Jindabyne

Travel Guide
Jindabyne
Go bushwalking, caving, fishing, mountain climbing and skiing at this lakeside town and major gateway to the spectacular Snowy Mountains.

Jindabyne is an adventure activity destination surrounded by the alpine landscapes of the Snowy Mountains. See its inspiring natural landscape, ranging from Australia’s tallest mountain to creeks, lakes, rivers and wildflower meadows. Get active in Jindabyne with enthralling outdoor pursuits, enjoy beautiful panoramas, visit galleries and tour a nearby distillery and vineyard.

Find the town on the southern shores of Lake Jindabyne, a vast reservoir fed by the Snowy River. Its original location now rests beneath the waters. Jindabyne moved to its current location in the 1960s following the construction of Jindabyne Dam. Eerie relics of the old town are visible when water levels are low. Get superb lake views at Banjo Paterson Park, Foreshore Park and Waste Point Lookout.

Perched on the eastern edge of the town is Kosciuszko National Park, the heart of the Snowy Mountains. Get brochures, maps and park passes at the Snowy Region Visitor Centre.

Year-round, take a scenic ride on the Kosciuszko Express Chairlift to the 7,310-foot (2,228-meter) tall Mount Kosciuszko. A hiking trail climbing to the mountain summit passes alpine meadows and striking rock formations. Watch young salmon and trout swarming the waters of the Gaden Trout Hatchery and step into the 440-million-year-old Yarrangobilly Caves. Discover more of the park’s beauty along trails such as the Blue Waterholes Trail, Cascade Hut Trail, Rainbow Lake Walking Track and Sawpit Walking Track.

Visit Kosciuszko National Park from June to October for some of Australia’s best skiing opportunities. Find groomed slopes, snow parks and toboggan runs at Charlotte Pass, Perisher Valley, Selwyn Snowfields and Thredbo.

See attractions in Jindabyne’s surrounding villages. Browse art exhibits at the Grosvenor Kunama Galleries in East Jindabyne and Ray Killen Gallery in Berridale. Sample award-winning gin and schnapps at the Wildbrumby Schnapps Distillery in Crackenback. Sip fruity wines at Snowy Vineyard and Microbrewery in Dalgety.

Reach Jindabyne on an intercity bus from Canberra. Alternatively fly from Sydney to Cooma Snowy Mountains Airport and catch a shuttle bus or rent a car.

Rydges Horizons Snowy Mountains
Rydges Horizons Snowy Mountains
4 out of 5
10 Kosciusko Road, Jindabyne, NSW
The price is CA $155 per night from May 12 to May 13
CA $155
CA $171 total
includes taxes & fees
May 12 - May 13
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Jindabyne. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (843 reviews)
"Breakfast was very good and room temperature was great"

Reviewed on Apr. 28, 2024

Rydges Horizons Snowy Mountains
NRMA Jindabyne Holiday Park
NRMA Jindabyne Holiday Park
3.5 out of 5
Kosciuszko Road, Jindabyne, NSW
The price is CA $72 per night from May 16 to May 17
CA $72
CA $72 total
includes taxes & fees
May 16 - May 17
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly holiday park in Jindabyne. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Nuggets Crossing Shopping Centre ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (256 reviews)
"It was great"

Reviewed on Apr. 29, 2024

NRMA Jindabyne Holiday Park
Alpine Resort Motel
Alpine Resort Motel
3.5 out of 5
1 Nettin Circuit, Jindabyne, NSW
The price is CA $106 per night from May 12 to May 13
CA $106
CA $116 total
includes taxes & fees
May 12 - May 13
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Jindabyne. Enjoy free parking, laundry facilities, and air conditioning. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (439 reviews)
"The room was quiet, tidy and spacious with a lovely view and effective heater. Beds were very comfortable. Staff were helpful and reasonably prompt when assistance was needed. Although instructions were to wash your dishes, no detergent was supplied. The large bed appeared not to have had sheets ..."

Reviewed on Apr. 21, 2024

Alpine Resort Motel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Yowie 3 - (Yowie Lodge)
Yowie 3 - (Yowie Lodge)
Jindabyne
Book a stay at this family-friendly apartment in Jindabyne. Enjoy free WiFi, patios, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Banjo Patterson Park ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (105 reviews)
Easter break
"We stayed 4 nights over Easter. Good size for family of 5. Kitchen is old but it had everything what we needed. Overall we enjoyed our stay. It was great value and we would stay there again."

Reviewed on Apr. 15, 2024

Yowie 3 - (Yowie Lodge)
Bush Grove on the snowy river
Bush Grove on the snowy river
Jindabyne
Stay at this cottage in Jindabyne. Enjoy a garden, an in-room coffeemaker, and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Ngadang Nature Reserve and Banjo Patterson ...
10/10 Exceptional! (164 reviews)
"Very beautiful property, nice and secluded but still close to jindabyne town center, host was very friendly. Would recommend"

Reviewed on May 1, 2024

Bush Grove on the snowy river
Lake Frontage, newly renovated 3 bedroom 2 bathroom apartment
Lake Frontage, newly renovated 3 bedroom 2 bathroom apartment
Jindabyne
Book a stay at this family-friendly apartment in Jindabyne. Enjoy free WiFi, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Banjo Patterson Park and ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (123 reviews)
Wonderful lakeside stay
"Stunning location and spacious, clean apartment."

Reviewed on Apr. 16, 2024

Lake Frontage, newly renovated 3 bedroom 2 bathroom apartment
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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