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Contents MANAGING EDITOR Steve Cuff
Features
DESIGN & ARTWORK Chris Febvre and the NEM Creative team
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CONTRIBUTORS Didj, Boen Ferguson, Tai Haines.
Alpine Wildflowers Venture into the high alpine and witness the wonderful wildflowers in bloom.
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ADVERTISING SALES Steve Cuff Ph: 0418 620 651 E: stevecuff@snowymagazine.com.au
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Mountain Biking Our quick guide to snowies mountain biking, one of the most popular sports.
PRINT & DISTRIBUTION Snowy Mountains Magazine is a free publication published 7 times per year and distributed to over 170 locations.
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Thredbo Bucket List Want to know all the really cool things to do at Thredbo, read our bucket list.
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PAGES 36-37 Places to Visit
With so many places to see and activities to do, we give you a starting list.
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Masterplan Ramps Up The Snowy Mountains Special Activation Precinct plans start to ramp up.
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The Wildbrumby Distillery joined in to break the World Record for gin tasting.
The Snowy Mountains Magazine have launched a brand-new tourist news website.
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Perisher have been leading the way with their EpicPromise and sustainability.
Walk to Australia’s highest mountain this summer, Mt Kosciuszko at 2228m?
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Register for mt bike, triathlon and running events at Lake Crackenback Resort.
When the going gets hot make a splash in Lake Jindabyne this summer.
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The vast Snowy 2.0 project will be ready to tunnel bore into the mountain in 2021.
Loads of great fashion that will keep you looking stylish in the mountains.
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Try mountain biking at Thredbo with lesson programs from the best riders.
There are many great places to visit this summer, we give you insights into towns.
World Record Gin Tasting
Sustainability Commitment
Snowy Events
Snowy Magazine Website
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Summer on Lake Jindabyne
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The First Word THE temperatures are heating up, the wildflowers are blooming profusely in the alpine meaning summer has arrived here in the Snowy Mountains. And what a summer we have planned, and if forward accommodation bookings are any indication, it sure will be busy. But hey, we like busy, after all, we are a tourist area and we welcome everyone with open arms to our fantastic part of the world. And more importantly, all the towns and businesses thank you for choosing to visit our region. In this edition we have listed a whole lot of favourite and best off exploring ideas as we know you want to get an immediate kickstart to your holiday. This edition also coincides with the launch of our brand-new website which goes live in mid-December. Having travelled across the region for years covering stories and constantly visiting great places of interest to photograph, we thought why not collate them into one central location and revamp our website to be the undisputed online destination for all the wonderful Snowy Mountains destinations.
We hope you like the website (read more on page 34), be sure to spread the word and continually revisit the site for latest updated news , seasonal changes, plus in winter everything you need to know about snow. Stay tuned for more snow news in 2021. Like you I am keen to start 2021 and leave 2020 well in the rear vision mirror. We all know it has been an extremely tough year for everyone, and here in the mountains we have been dealt our fair share of bad cards. Now we look forward to pleasant weather so we can leap into the outdoors for summer and enjoy everything our wider region has to offer. From the high alpine and mountains to the rivers and lakes, there is a lot to see and do so take a peek in this edition for instant travel ideas, interesting scenic drives and enjoy every moment of your snowies summer.
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New Design for Spirit of Australia II AFTER extensive work fitting a new tail plane to the Spirit of Australia II boat, it was a highly anticipated relaunch at Tumut’s Blowering Dam in November for Dave Warby to resume testing for the world water speed record. With weather proving favourable on the Saturday morning, Dave had the boat cruising at speeds of 160mph (257kmh) on his first run as he adjusted to the changes and feel of the new design. Dave said he would gradually build up speed and was not expecting to exceed 200 miles per hour (320kmh) on day one. With a recent problem during deacceleration, the new tail plane was expected to overcome that issue. But as with any new design, the feel and setup of the boat would change from previous outings where he topped at 407kmh. Commenting after the first run Dave said the boat felt great. “We just wanted to initially do a speed like that so we can look at the footage of it and analyse it and see if the boat is sitting right on the water, which it is,” said Dave. “We know how we feel it’s going to go but we still just gradually creep it up to where we were, we don’t just go back out and floor it. It is a significant
modification to the boat. I rarely do have an expectation of speed, I just drive it on its merits. Obviously if the conditions are right we will go quicker.” After minor adjustments and Sunday offering up a few more technical difficulties that resulted in a rudder change he would not increase his speed for the remainder of the weekend. As the wind increased it affected the boat, the new tail having 30% more surface area. There was a large weekend crowd who were keen to view the boat at close quarters and in action. With regular updates from crew chief Philip Frawley, they were well informed of how the boat was performing. “Changing the rudder because the wing is starting to have a little bit more affect than we thought, aerodynamically it’s going really well but the rudder was losing effectiveness in that water,” said Frawley. He said they were hoping the heavier rudder with more depth and a bigger area would have a good effect and have the boat back in trim. In recent outings Dave has given the crowd a better view with runs closer to
◼ CHANGE: Dave Warby tested his new tail fin design in November. PHOTO: Steve Cuff.
the shore, which was highly appreciated by the fans. “Why not, a lot of people come out and watch the boat. You can’t see it really out on course, so just do a couple of runs by
and let people see it going at a bit of speed and get some pictures,” said Dave. The next expected outing is March 2021 at Blowering Dam for more testing. The record attempt is not scheduled yet.
We’re here to help you discover more about our alpine playground... Take a road trip and discover the beauty of our Snowy Region, from Canberra to the Victorian border. ťɁʍԇȢȢ ˎȶǁ ʥȈǁlj Ɂɥljȶ Ȣƃȶǁɰƺƃɥljɰ ƃɰ ʰɁʍ ɨȈɰlj ʍɥ to alpine high country. Our small villages and vibrant towns across this vast region are ready to welcome you. Your job is to stop, explore and be rewarded. The mountains come alive in summer with alpine ʥȈȢǁːɁʥljɨɰӗ ȴɁʍȶɽƃȈȶ ƹȈȟljɨɰӗ ɥƃǁǁȢljɨɰӗ ˎɰȃȈȶǼ fanatics and hikers seeking out trails to explore. Go on, it’s time you had a really good look around the Snowies to discover the diverse heritage, arts and unique wildlife of the region. Cooma Visitor Centre 119 Sharp Street, Cooma 1800 636 525 Open 9am to 3pm (7 days) Bombala Visitor Centre 41 Monaro Hwy (Mahratta St) Bombala 02 6458 4622 Open 10am to 4pm (closed Sunday)
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Horsing Around With The Kids BEING around horses as a child did not have the same meaning for Nev Barrass as for wife Linda. But now they are in love with the animals, own about 60 horses and love nothing better than sharing their “kids” with others at their Thredbo Valley Horseriding business. “My father being a station manager, as well as having a hand in droving, I was always exposed to horses but never got super keen on them until I was a teenager, from there
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decided it was pretty cool,” said Nev. From working in the business from the year 2000 and then purchasing the business in 2007, Nev’s life is now consumed with life around horses. “I jumped at the chance and never looked back. I was very grateful for the opportunity that they had faith in me to keep the business going, make it productive and make a living and a life out of it.” Linda on the other hand said she was a
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crazy teenage girl who wanted horses but was never allowed to have one. Instead she had lessons every week. “My dad gave me a sticker when I was eleven that said, ‘poverty is owning a horse’ so now he just laughs at me because we have got 60 of them.” Nev said they met through mutual friends in 2011. “We had a lot of common ground in the fact we have love for horses and the passion for the mountains.” “She also had her own career well and truly before she met me, she worked as a technical assistant in microbiology. She is a pretty clever cookie. Anyway, sparks flew, and the rest is history.” Nev said the property they work from at Penderlea Chalets is 2,800 acres of beautiful sub alpine wilderness and they have an awesome working relationship with the property owners. “Our mob currently has 60 horses, not all of them are working and not all of them are on the same property. They are on a rotational basis. They will work for eight weeks then have about the same time off. It’s a very good life, they only work for half a year, if they are lucky. They have more holidays than we do.” Linda said, “They’re our children, they are
treated like kids, stress about them, I worry about them, so they are affectionately known as the kids. They are treated like the kids. They all have their different personalities which we love.” All rides have everything included with induction and instructional lessons before an evaluation. “That is the most important thing, is that people get the opportunity if you are a bit nervous to build up their confidence and not just chucked on a horse and thrown out of a gate. We focus on that confidence building stuff to ensure they are safe once at out in the remoteness of the bushland,” said Nev. “The rides can be as easy as possible for beginners or more challenging for advanced. We cater for everybody.”
