Jindabyne Landfill will be closed to the public on Wednesday 14 May and Thursday 15 May 2025 for transfer station earthworks and pavement upgrades along with some additional work required ahead of the new weighbridge coming online Access and ease-of-use at the new waste and recycling transfer station area will be significantly improved thanks to these upgrades Cooma Landfill is open 9.30am to 4.30pm on these dates for patrons requiring an alternative disposal option while the Jindabyne facility is closed Contractors will continue work on-site once the facility reopens on Friday 16 May 2025 for a further two weeks Customers are advised to be alert for heavy equipment and follow the direction of staff and signage while these works are underway Council appreciates the community's understanding during the upcoming closure Information about working in or operating early childhood education services including outside school hours care information for parents including how to choose a service and supporting your child for their transition to school Skills NSW helps post high school students find courses in vocational training across a wide variety of industries and course providers The NSW Department of Education is committed to employing the best and brightest teachers who can teach and make a difference in NSW public schools NSW Department of Education's information on curriculum taught in NSW schools Aboriginal education and communities & personalised support The $160 million state-of-the-art Jindabyne Education Campus will open to students for day one of the 2025 school year Jindabyne students are beginning the 2025 school year in some of the best educational facilities in NSW as the NSW Government delivers the $160 million state-of-the-art Jindabyne Education Campus which includes the new Jindabyne Public School and Jindabyne High School The new Jindabyne Public School has capacity for more than 400 students and features 20 new classrooms a multi-purpose hall with multimedia facilities an outdoor basketball court and sports field functional garden spaces and a new library students will be taught in 26 new classrooms dedicated support learning classrooms and amenities a commercial kitchen designed for VET hospitality programs fully-equipped school gym with a full-size basketball court outdoor spaces and sports areas with an amphitheatre also features specialised agricultural facilities including an agriculture plot and infrastructure to support students studying agricultural subjects including the VET-based subject of Primary Industries The new high school has capacity for more than 500 students The campus also includes a new Connected Learning Centre (CLC) being delivered by TAFE NSW and specialist Vocational Education Training (VET) facilities for high school hospitality entertainment and primary industry courses As part of the NSW Government’s record $769 million commitment to deliver 100 new public preschools Jindabyne Public School will also receive a new public preschool Member for Monaro Steve Whan will visit the new high school with Principal Kelly Henretty and the new public school with Principal Steve McAlister today to mark the beginning of Term 1 The NSW Government has invested a historic $1.4 billion to continue our plan to upgrade and build new schools in regional NSW working to tackle a backlog of infrastructure works left after more than a decade of neglect by the former government Our continued commitment to regional communities means every child across NSW will have access to world-class educational facilities “It is fantastic to see the Jindabyne Education Campus opening today for students on Day 1 the former Liberal National Government promised the Jindabyne community this critical facility would be built but failed to deliver has been a fierce advocate for the Jindabyne community and has worked tirelessly to ensure this critical project was delivered “I am proud to be part of the Minns Labor Government who are providing brand new schools for the children and families of this area high quality public schools for regional communities makes all the difference for country kids – ensuring they can learn to their full potential “The exceptional facilities and opportunities available at the campus will prepare students for an exciting future whether they are pursuing further education or a skills pathway into a career I was fortunate enough to open the Jindabyne Central School which provided the town with a K-12 public school And today I’m so excited to be here to welcome the next chapter of public education in Jindabyne with two separate schools “The principals and teachers at the Jindabyne Education Campus are so dedicated to their work and I am thrilled they have these new facilities available for the new school year.” “Education is the key to opportunity in life and we are committed to partnering with our community to create a school where all students are challenged to excel in a nurturing and inclusive environment.” “Our state-of-the-art school is designed with each child’s success in mind and we are excited by the opportunities that lie ahead.” We recognise the Ongoing Custodians of the lands and waterways where we work and live We pay respect to Elders past and present as ongoing teachers of knowledge We strive to ensure every Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander learner in NSW achieves their potential through education The alpine town of Jindabyne in the Snowy Mountains is base camp to Australia’s highest peak With ample cafes and restaurants at your fingertips it makes for a fuss-free stay near the mountain Here are some of the best Jindabyne restaurants This alpine-style stone-clad hotel is open year-round is a favourite gathering place for both locals and travellers Clancy’s Brasserie on the ground floor offers a pub-style menu with classics such as chicken schnitzel a grill selection and its famous ‘Snowy’ trout Gather into the alpine-style Banjo Paterson Inn for a satisfying pub-style dinner which spills out onto an outdoor terrace with views of Lake Jindabyne and regular live tunes where the original Kosciuszko Pale and limited-edition seasonal ales are on tap Bacco has been serving delicious Italian cuisine for 25 years cosy spot right in the centre of Jindabyne to enjoy a la carte dining – think pizzas pastas and mains such as pollo bacco and veal scallopini topped off by affogato or homely lumberjack cake for dessert Or you can order pizza and pasta from the takeaway menu to eat back at your accommodation or perhaps by Lake Jindabyne which is a few minutes’ walk from here Bacco Italian Restaurant has served delicious Italian cuisine for 25 years Fuel up for a day on the slopes or traversing the Snowy’s best bushwalks at Birchwood this cosy café serves wholesome breaky dishes such as granola as well as all-day options including a B&E roll and toasties poke bowls and burgers are added to the menu Add a coffee made with Single O beans or a house-brewed kombucha to sip on – or peruse the booze options after 10am made especially for days up on the mountain: think a jam-packed sandwich Here at Cocina Taqueria deep conversations and losing track of time Add in an entire menu dedicated to tequila mezcal and margaritas and we don’t have any problem doing that dimly lit restaurant has subtle Mexican styling while the menu is traditional Mexican dishes with a modern twist Enjoy Mexican fare with a modern twist at Cocina Taqueria as well as small and large plates such as ceviche jalapeno poppers and Oaxacan lamb barbacoa Smaller gringos are also offered nachos and quesadillas Cocina Taqueria celebrates tequila and mezcal A stalwart of Jindabyne since 1982, Brumby Bar & Grill serves pub favourites such as chicken schnitzel Don’t let the outdated deter you: inside the dining room is warm and stylish complete with a stone fireplace for the cooler months Brumby Bar & Grill offers generous servings of food you’ll be treated to open mic night and there’s also a big screen for footy fans and after-dark DJs and entertainment Savour pub favourites at Brumby Bar & Grill Sit down for some Japanese izakaya in the mountains at this town centre restaurant The menu spans small plates such as edamame Top off the experience with a glass of Sapporo or a yuzu cocktail Who doesn’t love a casual dinner at the bowlo not only for the affordable food but also because there’s an indoor playground that the kids (and parents) will love a steak sandwich and all your other pub favourites There’s also a courtesy bus that services Jindabyne and surrounds – a bonus when you’re on holiday and want to enjoy a drink while out at dinner After a day on the mountain, ski instructor Karl Veiss was enjoying a beer in a hot tub at a friend’s place when he had the idea to start up a family-friendly brewery. And so, Jindabyne Brewing was born A warehouse-style brewery tucked away in a quieter street of town on a property that has views of Lake Jindabyne Choose from their signature dishes or order from the succulent meat skewers menu Sample the five beers on tap – including Alpine Red X a German wheat beer – and order from the succulent meat skewers menu with a side of house chips and aioli Sample the five beers on tap with your feed Just around the corner from Jindabyne Brewing, this Thai restaurant is tucked away in an unassuming motel The dining room is simple but light and airy and has an incredible view of Lake Jindabyne The menu is concise but full of extremely flavoursome dishes such as Massaman beef and chilli basil eggplant The pad kee mao is delicious but they don’t lie when they say spicy Just follow the crowds to this cult bakery located within the Nuggets Crossing Shopping Centre in Jindy – the flagship store of three in the Snowies the other two are in Bullocks Flat and Perisher Grab a takeaway coffee and a freshly made pastry pie or roll to pack for a day on the mountain Stock up on freshly baked bread from Sundance Bakehouse Founded in the town of Nimmitabel, east of Jindabyne, this bakery has been serving freshly baked goods using traditional methods since 1950 Its Jindabyne outpost in Nuggets Crossing Shopping Centre has a cosy fireplace perfect to sit around and enjoy a coffee made with Seven Miles’ Black Mountain coffee beans Address: Shop 3 Nuggets Crossing Shopping Centre Adjoining the Snowy Region Visitor Centre in town, Parc. Serves an all-day menu featuring a big brekkie alongside local brews from Jindabyne Brewing and Shut the Gate wines they occasionally have live music – or retreat inside when it’s subzero temps out There are plenty of lively pubs in Jindabyne, but if it’s a glass of wine in a dimly lit and elegant bar, then Pinot’s is your place. Named after owner Hannah’s dog, Pinot’s has a succinct wine menu Raise a cocktail glass or two at Pinot’s Wine Bar Enjoy with bar bites such as fresh Merimbula rock oysters baked camembert or one of Pinot’s signature potatoes – loaded with indulgent toppings including the Golden Arches Pair your cocktail with Pinot’s signature dishes Address: Shop 18b Nuggets Crossing Shopping Centre Holly Go Lightly is a good-time diner serving Southern American staples such as poutine fried cheese balls and burgers such as maple bacon and Holly’s house wines are served to DJs spinning live tunes Holly Go Lightly serves up savoury Southern American staples Megan Arkinstall is a freelance travel writer who you’ll often find at the beach