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Provided by: Murray Vanderveer - NSW Government
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Provided by: Destination NSW for the Snowy Mountains
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Yarrangobilly Caves
The guide was updated:These magnificent limestone caves feature delicate shawls, grand columns, underground pools and amazing chambers. You can explore five caves created from a belt of limestone laid down about 440 million years ago. The caves are set inside the deep gorges and rugged bluffs of the Yarrangobilly River Valley at the north of Kosciuszko National Park. Bring bathers to enjoy the natural thermal pool which is a constant 27°C.
Useful Information
- Address: Kosciuszko National Park, Kosciuszko, NSW 2642
- Opening hours: Open daily 9am – 5pm. Closed on Christmas Day.
- Website: www.visitnsw.com/destinations/snowy-mountains/kosciuszko-national-park/kosciuszko/attractions/yarrangobilly-caves
- Phone: +61 2 6454 9597
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This is a 655 km walk following ridges and plains through some of the highest parts of Australia - more than ten peaks exceed 2,100 metres. The Australian Alps are the largest alpine area in the country, extending from Canberra and the Brindabella range, through the Snowy Mountains, and along the Great Dividing Range. You can walk the track in 10 weeks, but many choose to explore shorter sections such as the Jagungal Wilderness Area. Experience and maps required.
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Bombala Platypus Reserve
Visit the Bombala Platypus Reserve to see one of Australia’s most endearing indigenous species. Early mornings or late afternoons are the best times to see platypuses. Spot them in the reserve along the Delegate River, platypus walk, and from the viewing platform. The award-winning Paddle with the Platypus program is offered during summer.
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Charlotte Pass Ski Resort
At 1,760 metres above sea level, Charlotte Pass is Australia's highest village. During the winter, the resort town is only accessible via over-snow transport. The ski-in, ski-out terrain allows only a limited number of guests in the village at any time, meaning no crowds and no long queues during the ski season. Gentle slopes are available for beginners, with intermediate terrain, challenging advanced runs, and cross-country trails also on offer. Charlotte Pass lookout and boardwalk are accessible during the summer months by car.
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Cooma Golf Club
This 18-hole golf course has bentgrass greens and top class fairways with the added pleasure of abundant native wildlife to see while walking between holes. Take in magnificent views looking across the Monaro Plains and out to the mountains.
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Gaden Trout Hatchery
Covering more than one hectare of picturesque parkland on the banks of the Thredbo River, this is one of the country’s main centres for rearing and breeding cold water sports fish. Four species are farmed here: brook, brown and rainbow trout, and Atlantic salmon. Learn how the hatchery works and feed the big fish as they surface in the ponds. Fishing is not permitted at the hatchery.
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Khancoban Pondage
Khancoban Pondage is a 3 km lake that forms part of the Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Scheme. Stunning scenery surrounds the lake: Australia's highest snow-covered mountains in winter, blossoming wildflowers in spring, and falling leaves of brilliant hues in autumn. The lake is popular with anglers as it holds Atlantic salmon, brown and rainbow trout, and some redfin.
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Kosciuszko Express Chairlift
The Kosciuszko Express Chairlift is the best way to enjoy the spectacular views of Thredbo. At nearly 2 km long, the ride takes 15 minutes one way and offers spectacular valley views as you are lifted 560 vertical metres to the closest access point to Mount Kosciuszko. The scenic chairlift is open 365 days a year.
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Kosciuszko National Park
The magnificent scenery of alps, glacial lakes, limestone caves, grasslands and woodlands has been listed as a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve.The national park is home to Mount Kosciuszko, the highest point in Australia and named after a Polish patriot and democratic leader. Enjoy great skiing in winter; and in spring and summer a blanket of wildflowers blazes across the mountains, crisscrossed by walking tracks which reveal spectacular views over the rooftop of the country.