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Passion for Interior Designing STARTING a new interior design business in Jindabyne in 2019 was not a huge step in the eyes of Kirstyn Lloyd, founder and director of Maker + May. Kirstyn has been visiting for over 15 years, had friends in town and was familiar with the region. As it turned out, the timing was impeccable, as is her passion for interior designing. Finding a suitable studio also fell into place, and now the upstairs of the Office Hub in Jindabyne sees a collection of elegant materials to cover any new build or renovation. “The idea behind the studio is that it’s a full specification space,” said Kirstyn. “Builders and their client, architects and their clients, whether they are my projects or they are visiting can come and use the space and certainly work with use through the entire specification from planning through to handover.” Builders have also found the service incredibly helpful. Small regional towns don’t often have such luxuries as experienced interior designers with a studio loaded with samples. Plus, builders don’t necessarily want to deal with all aspects of finishes, which is where Kirstyn
can offer her expertise. “The technical detail actually required to maximise the end result of a well designed space can often be overwhelming for owners,” she comments as we talk through the building process. The studio handles lots of interior space planning as well as finishes, and there are mood boards within the office for current clients. “This year has been so busy, the actual projects have tripled. I wouldn’t have gone into this if I hadn’t seen the need, I have been able to see the need for a couple of years now.” The studio allows for easy communication with builders or clients and owners can save weeks of time travelling between the city and Jindabyne sourcing product and material. Having studied interior design in Sydney before moving to Melbourne, Kirstyn is well engaged with modern trends. She brings all this knowledge to Jindabyne, where her family now calls home. Being passionate about the growth of the area and the role her business can play within this next phase is encouraging. Her enthusiasm easily shows which is
translated into her client’s properties. Word of mouth has seen Kirstyn cultivate relationships with many local builders, trades and suppliers, a key to her success since opening. Recent works have been a Tyrolean Village townhouse development with builder Rod Baillie, and developing interiors for builder D&R Hassler at Carinya Lane. Currently they are working on a stunning house on 100 acres at East Jindabyne. “We offer everything ranging from
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smaller, in studio one off consultations to full project management. Additionally, we can also order and supply the majority of internal hard finishes, as well as furnishings, lighting and bespoke tapware and other fittings.” Kirsytn likes the idea of Maker + May being an end to end service and works closely with a strong supplier network and the build teams to ensure the best possible result, hassle free for the client. (For contact details see page 62)
First Aid Kits For Local Trails THOUGHTFUL Jindabyne residents have joined forces with local businesses to provide several first aid kits for local trails that have supplies to assist with snake bites and wounds. With many bushland trails around the town frequented by mountain bike riders and walkers, it is not uncommon to have an unexpected sighting of wildlife. With this in mind, and after a snake bite incident
a few years prior that could have resulted in a much worse scenario than just a bite, the first aid kits will be placed in strategic locations. Labelled as the Snake Bite Kit, the kits will be contained within a PVC pipe cannister for emergency situations. Local Jindabyne barber Andy Bicanic initiated the idea and Andrew Downing from Jindabyne Landscaping offered to purchase six snake bite kits to start the project. Mitre 10 Jindabyne have supplied PVC piping to house the kits, Jindabyne Pharmacy have contributed with extra gauze dressings and ‘Barber Andy’ in consultation with Jindabyne Trail Stewardship will position the kits in strategic locations. After the snake bite in the Tyrolean precinct and speaking with the local emergency authorities, ‘Barber Andy’ said, “the two things we thought necessary was bandages for bites and bleeding. While these areas are not considered remote if there was an incident it would still take emergency services time to attend the scene.” “It is something that could save someone’s life, especially with a brown snake bite, plus
◼ GENEROUS: Michael Davies from Mitre 10 Jindabyne and Andy Bicanic show off the snake bite kits that will be placed on local Jindabyne trails. PHOTOS: Steve Cuff. if you had a nasty cut and needed a bandage and gauze, they are there. There was a mountain biker who crashed recently and it took him two hours to be taken out, so in that situation if the kits can help stop bleeding, they are worthwhile,” said Andy. Andrew Downing from Jindabyne Landscaping said they have ten committed trail builders and understand the safety aspects of working in bushland. “We thought it was good idea and have had a fair bit of work on the trails and we thought it was a good way to do it,” said Andrew. Michael Davies from Mitre 10 Jindabyne said, “we applaud the idea from Andy and Andrew, and we always like to support these
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types of community involvement. We hope they are not needed but it is a good extra safety precaution.” It is requested that honesty prevails, and people respect the kits and use them as needed for emergency incidents only. Once you see the kits on trails, be mindful of their location so you know exactly where to retrieve the first aid kit in case of need. The kits have instructions, but bush walkers and riders should have their own basic first aid knowledge. For anyone interested to donate for further locations or should you use any portion of the kits, please advise ‘Barber Andy’ via text or phone on 0456 308 207 so items can be replaced.
Gin Tasting World Record AUSTRALIAN gin drinkers have joined forces across the country to set a new world record in November for the largest gin tasting (at multiple venues), and the Wildbrumby Distillery in the Thredbo Valley were part of the record breaking group. The world record was a true collaborative event with 33 people attending the Wildbrumby function where hosts Brad Spalding and Sebastian Druege were overseers, and 823 total tasters from 30 Australian gin distillery’s and gin bars teaming up to beat the previous 2016 record. “I think it’s great for Australia to take on the poms and challenge the English at their own game and I think there is a pretty
good chance we will surpass the 796 tastes and we will do it for Australia,” said Brad Spalding on the day . Surpass they did with Brad saying after the event, “Thanks to everyone who came along to make this a memorable one and a special thanks to our friends from Gintonica.” The idea was aimed to encourage gin lovers back to their favourite distilleries and bars with Gintonica’s David Box saying, “It’s all about re-connecting gin lovers with Aussie gin distilleries and bars across the country.” “We hope by staging this event, craft gin lovers will have a damn good reason to get out and enjoy themselves, but more importantly lend a hand to all those distilleries and bars who have been hit hard.” Behind the scenes Wildbrumby’s Sebastian Druege said it was a lot of work especially under covid restrictions. “Gintonica have done an amazing job, the amount of paperwork they supplied and helped all the distilleries was just phenomenal,” said Sebastian. Patrons at Wildbrumby were having a
◼ CHEERS: The Wildbrumby guests celebrate after their tastings, Brad Spalding with a group of ladies and Sebastian Druege explains the rules. PHOTOS: Steve Cuff. wonderful afternoon and were under strict orders as to the procedure. Three tasting gins awaited guests and the world record tasting would happen during a dedicated ten minute period. The result was officially announced later that afternoon. To sample any of the Wildbrumby products, including their world famous gin, vodka and schnapps, visit their website online store at www.wildbrumby.com and join the Wildbrumby Club.
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The Alpine Wildflower Trail ◼
◼ A close up of the Buttercup. ◼ BLOOM: Venture to the alpine and witness the stunning wildflowers, like this daisy at Blue Lake. PHOTOS: Didj. THE alpine wildflowers have laid out their summer welcome mat with the hills and valleys literally carpets of yellow and purple as the first flowers of the summer rise to greet us. After a relatively mild winter, low snowload and a very wet spring, summer will be ideal for wildflower photography and lazy wanders along alpine tracks lined with
◼ Candle Richea near Charlotte Pass lookout.