bushwalking or boating with her young family She loves reliving travel memories through writing whether that be sipping limoncello in a sun-drenched courtyard of Monterosso or swimming with green turtles in the aquamarine waters of Tropical North Queensland and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" The Snowy Mountains is already a popular winter destination But the new Snowies Alpine Walk is transforming the destination into a hiker’s paradise.. Whether you’re a novice or just craving more from your visit getting your head around the unique offerings at Thredbo Ski Resort will only elevate .. Australian Traveller Media acknowledges the traditional custodians of the Country on which we live and work A new carbon-negative Library for Jindabyne in the Snowy Mountains combines two natural materials and assembly systems that connect the building with its mountain, lakeside location. A stone plinth reflects the mountain granite and the local vernacular, grounding the building into the mountain. Suspended above this platform is an interlocked series of precise prefabricated cross-laminated timber CLT elements - structure and finish sourced from local timber. The lofty interior of the library is formed by the geometry of the timber structure. The selection of CLT enabled the project to be uniquely of its place, prefabricated and carbon negative. The CLT provides a warm finish to the interior, connecting the community to the surrounding landscape. The combination of design for manufacture and assembly (DFMA) and disassembly and design for locale has produced a welcoming, cost-effective and quick-to-construct by local labour, library embraced by the whole community. The structure was erected in two weeks and the delivery of the project from engagement to completion was just under 10 months, during 2021/2022. This is an innovative delivery methodology for social infrastructure much needed in remote regional areas. This project showcases the use of Cross Laminated Timber, accessible to all. Sign up to our newsletter for the latest industry news, products and inspiration. Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time Asking rents in Jindabyne surged over the past five years as the hangover from pandemic-era demand and holiday popularity pressured accommodation costs in the alpine holiday idyll The median weekly rent for a unit in Jindabyne a town in the Snowy Mountains region of NSW jumped by 83.3 per cent in the five years to March This was the second-highest rise in regional NSW where unit rent prices rise by 93.3 per cent to $580 over the same time rose by 73.7 per cent over the same time period but the median rent was lower at $330 per week House rents in Jindabyne also ticked up 34.0 per cent over five years which is around a 30-minute drive from ski fields in Thredbo and Perisher spiked during the pandemic when more people were taking domestic holidays A limited housing supply has also kept prices high “The fact that rents have gone up so much in five years what it showcases is there isn’t enough rentals for the level of demand in these locations,” said Domain head of research and economics Dr Nicola Powell “If you think about what happened over that five-year period obviously we’re capturing COVID … So the demand for rentals in areas like the ski locations of Australia would have been higher than normal because we were holidaying at home.” KPMG Australia urban economist Terry Rawnsley said many regional markets got a “shot in the arm” through the pandemic “There was a big surge into markets like Jindabyne,” he said noting the area’s high local amenities and natural beauty A big driver of demand for rental properties in Jindabyne are the skiing enthusiasts who temporarily swell the town’s population each year Holidaymakers will often take out a four-month lease at heavily inflated prices often renting in the town’s older-style units for the season “COVID obviously gave it a bit of a boost in the last five years,” said Michael Henley the principal licensee of Belle Property Snowy Mountains Snow enthusiasts and seasonal workers swell Jindabyne’s population each year.Credit: Alex Ellinghausen “We also have the seasonality … A unit that might rent for $500 or $600 on a 12-month lease turns up for a 16-week winter lease and it can get up to $1000 to $1200 a week for those short-term rentals.” Local agents report more people had been shifting to the region or had picked up holiday homes through the pandemic and beyond “We had a significant rise in people that moved to the area and there was a huge amount of properties that were purchased by holiday investors which took a lot of the full-time rental properties out of the market,” said Shannon Fergusson Permanent arrivals include those who can work remotely Jindabyne is prized for its snow activities but also summer pastimes such as fishing and hiking Jindabyne is known for its snow activities but has become a popular place to live year-round.Credit: Tourism NSW “It’s been a supply and demand as Jindabyne’s become a more popular place for people to live year round We’ve got a lot of younger people who stay 12 months these days,” Henley said that’s just creating a great demand … You know For those who have been living in Jindabyne over the longer term with some agents reporting people had moved out or to cheaper surrounding towns Belle Property’s Henley said five years ago tenants could rent a place in Jindabyne for $300 a week “For people who have been living here for a long time that have just been cruising along on a low salary they are now finding it more difficult to rent,” he said some local experts see that the tide may now be turning in favour of tenants with more properties returning to the market short-term holiday properties come back into the full-time rental market where owners weren’t getting the returns over the last two years with poor ski seasons so they’ve brought them back into the full-time market,” said McGrath’s Fergusson The challenging economy could also hamper the ability to travel “The economic downturn is probably putting a holiday beyond the reach of a lot of people,” said Olivier Kapetanakos the president of the Chamber of Commerce in Jindabyne Domain’s Powell said the rental market was balanced between landlords and tenants While it showed signs of “tightening,” she said this wasn’t surprising as Jindabyne was going into “that seasonally busy time.” topped only by Newcastle\\u2019s Broadmeadow \\u201CThe fact that rents have gone up so much in five years what it showcases is there isn\\u2019t enough rentals for the level of demand in these locations,\\u201D said Domain head of research and economics Dr Nicola Powell \\u201CIf you think about what happened over that five-year period obviously we\\u2019re capturing COVID \\u2026 So the demand for rentals in areas like the ski locations of Australia would have been higher than normal because we were holidaying at home.\\u201D KPMG Australia urban economist Terry Rawnsley said many regional markets got a \\u201Cshot in the arm\\u201D through the pandemic \\u201CThere was a big surge into markets like Jindabyne,\\u201D he said noting the area\\u2019s high local amenities and natural beauty A big driver of demand for rental properties in Jindabyne are the skiing enthusiasts who temporarily swell the town\\u2019s population each year often renting in the town\\u2019s older-style units for the season \\u201CCOVID obviously gave it a bit of a boost in the last five years,\\u201D said Michael Henley \\u201CWe also have the seasonality \\u2026 A unit that might rent for $500 or $600 on a 12-month lease turns up for a 16-week winter lease and it can get up to $1000 to $1200 a week for those short-term rentals.\\u201D \\u201CWe had a significant rise in people that moved to the area and there was a huge amount of properties that were purchased by holiday investors which took a lot of the full-time rental properties out of the market,\\u201D said Shannon Fergusson \\u201CIt\\u2019s been a supply and demand as Jindabyne\\u2019s become a more popular place for people to live year round We\\u2019ve got a lot of younger people who stay 12 months these days,\\u201D Henley said that\\u2019s just creating a great demand \\u2026 You know and there\\u2019s only one Jindabyne.\\u201D Belle Property\\u2019s Henley said five years ago tenants could rent a place in Jindabyne for $300 a week \\u201CFor people who have been living here for a long time that have just been cruising along on a low salary they are now finding it more difficult to rent,\\u201D he said \\u201CWe\\u2019ve seen quite a few holiday where owners weren\\u2019t getting the returns over the last two years with poor ski seasons so they\\u2019ve brought them back into the full-time market,\\u201D said McGrath\\u2019s Fergusson \\u201CThe economic downturn is probably putting a holiday beyond the reach of a lot of people,\\u201D said Olivier Kapetanakos Domain\\u2019s Powell said the rental market was balanced between landlords and tenants While it showed signs of \\u201Ctightening,\\u201D she said this wasn\\u2019t surprising as Jindabyne was going into \\u201Cthat seasonally busy time.\\u201D Local swimmers are advised that Jindabyne Pool will close early at 2pm on Sunday 18 May 2025 for essential electrical upgrades The pool will reopen as-normal from 6am the next morning We appreciate the community's understanding during this short interruption to our regular hours These essential upgrades have been scheduled to minimise the disruption to patrons as much as possible For information directly relating to bushfires please call the Bush Fire Information Line on 1800 679 737 or visit the NSW Rural Fire Service Website here. [external link] We responded to over 150,000 incidents in 2023-24 The incidents displayed below are note-worthy incidents that have been published as media releases or tweets Details about incidents may change and should not be used as emergency information and/or advice North Parramatta | The fire at Dunlop Street, North Parramatta has been contained but is expected to smoulder through the morning. Because there may be smoke in the area, residents and businesses in the vicinity are advised to keep doors, windows, and vents closed. View on X [external link] Fire and Rescue NSW acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the Traditional Custodians of the land and acknowledges and pays respect to their Elders Jindabyne may be at its busiest and most lively when it’s subzero temperatures outside but the alpine town has ample activities up its sleeve for the spring and summer months Here, we’ve found 15 awesome things to do in Jindabyne (and its surrounds), from bushwalking in the Snowy Mountains and fishing in Lake Jindabyne to yoga and pottery classes in town What’s the first thing you think of when visiting the Snowy Mountains Jindabyne is just a 30-minute drive to Thredbo and Perisher making it a popular and convenient base camp for snow trips Charlotte Pass Snow Resort is also easily accessible from Jindy: the resort has an Oversnow transport shuttle that runs from the Perisher Valley Skitube Terminal to the slopes snowboarding and snowshoeing are available at all resorts while Perisher is the only resort with dedicated tobogganing areas be sure to take a ride on the Alpine Coaster the first in the Southern Hemisphere to operate year-round Come the warmer months, the Snowy Mountains