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Activities
in and around Jindabyne

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The Ski n Save team can also help you find the right phone numbers and contacts for the best activities here in the Snowy Mountains.

Fishing:

Whether you're into trout fishing, fly fishing or just dropping a line over the edge of your boat or the lakes shore, there is something for everyone. Local competitions and sought after fish make Jindabyne and thesurrounding rivers a first-rate fishing area.

Horse Riding:

Follow in the footsteps of the Man from Snowy River and explore the Snowy Mountains on horseback. There are several Snowy Mountain horse riding companies and treks range from 1hr beginner strolls to overnight camp outs.

Water Skiing / Wakeboarding:

The original Jindabyne township now lies beneath the waters of the lake. During the 1960's it was flooded by Snowy Hydro to create a much larger lake and a new town area. Today you can water ski & wakeboard on over 386,282 megalitres of water which spans over 8km long and 2km wide

Mountain Biking:

Do you have a taste for adventure? Mountain biking is an exhilarating sport and you don't have to be an expert. Thredbo has one of the finest mountain biking coursesin the area.

Water Fun:

Keen to get out onto the water? Hire is available for motorised tinnies, paddleboats, canoes, sailing boats and half cabin boats.

Crackenback Cottage & Maze

Stop in at the Southern Hemisphere's largest wooden maze and explore your way back to the cottage for a bite to eat.

Maze entry is $2. The restaurant is open for morning and afternoon tea, lunch, dinner and snacks. There is also a great gift shop stocked with treats and speciality gifts including local made jams. Warm up in front of the fires or enjoy the great views of the Thredbo Valley on the terrace.

Golf:

Try your hand at a game in Thredbo, the highest golf course in Australia or play a full 18 holes at Coolamatong Golf course in between Berridale and Jindabyne. There are a number of places to play golf in the Snowy Mountains including the Novotel Lake Crackenback's 9 hole courseor The Sport & Recreation Centre.

Court Hire:

Jindabyne has a few places with court hire so if you fancy a game of Tennis, Squash or Basketball you can hire out courts at very reasonable prices. Equipment hire is also available at some courts if you didn't bring your own.

FREE ACTIVITIES:

*Walk or Ride along the Bike Track which snakes around the southern side of the lake taking in the beautiful scenery.
*Jindabyne has recently built a state of the art Skate Park where local events and competitions are often held. The park is located next to the park on the lakes edge and includes a bowl, 2 rails, a box and a quarter pipe.
*Strezlecki park located on the waters edge has free BBQ's and play area for kids, there is also a large grass area ideal for games of cricket or bocce.
*Take in the vantage point from Waste Point, which is located before the park gates to Perisher on the right hand side of the road.
*Gaden Trout Hatchery located off Summit Rd on the way to Perisher has a fantastic BBQ area and is only a few dollars to go into the trout hatchery to see one of the main breeding and rearing cold water sport fish.
*Wild Brumby Distillery is located along the Alpine Way towards Thredbo, the establishment has Schnapps tasting, cafe, gift shop and gallery so you can take in some of the local art work in this eclectic establishment.
*Bushwalk in some of the tracks which are located both before and after National Park gates. Free trail guides are available from the Snowy Mountains Regional Visitors Centre located in Jindabyne town centre

Sport & Recreation Centre:

*Rock Climbing Wall *Gym * Aerobic Classes *Netball / Basketball Court *Golf Course *Trampolining *Tennis Court * Cycling Track *Grassed Oval

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