natures happy-plants. Indulge me here for a moment as I transform to full plant nerd, but that is the affect these flowers can have, or at least on me! There are literally dozens of flowering species, and not all as visible as others. Dive down into the greenery and you’ll be delighted with the small Mountain Caladenia orchids, the bright yellow Buttercups and shy little Sundews. The first flowers of the spring are generally the bright yellow Alpine Podolobium and the Alpine Rusty-pods, all dressed up in purple. These line the Kosciuszko Road all the way to Charlotte Pass from mid-November until December. Late December into January is definitely bloom time to find the most variety of flowers, many adjacent to the walking tracks. The Billy Button, a bright yellow upstanding citizen of the alpine heath is common and my favourite. Standing tall and proud from the open grasslands, the
Billy Button is a fan of being photographed using generous depth of field with mountain backdrops. Growing up to 40cm tall it is found through most of the summer. Another abundant and colourful flower is the Silver Daisy (which is actually white), and its little mauve mate, the Spoon Daisy. These two flowers flank the high country which provides an amazing backdrop for your wildflower photos. To find the best examples of Daisies head out to the eastern slopes of Mt Kosciuszko or The Sentinel for an amazing backdrop. For overall best photo results shoot in the early morning or late afternoon to avoid washing the colour out of the photo. That midday alpine sun can be severe. The harsh environment these plants endure leads them to adapt with survival strategies such as hard waxy leaves or sharp, spiky leaves. No plant better ticks this box than the Candle Richea. Growing to around one metre tall, you can’t miss its spiky foliage and periscope-like flower stem. Also called Candlestick Heath due to the way its flower stalks rise above the first snows, it has a beautiful pale yellow flower
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Billy Buttons.
and amazing geometry to the leaves that really lends itself to creative photography. It is especially fun to photograph in the first frosts or heavy dews. I could seriously lecture for ever about the amazing opportunities to photograph the alpine wildflowers. But the best idea is to visit and experience yourself and don’t let a cloudy, rainy day deter you either, the mood set by swirling mountain mists is an amazing backdrop for close-ups. When in the mountains be sure to respect the delicate nature of the alpine ecosystem, don’t walk in bog-areas or go tramping about in the heath. Open grasslands are easy walking if you want to lie down in the daisies but watch that you aren’t stepping on the little guys. All the flowers mentioned can be seen from the walking tracks and are best enjoyed that way. Flower power to you all and get outside.
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Close up of Candle Richea.
Six New NSWIS Scholarships THE New South Wales Institute of Sport (NSWIS) have added six new 2020-2021 scholarship holders to the Winter Sports Program. The program is delivered by NSWIS in partnerships with Snow Australia and the Olympic Winter Institute of Australia (OWIA) to support winter sport athletes showing potential for medal outcomes at the 2022 and 2026 Olympic Winter Games. Recipients are Sophie Ash, George Murphy, Mia Clift, Josh Hanlon, Rae Anderson and Madi Hoffman. Mogul skier Sophie Ash, who has already claimed four top-15 World Cup results during her young career, is a returning scholarship holder. Mogul skier George Murphy, Snowboard Cross athlete Mia Clift and Para-alpine skiers Josh Hanlon and Rae Anderson have all been awarded new scholarships. The group is rounded out with Madi Hoffman, an Alpine racing Slalom and Giant Slalom specialist who has been on the National Alpine Ski Team for four years and was Alpine nominee for the Snow Australia ‘Athlete of the Year’ title. NSWIS Winter Sports program
Coordinator Peter Topalovic said he is very excited to welcome the new recruits into the NSWIS Winter Sports program. “Our mission is to identify and support promising young Australian athletes as they chase medals on the national and international stage, so it’s always very exciting when we get to announce new scholarship holders for our Winter Sports program. “With Madi, it’s absolutely tremendous to see another Alpine athlete joining the program. It shows the work we’re doing with Snow Australia and our partners to support the snow sports pathway is producing results, allowing us to develop present and future talents across all disciplines.” A total of 49 athletes have been selected for NSWIS scholarships in the 2020/21 scholarship intake. The program also supports some of the world’s best Olympic and Paralympic athletes, such as Olympic medallists Matthew Graham and Jarryd Hughes, the first two NSWIS snow sports athletes to progress through the NSWIS development pathway to claim an Olympic medal.
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Commitment To Sustainability â—ź Perisher staff during the annual clean up day and helping rebuild a local trail on EpicPromise day. PHOTOS: Perisher Resort
WHEN you are Australia’s largest ski resort, and part of the biggest ski company in the world, your commitment to sustainability and local community is at the highest echelon. Perisher, as part of Vail Resorts, and who also own the Victorian lift companies at Hotham and Falls Creek are an integral part of each mountain community and are leading the way with their EpicPromise. The EpicPromise by Vail Resorts is inspiring and states, “everything we do is built upon the promise of bringing together the mountains, our communities, employees and guests to ignite a passion for the outdoors, conserve the natural environment and support our local communities for a bright and sustainable future.�
Perisher take this statement seriously, and in recent years have shown that ongoing commitment by supporting their local community with EpicPromise Day, where their entire staff assist with community projects. They also practice what they preach internally and they want you to make changes to help the cause and protect what we all love, the mountains, and the environment. “We are committed to conserving our beautiful environment and supporting our local community for a bright, sustainable future. This is our EpicPromise.� EpicPromise Commitment to Zero is at the core of their environmental strategies with the target for Vail Resorts
commitment to a zero footprint by 2030. Ě‹Ě˝Ă?ĀŊŋ̽łĀŜ̽ĀĿĥĹĹÄĄĹ‹Ĺ‚ĹĚ˝ĂŻĆ˜Ě˝Ë–Ë”Ë—Ë” Ě‹Ě˝Ă?ĀŊŋ̽ƒÕĹĹśÄ€Ě˝ĹśĹ‹Ě˝ÄˇĂ•Ĺ‚Ă¸ĆŽÄˇÄˇĚ˝ĂŻĆ˜Ě˝Ë–Ë”Ë—Ë” Ě‹Ě˝Ă?ĀŊŋ̽łĀŜ̽ŋżĀŊÕŜĥłĖ̽ĥĿżÕòŜ̽Ŝŋ̽ĔŋŊĀĹŜ̽ and habitat At Perisher they are aggressively pursuing that Zero footprint! In recent years they have: Ě‹Ě˝.ƗżÕłøĀø̽ŜÄ?Ä€ÄĄĹŠĚ˝ĹŠÄ€Ă˛Ć˜Ă˛ÄˇÄĄĹ‚Ä–Ě˝Ă˛Ĺ‹ÄˇÄˇÄ€Ă˛ĹśÄĄĹ‹Ĺ‚ĹĚ˝ Ă˛Ĺ‹ÄżĹĽĂ•Ĺ‚Ć˜Ě§Ć’ÄĄĂ¸Ä€Ě˝ĹśĹ‹Ě˝ĹŠÄ€Ă¸Ĺ˝Ă˛Ä€Ě˝ÄˇĂ•Ĺ‚Ă¸ĆŽÄˇÄˇĚ“ Ě‹Ě˝OĹ‚ĹŜÕġġĀø̽ĹŋġÕŊ̽żÕłĀġĹ̽Ŝŋ̽ĹĹ˝ĹĽĹĽÄˇĆ˜Ě˝ renewable energy. ̋̽–ĀĿŋƑĀø̽ĹĥłĖġĀ̽ŽĹĀ̽żġÕĹŜĥò̽żŊŋøŽòŜĹĚ˝ like plastic straws, across restaurants. Ě‹Ě˝OłòŊĀÕĹĀø̽Ĕŋŋø̽ƒÕĹŜĀ̽òŋġġĀòŜĥŋłĹĚ˝ for composting. ̋̽–ĀżġÕòĀø̽ŋġø̽ġĥĖÄ?Ŝ̽ïŽġïĹ̽ƒĥŜÄ?̽łĀƒ̽ LED technologies. ̋̽–ĀĿŋƑĀø̽żġÕĹŜĥò̽ïÕĖĹ̽ĔŊŋĿ̽ŜÄ?ĀĥŊ̽ retail stores. ̋̽¤ŊÕĥłĀø̽ĹŜÕƨ̽ĥł̽ŜÄ?Ā̽ĥĿżŋŊŜÕłòĀ̽ŋĔ̽ REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE Key environmental initiatives initiated by the resort include: ̋̽’ġÕłŜĥłĖ̽ŋƑĀŊ̽˖˔Ě?˔˔˔̽łÕŜĥƑĀ̽żġÕłŜĹ̽ĥł̽ the last three years to help restore and connect native habitat across the Resort. Ě‹Ě˝ Ĺ‹Ĺ‚ĹŜŊŽòŜĥłĖ̽ŋƑĀŊ̽˖˙̽ĔÕŽłÕ̽òŊŋĹĹÄĄĹ‚Ä–ĹĚ˝ to help small reptiles and mammals move across the ski slopes safely. ̋̽’ÕŊŜłĀŊĥłĖ̽ƒĥŜÄ?̽ġŋòÕġ̽ĖŊŋŽżĹ̽ŎòÄ?Ě˝ as Landcare and Jindabyne Trail Stewardship for EpicPromise projects, to improve the environment and outdoor recreation locally. ̋̽’ÕŊŜĥòĥżÕŜĥłĖ̽ĥł̽Õł̽ łłŽÕġ̽’ĀŊĥĹÄ?ĀŊ̽ Clean Up Day, where up to a tonne of waste is removed from the Resort each year.
