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Adaminaby was first settled as the township of Seymour in the 1860s. John Cosgrove and Charles and Henry York were the first settlers and they named one of their large land holdings Adaminaby (properly spelt Adamindumee and possibly meaning 'resting place' or 'place of springs' in the local Aboriginal language). It was later to change its name to Adaminaby to avoid confusion with Seymour in Victoria.

It wasn't until the discovery of gold at nearby Kiandra in 1859 that people began to move into the area in significant numbers. Being located midway between Cooma and Kiandra, the town became a convenient stopover point for gold prospectors.

Adaminaby was later to achieve fame as being the place where the Snowy Mountains Hydro Electric Scheme was officially launched on 17 October 1949.

For what's happening in and around Adaminaby visit www.visitadaminaby.com.au

The name Adelong was taken from the aboriginal dialect and means "along the way". Many European explorers passed through Adelong in its early days, but the town didn’t really come alive until gold was discovered in large quantities by Wilham Williams in 1857. Adelong is a unique and impressive heritage listed town.

The famous Adelong falls with its rich gold mining past, is an ideal spot to have a leisurely picnic or to explore the unique surrounding area.

Adelong's importance in Australia's early mining history has been recognised by the National Trust of Australia with a large section of the main street as well as a number of impressive early buildings being classified.

The tree-lined streets and country village lifestyle add to the warm and genuine hospitality which is found in the historic pubs, elegant bed & breakfast establishments, quaint shops, eateries and service clubs

Enjoy its rural setting, its relaxed pace and the fascinating relics of the town’s goldrush that over 100years ago transformed it into a bustling “canvas metropolis “gripped by gold fever.

The Adelong Alive museum with its unique security screens is home to models of the Reefer Battery at the Adelong Falls which operated from 1860 to 1914.Tourists are recommended to visit the museum to better appreciate the brilliance of the battery design before exploring the Falls Reserve

Nestled in the hills of the south west slopes region of the Great Dividing Range, Adelong abounds with natural beauty and outdoor pursuits that follow, from golf, fishing, tennis and bowls to walking and exploring Adelong Falls or fossicking for gold in the Adelong Creek.

Adelong has four distinct seasons, each with its own special qualities and each as picturesque as the last. The town’s relatively close proximity to the northern end of the Kosciusko National Park and Lake Blowering make it an ideal stopover or base for summer and winter recreation.

This is a small residential community on the northern shores of Lake Eucumbene. An ideal place to base yourself for fishing and exploring northern Kosciuszko National Park.

The town of Batlow is situated amid the mountains of the region and is famous for its bountiful apple, cherry and stonefruit orchards. Today Batlow is home to two major fruit packing facilites as well as a major manufacturer of canned fruit. During picking season there are a number of orchards where you can enjoy the experience of picking your own fresh fruit from the trees or alternatively there are a number of roadside stalls where purchases of fresh fruit produce can be made.

The tiny settlement of Berridale calls itself 'Crossroads of the Snowy' because, when miners were making their way to the goldfields at Adaminaby and Kiandra from the port at Twofold Bay, they passed through Berridale.

Today it is a small service town which, by an accident of history, lies conveniently between Cooma and the snowfields of Thredbo and Perisher Valley. Consequently each winter it becomes a popular stopover point for thousands of people who are heading to the snowfields.

Located 436 kilometres south west of Sydney and 35 kilometres from Cooma it has a population of 800 and is 860 metres above sea level (below the snow line). It is a small township with a winery, a small shopping centre and the Snowy River Shire Council Offices.

Blue Cow Mountain is a ski resort incorporated in Perisher Blue. A day resort only with ski hire, ski school, restaurant and bistro facilities.

Blue Cow has been operating as a ski resort from 1987 and is now part of Perisher Blue Resort. Visitors can ski both areas on one ticket. Close proximity to
the main range of Snowy Mountains giving great views year round. Access to Blue Cow is either via the ski lifts or skitube. The Skitube is a Rackrail from
Bullocks Flat to Perisher Valley and Blue Cow Terminal. Operating daily during the winter months. No service open during the Summer months.

