Snowy Mountains
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New South Wales

Snowy Mountains

Snow adventures & Australia's highest peak

About this place

The Snowy Mountains in winter are pure magic — Perisher, Thredbo, and Mount Blue offer ski runs from beginner-friendly to advanced terrain. Australia's highest peak, Mount Kosciuszko (2,228m), is accessible by chairlift from Perisher and offers stunning views in any season. In summer the same slopes become hiking trails through alpine wildflowers.

Highlights

Skiing & snowboarding at Perisher

Mount Kosciuszko summit walk

Thredbo mountain biking

Summer wildflower hikes

Best time to visit

Jun–Sep (ski season); Dec–Feb (summer hiking)

Getting there

Drive from Sydney (6hrs) or fly to Cooma, then shuttle to Perisher/Thredbo.

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