At the annual clean up day 30% of the litter items were cigarette butts, while ĹŋĔŜ̽żġÕĹŜĥò̽ƒŊÕżżĀŊĹ̽ĿÕøĀ̽ÕġĿŋĹŜ̽˖˙͸̽ŋĔ̽ all littered items. As guests to the resorts, and the mountains, this is where we can all improve by ensuring we do not add to the waste. Areas we can all improve on to help the future are: ̋̽šŽżżŋŊŜ̽ĥłĥŜĥÕŜĥƑĀĹ̽ġĥĴĀ̽CŊĀĀł̽ ÕƨĀĀł̽ to avoid using single-use food items such as coffee cups when on the slopes. Ě‹Ě˝ ĹŠÄĄĹ‚Ä–Ě˝Ć˜Ĺ‹Ĺ˝ĹŠĚ˝Ĺ‹Ć’Ĺ‚Ě˝Ć’Ă•ĹśÄ€ĹŠĚ˝ĂŻĹ‹ĹśĹśÄˇÄ€Ě˝ĹśĹ‹Ě˝Ă¸ĹŠÄĄĹ‚Ä´Ě˝ Õłø̽ŊĀƎġġ̓ Ě‹Ě˝.Ĺ‚ĹŽŊĀ̽Õġġ̽Ĕŋŋø̽ƒŊÕżżĀŊĹ̽ÕŊĀ̽żġÕòĀø̽ĥł̽ bins or secured in zipped pockets so they don’t blow away. ̋̽–ĀĿŋƑĀ̽ġÕïĀġĹ̽Õłø̽żÕòĴÕĖĥłĖ̽ĔŊŋĿ̽łĀƒ̽ clothing before you hit the mountain. ̋̽ĹĀ̽ŜÄ?Ā̽ÕżżŊŋżŊĥÕŜĀ̽ƒÕĹĹśÄ€Ě˝Ă•Ĺ‚Ă¸Ě˝ĹŠÄ€Ă˛Ć˜Ă˛ÄˇÄĄĹ‚Ä–Ě˝ bins provided by Perisher that are located throughout the Resort. If you would like to know more about Perisher’s EpicPromise visit their website at www.perisher.com.au/resort-info/ epicpromise.
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â&#x2014;ź FEATURE: Tom Carton takes a jump off a new timber feature at Mt Gladstone, Cooma. PHOTO: Tai Haines.
MOUNTAIN biking is on a roll across the Snowy Mountains and no matter which area you intend to visit, there are extensive trail networks to ride, new trails being built, and residents enthusiastically maintaining trails in prime condition for everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s use. The popular corridor from Canberra to Thredbo has some of the best mountain biking options in Australia. Thredbo with its gravity trails and lift access is hard to beat, but do not discount all the other stops along the route. Read on the following pages for trail insights. Tim Lawley from the Snowy Mountains MTB Club said more people have been stopping to ride than ever before at Mt Gladstone in Cooma. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have added some timber features to a couple of existing trails, particularly the whale tail, the on off wooden feature at the end of the cross country loop. That has been a few years in the planning to put something like that in and it links with some of the wooden berms that are on that same trail,â&#x20AC;? said Tim. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have just had a new link built that comes off our all mountain trail, so we now have a few different options of riding
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◼ SCENIC: David and Ben Milford on the Hatchery Bay trail in Jindabyne. PHOTO: Steve Cuff. jewel in the crown that’s for sure.” Visitors to Jindabyne have multiple trail options from cruisers who prefer exercise on the lake foreshore trail and the popular scenic Hatchery Bay trail or steeper options. The Mill Creek and Tyrolean area offers a plethora of trails ranging from green, blue and black rated and the Jindabyne Trail Stewardship (JTS) group have been extremely active in maintaining this area recently. Local rider and JTS member Adam
Robinson said the trails will be in excellent shape for the busy summer period, after huge work to tidy the trail network. Apart from the JTS trail maintenance days, people have been hired to help with the workload to keep trails open and cleared. After a wet spring work has also been done to realign trails, improve drainage and complete trail repairs. “We (JTS) have invested quite a bit of money into hired help as such, as we have some very generous sponsorship from
local businesses,” said Adam. “It will be in the order of $20,000 we spend this financial year alone on maintenance. That is not the council money, that is through sponsorship and in-kind donations to the trail stewardship because the local community really appreciate the work that is happening there.” Commenting on individual trails, Adam said the pink trail at Tyrolean has proven to be popular for families. “We have put an up track in which is a great scenic climb. Pink trail is a flow trail with plenty of family fun to be had that was built last year.” The riding community appreciate the JTS efforts, and if they were not here what condition would our trails be? To support the JTS you can email jindabynetrailstewardship@gmail.com for more details. Bungarra Alpine Centre on the Barry Way have 20km of cross country professionally built trail. Here you can find trails for all levels, a skills park and exceptional views from the top of Round Hill towards Lake Jindabyne. Purchase an affordable day pass to access the centre via www.bungarra.com.au. See page 18 and 19 for more mt bike options and ask at bike shops for maps of local trails.
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turns without relying on pedalling. The fastest lap time will take top honours at this pump track party. Round four is Friday Flat Fury on 28 February. Starting at the Easy Rider T-Bar, riders will race along part of the All-Mountain Trail into woodlands before navigating tight turns on Dream Run and then an all-out mad run to the finish. The fifth round on 14 March is the Supertrail Scramble. This technical round will feature part of Thredbo’s signature Cannonball Trail and will challenge riders with off-camber roots, rock drops, jumps and wall-rides. The final round on 2 May will see riders try to win without a bike chain in the Chainless Champs. Riders will drop into Thredbo’s new green trail, Easy Street featuring deep berms, fast straight sections and a loose gravel fire road. Riders will need to be smart to hold their speed and use rollers and jumps to their advantage. The rider with the most points across all rounds in each category will be crowned the Gravity Series champ of 2020.
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Awe Inspiring 35km Trail What is it about the Thredbo Valley Track that intrigues mountain bike riders so much? Is it the sense that you have escaped into the wilderness, the isolation it evokes or just the pure joy that you can ride for 35km on one single track?
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EPIC: One of the five Thredbo River crossings on the upper TVT trail. PHOTOS: NPWS / Robert Mulally.
THE Thredbo Valley Track, or TVT as it is referred to certainly ticks all the boxes and is a magnificent track that caters to both hikers and riders. The bikes a more popular choice of transport. This summer the TVT will probably see its greatest seasonal visitation as bookings for accommodation are exceptionally strong. So how do you prepare to get the best out of your adventure? Well, the first step is to rise early and hit the trails while they have less traffic and pre book shuttles where possible. The track allows for both ways riding and walking so consider you could encounter people from other directions. Hence best to wake up with the sparrows no matter how you want to tackle the trail. The most popular section is the downhill from Thredbo to Lake Crackenback Resort that affords five river crossings of the
Thredbo River, the trail meandering along the banks of the river for 17km of pure joy. The upper section is rated as intermediate. This mostly single track is flowing and while it is downhill in elevation, you will need to jump on the pedals for occasional climbing. Follow the signs, look ahead and after a few hours you arrive at the picturesque Lake Crackenback Resort. Now is either the culmination of your trip, a perfect stop for lunch and reenergise or simply a stop and go if you want to proceed all the way to Jindabyne. The lower TVT is much harder than the upper section, so be the judge of your own ability. The terrain does become rocky and more difficult, but still suited to strong intermediates. One major factor you must pay attention to, is there are no exit points on the lower section. Once you are on the trail there are only two ways out. Where you
started or where you will finish at Gaden Trout Hatchery. Pack water, food, bike repair kit, first aid kit and even a personal locator beacon are recommended by the national parks as the word remote takes on a new meaning here. But in return you are gifted 18km of mt bike single track terrain to explore. The lower section has seen extensive repair works where gabion retaining walls have been built, some track realigned and general repairs after the winter season. The lower section is a long trip, so you should allow minimum two to three hours, or more if you are stopping frequently or slower rider. The trail exits at Gaden Trout Hatchery near Jindabyne. For a full riding experience, you can then ride along the Hatchery Bay trail all the way back into Jindabyne. An epic adventure that some do in one day and others prefer to spread it over two days. Local rider Adam Robinson said in November, “from a riders perspective the TVT is riding well, the parks have done some work on that to improve it.” “It is going to be busy this summer, there is no doubt about it. There will be people heading in both directions, riders, runners, and walkers in both directions so people should be mindful of that. “It is an all-day adventure if you want to do the whole thing and taking it steady.