become a mountain bike playground, with a varied terrain of dense bushland and forest, alpine lakes and breathtaking peaks. The Bungarra Alpine Centre is a purpose-built mountain bike park with 20 kilometres of trails catering to all abilities just a 20-minute drive from Jindabyne with 18 kilometres of bike trails Nearby Thredbo also has the country’s only lift-accessed mountain bike trails offering 40-plus kilometres throughout the majestic High Country And if you want to tackle Australia’s highest peak from Charlotte Pass to the summit (the last 1.4-kilometre section needs to be walked) Biking is a great way to see your surrounds When the snow melts, the walking tracks of Kosciuszko National Park are revealed. From short walks like the two-hour Thredbo River track to the 55-kilometre Snowies Alpine Walk that runs between Guthega The new walk connects Guthega to Charlotte Pass You can also reach the ‘rooftop of Australia’ on a shorter 13-kilometre day walk starting at the top of the Kosciuszko Express chairlift at Thredbo Hike among looming boulders and stunning scenery you can stretch your legs along the foreshore of Lake Jindabyne The pathway traces the lake for up to 30 kilometres between Banjo Patterson Park in the centre of Jindabyne extending east to Tyrolean village over the dam wall and west to Hatchery Bay The walk along the lake is spectacular at sunrise and sunset when you may also spot trout splashing about in the water It’s also perfect for taking the kids on scooters or bikes Lake Jindabyne is bathed in a honeyed light at sundown Rain day? Rest day off the mountain? Kids to entertain? Whatever your reason, a day at the movies can be just the ticket. Jindabyne Cinema is located right in town and shows the latest blockbusters. From film to art, Jindabyne Art Gallery is run by local artists in the Jindabyne Memorial Hall photography and sculpture – many of the artists were inspired by the surrounding alpine landscape and mountain culture Swap your ski poles for paddles in the summer months and get out onto one of the country’s highest lakes. Kayaking, canoeing, windsurfing and sailing are all popular activities on Lake Jindabyne. You can hire water sports equipment from Sacred Ride in town Go paddling around the scenic Lake Jindabyne Whether the landscape is blanketed in white or covered in wildflowers, these scenic helicopter flights operate year-round A quick 10-minute flight over Lake Jindabyne will show you the sparkling waterway and surrounding towns from a different perspective Choose a 30-minute flight to Mt Kosciuszko to see the country’s highest peak up close and view the ski resorts below Or fly deeper into the Snowy Mountains with a 60-minute flight over the High Country plains where you’ll likely see wild brumbies in their natural habitat Land somewhere remote for an unforgettable lunch Skiing and snowboarding seem to work muscles that you never knew you had. Stretch and unwind at The Jindy Inn, where The Om Collective runs yoga classes daily There are gentle yoga classes that flow at a more relaxed pace to Hatha-style yoga that focuses on power and lateral poses The collective occasionally runs yoga and wellness retreats which include accommodation at The Jindy Inn You can book casual classes or purchase a six-class pack Located between Jindabyne and Thredbo, Wildbrumby is the highest distillery in Australia and uses pristine alpine water and native mountain botanicals in its award-winning schnapps perfect heart-warming tipples for apres ski The distillery door is open daily and guests are welcome to partake in tastings An onsite cafe is also open from Thursday to Monday and there’s a stunning sculpture garden to wander through Sample locally made schnapps at Wildbrumby Distillery This bespoke culinary tour company takes visitors around the Snowy Mountains to showcase local produce and clever providores around the region Each tour is slightly different but includes two tastings at a winery brewery or distillery and a grazing platter visiting boutique stores in Jindabyne and lunch Sample spirits with Sip the Snowies at a winery fishing at Lake Jindabyne is a popular activity thanks to its prolific population of trout Trolling is the easiest method for catching fish here (dragging a baited line through the water from a boat but fly-fishing is also possible from the shore and best done at first and last light (when the lake is at its most spectacular If you’re a little unsure of where to start, head out with a local fishing expert from Eucumbene and Jindabyne Fishing Charters which operates half- and full-day charters tackle and morning or afternoon tea) are included Lake Jindabyne is blanketed in wildflowers Forget a key ring or tea towel. Take home a hand-made piece of pottery that you crafted yourself to remember your Snowy Mountains holiday. Feldmark Pottery specialises in functional pieces Take home ceramic pieces from Feldmark Pottery Come by and peruse the ceramic homewares and sculptural pieces by artist Andrei Davidoff or pre-book a Clay and Graze class to make your own The three-hour experience will teach you how to create simple vessels on a pottery wheel while grazing on a platter of local produce and sipping on local wines Craft your own hand-made homeware at Feldmark Pottery Jindabyne Skate Park has reopened to the excitement of local skaters designed for everyone from beginners to pros It’s located next to the Jindabyne Bowling Club and has night lights so the fun doesn’t stop when the sun goes down The largest town in the Snowy Mountains is a 45-minute drive north of Jindabyne and home to three museums. Dedicated to the incredible engineering feat that is the Snowy Hydro Scheme, the Snowy Hydro Discovery Centre explains how the state-of-the-art hydro works and features a virtual flyover experience of the Snowy Mountains The Cooma Monaro Railway Museum is housed in the restored Cooma railway station and allows visitors to step back in time to the golden era of train travel. The nearby Motor Museum will get the hearts of car enthusiasts revved up Tour around the state-of-the-art Snowy Hydro Discovery Centre Explore the magic of the mountains by horseback with a trail ride that will have you channelling your favourite scene from Man from Snowy River. Located just 15 minutes’ drive from Jindabyne in Crackenback, Thredbo Valley Horse Riding offers short one- and two-hour rides through sub-alpine wilderness and half-day rides that venture further into the valley Spend the day horse riding through the Snowy Mountains Owner Ned Barrass has played an important role locally in protecting and supporting wild brumbies that would otherwise be culled from regional Wilderness Areas. He has many brumbies at the property. Snowy Wilderness in Jindabyne also offers memorable two to seven-day horse treks, where you’ll stay in wilderness campsites in between exploring the mountain terrain. Megan Arkinstall is a freelance travel writer who you’ll often find at the beach, bushwalking or boating with her young family. She loves reliving travel memories through writing, whether that be sipping limoncello in a sun-drenched courtyard of Monterosso or swimming with green turtles in the aquamarine waters of Tropical North Queensland. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Australian Traveller Media acknowledges the traditional custodians of the Country on which we live and work, and pays respect to Elders past, present and emerging. Get the latest travel news, reviews, offers and more, direct to your inbox. © Australian Traveller Media 2025. All rights reserved. Work begins on the Claypits Foreshore Upgrade Project from Monday 5 May 2025 at the Claypits carpark in Jindabyne, with stage one replacing the old dirt parking lot with a higher-capacity paved parking area that will improve access and provide greater parking capacity at the popular location. The carpark upgrades have been designed above the high-water level of Lake Jindabyne (the Full Supply Level or FSL), ensuring protection from flooding. Access to the nearby waterfront and parklands will also be enhanced through a network of accessible paths, allowing more people to enjoy outdoor recreation, exercise, events, and time in nature. The Claypits carpark will be closed when work begins on Monday 5 May 2025, weather permitting. This closure will be in-place until early 2026 when the stage one upgrade works are complete. Events booked at the Claypits stage during this period will be relocated to other venues, and holes one and two of the Jindabyne disc-golf course will be closed. Access to some parts of the foreshore will be restricted while construction is underway, with alternative routes in-place for affected trails and shared pathways. Any tree removals required as part of this work will be replaced with new mature plantings. The landscaping plans for stage one will see the total number of mature trees in the precinct increase, not decrease, once the new carpark is complete. Plans are under consideration for the second stage of this project, however Council will need to seek additional funding for any further upgrades. Detailed planning and feasibility assessment of the potential next stage will be undertaken once the current works are complete. Regular updates and community impact notices will be shared with the community while work is underway. Could this be the way to have a family snow break without breaking the bank All articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxInteractive Crosswords Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueTHE SETTINGPast the NRMA Jindabyne Holiday Park's people in caravans you will find two new glamtainers - basically big shipping containers converted into chic accommodation Open the door to yours and feel instant relief - two big air conditioners and a little fireplace keep the place warm In fact the whole setup is not as basic as "converted shipping containers" sounds It even has a spacious verandah with a barbecue and views of the Jindabyne Lake and snow-capped mountains beyond Interior of the warm and cosy glamtainer in Jindabyne Picture: SuppliedTHE STYLEMelbourne-based builders Glam eXperiences have done a good job transforming shipping containers into a light so it's an excellent option for budget-conscious travellers wanting to hit the slopes or At $400-$450 per night for the four of us in peak ski season it was one of the cheapest options we could find online A nearby two-bedroom hotel apartment fitting four was more than double that Also read: Found! The one place you can combine on-snow and fine dining On one-and-a-half sides of the glamtainers There are rooms within - a nice bathroom and a small second bedroom - and a combined kitchenette/lounge with sink microwave and small fridge on one side; lounge There's no drying room - you'll have to head to reception for that; on the way You could make new friends by the communal campfire but Jindabyne's dining scene is a short stroll away and should be experienced from Mamma's lasagne to traditional pizzas Best to book in advance though - super-friendly owner Valerio squeezed us in on a busy Friday night and we felt so lucky he did there are dozens of other options: a Persian cafe; swanky Japanese; Mexican with yummy margaritas "Mamma's lasagne" at La Famiglia in Jindabyne.THE ACTIONOf course the main action is an easy half-hour commute to Thredbo: you can park right at the bottom of the mountain