No accommodation available.

Situated midway between the mountains and the South Coast, Bombala was settled in the1840s largely because of its rich grazing pastures. The area is famous for its stream trout fishing. Bombala Shire is known as Platypus Country because of the high concentration of these shy animals in the rivers around Bombala.

Things to do and see around Bombala include seeing platypus at the Platypus Reserve, about four kilometres along the Delegate Road. The Bondi State Forest offers spectacular scenery which can best be appreciated by following some of the 85 kilometres of trails specially built for mountain biking. The production of lavender products such as jams, soaps and oils is a thriving local industry with the lavender said to be on par with that produced in France.

The old railway station buildings house Railway Land, home to Monaro Country Lavender’s oldest lavender association and Lavender House is great for shopping.

Located 504 kilometres south west of Sydney, 81 kilometres south of Cooma and 747 metres above sea level, Bombala is a small and attractive rural service centre located in the far south east corner of New South Wales. The main road from Cooma to the coast does not pass through Bombala and therefore the town has remained relatively untouched.

The district around the town, gets very cold in winter and supports a variety of agricultural activity including sheep and beef cattle, vegetable growing and timber milling. The area is also known as one of the state's best trout fishing districts.

As far as can be determined the area was inhabited by the Ngarigu Aborigines prior to European settlement and it is from their language that the word 'Bombala' is said to have come. It probably meant 'meeting of the waters'.

Bredbo is a quaint rural village located in the Monaro the heart of Merino Country. Bredbo has retained its old world charm and the true nature of Australian rural life. The village began to support squatters' runs established as Bredbow and Bridbot between 1848 to 1850. The Bredbo area prospered and was proclaimed a village in 1888. Bredbo became a bustling village with several shops servicing local residents and graziers.

Bredbo boasts a number of historic buildings one of which is the Bredbo Inn. This was the original stagecoach stop on the way to the South Coast or Snowy Mountains and later as a stop for railway travellers. You can take a stroll for just a few minutes down to the Bredbo and Murrumbidgee Rivers where you'll find some perfect spots for fishing or picnicking.

Gold was discovered in the area in the late 1800s.

Buckenderra is located on the southern foreshore of Lake Eucumbene at the foothills of the Snowy Mountains. The only facility at Buckenderra is the Buckenderra Holiday Park.

Bullocks Flat is located by the Thredbo River and is the location of the Ski Tube, rackrail train which operates to Perisher Blue Ski Resort in winter.
Nearby is Bullocks Hut built in 1934 for Dr. Bullock as a fishing lodge. The National Park took ownership of the hut in 1969.

The village of Cathcart was originally named Taylors Flat when James Taylor moved his stock into the area and squatted on the land. In 1857 the area was surveyed and renamed Cathcart after General Cathcart of Crimean War fame. The village retains its links with its pioneer past with memorabilia from the era on permanent display at Cathcart Collectables and a pioneer remembrance wall outside the Old Hall. A well sign-posted town walk also takes the visitors back in time.

History is also captured in the General Store which still has an amazing array of old advertising posters up on the walls. This same store was operated by members of the one family for over 100 years.

The residents are keen to preserve the local history. Plaques have been erected around the village to record the history of some of the sites. Maps are available from the shop and museum.

Charlotte Pass Village is located in the heart of the Snowy Mountains, eight kilometres past Perisher Valley towards Mount Kosciuszko. It is the highest village in Australia. As the resort’s entirely snowbound in winter access is only by over snow transport from the Perisher Valley Skitube terminal.

Charlotte Pass Village and the historic Kosciuszko Chalet have a long tradition in Australian skiing. It’s the most intimate ski resort in Australia with only 12 club lodges plus the Kosciuszko Chalet for accommodation.

In summer it’s the starting point for two main trails to Mt.Kosciuszko. One’s the Summit Walk which is nine kilometres one way and the Main Range trail which is 12.5 kilometres one way.

