Snowy Mountains Resorts NSW
The NSW Snowy Mountains is Australia's year-round alpine destination, home to four ski resorts — Thredbo, Perisher, Charlotte Pass, and Selwyn Snow Resort — and the vast wilderness of Kosciuszko National Park. Whether you're here for the snow season or exploring during warmer months, Jindabyne is the ideal base for the whole region.
Here’s everything you need to know.
Getting here
The main gateway to the Snowy Mountains resorts is Jindabyne, located in South Eastern NSW within Kosciuszko National Park. From Jindabyne, Thredbo and Perisher are both approximately 35 minutes’ drive, and Charlotte Pass is 55 minutes.
Drive times to Jindabyne:
- Sydney: approximately 5 hours via the Hume Highway and Snowy Mountains Highway
- Canberra: approximately 2.5 hours via the Monaro Highway through Cooma
- Melbourne: approximately 6.5 hours via the Hume Highway
By bus: During peak season (June–October), Greyhound and Murrays run direct coaches from Sydney and Canberra to Jindabyne, Thredbo, and Perisher.
Snow chains: Snow chains are compulsory on alpine roads between June and October. All vehicles must carry chains at all times in the alpine area and fit them when directed. Hire chains are available in Jindabyne and Cooma.
Things to do
Hit the slopes of our world-famous ski resorts in NSW in Winter and during the warmer months explore the region by mountain biking, bushwalking and fishing. During any season, explore the spectacular scenery and the warm hospitality of the alpine villages across the region.
Check out the Tourism Snowy Mountains Activities Guide
The Region
The Snowy Mountains resorts sit within Kosciuszko National Park, home to Mount Kosciuszko at 2,228m — Australia’s highest peak. The four ski resorts are Thredbo, Perisher, Charlotte Pass, and Selwyn Snow Resort, each offering a different experience across the alpine area.
Jindabyne is the main gateway town, sitting at the edge of the national park and within 35–55 minutes of all four resorts. Staying in Jindabyne gives you flexibility across the whole region without locking you into a single resort — and at a fraction of the cost of staying on-mountain. We have a great range of Jindabyne accommodation options.
Crackenback is a tranquil mountain escape tucked between Thredbo and Jindabyne. This serene high-country haven provides a relaxing retreat from the busy resort hubs, treating visitors to pristine native bushland, crisp mountain air, and sweeping views across the spectacular valley. We have a great ranch of Crackenback accommodation options.
Weather
Summer
Summer sees temperature soar, often as high as the mid-30’s, however evenings can dip below 0 degrees, so a warm outer-layer is recommended for night-time outings in Summer.
Autumn
Average tops of 15 degrees and lows of 0 degrees, with cool, misty mornings, and golden-hued Autumn foliage turns the Snowy Mountains into a visual feast.
Winter
Enjoy snowfalls in Winter, with average temperatures hovering between 5 degrees and -4 degrees. It’s not uncommon for the temp to plunge so we recommend coming prepared in Winter.
Spring
Take in the spectacular transformation of the region during Spring, as Snow melts on the mountains and trickles into the rivers and lakes. Tops of 12 degrees and lows of 0 degrees make it a perfect time for white-water rafting and hiking.
Events
There is always something lively happening in the Snowy Mountains region. Get the low-down on what’s on here.