just purchase a $29 a day National Parks pass on your way in Budget-conscious travellers should book their lift tickets online and try to ski midweek On-mountain food is expensive and substandard - save it for a nice dinner out Do yourself a favour and book a Discovery Tour at Thredbo.UNFORGETTABLEBook a Discovery Tour at Thredbo - this three-hour guided tour costs just $35 a person and gives you access to express queues and all the secret stuff: the most plentiful snow tips such as the best spot for a coffee and an interesting history of the resort The writer was a guest of NRMA Holiday Park Jindabyne From $350 per night peak season; low season from $165 per night ShareWords byKate CoxKate Cox is Head of Content and Head of Travel for ACM. She loves asking questions and telling stories and has been a journalist and editor for more than two decades. Celebrities are flocking to it in big numbers. ReviewTucked away in Byron Bay, this stylish stay offers more than just good looksYou'll experience a sense of calm from the moment you arrive. Ditch airport dramas in the UK by travelling by train - here's a guideTurn up the bliss factor by swapping flights with rail journeys. A new cruise ship has scored pole position at the famous Monaco Grand PrixThe glamorous vessel will be used as a floating hotel. In southern Spain time slows down - and the tapas keeps comingSlow travel is on the rise; here's where to experience it An elected Dutton Liberal Government will commit $165,000 to upgrade the Jindabyne Community Garden Donations by individuals to registered political parties of between $2 and $1,500 in a financial year are tax deductible. Phone: 02 8356 0300 Privacy Policy Authorised by Chris StoneLiberal Party of Australia 131 Macquarie StreetSydney NSW 2000Phone: (02) 8356 0300 Privacy Policy Australian success in winter sports has received a significant boost with the opening of the National Snowsports Training Centre (NSTC) today in Jindabyne.  “NSW is the proud home of Australia’s first national targeted high performance training centre for winter athletes,” Premier of NSW Chris Minns said.   “The training centre will not only provide a community facility for aspiring athletes to train alongside their winter sport heroes but it will provide an important source of revenue for the local economy creating jobs and attracting tourists.”  The NSTC is a $12.7 million multi-purpose world class training facility funded in partnership by Snow Australia and the NSW Government with contributions from John Hancock the NSW Institute of Sport and the Australian Institute of Sport.    “NSW Government is proud to have supported the development of this facility in partnership with Snow Australia to train and develop our next generation of winter sport athletes,” Minister for Sport Steve Kamper said “The National Snowsports Training Centre is a real drawcard for Jindabyne with international winter sport athletes expected to flock to Jindabyne to train at this world class facility.”   The Centre features a state-of-the-art strength and conditioning gymnasium medical and performance health treatment rooms dedicated athlete wellbeing areas and an outside airbag training facility which provides ski and snowboard athletes a unique opportunity to develop new skills in a safe environment.  “The National Snowsports Training Centre is a project that has been six years in the making and has been a true collaboration between the sport the government and our principal high performance partners the New South Wales Institute of Sport and the Olympic Winter Institute of Australia,” Snow Australia CEO Michael Kennedy said.  athletes can learn new skills off snow at the National Snowsports Training Centre and then transfer these skills on snow which is only 30 mins away at the Thredbo and Perisher resorts during the winter months There is a reason why athletes from all over the world are clambering to come here.”  The NSTC has already demonstrated its importance to sporting success with the nation’s winter athletes collecting five Crystal Globes for topping the FIS World Cup standings across Olympic and Paralympic disciplines and recording 53 World Cup podium performances including 18 victories during the northern hemisphere winter.     “Inside the National Snowsports Training Centre the New South Wales Institute of Sport and the Olympic Winter Institute of Australia will provide expert services to athletes including acrobatics coaching nutrition and athlete wellbeing,” NSW Institute of Sport CEO Kevin Thompson said.  the National Snowsports Training Centre is a location for our high performance summer sport camps swimming and canoe sprint as well as the Pursu32+ camp a program for aspiring high performance athletes from regional communities.”  during the 2023/24 northern hemisphere season won three Crystal Globes and became the first moguls skier in history to win 14 World Cups in a season described the NSTC as a game changer.    “The National Snowsports Training Centre is such an important training facility not only for our current top athletes but also those coming through the pathways,” Jakara Anthony said.   “Winter sports in Australia has just had a record breaking season so it is exciting to think about where the future is heading now that we have world class facilities like this on home soil.”  The NSW Institute of Sport acknowledges the Aboriginal people and pays respect to our Aboriginal Elders – past Sign up for NSWIS emails to be the first to see inspiring content and news you agree to NSWIS' Privacy Policy and Terms of Use the Perisher maintenance team has been hard at work removing the Mount Perisher Triple Bottom drive-station making way for construction to start on the bottom station The team will now focus on works higher up the hill The biggest win so far has been Doppelmayr coming up with an innovative solution to concrete supply issues by installing its own batch plant in Jindabyne along with the preparatory works done pre-season to ensure a safe access road to the top station has been invaluable and fast-tracked the project General Manager of Mount Perisher 6 construction partner Doppelmayr had the innovative idea to create the company’s own concrete source to cut down on the risks associated with uncertain concrete supply issues “Our crews were working long hours and into the night to keep to schedules set by concrete plants,” explains Shaun and the time we might need concrete was often outside normal business hours which made it hard to rely on local plants.”  The availability and reliability of concrete supply became one of the highest project risks especially when the delays meant crews might need to wait around until the concrete arrived if the delivery times were pushed back Doppelmayr applied for a Development Application to produce its own concrete Doppelmayr has made around 400 cubic metres of concrete “A good example of how effective it’s been was just this week when we excavated Tower Two we had geotechnical approval and by 1:00 p.m This process would normally take a few days between each step He explained the process of making concrete as like baking a cake where there are lots of different ingredients placing it all together in the truck and mixing it up to the right consistency before taking it to the site “We have an internal booking system so a crew could book the concrete 2-3 days out or even as little as 1-2 hours in advance.”  It takes about an hour to create 30 cubic metres of concrete at Doppelmayr’s Jindabyne concrete plant and another hour to transport it to the Perisher site A Development Approval has been presented for a Smiggins concrete plant to make it even quicker to turnaround concrete for the Mount Perisher 6 project The Mount Perisher 6-Chair is anticipated to be ready for the 2025 Australian winter season The new Doppelmayr chairlift will operate at a speed of 4.5 metres per second cutting travel time up the mountain from 11 minutes for the Double-Chair and 10 minutes for the Triple-Chair to a mere 5 minutes 31 seconds It will increase capacity on Mount Perisher by 60% and facilitate greater flow of guests around the mountain increasing lift capacity in the Mount Perisher precinct by 22% One important factor caused these towns to double in value in the “most disruptive” five-year period of living Australian’s lifetime Most economist’s expected a global pandemic and rapid interest rate hikes to dampen the Aussie property market over the last five years Yet a new report by Propertyology revealed there were 29 towns across Australia that doubled in value with Snowy Monaro and Broken Hill the highest performing towns in NSW with values now twice as much as they were in January 2020 Propertyology head of research Simon Pressley called it the “single most interesting five year period in every living Australian’s lifetime.” “None of us have lived through a global pandemic and that’s what this five year period started with,” he said you can’t have property growth without population growth but we had two and a half years of no population growth proving property price growth is not about population growth.” Huge election warning over ‘guinea pig’ homes 2/11 Beloka Close Jindabyne listed for $1.19m and sold 15 years ago for $410,000 in the Snowy Monaro region MORE: Lowes owner lists Vaucluse home for $18m Homeowners to get back $9k in historic move the fastest increase in interest rates in history also followed where the cash rate grew from 0.10 per cent in April 2022 to 4.35 per cent by November 2023 “The things people thought were important and were going to impact (the housing market) actually weren’t overseas migration and interest rates,” Mr Pressley said Wagga Wagga and Griffith were other areas in NSW that also increased by around 70-80 per cent which Mr Pressley put each of these areas’ success down to their individual economic growth if that local economy has a period of time when its performing poorly we may be directly affected by losing our jobs or lots of people in our direct circle of influence will … that has an adverse effect on household confidence and household incomes and less people buy property if they don’t have those two things,” he said McGrath Jindabyne principal Shannon Ferguson said the city mass exodus and Snowy 2.0 he largest committed renewable energy project in Australia has driven huge growth particular in the two major towns of Jindabyne and Cooma “We’ve had significant investor interest in Cooma due to the demands of the contractors in the for the Snowy 2.0 project,” he said “It really has been major for the Cooma area it has bought hundreds of people to the area for work and they’re spending money on property and in every shop Listed for sale in Cooma for $540,000 – $560,000. Jindabyne also continues to be popular due to its lifestyle factor with the mountains and the lake and when there is a successful snow season He said there were many people who had been amazed by growth in equity they’d experienced we sold the spare block of land for $260,000 then sold the house at around the same time for $660,000,” Mr Ferguson said Mr Pressley added that the “five years of evidence in this report shows that individual towns and cities that have a strong local economy is what creates confidence in the community and that’s going to cause a strong property market.” PropTrack senior economist Paul Ryan suggested these regions benefited greatly from lifestyle