◼ END: After 18km of lower TVT, you will welcome a flowing end to the track. It’s nice to stop at Crackenback and enjoy a bit of a snack, a coffee or even a lunch and then push through to Jindabyne if you want to do the whole thing.”
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Dan said, “we didn’t close at all, we stayed open the whole time. That was a big thing for us.” Still reeling from the trio partnership now being two, and the initial cost of setting up the business, Dan said, “We still had that to pay off and the suppliers, we had to bite the bullet and do the hard yards so we stayed open every day.” Asked was it tough financially, both responded, “absolutely.” If winter did not go ahead, they agree it would have been a financial disaster. Once winter arrived trade improved, the snow season was good for them and now the summer looks promising. “Having a twenty grand debt to make up plus bushfires and covid, it’s been challenging. One of the reasons we didn’t close was because we are invested, we believe and are passionate about what we are doing,” said Renae. Dan chimes in with, “in for a penny in for pound, so we stay open all year round.” They both agree that by staying open year-round they have gained the loyalty of their local client and return visitors. “Just persistence and consistency overrules everything, if you can just stick
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TOUGH: Renae and Dan from Peak Cafe are all smiles now after a grueling first 12 months .
at it and keep showing up,” said Dan. “Staying open was worth it to us, and also the service that we provide for meal prep, which is a massive part of what we do, we are just open all the time because people are just coming and picking up their fresh meals.” “When you talk about the first year, Renae has only had four days off, in November,” said Dan.
Now they have a clear direction, a changed summer menu plus formed an alliance with Gym Meals Direct from Canberra for pre prepped calorie and portion devised meals. Persistence has rewarded them, and the Peak Cafe is now established and a brighter future ahead and you can find the cafe in Jindabyne’s Town Centre, or see ad on page 48.
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Activities At Your Doorstep EXPLORING comes to life when you stay at Lake Crackenback Resort where you have virtually everything at your doorstep within the resort, and other main attractions all accessible with a short drive.
Here you can awake each morning for your daily mountain bike ride, one that could see you ride on kilometres of different trails. The resort trails are world class and host several great events where professional riders take the same route as you. Riding along the Thredbo River allows you that sense of serenity that will see you return with a refreshed mind. A clear mind may be needed when you attempt to match aim with any of your Robin Hood inspired friends in the archery. It may not be Sherwood Forest, but the competition to hit the bullseye for bragging rights could be just as intense as Robin encountered in his day. If you need to refuel, the Alpine Larder will be your regular haunt for casual dining, a coffee or even a meeting place for lunch. You need to keep your energy intake high as you have much to pack into any given day. A paddle on the lake is a great way to entertain the family. The kids will find their navigating skills and smiles will abound as this fun activity is not something you do every day. Life by the lake is a great way to spend part of your day, so everyone can take turns in the canoe as the rest of the group relax on
◼ ABUNDANCE: The holiday lifestyle is great for in house guests and visitors at Lake Crackenback Resort. the sand or grassy surrounds. The water is fresh but on hot summer days the kids will be fearless and plunge straight in. Life is a balancing act and taken to a different level on the Segway. With full tuition before you start, you could be whizzing around the resort in the guided tours by the activate staff. The activate centre has all your bases covered, you can hire golf clubs for the short golf course, book for any additional tours and even gaze at the stars on the astrology nights.
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All activities are open to in house guests plus visitors who want a day out with a difference. There is never a dull moment at the resort, unless you just want to switch off and enjoy the pleasant surroundings at your own pace.
Snowies Mt Bike Festival FIERCE pedalling mixed with endurance and strength will kickstart the Snowies Multisport Festival as the best mountain bike riders compete alongside keen enthusiasts in the 2021 Snowies MTB Festival. Riders have been keen to embrace this concept where they ride over several stages across three days, with the ultimate winner the one who is the strongest and can withstand the severe pressure applied from their pursuers. In 2021 there will be two unique course options of different distances, The Wild Brumby will cover 110km and will be welcomed by the hardcore riders. The shorter 75km, The Brumby, will still test riders for their limit but with less technical sections. Both events will have 4 stages, slightly altered from the 2020 schedule due to covid-19 restrictions. Each stage will encounter ďŹ&#x201A;owing single tracks, remote wilderness trails, colossal ascents and awe-inspiring downhills as riders punish their pedals, and their legs for the ultimate prize. Based out of Lake Crackenback Resort, the event offers a massive $5000 cash prize purse for the elite category. Hundreds of weekend warriors of different age groups can also be part of the festival,
including team events to share the stages. Plus, on the Sunday the marathon stage is also a stand-alone event for other riders wanting just one day of action with distances varying from 45km, 30km and 15km events. STAGE 1 - THREDBO SUMMIT SMASH 19.5KM Starting on Friday morning with an 19.5km uphill ascent and an elevation climb of 533m from Lake Crackenback to Thredbo Resort, riders will be tested from the outset and set the tone of who will be in the mix for the podium. STAGE 2 - HAPPY HOUR TIME TRIAL 5.5KM On Friday afternoon, a fast and furious 5.5km time trial around Lake Crackenback Resort will further separate the contenders and set up an exciting weekend. STAGE 3 - SNOWY LEGENDS DESCENT 39.5KM On Saturday riders will be put to the absolute test in the Snowy Legends Descent. This 39.5km from Thredbo, via Lake Crackenback and down to Gaden Trout Hatchery near Jindabyne will see riders leaving nothing in the tank if they want any
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need strong legs again on Sunday morning for the 45km Release the Cracken Marathon. Three laps of the 15km cross country mt bike trail will see riders pass by the ďŹ nish line and know exactly where they stand and what they need to do to claim the ultimate step on the podium. The event is held on February 5-7 at Lake Crackenback Resort. Accommodation is available at the resort, via the www. lakecrackenback.com.au website. To enter the event riders should visit the www.In2Adventure.com.au website to secure a position as spaces will be limited and potentially sold out.
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Mountain Terrain Competitor Test THE Snowies Multisport Festival has rapidly grown as more amateur enthusiasts look for new adventures and to compete alongside their professional counterparts. The 2021 event will also usher in a new era with Covid Safe plans but still include all the off-road action athletes have come to know and love. With varying distances ideally suited to all entrants, including families and kids, athletes can enter off road triathlon events,
◼ ECSTATIC: The 2020 female off-road triathlon winner Kate Bramley enjoying the moment.
duathlon, aqua-bike or trail running across the weekend. The festival also has the perfect headquarter base at Lake Crackenback Resort, a venue that all visiting athletes continue to praise. 2021 TREX AUSTRALIAN X-TRI CHAMPIONSHIPS- SAT, FEB 20 TreX Snowy Mountains will host the Australian National X-Tri Championships as well as being a qualifying event for the world championships. The event has always enticed a strong field in both and men and women, and with extra bonus qualifying points for the World Championships, it will be a cracker of a race for the elite. Previously hosting the 2016 ITU X-Tri World Championships, this world class course will both delight and challenge those who love the thrill of off-road racing. While the elite athletes will eye off the championship prizes, there are also courses for all abilities and age groups, including Standard, Sprint, Teaser, Junior and Dirt Kids options so everyone can be a part of the Snowies action.
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The courses are varying distances and consist of a refreshing swim in Lake Crackenback before riders and runners venture onto the trails adjacent to the resort. The beauty for friends and spectators is the proximity of the trails, so you can stroll and cheer at different locations. TRAIL RUN AUSTRALIA - SUN, FEB 21 Trail runners have embraced this event since its inception with large numbers tackling the rugged terrain and challenging themselves on the demanding high country trails that add extra spice with an elevation of 1150m at the resort. Course distance options include the gruelling 50km ultra marathon and 21.2km half marathon for the more serious runners, plus ideal shorter distances of 11km and 5km for amateurs. The kids are never forgotten with the free ‘mud rats run’ a
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Snowy 2.0 To Commence Tunnel Boring THE Snowy 2.0 project will commence its next important phase of boring the main access tunnel (MAT) after hundreds of truck convoys delivered the vital tunnel boring machine components, plus power station and transformer infrastructure to the Lobs Hole site near Cabramurra. In late October, the first large tunnel boring machine (TBM) components started arriving, and since then a crew of experts have been assembling the machine ready for the first rock to be bored late 2020 or early 2021.