At the beginning of the Trail Heads there is a scenic board walk called the Snowgums Boardwalk with an observation tower to view the magnificent Main Range of the New South Wales Alps and Mt. Kosciuszko.

Cooma is the major town of the Snowy Mountains region and one of the state’s many “gold rush” towns. A hundred years after the Cooma Township was settled by Europeans in 1849, it became the headquarters for the huge Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Scheme. Its historic avenue of flags represents the people of those 27 nations who came to the Snowies to help build one of Australia’s greatest feats in engineering.

Cooma also became the centre of a winter tourist industry in 1889, with the opening of the railway.

Things to do and see around Cooma include the Snowy Hydro Education and Information Centre, the Aviation Pioneers Memorial, Mt Gladstone Lookout with views of the Monaro Plains and the Snowy Mountain Main Range. Visit the vast Deua and Wadbilliga National Parks to see native animals in abundance. The Lambie Town Walk is an easy ramble (or drive) through local history.

Before European settlement, Aboriginal people lived on the Monaro for more than 20,000 years. They roamed widely and had complex interrelationships between tribes. The main group was the Ngarigo who moved in and out of the region according to the seasons.

In 1823, explorers Currie and Ovens met with members of the Ngarigo group who described extensive treeless downs in the south called the area
‘Monaroo’. In 1827 cattle were brought from Sydney and the area quickly became popular with settlers. The Aboriginal name ‘Kuma’ was changed to Cooma by William Bradley and used for his 19,000 acre run. The village of Cooma was surveyed in 1849.

Discovery of gold in the 1860s at Kiandra brought a permanent increase in Cooma's population, and the railway opened in 1889. Cooma was booming and prosperous and by 1900 the town boasted its 'Regional Capital' status with many grand official buildings.

The Crackenback Range is located within Kosciuszko National Park and the outskirts of the Thredbo River Valley between Jindabyne and Thredbo.

Sitting at the base of the range is the alpine village of Thredbo, the Novotel Lake Crackenback Resort and Crackenback Farm Bed and Breakfast.

Crackenback is not a locality or township.

Craigie is a locality about 15 minutes drive from Bombala. It has a lovely old hall and some excellent fishing spots. Nearest accommodation is Cochabonddu,
a delightful cottage offering a very relaxed holiday with good fishing and plenty of platypus in the river which runs through the property. There are no
visitor facilities at Craigie.

The historic village of Dalgety is the only town left on the Snowy River in New South Wales. The Dalgety Bridge built in 1888, is a grand structure that was, in its day, an engineering feat. Once considered as a site for the National Capital, not much has changed in this quiet little hamlet. With the introduction of increased flows to the river, visitors can learn about Snowy River Recovery and the many projects that will see the River slowly come back to life.

Situated on the Monaro Plains and in the rain shadow of the Snowy Mountains, Dalgety is a relatively dry area of rolling hills with granite boulders scattered across the landscape and full of history. There is a lovely Historic Town and River Walk with brochure to describe the sights.

Nestled amidst spectacular scenery and wildlife, this peaceful town is the service centre for people living in the far North East Gippsland area. The town boasts a fascinating historical retreat into the bygone era of early settlers and pastoralists. The name 'Delegate' is an aboriginal name meaning 'one big hill' and is first noted in 1864 in colonial writings of the Polish explorer Dr. John Lhotsky.

There are many other historical interests in the region including a small shrine marking the site of the first place of worship on the Monaro erected in the Delegate Cemetery, which also has many interesting graves dating back to early settlement. At the western end of Bombala Street stands a red granite monument commemorating the historic 'Men from Snowy River March' which commenced in Delegate in 1916.

Guthega, a picturesque ski resort village at the base of the Snowy Mountains, has an excellent full range of skiing and boarding facilities. Guthega is a small ski area with tree-lined runs therefore, it can hold good snow on its southern slopes when many other areas are bare. There is private lodge accommodation and rooms available at the Guthega Hotel. Nearby Guthega Dam is the start of the legendary Snowy River and the Snowy Mountains Hydroelectric scheme.