changes that were conjured from the pandemic “We were expecting that with the widespread job loss that would have a greater economic impact on the housing market but as the government response was so rapid and very strong that didn’t happen and there was actually an economic boom,” he said lack of housing supply and continued lifestyle shift were the combined impacts that ensure the housing market continued to rise “It has been the most disruptive five years in the property market Australia has ever seen if you bought in or before the pandemic that fits your needs at the end of the tumultuous five years most people feel like that they’re in a good place now making a good solid decision does turn out alright for most people in the end.” third parties have written and supplied the content and we are not responsible for it completeness or reliability of the information nor do we accept any liability or responsibility arising in any way from omissions or errors contained in the content We do not recommend sponsored lenders or loan products and we cannot introduce you to sponsored lenders We strongly recommend that you obtain independent advice before you act on the content realestate.com.au is owned and operated by ASX-listed REA Group Ltd (REA:ASX) © REA Group Ltd. By accessing or using our platform, you agree to our Terms of Use. For over 25 years, Bacco Italian Restaurant has been a beloved gem in Jindabyne, captivating locals and visitors alike with its exquisite blend of Italian and Modern Australian cuisine. A true culinary haven in the heart of the Snowy Mountains, Bacco is proud to be an award-winning destination. À La Carte Excellence: Immerse yourself in a world of flavor with our meticulously crafted à la carte menu, showcasing the finest Italian and Modern Australian dishes. Pizzeria Perfection: Craving pizza or pasta? Our pizzeria offers an extensive selection of both dine-in and take-away options, with seasonal menus that keep things fresh and exciting. Fully Licensed Bar:Indulge in a sophisticated beverage experience at our fully licensed bar. Choose from an exceptional array of Italian, French, and Australian wines, handcrafted cocktails, premium beers, ciders, and spirits. Elevate your dining experience with the perfect drink pairing. A Local Favorite:Bacco has become a cornerstone of the Jindabyne dining scene, earning the loyalty of our patrons through consistent quality, warm hospitality, and an ever-evolving menu that reflects the spirit of the seasons. A Thriving Business Opportunity with Healthy Return: Bacco has a proven track record of delivering a robust return on investment. Benefit from being a part of a thriving culinary landscape in the Snowy Mountains. Prime Location: Conveniently situated in Jindabyne's Nuggets Crossing, the epicenter of hospitality and business, Bacco offers both internal and al fresco dining experiences. Celebrate Life's Moments at Bacco:Whether it's a romantic dinner, a family celebration, or a casual evening with friends, Bacco Italian Restaurant welcomes you to savor every moment. Join us and discover why we are more than a restaurant we are a culinary experience. Bacco Italian Restaurant - Savor Tradition, Embrace the Mountains. Disclaimer: While all information presented regarding this property has been sourced with believed accuracy, we encourage those interested to conduct their own independent verifications for complete assurance. This includes, but is not limited to, aspects such as inclusions, figures, measurements, dimensions, layout, furniture, and descriptions. By sending this message, you agree to our Privacy Policy Business for sale in Sydney Business for sale in Melbourne Business for sale in Brisbane Business for sale in Adelaide Business for sale in Perth Business for sale in Canberra Business for sale in Darwin Business for sale in Hobart Business for sale in NSW Business for sale in VIC Business for sale in QLD Business for sale in SA Business for sale in WA Business for sale in ACT Business for sale in NT Business for sale in TAS Food, Beverage & Hospitality Shop & Retail Franchise & Business Professional Services Accommodation & Tourism Industrial & Manufacturing Home & Garden Beauty, Health & Fitness Restaurant Cafe & Coffee Shop Liberals in Eden-Monaro have launched a campaign bus to help federal election candidate Jo van der Plaat spread her message that only the Liberals can get Australia back on track Sun setting over Lake Jindabyne in the Snowy Mountains Anchored by Sydney, the Capital of New South Wales which dabbles as the nation’s economic and cultural hub New South Wales provides unmatched conveniences Add its beautifully varied landscapes and pretty beaches — and you have a smart you certainly want a warm and welcoming community seniors have an ocean of choices to work with This article dives into seven welcoming towns to retire in New South Wales Known as "Heaven's Waiting Room,” Port Macquarie will keep an empty nester happy This is especially true for outdoor enthusiasts as there are lots of fun is a fantastic surfing venue and can steal away several afternoons Seniors interested in music can enjoy an outstanding concert at Glasshouse a top-notch performing space with a superb atmosphere one can float down Hastings River or savor some calm and clarity at the nearby Lake Innes for a relaxing time Port Macquarie’s social scene will effortlessly put any empty nester at ease a 228-bed level five facility with a 24-hour Emergency Department Port Macquarie is also an affordable destination as houses sell for a median price of $850,000 as of March 2025 far below the state average of around $1.2 million It can be cold in Orange, especially in winter. But far from being a downside, it is the kind of feature that appeals to retirees who can’t endure the burning conditions typical of many places in the Northern Territory you have the Orange Regional Airport if you want to hop on a quick plane to Sydney enticingly affordable house prices (the median price is $685,000) one of the largest hospitals in the Western NSW Local Health District Keep in mind that Orange Botanic Gardens is a tranquil and relaxing place to regularly spend time in — while golfers have options such as Duntryleague a lovely 18-hole course where seniors can tee off One thing that sets Bathurst apart for retirees is that it is in Australia's cool temperate zone temperatures here rarely go below -2.7°C or above 33.3°C vibrant town with a hint of rural flavor while enjoying fantastic access to big-city amenities Take note that you also have Bathurst Airport especially if accessibility is high on your list On how seniors will be spending their time which is filled with brown and rainbow trout; Chifley Dam Camping Ground an amazing open space with heartwarming views; and Macquarie River Bathurst residents have a median age of 41 while houses fetch a budget-friendly median price of $640,000 Seniors who want a tiny but beautiful town with one of the friendliest communities in the country should start paying attention to Jindabyne an actual country town nestled in the Snowy Mountains of Australia Jindabyne is a winter wonderland; therefore it tends to suit those who love mingling with people and interacting with new faces A retiree here is right on the crystal-clear waters of Lake Jindabyne locals have immediate access to the Snowy River Jindabyne is a heartbeat away from Kosciuszko National Park whose mind-bending alpine scenery and wildflower meadows can lift any gloom away Jindabyne residents have a median age of 32 implying a social landscape that leans towards the burblier although you have some good facilities at your doorstep the town’s touristy vibe promotes plenty of accommodation options like Troldhaugen Lodge and Chalet Jindabyne which are ideal for when the family comes to visit which is part of the beautiful Barrington Coast boasts some unbeatable retirement-friendly features A prime selling point (literally) is the affordable median home value of $520,000 you have the Gloucester Soldiers Memorial Hospital a well-equipped facility serving area residents since 1957 so seniors will have plenty of people to meet and spend time with For those who want to stay active in their golden years the formidable Barrington Tops National Park beckons featuring some of the most beautiful waterfalls in the region Dewitt National Park is an hour away with tranquil spaces to camp or just chill out within Australia’s wilderness the Ghin-Doo-Ee National Park and the spellbinding Myiall Lake are both within a day’s round trip for a fun outing Alstonville is one of New South Wales’s best-kept secrets picturesque hinterland between Ballina and Lismore A retiree here is less than 30 minutes to the beach close to many North Coast towns (including Lismore) and 20 minutes from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport you can easily access the highly rated Teven Valley Golf Course or enjoy the singing of birds at Victoria Park Nature Reserve offers transport services to medical centers and shopping venues The retirement living center also boasts 84 single-level homes where retirees can stay at affordable monthly rates If you are wondering if you will meet folks in the same age bracket the fact that residents have a median age of 51 should allay those fears Tamworth is a nice country town with just about everything a retiree would want There is the Capitol Theatre for catching a good show and mingling with friends the one-of-a-kind Tamworth Astronomy & Science Centre where you can observe stars and learn tons of interesting scientific tidbits which provides million-dollar sunset views If you are keen on owning property on the cheap houses in Tamworth sell for a budget-friendly median price of about $655,000 Tamworth residents have a median age of 49 meaning you will meet similarly aged folks with sober takes on life and culture Tamworth Hospital is a major health facility in northern NSW that provides round-the-clock emergency services You don't come to New South Wales just to retire It is not an exaggeration to say that the region's laid-back beach vibes and delightful mix of outdoor adventure opportunities are hard to find anywhere else But it is not just the heart-wrenching beauty of places such as Kosciuszko National Park welcoming communities where retirees easily fit in and feel at home photos and original descriptions © 2025 worldatlas.com but early blast of spring threatens ‘catastrophic’ premature end to season Australia’s snow season has begun to melt away early as unseasonable warmth cuts snowfalls to almost half the average for this time of year, experts say. A global-heating fuelled early blast of spring weather means the season may have peaked early, with snow fields melted by warm temperatures and washed away by showers. But persistent high heat has melted that down towards 100cm according to Australia National University climate scientist Georgy Falster “I grew up skiing at Perisher and … two metres in August was very normal,” she said Snowfall at Spencers Creek this week is nearly half the level it was at the same time in 2022. From @snowyhydro pic.twitter.com/P7pqgn69j3 Snow depths had fallen on average since records began in the 1950s and seasons would continue to end earlier as global heating continued snowfields and tourists have melted away faster than usual who works in a snowboard rental shop in Jindabyne “The snow is not looking too crash hot,” he said “We’re in August and we’re supposed to have our peak snow depth but we’ve got [field] coverage looking quite bare.” Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email The early spring warmth had trees and flowers blooming and locals walking around the normally chilly Jindabyne in shorts and T-shirts Nearby Thredbo Village faced a string of days above 10C in August well above the ski town’s long-term average high of 6.7C for the month Similar warm weather last year forced lower-altitude ski resorts to close weeks early and this year’s season is racing towards a similar end according to climate scientist David Karoly who is a councillor with the Climate Council and an avid skier The potential for consecutive years of early snowfield closures had locals “There’s a bit of optimism that there’s snow coming in the next couple of weeks but it certainly weighs on people,” he said it would be pretty catastrophic for a lot of people that came down.” Free newsletterGet the most important news as it breaks Some ski lifts in NSW’s Perisher Valley have already closed well ahead of the traditional season end at the start of October Ski resorts have turned to machine-made snow to keep the field operational and the Bureau of Meteorology is forecasting snow across alpine sites in Victoria and NSW in the coming week But current climate forecasts indicate that shorter winters and rising temperatures will continue to cut snowfalls and shorten ski seasons across Australia “We won’t have to wait very long until there won’t be natural skiable snow,” Karoly said An ANU report commissioned by advocacy group Protect Our Winters found the average length of ski seasons is set to fall from the current 105 days to 81 by 2030 and just 70 days by 2050, even if greenhouse gas emissions are cut radically tourism industries and ecosystems relied on the snowfields and could struggle to survive if snowfalls continued to slide away said alpine communities and industries needed more government support to adapt and become less reliant on shrinking snowfields unless we start getting coordinated action to adapting to climate impacts in the alpine we’re going to see some negative impacts,” he said “It’s pretty devastating to go out there and see what it’s like.” Nationals’ Member for Monaro Nichole Overall has confirmed that Jindabyne will be home to a brand new ambulance station as part of the $232 million Rural Ambulance Infrastructure Reconfiguration Program Mrs Overall said this new station will make a huge difference for the local community “The Snowy Mountains is a growing area that sees the population increase significantly through the winter so the new station will drastically improve the working environment for our paramedics,” Mrs Overall said fit for purpose facility and will deliver first-class emergency care for the region including when the emergency response capability is enhanced to support the snowfield operations.” The new purpose-built station will replace the existing station at Thredbo Terrace enhancing emergency healthcare for the Jindabyne community “We are currently exploring an opportunity to locate the ambulance station in a new subdivision on Kosciuszko Road to the west of the Snowy Mountains Grammar School.” “Discussions with the school are continuing and the exact location for the station will be confirmed once further planning and consultation with key stakeholders has been carried out.” The new Jindabyne station will feature six internal parking bays staff amenities to assist with staff rest and wellbeing The construction timeline will be confirmed once a site has been finalised The NSW Nationals are committed to increasing the capacity of NSW Ambulance with 103 ambulance stations being delivered across three infrastructure programs NSW Ambulance has received funding for 2,128 staff and will build 30 more stations over the coming years after a $1.76 billion boost announced as part of the NSW Government’s 2022-23 Budget Privacy Policy Belle Property Canberra has merged with leading Snowy Mountains real estate business Known for their reputation for delivering premium services and outstanding results the Henley team are the leading local specialists in real estate sales and manage an expansive portfolio of permanent rental and holiday accommodations Belle Property Snowy Mountains will be managed by founder Michael Henley who is well-known and respected in the area.  Joining Mr Henley are long-standing business partner number 1 REA Agent and multiple RMA Awards Winner and the highest-selling and most-reviewed agent on REA for Jindabyne The Belle Property Snowy Mountains offices will be located in Jindabyne “Our team feels incredibly fortunate to have been given the opportunity to partner with the Henley team who are highly respected in the local market,” Mr Davies said “Partnering with such a well-established group not only allows us to take the Belle Property brand to the Snowy Mountains seamlessly but also provides us with the opportunity to enhance our collective success.” Mr Henley shares the excitement about the merger “We look forward to continuing to support our clients exceeding their expectations and joining forces with a high-calibre boutique brand that has a supportive and community-minded team,” Mr Henley said “Our vision is to continue to be recognised as the market leader in the region innovative marketing strategies and outstanding results.” commented on the significance of the merger we’ve opened new offices in various regional locations in NSW and we’re thrilled to now also service the Snowy Mountains region with the expert knowledge of Henley team,” Mr Robinson said “I have full confidence in their ability to provide exceptional service to the community leveraging their deep understanding of the local market.” News Sitemap Thrift stores offer affordable and unique clothing items If you were just as likely to follow Hannah Ferguson’s Cheek Media  for political analysis.. Trigger warning: This story discusses sexual assault and rape Consider this your essential guide to dining through the light rail disruption Canberra’s culinary scene is getting hotter than a chef’s temper.. A premier pickleball and padel facility has opened in Fyshwick to bring a new way.. It’s that time of year when Canberra transforms into the dance capital of Australia Ask a local and we will tell you about how we love to head to the Snowy Mountains in the cooler months the cost-of-living crisis means that some of us have had to sacrifice our beloved annual snow trips but living on a budget shouldn’t mean you miss out altogether It may seem hard to believe but a trip to the Snowy Mountains doesn’t have to break the bank Whether it’s a day trip or a weekend getaway we have curated the perfect itinerary…thank us later Don’t shy away from renting or buying second-hand Browse Facebook Marketplace to find endless options of snow gear and equipment or you can easily rent Rhythm Snow Sports in Cooma has adult snow gear and equipment for hire starting from $65-$100 The roads are well-maintained and you get to experience the stunning views of the Snowy Mountains as you drive down and if you’d prefer not to drive the Greyhound Bus Service an affordable and ultimately stress-free way to travel There’s also daily shuttle buses which run between Thredbo and Jindabyne so whether you want to drive down or take public transport you can easily move through different sites On your way down stop by Michelago General Store and make sure to try their Chocolate fudge homemade brownies A post shared by Michelago_General_Store (@michelago_general_store) pass by La Famiglia in Jindabyne for an authentic Italian dinner we guarantee you will return relaxed and ready to tackle your daily life Cooma is a Snowy Mountains hidden treasure when it comes to accommodation and staying here during the snow season will also save you some serious cash Stay at The Cooma Cottage and be transported back to the past Initially purchased by Australian-born explorer Hamilton Hume in 1839 the cottage has seen thousands of visitors and experienced endless stories Once you’re out on the road we recommend The Lott Cafe to grab breakfast or lunch Our personal recommendation is the Avo-rosti Stack A post shared by The Lott Cafe Cooma (@thelottcafe_) On Saturday visit the Charles Davis Gallery to check out the local photographers who capture the beauty of Cooma and the Birdsnest for some retail therapy A post shared by Charles Davis, Aus Wildlife Photographer (@charlesdavisphotography) head down to Perisher or Thredbo which are only an hour away There you can explore the snow plus an array of other sites It is truly worth the hour drive for the hiking route surrounded by wildlife If hiking isn’t your idea of a relaxing getaway swim in the thermal pools which remains at a perfect 27 degrees (and entry is free) head to The Alpine Hotel’s Alpine Restaurant where you can enjoy the gorgeous views while dining on European classics A post shared by Alpine Restaurant & Bar (@alpine614) From scenic helicopter tours to their very own brewing company Jindabyne is a popular alpine town that is busy year-round but packed during this time of the year for good reason Crafters is the perfect luxury bush escape – did we mention the outdoor hot tubs Crafters offer luxury cabins that are designed to bring you closer to nature It’s also the perfect romantic getaway if you are escaping to the Snowy Mountains with that special somebody A post shared by Crafters Cabins (@crafters.au) Jindabyne is a short drive from three main ski resorts that the Snowy Mountains are famous for – Thredbo the quickest and most reliable way to travel is by the ski tube the Snowy Mountains Bus Service is a convenient way to travel to Perisher with connecting services via East Jindabyne The service travels seven days a week during ski season (until 6 October 2024) You also have the option to drive but alpine roads during the winter months can be dangerous Only choose to drive if you’re familiar and comfortable with driving in snowy conditions Birchwood is a vegetarian-friendly cafe with an impressive menu and great coffee A post shared by Birchwood Cafe Jindabyne (@birchwood_jindabyne) you cannot skip the chance to visit Snowy Mountain Cookies (open Tuesday Snowy Mountain Cookies specialises in baking sweets without all the nasty artificial colours We would love to recommend a menu item but it’s all too good Crackenback Farm Restaurant is a farmhouse-style restaurant located a little way out of Jindabyne featuring French cuisine with a relaxed atmosphere seasonal produce and they have an open fire to help warm up from the harsh weather it would be an absolute shame to not visit Wildbrumby Distillery With their access to organically grown fruit and native mountain botanicals it’s no wonder their schnapps and other spirits are award-winning The menu is also heavily influenced by Austrian culture and family recipes handed down through generations A post shared by Wildbrumby Distillery (@wildbrumbydistillery) Feature image: Courtesy of Destination NSW 2020 called and it wants its niche nickname back – the Ken Behrens Café is… stuffed with jam and cut into festival shapes Sign up HerCanberra acknowledges Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities as the traditional custodians of the land we work on and pay our respects to elders past As an inclusive organisation we also strive to celebrate people of all backgrounds Your Ads Privacy ChoicesIMDb, an Amazon company© 1990-2025 by IMDb.com, Inc. Discover why the Beachwatch monitoring program was started, who we are and what we do. Air quality concentration data - updated hourly. We pay respect to the Traditional Custodians and First Peoples of NSW, and acknowledge their continued connection to their country and culture. AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) but we don't want to lose you.