The convoy of trucks have been constant over recent months making the journey from the Port Kembla port via Canberra, Cooma, Adaminaby and to Lobs Hole in the Kosciuszko National Park. One of the largest loads saw four prime movers in operation from the Lampson transport company. Driver Paul Philp said it is not uncommon to have four trucks. Commenting on the journey through the mountains he said, “slow uphill and slower downhill and play it safe.” At the main access tunnel (MAT) portal, construction crew have laid the platform cradle where the first TBM will be launched down to what will eventually be the main power station cavern 800m below ground. Snowy 2.0 project manager, Paul Smith, said, “Over the last few months there’s been over forty contractors working each day constructing formwork and pouring over 1500 cubic metres of concrete.” Now that the concrete cradle is complete, you can see via this November 2020 photo that the assembly of the German built TBM is underway with use
of large cranes to lift each component into place. Snowy 2.0 relations manager, Dean Lynch, said crews will be working 24 hours a day to assemble the tunnel boring machine before Christmas. “There are specialist tunnel boring machine operators and assemblers on site at the moment, they specialise in that equipment. People have flown in from all around the world, they have been on site waiting for this, especially to build these tunnel boring machines,” said Mr Lynch. “Even the cutter heads that have to be welded up on site, it is quite technical, they have to be done under exact conditions, so there are special boiler makers on site now.” Once the project is in full operation there will be three 11 metre diameter TBM’s excavating more than 30km of tunnel. This includes the headrace and tailrace tunnels, the main access and emergency egress cable and ventilation tunnels and the inclined pressure shaft. Simultaneously the Ravine substation is being constructed that house two 85 tonne transformers which will power the TBM’s and the construction site.
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◼ BUILD: The Lobs Hole main access tunnel portal and the assembling of the tunnel boring machine. PHOTO: Snowy Hydro Additionally, the exploratory camp accommodation modules are being built. Paul Smith said, “there are now 66 people living on site in Lobs Hole and the exploratory camp is fast taking shape. By the time the camp is finished there will be 300 people living here and calling this place home.” The project has many facets, including the Cooma concrete segment factory. This factory will produce precast concrete tunnel segments which will be
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to Lobs Hole. The Cooma segment factory is expected to be producing segments by end of 2020, and once operational will create 125 jobs. Explainer videos at the Snowy Hydro visitor centres show how as the TBM bores its way into the mountain. The machine then places these concrete segments around the tunnel which allows the TBM to then leverage off as it excavates further. The Snowy 2.0 project is a new pumped hyrdo underground power station that will
BIG: Trucks delivering the TBM components. PHOTOS: Steve Cuff
link two existing dams, the Tantangara and Talbingo dams via 27km of tunnel to supply on-demand power. Once completed in 2026 Snowy 2.0 will provide 2,000 megawatts of dispatchable, on-demand generating capacity and approximately 350,000 megawatt hours of large scale storage to the National Electricity Market. Snowy Scheme The Snowy Scheme was an engineering feat in Australia like no other from its commencement in 1949 to completion in 1975. The scheme consists of seven power stations, 16 major dams, 80 kilometres of aqueducts and 145 kilometres of interconnected tunnels.
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Be Immersed in the Snowy Scheme WE are lucky to have access to all-yearround activities in the Snowy Mountains, from skiing in the winter, through to fishing, kayaking, bushwalking and water sports in the summer months. Plus, one of the biggest attractions and an engineering feat of epic proportions is the Snowy Scheme. A visit to the sites of the Scheme is a must for those wanting to experience the best of our region this summer.
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The Snowy Hydro visitor centres have something for everyone where you can learn more about Snowy Hydro operations, the Snowy 2.0 project and the history of our iconic Snowy Scheme. At the Snowy Hydro Discovery Centre and Cafe in Cooma you can experience the Scheme like never before in the new immersive theatre. The theatre provides a virtual fly over of the mountains and tells the remarkable story of the Snowy Scheme - past, present and future. You can also check out the scale model of one of Snowy 2.0’s tunnel boring machines in the interpretive area which includes a wealth of memorabilia. They also have an extensive collection of books on the history of the Scheme. The cafe offers barista-made coffee, lunch items and a range of iced drinks perfect for a stop on your travels. You can even charge your electric vehicle at the new Chargefox EV charging station located onsite. The Khancoban Visitor Information Centre in picturesque Khancoban is a partnership between Snowy Hydro and National Parks and Wildlife Service. It is
the perfect place to drop in for local and park information, purchase park passes and check on road closures and weather conditions. The Murray 1 Power Station is a short drive from Khancoban where you have a roadside viewing area to see the Power Station. While you’re at the centre, you can get a rundown on Snowy Hydro’s operations through the real-time screens. The centre carries an extensive range of maps and a variety of products, including local produce, books and gifts to purchase. At the northern end of Kosciuszko National Park, the small town of Talbingo has a revamped Snowy Hydro display inside the Talbingo Supermarket. The Tumut 3 Power Station and Talbingo dam are a short drive from the town centre. See further stories on Page 28, Khancoban and Page 57, Talbingo to visit the scheme. Snowy Hydro are huge supporters of the wider region through continued sponsorships within the different communities. They also employ a huge number of workers across the entire scheme.
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The summer holidays are here already! After the year we’ve all had, this important break takes on new significance. I think it’s fair to say that most people feel like they didn’t have a holiday last summer. Bushfires forced thousands of visitors to leave, while residents dug in to face the unfolding crisis at our front door. Floods and COVID-19 followed, only adding to the emotional, environmental and financial distress in our community. This summer presents an opportunity to recharge, renew and reconnect following the challenges of 2020. If you are choosing to holiday here for the first time or the 100th time – thank you and welcome. You have chosen the most amazing community to share this time with and the most diverse and thrilling landscape. Your support of this community goes a long way in creating the renewal and regrowth we are working towards. I have no doubt you will be richly rewarded, not just by the activities, local products and services and the environment – but by the smiles from business owners and residents. For some, the first anniversary of our Black Summer will elicit painful memories for people and communities. Every person you meet will have their own individual story and experience from this time; you do too perhaps. This has been a year that has touched us all. One of the hallmarks of 2020 has been the empathy we have shown each other; that time, warmth and respect is something we need to be extra mindful of as summer builds and anniversaries approach. Some people are still living in challenging circumstances and you may be shocked by some of the damage and destruction that remains. Please respect people’s privacy as you travel our region. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to unfold, Australians have worked hard to allow us as many freedoms ahead of this holiday period. That is something we can all be immensely proud of. It’s important to maintain all the healthy practises that have become part of our life in 2020 – hand hygiene, physical distancing and remembering to register your details at venues. We have laughed during 2020 about wanting to reboot this year – I hope this break provides the chance to do that and set yourself and those around you up for a happy and healthy 2021.
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Nature Beckons In Khancoban FOR the folk who reside in the Snowy Valleys, the start to 2021 will not come soon enough. The summer of 2020 was disastrous as bushfires ravaged areas of Adelong Batlow, Tumbarumba, Tumut, Talbingo and surrounded much of Khancoban which eventually was cut off from the world. Just when there was light at the end of tunnel, the regional travel restrictions prior to winter meant another kick in the guts for Khancoban who rely heavily on the tourism sector. When the winter snow season started spirits were lifted until the Victorian border closed and passing traffic became virtually nonexistent. Publican at the Khancoban Alpine Inn, Steve Jenkins, said they will be looking forward to 2021 as it has been tough, and they have had their battles. “Everyone is surviving, obviously some people do it better than others and I’d like to think we have provided assistance where we could and supported the community where we could. All in all, I think the community of Khancoban have coped quite well,” said Steve. “We have been pretty blessed with some projects of Snowy Hydro going on which has kept the economy afloat during these times.” Forgive the townspeople if you hear an extra roar on New Year’s
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Eve as they have suffered a long stretch. Many might be at the hotel where Steve said they have entertainment for the big night. “We have already locked in a complete month of entertainment for January, we’ve got New Year’s Eve sorted. The easing of restrictions on licensed premises is a benefit and working in our favour and yeah, we are looking forward to summer and being busy and meeting a lot of people.” Nature was generous to Khancoban, gifting the region all the top shelf assets including an abundance of scenery, clean mountain air, flowing waterways, wildlife, great fishing and Kosciuszko National Park as their backyard. Here you select your own
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indulgences on your own time, as time is certainly not an important factor when you are holidaying in one of nature’s finest locations. Mountain biking by the lake, relaxing by the lake, picnics by the lake, you see the drift here. Summer could just be all about the lake but there is more. The Alpine Way has much to offer for day trips and hiking options, a visit to the National Parks and Snowy Hydro visitor centre will provide a plethora of information. Be sure to visit the new Pickled Parrot Providore store in the town centre which will be open for its first summer. Owner Dee Harmer said the grocery store will have a cafe and deli and their goal is to “have a 100 mile food bowl we source local produce from.”