There are excellent intermediate ski facilities available during winter with good slopes for both beginners and advanced.

This locality can be found on the Barry Way approximately 15 kilometres south of Jindabyne and is primarily remote grazing land. Apart from a few properties and tourism destinations in the area, there are no facilities available to the general public. The area is very close to the Kosciuszko National Park and you will encounter some lovely views as you travel through the area.

On the face of it, Jerangle is just another of those blink and you'll miss it villages. A trip out to Jerangle is well worth the effort, if only because of the historical buildings and breathtaking scenery on the way out.

One of the earliest known references to Jerangle was in Gazette number 45, dated April 6, 1850. In the Gazette a John Cutmore is listed as claiming the "Gerangle" run of 17,920 acres and a grazing capacity of 4000 sheep. From there development continued, with the site where the village now stands providing a focal point for people on properties in the area.

While the present village is not large, there are signs of it being more prosperous in years gone past. Buildings of significance are the Jerangle Public School which celebrated its centenary in 1992. Also contained within the village are the Catholic Church and the Anglican Church.

The original town of Jindabyne actually lies at the bottom of Lake Jindabyne, created when the valley was flooded and dammed, as part of the Snowy Mountains Scheme in the 1960s. Located closest to the Snowy Mountains ski resorts, modern day Jindabyne is also one of the state’s best trout fishing locations.

Things to do and see around Jindabyne; go fishing on Lake Jindabyne, the second largest reservoir of the Snowy Mountains Scheme, and in nearby streams, or visit Gaden Trout Hatchery on the banks of the Thredbo River; picnic by the lake, go sailing, windsurfing, fishing, or canoeing. Take a walk or cycle on the Lake Jindabyne Pathway; local operators specialise in white-water rafting, mountain biking, horse riding, canoeing and walking treks and drive to one of the many lookouts along the Alpine Way like Scammels Spur or Geehi, to see historic mountain huts.

Small residential community on Lake Jindabyne east of Jindabyne township. Some services are available including a variety of accommodation types, including motels, a service station, ski hire, art gallery. The area is growing, with several homes being built in the area and more land being made available for housing projects.

Jingellic is a pretty little town situated on the New South Wales side of the Murray River.

Jingellic has a General Store, and there is a popular and well kept camping ground on the banks of the River, just below the Bridge Hotel. The hotel has a restaurant, and self contained cabin accommodation and a three bedroom self contained cottage.

Jingellic is the perfect place to catch a legendary Murray Cod. Some of the most beautiful Upper Murray vistas are to be found in the Jingellic district. The road running east along the river boasts incredible river and snow capped mountain views.

The locality of Kiandra is now a ghost town with the old Court House, ruins and enough memories to bring the valley alive. In its heyday it was a true gold rush town which rose and fell in less than a year.

At its height it attracted over 10 000 men, women and children and saw the construction of banks, hotels and the usual services required by such a large population. In less than a year most of the gold was gone and the population was reduced to a 200-300.

Today all that remains of Kiandra township and its mining era are the cemetery, courthouse/gaol, chimneys from Yan's Store, Matthews' Cottage, racelines, dams and mullock heaps. A self guided heritage walk includes signs on the sites of many of the main buildings to give visitors a sense of Kiandra as it was.

Please note there are no facilities at Kiandra.

This is one of the world's great national parks, and the largest in New South Wales. Covering 690,000 hectares, the park contains the highest mountain on mainland Australia, the famous Snowy River and all NSW ski fields. Its many and varied attractions include walks through alpine herbfields; spectacular caves and limestone gorges; scenic drives; and historic huts and homesteads.

One of the Australian Alps national parks, this park is nationally and internationally recognised as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. It contains nine wilderness areas, and its alpine and sub-alpine areas contain plant species found nowhere else in the world. The park is also home to the rare mountain pygmy possum and corroboree frog.

