LOCATION Jindabyne –known as Jindy is the gateway to the Snowy Mountains and is less than a 3 hour drive from Canberra, and just over a 6 hour drive from Sydney. The slopes at either Perisher Blue or Thredbo are an easy 30 minute drive away. You can drive to Thredbo via the Alpine Way, to Perisher Blue via Kosciusko Road or take the Skitube (see page 12 for details).
FACILITIES
There are 2 shopping centres in Jindabyne, offering supermarkets, liquor stores, chemist, newsagent, bookshop, bakeries, souvenir shops, banks, ski and clothing hire outlets, post office, video shop, cinema, cafés, restaurants, night clubs, medical centre and an indoor heated pool. The National Parks and Wildlife Service Centre located on Kosciusko Road includes the regional office of the NPWS, visitor centre, 180 seat theatre and café.
If you don’t wish to ski every day in the region, Jindabyne is a great base for other activities.
• Cruise on Lake Jindabyne • Art & Photography Galleries • Visit the Trout Farm & Hatchery • The Snowy Mountains Hydro Electric Scheme • Angora Goat Stud • Horse Riding • Snowy River Winery
SKI RESORT SHUTTLE SERVICE
Regular scheduled services run between The Station Resort, Jindabyne, The Skitube Terminal Bullocks Flat, Perisher Blue, Smiggins, Ski Rider and Thredbo Village seven days a week, with friendly Jindabyne based coach Operators Snowlink.
Bookings are essential – with Ann or Wally on 1800 451 575 or 02 64 561 591 – cost is $40 return per adult and $30 return per child.
Please note: National Parks Entry Fee per person must be paid upon entry into the Kosciuszko National Park, as you go through the gates.
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DAILY TIMETABLE |
Departs The Station Resort...............................................7.45am Jindabyne Lodges (on request) Pick Up............................7.55am Departs Jindabyne - National Parks & Wildlife Service......8.00am Arrives Perisher/Thredbo..................................................8.45am Departs Perisher/Thredbo................................................4.30pm Arrives Jindabyne - National Parks & Wildlife Service........5.15pm |
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Other pickups & Drop offs available on request. | |
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EQUIPMENT AND CLOTHING HIRE |
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Eiger Ski Centre located on Snowy River Avenue |
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3 Days |
5 Days |
7 Days |
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Adult |
Child |
Adult |
Child |
Adult |
Child |
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EQUIPMENT HIRE |
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Carve Skis, Poles & Boots |
$94 |
$62 |
$114 |
$78 |
$135 |
$88 |
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Snowboard & Boots |
$89 |
$80 |
$110 |
$99 |
$131 |
$118 |
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CLOTHING HIRE |
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Parka & Pants OR Suit |
$52 |
$36 |
$69 |
$47 |
$79 |
$57 |
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Parka OR Pants |
$28 |
$18 |
$38 |
$24 |
$47 |
$28 |
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PACKAGE DEAL |
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Carve Skis, Poles, Boots, Parka & Pants |
$136 |
$100 |
$158 |
$130 |
$165 |
$150 |
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Snowboard, Boots, Parka & Pants |
$135 |
$120 |
$160 |
$140 |
$180 |
$160 |
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OTHER |
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Apres Boots |
$21 |
$8 |
$27 |
$12 |
$31 |
$17 |
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Helmets |
$24 |
$24 |
$28 |
$28 |
$30 |
$30 |
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Tobggans |
$14 |
$14 |
$20 |
$20 |
$22 |
$22 |
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Child rate 14 years and under. You may have to pay a refundable deposit on some hire. Other hire items are available, ask for details. | |