\"}],[\"$\",\"div\",null,{\"className\":\"notfound-page__text-block\",\"children\":\"We recently updated the way we organise our articles 'div-gpt-ad-1511396693346-0').addService(googletag.pubads());\n googletag.defineSlot('/34178149/728x90_Leaderboard_Position_1' 'div-gpt-ad-1511394032333-0').addService(googletag.pubads());\n googletag.defineSlot('/34178149/970x90_bottom_leaderboard' 'div-gpt-ad-1511396722471-0').addService(googletag.pubads());\n googletag.defineSlot('/34178149/728x90_Hompage_Leaderboard_Position_1' 'div-gpt-ad-1661741627089-0').addService(googletag.pubads());\n googletag.defineSlot('/34178149/undefinedTUD_Homepage_Internal_728x90' 'div-gpt-ad-1534480172990-0').addService(googletag.pubads());\n // home leaderboard (mobile)\n googletag.defineSlot('/34178149/970x90_top_leaderboard' 'div-gpt-ad-1511397345189-0').addService(googletag.pubads());\n googletag.defineSlot('/34178149/728x90_Leaderboard_Position_1' 'div-gpt-ad-1511397440293-0').addService(googletag.pubads());\n googletag.defineSlot('/34178149/970x90_bottom_leaderboard' 'div-gpt-ad-1511397726219-0').addService(googletag.pubads());\n googletag.defineSlot('/34178149/TUD_Homepage_Internal_728x90' 'div-gpt-ad-1664889583870-0').addService(googletag.pubads());\n // article leaderboard (mobile)\n googletag.defineSlot('/34178149/970x90_top_leaderboard' 'div-gpt-ad-1511489394358-0').addService(googletag.pubads());\n // skycraper\n var homeSkyscaper = googletag.defineSlot('/34178149/300x600_homepage_Skyscraper' 'div-gpt-ad-1511394913790-0').addService(googletag.pubads());\n var homeSkyscaperTwo = googletag.defineSlot('/34178149/300x600_2nd_homepage_skyscraper' 'div-gpt-ad-1511938125244-0').addService(googletag.pubads());\n // medium rectangle\n googletag.defineSlot('/34178149/300x250_LHS_MREC' 'div-gpt-ad-1511395165249-0').addService(googletag.pubads());\n googletag.defineSlot('/34178149/300x250_Middle_MREC' 'div-gpt-ad-1511395202314-0').addService(googletag.pubads());\n googletag.defineSlot('/34178149/300x250_RHS_MREC' 'div-gpt-ad-1511395237641-0').addService(googletag.pubads());\n googletag.defineSlot('/34178149/300x250_Mobile_Middle_MREC' 'div-gpt-ad-1511489982092-0').addService(googletag.pubads());\n googletag.defineSlot('/34178149/300x600_2nd_homepage_skyscraper' 'div-gpt-ad-1511938773649-0').addService(googletag.pubads());\n googletag.defineSlot('/34178149/728x90_leaderboard_position_2' 'div-gpt-ad-1510792120057-0').addService(googletag.pubads());\n googletag.defineSlot('/34178149/300x250_Article-page_Position01' at the gateway to both the Thredbo and Perisher ski fields.\u0026nbsp; It went to market just three days earlier.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBurgess Rawson Canberra managing director of Guy Randell said he expected the land to fetch at least $37 million.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This is one of the most prominent sites we’ve seen in the area in the past 20 years,” Randell told \u003cem\u003eThe Urban Developer\u003c/em\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“As Australia’s alpine capital Jindabyne’s residential and tourism accommodation is already stretched to capacity and this pressure will only increase as the region becomes a year-round destination.”\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo be known as Lake Jindabyne Village the site is key to the New South Wales government’s 40-year The owners of the land parcel—on the corner of Alpine Way and Kosciuszko Road which is the intersection leading to Perisher and Thredbo ski resorts—had tried for at least a decade to get the land rezoned to allow for the kind of development now envisaged.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom July 1 the land was gazetted SP3 which aims to encourage tourism and allows hostels and other tourist accommodation and food and drink outlets.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBurgess Rawson Canberra engaged architects and town planners to put together a draft scheme to show buyers what a development might look like and potential yields.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“We've put together a draft scheme which we believe closely aligns with the NSW government's planning for this special innovation precinct,” Randell said “The draft looks to deliver a range of self-catering and medium-density tourism accommodation around a small commercial node that doesn't take away from the town centre.”\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe government’s master plan has been modelled on other successful international tourism destinations such as Queenstown west and south of Jindabyne with new residential zoning and recreation commercial and open space areas.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"4IJjmNtmS9KPkqnUEe5ekA\"\u003e\u003cpicture\u003e\u003cimg src=\"//images.ctfassets.net/8pr762qjocl3/72B0MMDFbm7He7X7g0WpgH/2a23d3426c12cb55e21bcc246f6f19b6/Jindabyne_Land_Mid.jpg\" alt=\"An artist's impression of tourist accommodation on the corner of Alpine Way and Kosciuszko Road in Jindabyne lakefront walking trail and cycleway designed to cement Jindabyne as an all-year-round tourist destination.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRandell said they were still sifting through the inquiries received over the weekend There had been a lot of interest from Sydney and the Snowy Mountains and a few inquiries from Melbourne.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A strategic land parcel of this location views and year-round opportunity has never been released and we expect to see strong interest locally and internationally from developers Lendlease’s third residential building in the Collins Wharf precinct of Victoria Harbour.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 28-storey building at 971 Collins Street in Melbourne’s Docklands will deliver 312 homes in a mix of one two and three-bedroom apartments as well as townhouses and penthouses.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccording to Lendlease the project has already secured more than 50 per cent in presales.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHickory is the construction contractor—it completed the precinct’s first development in 2019 and is also working on LendLease’s second tower Regatta.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor Ancora Hickory is implementing several technical construction methods including various piling techniques and precast concrete solutions that enable a parallel-track construction program.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe building’s facade designed by architect Warren and Mahoney uses a three-stage design incorporating double-glazed glass and textured precast concrete with Reckli and brick finishes.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe structural design transitions from a solid podium base to lighter upper levels “reflecting a maritime theme” aligned with the Collins Wharf design objectives.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAncora will connect to the neighbouring Regatta development via a podium allowing resident access to shared amenities.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned as an all-electric building that includes electric vehicle infrastructure the development is targeting a 5 Star Green Star certification Completion is expected in 2027.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRegatta including build-to-rent and build-to-sell units.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eExtensive wharf works including remediation of pre-existing wharf piles installation of raker piles and construction of the extension to Australia Walk are also part of the project.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTechnical challenges include constructing on the finger wharf and co-ordinating extensive above-wharf road reserve and public parkland works.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Collins Wharf precinct will ultimately comprise six residential buildings of more than 1800 homes surrounded by over 5000sq m of parks and community space.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLendlease is developing the parkland concurrently with the residential components including the extension of Australian Walk that forms part of the City of Melbourne’s Greenline project.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLendlease executive director of development Adam Williams said Collins Wharf “is fast becoming a sought-after address .. which took just a handful of hours to emerge on Saturday night the Coalition’s failure to sway voters has come under intense scrutiny.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts lack of policies around property that resonated with voters has been a large part of that criticism.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmong those policies was a $5-billion infrastructure program to unlock up to 500,000 new homes was greeted with no small amount of scepticism.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Coalition also campaigned on its previously revealed plan to allow first home buyers to draw down on their superannuation giving access to up to $50,000 to help fund mortgage deposits.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile that proposal had won some support it got the thumbs down from many of Australia’s top economists who said the measure could prove highly inflationary among other issues.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSimilarly its plan to allow mortgage interest for first home buyers to be tax-deductible was roundly criticised for its likely inflationary and regressive effects.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt has also been pointed out that the Coalition’s rejection of the Green’s policies around housing supply affordable housing and help for renters did it no favours.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ALP went to the polls spruiking an extension of schemes introduced during its previous term including a $10-billion promise for its first-home buyers’ scheme to encourage 100,000 more homes.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt also had its Help to Buy shared equity scheme under which the Government pays up to 40 per cent of the house price to point to.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf it was these policies per se or the lack of detail and depth to the Coalition’s the nation's ready for the Albanese government to act.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat is clear been endorsed to follow through on its policies and fix the crisis that is crippling the Australian property sector.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs Urban Taskforce Australia chief executive\u0026nbsp;Tom\u0026nbsp;Forrest has pointed out it is time for the Federal Government to get back to work.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Housing affordability and housing supply featured large during the campaign,” Forrest said.