Forget waiting for a good snowfall, Jindabyne is a year-round adventure destination. Jindabyne and the Snowy are perfect for a summer holiday - fishing, walking, mountain bike riding, horse riding, swimming, sailing, picnicking, dining and the list goes on.
Why not book a beautiful lakefront property in Jindabyne, like Stockyards 2, on Search and Stay. Spend a few days relaxing on the balcony looking out to the magnificent Lake Jindabyne, then pack up for some adventure, animal (and fish) and award-winning alcohol!
Horse RidingThredbo Valley Horse Riding is second to none when it comes to horse riding in the Snowy Mountains. Come and follow in the footsteps of the Man from Snowy River, exploring the Australian High Country on horseback. Whether you are a crack hand with a horse or a beginner, there will be the perfect horse just for you. Take in the scenic views, and visit remarkable wilderness areas through fern-filled gullies, steep wooded ridges, cool alpine streams and meadows. After your equine adventure, your Search and Stay holiday house in Jindabyne will off the perfect place to relax and sit on a soft cushion if required.
Mountain Biking
Jindabyne has numerous mountain bike trails to tackle during the Summer months. You can take tours, hire your equipment and even take lessons if you want to learn to mountain bike - it may not be as “easy as riding a bike”. Try Jindabyne Mountain Bike Adventures or Sacred Ride. For the DIY riders, just outside Jindabyne is Bungarra Alpine Centre a professionally built mountain bike trail network with over 20km of bike tracks and four skills areas.
Bush Walking and Hiking
Even those who don't consider themselves die-hard mountain hikers will enjoy the mountain hiking trails in the summer months. For all the inside information on where and how to hike, head to Snowy Mountains Visitor Centre. The helpful locals will give you advice on the best things to see and do, where to hike and things to do while you’re in the Snowy Mountains plenty of info to plan your adventure.
Snowy Mountains by Helicopter
It's time to splurge and hire a luxury holiday villa on Search and Stay, then book in with Snowy Mountain Helicopters. Snowy Mountain Helicopters offer helicopter scenic tours around the highest place in Australia, the Kosciuszko National Park. No one knows Kosciuszko from the air better than their pilots, so no one is better placed to show it to you. Head beyond the boundaries to the pristine expanse of the Kosciuszko National park. View the majestic twin peaks of Mount Kosciuszko and Mount Townsend, the Blue Lake, Watson’s Crags and the Rams Head ranges. In the distance, are the Victorian Alps and the Mount Jagungal wilderness area. Spotting the wild brumbies is a regular feature of the flights. A birds-eye view of the ski fields, chalets, Lake Jindabyne and the township itself awaits. Along with an interesting and informative commentary, the flights offer the unique experience of a helicopter flight to a place of unrivalled beauty. Or for something truly awesome what about a private heli-fishing trip!
Cold Water Fish Hatchery
Anyone who doesn't think that fish are fascinating hasn't been to the Gaden Trout Hatchery 10 km from Jindabyne on the Thredbo River. One of Australia’s main centres for breeding and rearing cold water sport fish. Four species, rainbow trout, brown trout, brook trout, and Atlantic salmon. Tours of the hatchery are run at 10am to 2pm watch and learn about conserving the cold water fish population vital for this location. The big attraction for this hatchery is the beautiful and park-like setting. If you don't want to take time on the river to catch your own, grab some traditional wood-smoked trout for sale which is grown, smoked and packed by Snowy Mountains Trout in Tumut.
Distilling
Aren't schnaps, vodka and gin the first things that come to mind when you think of a mountain holiday? With its pure mountain water and rolling green hills, the owners of wildbrumby distillery judged the breath-taking Thredbo Valley the most fitting location to deliver home-grown schnapps to Australian alpine enthusiasts pining for a taste of European culture. Traditional methods developed over many centuries, combined with exclusive access to home-grown organic fruit and botanicals, are the inspiration behind a line of liqueur schnapps that proved well suited to Australian palates. When staying in your Search and Stay holiday property in Jindabyne in summer or winter, enjoy the wildbrumby distillery range including award winning schnapps and gin. Grab lunch and enjoy a wildbrumby tasting take a wander through the beautiful grounds and sculpture garden.
Brewing
The owner of Jindabyine Brewing has been a ski instructor since age 18. He developed his passion for great food and beer in his travels around the world - with beer, being a fundamental part of the experience. After working in Utah and Colorado in the USA, the Czech Republic and Austria, he became inspired to recreate some of those great experiences in his home town of Jindabyne. Family and friend get-togethers with menus made up of local produce and plenty of homebrew soon morphed into the business of Jindabyne Brewing. Boasting the same family party vibe with pints in one hand and food in the other. If you love beer and want to truly experience the Jindabyne way of life, stop off at Jindabyne Brewing.
Dining in Jindabyne
There is something for every taste and culinary desire. From Middle Eastern, Italian, Mexican, Indian, Chinese, European, American, Japanese, Asian to Australian. Try Cafe Darya for Persian, Birchwood Cafe for breakfast and burgers, Angie's Italian Kitchen for home-cooked Pizza and Pasta, Takayama Restaurant Bar for Japanese style mountain food and Parc for a quick bite. Eat with a view in almost every restaurant in town, and cozy up by their fireplaces too. Happy hour is a tradition in Jindabyne, so find your holiday accommodation in Jindabyne and take advantage of the town's generosity. Here are some more ideas of where to eat in the Snowy Mountains.
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