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Your Thredbo Summer Bucket List SUMMIT MT KOSCIUSZKO This is one item everyone should tick of their bucket list this summer and it’s the ultimate Aussie pilgrimage. Hike to Mt Kosciuszko and stand at the highest point in the country where you’ll be rewarded with stunning 360-degree views. This hike takes approximately 4-6 hours and you don’t need to be an advanced hiker, making it ideal for couples, families and solo travellers alike.
◼ TREAT: The kids will love a hot chocolate at Eagles Nest.
CHAIR RIDE AND AUSTRALIA’S HIGHEST RESTAURANT The kids will love you for taking them on the scenic chair ride to the top of Thredbo. The Kosciuszko Express runs all summer long and is perfect for mountain views of all the ski trails below, plus watch mountain bikers blast down the mountain. At 1937 metres you’ll be able to enjoy tasty meals and an array of refreshing beverages whilst taking in 270-degree views from Eagles Nest Restaurant.
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◼ VIEW: Take a scenic chairlift ride for magnificent views. RENT A BIKE AND GO EXPLORING Thredbo is Australia’s premier mountain bike park offering the only summer long chairlift access in the country with 34 kilometres of trails to explore. Test your skills on the world-class gravity trails or in the lower valley take a picturesque ride with unrivalled river views along the Thredbo Valley Track. If you don’t have your own bike, there’s a wide range of bikes to rent from Thredbo MTB Rental. For the most up to date information on Thredbo Valley Track alerts and closures head to nationalparks.nsw.gov.au RIDE THE ALPINE BOBSLED A fun activity for the whole family is to take a ride on the Thredbo Alpine Bobsled. The bobsled track is 700 metres long and twists and turns down the mountain whilst you control the speed with a brake on your sled. To ride the bobsled, you must be 9 years of age or older and more than 130cms tall.
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TRY DISC GOLF It’s golf...with a twist! Disc golf is played like traditional golf but instead of a ball and clubs players use a flying disc. The goal is to complete each hole with the fewest number of throws. All ages and abilities can give this activity a go in Thredbo with an 18-hole disc golf course nestled in between the mountains. Rent discs from the Guest Services Office at Valley Terminal in Thredbo village. BRUSH UP ON THREDBO’S HISTORY The Thredbo Alpine Museum is open 1-5pm daily (except Mondays) in the busy January holiday period and weekends outside of these times. You can see collections of Thredbo being constructed in the early days, great old ski memorabilia and classic photos from past eras. Located on stairway just below Village Square opposite the bakery.
◼ GRAND: Explore granite tors and alpine lakes on Thredbo’s Private Hikes.
GET OFF THE BEATEN PATH WITH A PRIVATE HIKE Experience the magic of alpine Australia with a private guide taking you off the beaten track and on an adventure through the wilderness. With Thredbo’s private hikes your eyes will be opened to the unique flora and fauna of the Snowy Mountains. You’ll be taken to pristine reflection pools, rugged granite tors and spectacular views for endless
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photo opportunities. To find out more about Thredbo’s private hikes head to Thredbo.com.au, email guides_thredbo@evt.com or call 1300 020 589.
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THE DENMAN Ph 6457 6222 Summer dining is a relaxing experience at the Terrace Restaurant with mountain views and evening sunsets creating a pleasant ambience. For entree the grilled king prawns with nduja butter and herbs or calamari fritti are ideal choices to accompany a local wine from Shut the Gate. Q Ïê ²ÏĈ̹Ĉ Ïê¬áĖ²¹ Đ̹ Đ ĈĐĩ ģ ÅĩĖ Ĺ êÞ ĈĐ¹ Þ ģÏĐÌ Ĉ áĈ Ģ¹Ą²¹Ş è ĄÞ¹Đ ĸĈÌ ģÏĐÌ ĈĀ Ą ÅĖĈŞ ªĄó ² ª¹ êĈŞ Ā¹ Ĉ ê² ĈĀÏê ¬Ì óĄ ÌóĖĈ¹ è ²¹ fettucine with wild mushroom. The Après Bar from 4pm try the shucked oysters or deli man board with a summer cocktail.
THREDBO DINING GUIDE EAGLES NEST Ph 6459 4200 Could there be a better summer location than sitting atop of Thredbo and gazing at the Thredbo Valley vista below from 1937 metres. Welcome to Eagles Nest and ĖĈĐĄ áÏ žĈ ÌÏÅ̹ĈĐ Ą¹ĈĐ ĖĄ êĐ ģ̹Ą¹ ĩóĖ ģÏáá ĸê² ¬ ĈĖ á relaxed dining. Ride the chairlift to the top and venture inside for ªĄ¹ Þà ĈĐ óĄ ĈÏèĀáĩ èóĖêĐ Ïê ÏêĈĀÏĄÏêÅ ¬óĵ¹¹ ê² cake. On the return from your Kosciuszko summit adventures, reward yourself with a cold beverage or replenish the body with a hearty late lunch. CASCADES Ph 6459 4270 Summer indulgence is allowed at the Thredbo Alpine Hotel’s renowned Cascades Restaurant for breakfast and dinner daily plus weekend lunch. Choose from a selection of delicious aperitifs, the grazing menu including beetroot carpaccio or seared scallops. The Moroccan spiced grilled spatchcock or juicy grain fed striploin will satisfy your hunger or the Lake Eucumbene ĐĄóĖĐ óĵ¹ĄĈ ĐÌ Đ áó¬ á ĐóĖ¬ÌŤ yó ¬óèĀáÏè¹êĐ ĩóĖĄ ¹Ģ¹êÏêÅ select from an extensive wine list as you peruse the delectable dessert menu.
SANTE Ph 6457 6083 ¹ Đ¹èĀĐ¹² ªĩ Đ̹ £ á ¬ ĄĐ¹ è¹êĖ ģ̹Ą¹ ĩóĖ ģÏáá ĸê² a delicious dish to appease any mountain appetite. For those seeking the most tender and succulent of steaks this is your venue with a great selection of cuts that will melt in your mouth. Add some extra excitement to the family dining and order the scrumptious ribs with all its tasty dripping sauces, sure to be a hit with the kids. The menu has a vast choice of delicious mains, wonderful desserts, and an extensive wine list. Plus, great location in Village Square.
THE LOCAL PUB Ph 6459 4200 For a casual meal and a Kosciuszko Pale Ale, visit one of Thredbo’s favourite venues at The Local. Enjoy tasty Australian pub dishes, hearty meals and daily specials to please the whole family and be sure to ask about the kids’ menu. Select from tasty small plates and snacks including potato wedges, nachos and salt and pepper squid. They serve mean a steak and have great burgers including the Hawaii Five O burger. Try the scrumptious fresh nutritious bowls or dessert choices for those with a sweet tooth. Great deck for alfresco.
VILLAGE BAKERY Ph 6459 4200 Life in Thredbo Village is never complete without your daily visit to the vibrant bakery. Whether the aroma of ÃĄ¹ĈÌ ª Þ¹² ªĄ¹ ² Đ¹èĀĐĈ ĩóĖ ÏêĈϲ¹Ş óĄ Đ̹ ĸê¹ ¬ Þ¹Ĉ ê² óà ¬óĖĄĈ¹ ĈĖĀ¹Ąª ¬óĵ¹¹Ş ĩóĖĄ ģ¹¹Þ¹ê² óĄ ģ¹¹Þ should include the bakery ritual. From staples of the buttery croissant, tasty meat pies and sausage rolls or the create your own salad roll or bacon and egg rolls, be sure to take away a tasty, sweet treat for your mountain reward.
