for photos as businesses who have positions on the board were presented with an enlarged version of their card.
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