In winter thousands flock to ski and board, snowshoe and cross country ski. The following operators can help you with equipment and advice, as well as sales.

Harro's Sports at Lake Crackenback - phone 02 6456 1462 for downhill enthusiasts Paddy Pallin and Mountain Adventure Centre - phone 02 6456 2922 for cross country and snow shoe.

This is an image taken on Lake Kindabyne next to the Snowline Caravan Park. You too can experience the exhilaration and excitement of flowing along with quick winds aboard a windsurfer or one of our catamarans. Both 14' and 16' Hobie Cats and sailboards are available for tuition or hire.

Get in touch at (02) 6456 1195

Paddy Pallin and Mountain Adventure Centre puts the paddle in your hands & takes you on guided introductory or advanced lake or river adventures. All safety equipment is supplied.

Tel: (02) 6456 2922 Fax: (02) 6456 2836

Let the experienced operators at Paddy Pallin show you the mountains. Their experience will take you on a Alpine Sunset and Sunrise Walk, or a Brumbie walk, or under the Starlight to various places such as Blue Lake and Mt Twynam, the Kosciuszko Summit, the Snowy River Headwaters, or The Sentinel and the Western Fells.

South East Mountain Biking (SEMCO) will shops in Tathra and Thredbo, phone number 02 6457 6234, will help you with mountain bike tours in the snowy mountains and on the south east coast, bicycle and equipment sales, and the thrilling downhill at Thredbo village.

Snowline Boat Hire - Snowline Caravan Park, Kosciuszko/Thredbo Road Junction, Jindabyne.

Hire our open and half cabin fishing boats which have 9.9 hp motor, 2 way radio, rod holders, seat 5 or 6 adults, great for exploring. Also available is a 5m Marlin Broadbill a deluxe fishing boat, the best fishing boat on the lake. Water ski with our experienced driver. All equipment is provided and children as young as 8 or as old as 80 years of age can try. Hire paddle boats, aqua bikes and Canadian style canoes. Fishing tackle is for hire. We also stock an extensive range of tackle, lures and live bait. Hit up on our tennis court, a modern of super grass surface with lights.

Tel: 1800 248 148 Fax: (02) 6456 2180,

Kosciuszko Road, Jindabyne. Located in the Snowy Region Visitor Centre the cinema screens the latest in blockbuster movies with special screenings during peak times.

For screening times and programmes telephone us on
Tel: (02) 6450 5609

High Country Fly Fishing - flyfishing, guiding and tuition, sales, New Zealand Fishing Trips at Nuggetts Crossing in Jindabyne, phone 02 6456+ 2989

The Kosciuszko National Park is the heart of Australia's Snowy Mountains, it is not only the country's highest National Park, its also one of the largest. Its diverse area protects and supports plant and animal life. More than three million people visit the park each year to explore its special wilderness and to take part in activities ranging from bush walking, mountain biking, snow skiing, caving and camping.

Eucumbene Trout Farm. Take a guided tour of the Trout farm & see all stages of growth as you wander through the hatching and growing areas. Catch Mountain Trout...Guaranteed, in the "Sure Catch" fishing pond. All weather under cover venue. Open 7 days.

Ph: (02) 6456 8866

Alpine Way, Kosciuszko National Park.
Thredbo has heaps of activities for all ages and tastes. Guided walks to Mt Kosciuszko starting with chairlift ride are very popular and a great introduction to the Snowy Mountains. Specialised childrens activity programmes during holiday periods are another must. Have a swim in our indoor heated pool, with waterslide for the kids. Ride the Thredbo Bobsled or drive a golf ball. Cling to our climbing wall, it is horizontal so is not scary, play tennis or squash. Multi-day Activity Packages are available.

Alpine Way, via Jindabyne. One, two and three hour rides on horses to suit all rider standards. Overnight and day rides also available by booking only. Catering for small exclusive groups or large groups. Only five minutes from Skitube towards Jindabyne. Open all year round.

Tel: (02) 6457 2442

2 hours 30 minutes from Jindabyne, various caves for tour, guided or self. Swim in the thermal pool. Picnic area, electric BBQ. Combine this trip with a visit to Tumut 2 power station Cabramurra.

Ph: (02) 6454 9597

Walking to Mount Kosciuszko is one of the "must do" activities when visiting the mountains. Walking from either the top of the Thredbo chairlift or from Charlottes pass is a return distance of about 14km and is easily within the capabilities of most reasonably fit people. Be cautious with the weather and take plenty of bad weather clothing in case of sudden weather changes which happen very often and very quickly.

Lake Crackenback resort for fine dining at Cuisine on the Lake, for restaurant reservations call 02 6451 3000.

At Silvertop we have a large resident population of Eastern Grey kangaroos, Bennett’s wallabies, echidnas, hairy nosed wombats and there are occasionally sightings of emus and brumbies. With the Kosciuszko National Park close by you have the opportunity for all sorts of “wild” life experiences – the staff at the park are happy to help

Whether it be a cold mountain stream, a heated indoor pool, or Lake Jindabyne itself, there are lots of opportunities to enjoy a refreshing swim.

One motorcycling journalist put it this way, “If you wanted to create a road bike playground, the Snowy Mountains would be the template.” This region has some of Australia’s best motorcycling routes, and combined with the scenery, the unique features of the area and the ambience of Silvertop, provides a wonderful way to travel.