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WHERE THE GREAT DIVIDING RANGE BORDERS NSW AND VIC
The snow-capped peaks, breathtaking scenery, tumbling streams and crisp, clean air of the 'Snowies' attracts thousands all year around. In the warmer months, Kosciuszko National Park is a popular spot for canoeing, rafting, hiking and camping. In the winter, the region is transformed into an eclectic snowy playground for families as well as thousands of ski-bunnies and snowboarders, most with a kamikaze mission to ski by day, party by night.

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FAMOUS FOR...

Extreme sports are a must in the region.

Australia's highest point Mt Kosciuszko (pronounced kozzyosko) is the nation's highest summit on the mainland. It clocks up an impressive 2228m in height.

Snowy Mountains Hydro-electric Scheme This world renowned engineering feat was built by workers from 100 countries, in order to divert water to western irrigation regions and supply hydro-electric power to the national power grid.

The largest ski resort in the southern hemisphere Perisher Blue, with 52 lifts and 90 trails, is equal in size to many international resorts. From beginners to experienced skiers, Perisher offers consistently good skiing each season.

The Snowy River Banjo Paterson's poem about the region, the Man from Snowy River, was later made into a film.

DID YOU KNOW...?

Thredbo operates as a year round alpine village and makes a great long-weekend getaway from Sydney in the warmer months. It's also home to the alpine division of the Australian Institute of Sport.
The region is the venue for the annual Tour de Snowy Cycle Classic, the international women's cycle race that takes place over 5 days. The event is now accepted as the women's equivalent of the men's Tour de France.
Thredbo is also the venue for the Australian Mountain Bike Championships. In summer, its chairlifts provide access to the top of Crackenback for riders to come down the famous "Cannonball Run".
In 1999 the World Fly Fishing Championships were also held in the region – Australia was the winning team. Fishing is possible in man-made dams (some 12 times the volume of Sydney Harbour), mountain streams and rivers.

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Climate

Although the region enjoys comfortable temperatures during November to January, it gets chilly, so be prepared to rug up. Sunny days continue into winter and the ski season, but the low 10s (Celsius) are common during the season.

Distance from Sydney

It's a 6.5 hour drive to the skifields from Sydney. Jindabyne, the base for many skiers, is 457km (284 miles) from Sydney and half an hour from the slopes.

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