The northern section is famous for extensive treeless plains and historic huts. This is where you will find Selwyn Snowfields. The central section is home to Australia's largest alpine area: the place above the treeline, covered with delicate herbfields and fragile bogs and fens. This is where you'll find most of the park's ski fields - Perisher Blue, Thredbo and Charlotte Pass. The southern section offers dry, rugged areas along the lower Snowy River surrounded by large expanses of wilderness.

Weather can change quickly in the mountains and snow can fall at any time of the year.

Lake Eucumbene is located around 40 kilometres from Cooma at its closest point. It sits at an elevation of 1200 metres above sea level making it a pristine alpine lake.

The closest town is Adaminaby. Here you can stock up on food, fuel and fishing supplies. Accommodation can be found in Adaminaby, as well as numerous locations around the lake such as Providence, Anglers Reach, and Old Adaminaby.

The dam construction was finished in 1958 creating the largest of the Snowy Scheme lakes. It holds around nine times the volume of water that Sydney Harbour does. This lake is undoubtedly one of the best fisheries in the Australian Highlands holding Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout and Atlantic Salmon. It was the stage for the world fly fishing championships in January 2000. Whether you prefer Fly-fishing, Spinning, Trolling, or Bait fishing, everyone should have no problem catching a Trout in Eucumbene.

Access the Bago State Forest via Laurel Hill. Bago State Forest provides great mountain bike trails, 4 wheel driving in the dry months, fossicking, and fishing at Paddy's River Dam. The Hume and Hovell Walking Track also passes through the forest.

Other attractions at Laurel Hill and Bago State Forest include Asgard Nursery and tea room, the spectacular “Sugarpine Walk” and Pilot Hill Arboretum and picnic area. The "Sugarpine Walk" is a walk through a perfect cathedral of sugar pines. It is even better when the sun shines through and casts shadows – you just have to see it for yourself!

Laurel Hill Forest Lodge provides catered accommodation for groups, conferences, school group activities.

At 2228 metres, Mount Kosciuszko is the highest mountain on mainland Australia. It may not be the highest mountain in the world but it is one of the oldest. The Aboriginals called the mountain Tar-Gan-Gil. They visited the area for ceremony, socialising, sharing and trading. The mountain received its present name in 1840 when Polish geologist and explorer Count Paul de Strzelecki named it in honour of General Tadeusz Kosciuszko, a Polish patriot and freedom fighter.

Depending on the weather, the gorgeous alpine wildflowers burst into colour in December, January and February. With wonderful names such as: Alpine Stackhousia, Hoary Sunray and Snow Beard Heath the delicate shades of white, yellow, purple and orange scatter the rugged landscape.

Mount Selwyn is a ski resort specialising in families and low cost skiing. Located in the Northern section of Kosciuszko National Park, the Selwyn Snowfields is a perfect example of family skiing made affordable and fun. They offer a variety of programs and action packed experiences that you are sure to treasure for years to come.

The nearest accommodation is at Providence Portal on Lake Eucumbene and Adaminaby.

Mountain Information:
Elevation: Base 1492 metres, Mid 1550 metres, Top 1614 metres.
Developed Terrain: 45 hectares - 40% beginners, 48% more difficult, 12% most difficult.
Longest Trail: 800 metres (Long Arm).
One Terrain Park.

Lifts:
Total 12 - 1 Double Chair, 4 T-Bars, 2 Pomas, 1 Platter and 4 Beginner Ropes and 1 Toboggan Lift.
Lift operations: 8.30am - 4.30pm

Snow tubing and cross country are also available. Marked trails ranging from 2.5 kilometres to 15 kilometres in length are available.

Nimmitabel, first settled in the 1850's is a small rural township of 300 people on the Great Dividing Range. It is located on the Snowy Mountain Highway, 447 kilometres south west of Sydney via Cooma which is 38 kilometres to the north. It is 1070 metres above sea level.