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Lake Eucumbene
Sitting at an elevation of 1,200 metres and expanding across 145 sq km, this is the largest lake in the Snowy Mountains, holding nine times the volume of Sydney Harbour. The lake is one of the best fisheries in the Australian highlands and holds rainbow trout, brown trout and Atlantic salmon. In the warmer months, the lake comes alive with a wide variety of sports including water skiing, wind surfing, swimming, and boating (life jacket required).
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Lambie Town Walk
Discover Cooma's rich history as you take this self-guided tour around Cooma's historic landmarks. This 5 km walk includes three heritage areas recognised by the National Trust including the Court House precinct built in the 1860s; Lambie Street, the first commercial centre of the township; and Church Hill with its examples of 19th and 20th century religious and educational buildings. Walk, drive or bike the route, with maps available from the Cooma Visitor Information Centre.
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Mosaic Time Walk
The Cooma-Monaro Time Walk was a community project for Australia's Bicentennial Year of 1988. Colour and design students of Cooma TAFE College created a series of forty tiles, each one square metre, depicting historical community icons and events. These include Monaro Aboriginals, the discovery of Monaro by European settlers, Mount Kosciuszko, bushrangers, and aspects of daily mountain life such as sheep, cattle, and mountain horses.
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Pioneer Women’s Hut Museum
This is one of the best and most unusual small museums in Australia. Cleverly themed, it reflects the ingenuity of women in finding solutions to the challenges of looking after a family in early rural Australia. The accessibility and provenance of the diverse collection adds to its reputation.
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Selwyn Snowfields
To the north of Kosciuszko National Park, Selwyn Snowfields are a great place for learners and families. The slopes progress across the mountain from beginner to advanced trails. This is a gentle way to experience a snow holiday and have fun skiing, tobogganing, snow-tubing or building a snowman.
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Skiing
The alpine region of the NSW snowfields within Kosciuszko National Park offers terrain that challenges experts along with gentler slopes for beginners. Explore the various terrain parks of the Snowy Mountains ski resorts. The fun continues in the evening with night skiing.
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Snowy Valleys Way
For driving pleasure, enjoy a road trip on this superb scenic route through the foothills of the mountains, passing through Gundagai, Tumut and Tumbarumba. Explore the historic country towns on the 300 km drive and discover outdoor adventure, fresh seasonal produce, and cool-climate wines along the way.
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Snowy Hydro Discovery Centre
The Snowy Hydro Discovery Centre showcases the story of the Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Scheme, one of Australia’s biggest and greatest feats in engineering and construction. The various models, exhibits, and interactive displays explain the sheer scope of this iconic development.
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Snowy Scheme Museum
The museum is a multi-dimensional insight into how the Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Scheme influenced the nation. It highlights the achievements of the engineers, workers, and machinery and the role they played on the development of modern Australia.
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Stewarts Information and Gallery
A fascinating display on the history of Adaminaby from 1870 to 2004. Browse through historic photographs, newspaper clippings, maps and documents on the history of the town and area, Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Scheme, Kiandra and the ski run at Selwyn Snowfields.
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The Early Settlers Hut
The Early Settlers Hut is not only of unique local significance, but has associations going back to the earliest establishment of European settlement in the colony. The building is of the type erected by squatters in the mid 1840s when they were first given some form of permanent occupancy, and it undoubtedly dates from this period. The hut is situated 1 km south-west of the township of Delegate.
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Thredbo Downhill Bike Run
The long ski runs of winter transform into a downhill mountain-biking haven in the warmer months. Access is by the Kosciuszko Express Chairlift every day from November to May. Offering a completely different experience to cross-country riding, it's the longest lift-accessed downhill mountain-biking run in Australia.
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Yarrangobilly Caves
These magnificent limestone caves feature delicate shawls, grand columns, underground pools and amazing chambers. You can explore five caves created from a belt of limestone laid down about 440 million years ago. The caves are set inside the deep gorges and rugged bluffs of the Yarrangobilly River Valley at the north of Kosciuszko National Park. Bring bathers to enjoy the natural thermal pool which is a constant 27°C.
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