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The key now is for the Government to strike while the iron’s hot.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“If legislation is needed to support the delivery of Labor’s $10-billion 100,000 new homes commitment—then pass it through the parliament now and get on with it.”\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe states have made many changes to how they enable home development The Federal Government’s support of that is crucial to its success material supply assistance or any other factor that affects getting homes out of the ground.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis has been a pivotal election Then Cities for Total Fan Immersion\",\"slug\":\"billionaire-arsenal-rams-denver-nuggets-sports-anchored-precincts\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-04-30T00:00+10:00\",\"tags\":[],\"summary\":\"Why your next home might be stadium-adjacent; sports are the hook By early Monday more than 50 developers had sought more information on the greenfield site on the shores of Lake Jindabyne at the gateway to both the Thredbo and Perisher ski fields It went to market just three days earlier Burgess Rawson Canberra managing director of Guy Randell said he expected the land to fetch at least $37 million “This is one of the most prominent sites we’ve seen in the area in the past 20 years,” Randell told The Urban Developer Jindabyne’s residential and tourism accommodation is already stretched to capacity and this pressure will only increase as the region becomes a year-round destination.” Getting to this point has not been an easy route which is the intersection leading to Perisher and Thredbo ski resorts—had tried for at least a decade to get the land rezoned to allow for the kind of development now envisaged From July 1 the land was gazetted SP3 which aims to encourage tourism and allows hostels and other tourist accommodation Burgess Rawson Canberra engaged architects and town planners to put together a draft scheme “We've put together a draft scheme which we believe closely aligns with the NSW government's planning for this special innovation precinct,” Randell said “The draft looks to deliver a range of self-catering and medium-density tourism accommodation around a small commercial node that doesn't take away from the town centre.” The government’s master plan has been modelled on other successful international tourism destinations such as Queenstown Key to the plan is a new mountain bike and adventure park which includes a gondola attraction lakefront walking trail and cycleway designed to cement Jindabyne as an all-year-round tourist destination Randell said they were still sifting through the inquiries received over the weekend It’s the second time developers have been drawn to Australia’s ski fields by opportunities to develop prime recreational sites Last week the Victorian government began sifting through tenders from developers vying for the right to build a raft of facilities on four premium parcels of land with immediate access to the Mt Hotham alpine resort The Mt Hotham Resort Management Board (RMB)—a Victorian government statutory authority—is releasing the land as part of the Mt Hotham masterplan will become a new centre for resort activity Construction of stage one of the $5million Snow Australia National Snowsports Training Centre commenced last month with work underway on a high-performance dry slope airbag jump at the Jindabyne Sport and Recreation Centre Snow Australia is working with the NSW Government to develop the NSTC in Jindabyne which also includes the refurbishment of the existing Sport and Rec sport centre that will become the NSTC administration The high performance jump currently under construction comprises two jumps onto the same airbag landing The jumps are 12m and 17m respectively from the take off to the sweet spot of the landing and the airbag is an enormous 22m wide x 54m in length The development is being funded by the NSW Government through the NSW Office of Sport and Colliers International are the project leaders. Colliers were also the project leaders on the Geoff Henke Olympic Training centre a water ramp training facility for aerial and mogul athletes which opened in Brisbane last year The project manager for both the Brisbane and Jindabyne facilities is engineer and two-time ski-cross Olympian Scott Kneller who grew up in Jindabyne and is excited to be working on a project like this in his home town “This project is certainly super close to home for me and since my retirement I have stayed involved in sport in various roles including the work we do with the Rob Kneller Youth Foundation for the local community so it’s really special to be able to deliver this incredible piece of sporting infrastructure I’m excited about the opportunity this presents our local youth and aspiring Olympians.” Snow Australia and the NSW government’s goal is  to build a world class airbag and to achieve that goal the design in crucial and Scott has called on another Jindabyne local master terrain park builder Charles Beckinsale “Charles has been involved from our very first workshops and has been crucial to resolving the dimensions to ensure this facility is the best in the world,” said Kneller “The intention is to replicate on-snow conditions but there are some nuances like the speed of the artificial snow that need to be considered when resolving the dimensions.” “We are trailing the world in many respects by not having an airbag facility so to have this facility and for it to be the best in the world will provide our up and coming park athletes every opportunity.” Charles has worked with air bag companies before and has built some on snow and through his contacts he was able to access the dimensions and data of the leading dry airbag facilities including the Banger camp in Austria and the Tohoku Quest airbag near Tokyo “The last 12 months for me has been incredible I’ve always built jumps by feel and by eye take the measurements and everything from what has been building recently is a real advantage I’ve spoken to teams and riders who have used them and have been able to find out what they like and don’t like and comparing those jumps to what we’ve designed – all the data says it’s going to be epic.” Charles is currently in Calgary working with the Canadian snowboard team and we spoke to him he is excited about the project and believes Australia’s park and pipe athletes will now be able to realise their full potential and take their performance to the highest level “You look at any big air competition in the world right now and the best riders like Mark McMorris and Max Parrot used to stand out by miles now all of a sudden there are Japanese kids you’ve never heard of doing triple 16s pretty much matching it with the best after learning a trick on the airbag and then taking it to snow “For Australia it really is an amazing opportunity to catch up to the other nations that have a lot more time on snow and a lot more opportunity To have access to a perfect jump with an airbag landing and the jump is exactly how it would be on snow and to have that all year – it is going to be a huge game changer for the Australians.” Jindabyne’s proximity to Perisher and Thredbo also means in winter the athletes will be able to take a trick they’ve landed on the bag and transition it to snow on the same day The bottom jump in Perisher’s Front Valley park is around the same size and could be built to the same specs as the airbag jump “I built a big air that is 17 metres here in Calgary which is pretty much the same angles as the Jindabyne bag jump and they’ve trained on it and are doing triple 14s and 16s The take-off on the airbag jump in Jindy is maybe two degrees steeper.” As the name suggests the high-performance airbag jump is for Snow Australia’s elite athletes with access restricted to OWIA (Olympic Winter Institute and NSWIS (NSW institute of sport) athletes and selected Snow Australia Emerging Talent Program athletes a smaller “progression” airbag jump is part of Stage 2 of the development and will have two smaller take-offs of four metres and seven metres The progression airbag is targeted to resort pathway programs like Perisher’s Winter Sports Club and Thredbo’s Mountain Academy For NSWIS National Freeski Development Coach Leon Tarbotton the new airbag represents a milestone in athlete training and will give Australia’s park and pipe athletes “Up until now our athletes have been restricted to a three- or four-month Australian season and this will give them year-round training opportunities There are a number of current scholarship athletes that the Jindabyne airbag facility will have an immediate impact on such as snowboarders Tess Coady Valentino Guseli and skiers Cameron Waddell Mia Rennie and Bailey Johnson,” said Tarbotton teams and families have had to face the challenges of travelling overseas to access on snow and dry-slope training facilities like this in the past and having the opportunity to get relatively safe repetition of tricks in their backyard will be priceless in the skill development and air awareness,” he said The commencement of work on stage one of the NSTC coincided with Snow Australia’s purchase of Action Sports Training (AST) which has been owned and operated by the Berchtold family in Jindabyne since 1988 AST offers community trampolining and acrobatic programs from the custom-built facility inside the Jindabyne Sport and Recreation Centre and has played a big role in the development of Jindabyne’s best snow athletes over the past three decades While AST programs will complement the airbag facility for athletes Snow Australia will continue to run the community programs for all ages and abilities Establishing the National Snowsports Training Centre in Jindabyne will see the growing Snowy Mountains town become the hub for snowsports in Australia and with two of Australia’s biggest resorts just up the road  The support of the NSW government is part of significant investment it is making in the region and the Sport and Rec precinct is also the site for the new Jindabyne Education Campus Much of this is being driven by NSW Deputy Premier and Member for Monaro John Barilaro who said the National Snowsports Training Centre would be a world-class airbag training facility that will attract winter sports athletes from around the world “Seeing excavators and earth works at the site is an exciting development in a project which will have many benefits for our region not just from a sporting perspective but also economically through jobs Stage 1 and the high-performance airbag is scheduled to be completed and up and running prior to winter 2021 showcase of spectacular big mountain freeriding from some of the world’s best.. he Snow Australia Awards have allowed us to reflect on another amazing season.. we see higher than average pressure to the southeast of New Zealand Snow Australia Awards recognise the achievements of athletes across the 2024/25.. are now nominated for the overall Male Athlete of the Year - Olympic Discipline.. The Mountainwatch.com team is as passionate and dedicated about the mountains as you are everything about those huge piles of dirt and rock keep our blood flowing Our team strives to provide you with detailed weather conditions and vision of our most used mountain areas in Australia