Once known as 'Nimity Bell' the name is said to mean 'place where many waters start'. In 1959 Nimmitabel was used as one of the locations for the filming, by Warner Brothers, of Jon Cleary's novel, The Sundowners.

Take the time to explore the historic village: buildings of interest include Geldmacher House and Mill and St. Andrew's Catholic Church. Maps can be obtained from the Visitor Information Centre at Nimmitabel.

Numeralla which was proclaimed as a village in 1885 although settled in the 1860's. Numeralla and surrounding rural areas have a population of 350 and boast a Folk Festival which is held in January each year.

The small village is situated on the banks of the Numeralla River, a popular spot with anglers and once a site for gold mining. Evidence of these times can be seen on the Badja River approximately three kilometres from town toward Countegeny.

Follow the signs to nearby Wadbillaga National Park and the popular Cascades camping and picnic area, where there is an easy return walk to Tuross Falls. Please note this is along a dirt road and can be unsuitable for two wheel drive vehicles in inclement weather.

There are no services available within the village; the closest facilities are in the town of Cooma.

Perisher Blue Ski Resort was formed in March 1995 as a result of the merger of Perisher-Smiggins Ski Resort and Blue Cow-Guthega Ski Resort, creating the biggest ski resort in Australia and the Southern Hemisphere, which also included the Skitube Alpine Railway at Bullocks Flat and the Station Resort at Jindabyne.

Since 1995, the resort has hosted over 6.9 million skier days, carried over 2.5 million train passengers on the Skitube and invested around 50 million dollars into resort improvements.

An awesome 1250 hectares incorporate seven mountain peaks across four great resorts that are interlinked by an amazing network of 51 lifts.

The resorts' world-renowned ski and snowboard school is the largest in the southern hemisphere.

The Berridale Rocky Plain area extends from the highway between Cooma and Jindabyne west to Kosciuszko National Park, as far north as Lake Eucumbene and south to Dalgety and the Snowy River. The area is primarily open grassland which is mostly grazed with sheep but includes a large number of small acreages.

The locality of Rocky Plains is just a crossroads now with no facilities.

Eucalyptus oil has made the village of Rosewood famous and is available at Gone Barny, a nursery, gift shop and cafe.

Visit one of the district's star attractions: the Pioneer Women’s Hut and Glenroy Heritage Reserve.

The Rosewood Golf Club has a nine hole course, a bar and a huge undercover barbecue area.

Rosewood also has a beautifully maintained historical cemetery.

Nearby is the marker where bushranger Dan Morgan shot down Sergeant McGinnity in 1884.

Book a seat at the Boggy Creek show, which demonstrates life on a working farm with great Aussie humour and spirit.

Sawpit Creek located within Kosciuszko National Park is the home of the Kosciarium Education Centre which is open during the School Holidays and by special arrangement. The Centre houses wonderful museum information on Kosciuszko National Park along with hands on displays and videos.

Sawpit Creek has a day use picnic area and a commercial Camping and Caravan Park called Kosciuszko Mountain Retreat in a picturesque bush setting with plenty of animal and birdlife. Fully self-contained chalets and cabins available along with powered and unpowered sites.

Smiggin Holes is apparently Scottish in origin, and it is here that one of Australia's best beginner's ski run exists.

This popular ski resort includes the Smiggins Ski Centre, Smiggins Ski Hire and a Snowboard Centre, so if you are planning a trip to the snow you'll be in for a quality experience.

Australia's high country is home to spectacular peaks, clear mountain streams and cool, crisp air, which make an interesting setting for any holiday.

Natural occurring features in the Snowy Region abound and are for the most part easily accessible by car. More than half of the alpine habitat in Australia falls inside the Snowy Mountains boundaries. Coupled with the abundance of unpolluted freshwater streams, the famous Murray and Snowy Rivers, magnificent valleys and undulating meadow, the region is proudly unique and abundant in its natural attractions.

