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.

Alpine Resort Motel
Alpine Resort Motel
3.5 out of 5
1 Nettin Circuit, Jindabyne, NSW
The price is NT$2,183 per night from Apr 27 to Apr 28
NT$2,183
per night
Apr 27 - Apr 28
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Jindabyne. Enjoy free parking, a terrace, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (435 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 2024/3/10

Alpine Resort Motel
Rydges Horizons Snowy Mountains
Rydges Horizons Snowy Mountains
4 out of 5
10 Kosciusko Road, Jindabyne, NSW
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NT$3,583 per night from Apr 4 to Apr 5
NT$3,583
per night
Apr 4 - Apr 5
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! (834 reviews)
"The bed was too soft It gave me lower back pain, i ended up sleeping on the lounge. Everything else was good."

Reviewed on 2024/3/17

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Lake Jindabyne Hotel
Lake Jindabyne Hotel
3 out of 5
21 McLure Circuit, Jindabyne, NSW
The price is NT$2,878 per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
NT$2,878
per night
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Jindabyne. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Banjo Patterson Park and Nuggets Crossing Shopping ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (818 reviews)
"Excellent value, Comfortable Bed, Great breakfast Pleasantly suprised"

Reviewed on 2024/3/10

Lake Jindabyne Hotel
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Lake View Suites Jindabyne
Lake View Suites Jindabyne
4 out of 5
6 Bogong St, Jindabyne, NSW
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Jindabyne. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a flat-screen TV. Popular attractions Nuggets Crossing Shopping Centre and Banjo ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
"Lovely apartment with fabulous view of lake. Comfortable. Only downside- there was no serving platters (ie for salad) and no sieve ( to drain pasta) other than that i will definitely be booking again!"

Reviewed on 2023/8/16

Lake View Suites Jindabyne
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Nov 12, 2019

This town may be good for lively in winter, but it also feels good in the snow-free season!