National Parks cover a fairly large area of the Snowies, including Kosciuszko National Park, the largest National Park in New South Wales and home to Mt Kosciuszko, Australia's highest mountain at 2228 metres. Other parks in the area include, Wadbilliga, Deua, Namadgi and South East Forests National Parks.

The birthplace of famous Australian author, Miles Franklin, Talbingo is a picturesque township nestled by the shore of Lake Jourama.

Surrounded by Kosciuszko National Park and State Forests and at the heart of immense waterways, Talbingo offers an incredible range of outdoor pursuits. Bushwalking, waterskiing, trout fishing, boating, canoeing, golfing and tennis are all sports Talbingo offers. With rainbow trout, brown trout, golden perch, cod, and redfin at home in the waters of Lake Blowering and Lake Talbingo, fisherman can test their skill either from the shores or by boat.

Talbingo is also home to the Tumut 3 Power Station, the largest of the power stations in the Snowy Mountains Scheme. Visitors are welcome to view the static display or take a fascinating tour of the Tumut 3 Power Station.

Tantangara Dam is one of the 16 major dams of the Snowy Mountains Scheme and is located in the north end of Kosciuszko National Park in New South Wales. Tantangara is a concrete gravity dam which was completed in 1960. It is 45.1 metres high and 216.4 metres in length.

Situated beside the Thredbo River at an altitude of 1370 metres, Thredbo is the closest resort to Mount Kosciuszko, Australia’s highest mountain.

Thredbo Village is open all year with plenty of adventure activities during summer and winter. With its chalets, narrow winding streets and mountain vistas, the village feels like a true alpine retreat, unique in the Australian Alps.

Things to see and do around Thredbo include the Kosciuszko Express Chairlift, operating all year round and particularly the top station, which boasts Australia's highest restaurant, Eagles Nest.

You can also slide down the Thredbo Bobsled, a 700 metre luge-style track, take advantage of village facilities, such as fashion shopping, gift stores, great cafes and restaurants and there are also activities including tennis, mountain biking, golf, horse riding and hiking on offer.

One of the best walks is the 13 kilometre return hike to the top of Mount Kosciuszko, or for the less adventurous, the scenic chairlift ride to the top of Thredbo, which is a perfect start to the day.

A particularly scenic series of valleys make up the locality of Tooma. The route between Tooma and Khancoban is particularly photogenic and classically Upper Murray at any time of the year.

Tumbarumba is situated in the foothills of the Snowy Mountains, this area is now establishing itself as a superb, cool-climate wine making region.
Tumbarumba sprang to life in the 1850s during the gold rush era and you can still see restored historic buildings such as the Court House.

Things to do and see around Tumbarumba include a visit to the Artists on Parade Gallery, enjoy a day at the Tumbarumba Races and New Year’s Day
Rodeo are well-known local events. Tumbarumba is the town closest to the nearby Paddy’s River Falls and the halfway point for the Hume and Hovell
Walking Track from Albury to Yass.

Situated in a beautiful valley at the foothills of the Snowy Mountains, Tumut is one of the prettiest towns in New South Wales. The town’s name is derived from an Aboriginal word, meaning 'a quiet resting place by the river'.
Tumut’s rich colonial heritage from the gold rush era remains today and can be seen in magnificent old buildings best explored on a heritage walk. The pioneer cemetery in Adelong Road includes the grave of Thomas Boyd, a member of the Hume and Hovell expedition that passed through Tumut in 1824. The Historical Society Museum has fascinating information about the town’s pioneering history as well as memorabilia belonging to famous local author, Miles Franklin.

Durimng your visit to Tumut you could; visit the African Violet Farm, the Snowy Mountains Trout Farm, Boonderoo Wines and the Tumut Broom Factory. Enjoy the many walks around town such as the River Walk along the banks of the Tumut River and Elm Drive, best during spring and autumn. Go for a bushwalk along part of the historic Hume and Hovell Walking Track.

Don’t miss the Festival of the Falling Leaf, celebrated each April when the autumn leaves are falling.