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A First Timer’s Guide to Mountain Biking JUST the word “mountain” in mountain biking can be enough to send a would-berider running from the hills. But you don’t need to be a gravity defying, fearless shredder to enjoy your foray into mountain biking, with trails and bikes to suit all levels of mountain bike enthusiasts. We spoke to Thredbo Mountain Bike Business Manager Tim Windshuttle to get his top tips for starting out on a mountain bike. RENT A BIKE If you’ve got your own bike, that’s a great start but mountain bikes can cost thousands of dollars and if you’re trying it for the first time it’s a great idea to rent a bike before you commit yourself to the big bucks. Thredbo Retail and Rental offer an extensive range of gravity focused enduro
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and downhill bikes from Norco but there’s also e-bikes and recreational mountain bikes for kids and families, which are perfect for exploring the Thredbo Valley Trail and village cross country trails. For those wanting to stick to lower valley trails, we recommend hiring a Hardtail XC Bike with various options depending on your height. E-Bikes are also a fun way to explore the valley trails with a bit of added help when you need a rest. For those wanting to progress to gravity trails, you’ll be wanting to rent an enduro or downhill bike that has ample suspension to tackle more technical terrain. Enduro bikes are great for riders who want to try a bit of everything in the mountain bike park, whereas the downhill bikes are perfect for the more extreme looking to defy gravity on the more advanced trails.
LEARN: Take a lesson with Thredbo’s qualified MTB instructors.
◼ SKILL: Lessons are available for all ages at Thredbo.
DRESS FOR SUCCESS Safety is key when you’re learning how to mountain bike. You’re going to want to wear a helmet, bike gloves, goggles and breathable, comfortable clothing. If you’re taking on downhill trails body armour is important to keep you safe throughout your day and can easily be rented online. TAKE A LESSON The best way to maximise your enjoyment as you make your foray into riding is to take a lesson at the beginning. That will help ensure you’ve got the skills and techniques right from the start so you’re not making bad habits. Mountain Bike Clinics are a fun way to learn with other beginners and you’ll learn about the correct body position, how to brake effectively, cornering techniques and (for those keen to progress even further) there’s advanced clinics to nail jumps, drops and technical root sections, to take your riding to the next level.
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New Snowy Magazine Website Launched This summer the Snowy Mountains Magazine are proud to announce the launch of a brand new website. THE new website will be targeted at both the tourist and residents where everyone can find the latest information on news and events, plus be the best resource for travellers wanting to visit the region. There will be content on every town across the wider region once the website is fully loaded, which will be constantly added to. From information on places to visit, activities, more details on events, plus dining options. The navigation will be extremely easy, and content clear and concise. Managing editor Steve Cuff said, “I am constantly asked for information on places to visit and the best places to visit.” “We have published all those stories before in the magazine, so it made great sense to not build a news website, but to create a tourist website with loads of information,” said Steve. “On top of that, we will now have a much more sophisticated platform to add latest and local news as it comes to hand, especially in between our printed editions. We envisage it will be the best and most reliable source for all news and travel information in the area. “We will always be adding new content as we find more information. So, I don’t think we can say we are finished with the site. “Years of traveling the region acquiring photos and covering events allows our publication to have more knowledge of the region than anyone else. Now all this will be collated into one platform.
“We won’t rest on our laurels laurels, we have more exciting stages to add leading into the winter season that the snow community will love. Watch this space.” Advertisers All businesses want more exposure to both local residents and travellers. As part of being a regular advertiser in the magazine those businesses will now have a free profile on the website. “No other company can offer what we are offering in the mountains,” said Steve. “We have the biggest print runs of any free publication in the area which means we reach more people. The magazine already goes into multiple locations in Sydney and Canberra, a fact often overlooked. Now we will promote the
region even further through the digital world, so people will know about the businesses before they arrive.” “The aim of the website is to find people in the digital space who may not necessarily pick up the magazine. That means more reach for our advertisers which we are incredibly pleased we can offer.” “We already have a newsletter with a healthy database, so we will be sending
regular newsletters to promote the website, plus all the content it has available. We can run more stories and promote businesses further knowing we will reach readers that we don’t already have. “For us this is a game changer.” You can visit the website at www.snowymagazine.com.au where the new platform will be live from Friday December 11.
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Paddys River Falls at Tumbarumba.
Snowy Mountains Summer Exploring WHEN you visit the Snowy Mountains for the first time or return for a repeat holiday, a few pointers to get you started exploring is surely welcomed. We have compiled a list to kick start your adventures, plus all the other exciting stories we have listed throughout the magazine are sure to entice you into the outdoors.
◼ The Pioneer Women’s Hut Museum at Tumbarumba.
PORCUPINE ROCKS HIKE A short 5.7 km return hike starting at Perisher that is not over strenuous and will suit the whole family. Take the road between The Man From Snowy River Hotel and right at The Marritz and follow until you see the water reservoir car park. Good signage will lead you along a single trail amongst the bushland with a climb in elevation. Spot the wildflowers and admire the scenery along the way, but the real beauty is revealed at the very end. Panoramic views await once at Porcupine Rocks with vistas down to Lake Crackenback Resort, Skitube and the Thredbo Valley. A great spot for lunch. GUTHEGA - ILLAWONG WALK - ISLAND BEND Drive to Guthega carpark where you now have choices. The Guthega Dam is part of the Snowy Scheme and you can
walk across the dam wall and peruse around the dam area. You will see Guthega Village and lodges above the carpark. From the carpark look for Illawong Walk signs. This 5km return easy hike is relatively flat and follows the contours of the Snowy River for 2.5km through alpine heath where you will arrive at the suspension bridge. Wander down to the river plus also see Illawong Hut. Island Bend was a Snowy Scheme village at the height of the scheme. Visit here to camp and swim in the Snowy River, see Island Bend Dam, parts of old ruins and generally explore the surrounds. If you start here before Guthega, it will be a full day adventure. The Guthega Inn is open after 3pm during the holiday period. RAINBOW LAKE WALK On the drive to Perisher stop just before Dainers Gap and park. This easy 2.5km return walk has slight inclines
but is suitable for everyone as you walk through wide expanses of snowgrass with sightings of wildflowers. The majestic Rainbow Lake awaits where you will notice a timber structure reaching into the lake. The water will be fresh and the lake setting is ideal for a picnic. CHARLOTTE PASS LOOKOUT Drive to Charlotte Pass lookout and park. Look for the signs to Blue Lake to the right and you will see the Snowy River below and a track in the distance leading to Blue Lake, a 4-5 hour return hike. You can walk to the river and the stepping stones below, an easy walk down the steep path but remember you must return up the steep slope. The lookout has a boardwalk with great views and the Summit Road leads to Mt Kosciuszko 9km away. Follow the Mt Stillwell trail above the resort and look for the old steel structures to left of the Stillwell Trail.
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PADDYS RIVER FALLS At Tumbarumba take the Tooma Road for about 12km to one of the most spectacular waterfalls and one of our favourite spots in the Snowy Mountains. You can see the falls from the top viewing area but also walk to the far right where you can see the river cascading down the rock pools. Venture down the stairs to the base of the falls for a closer view. In summer on a hot day the swimming holes are very inviting, just be careful walking along the edge, it is not a designated track. Ideal picnic spot. PIONEER WOMEN’S HUT MUSEUM From Tumbarumba take the Wagga Rd for 8km and visit one of the smallest and most different museums in Australia. The clever theme reflects the ingenuity of women to find solutions and overcoming challenges in early rural Australia. The heritage quilt room exhibition is exquisite, and the Glenroy Cottage craft shop and a machinery shed of farm implements accompany the precinct.
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◼ Crossing the Snowy River at Charlotte Pass. ADELONG FALLS GOLD MILL RUINS Fancy your chances of spotting a spec of gold? A short 1.5km drive from Adelong, take a step back in time to where reef gold was discovered in 1857 and mined until 1940. Over 9000kg of gold was pulled from the Adelong reefs and the heritage listed ruins of the Reefer Battery are left there today. You can wander between the ruins on the Adelong Creek, which is also a great swimming location to sit in the rock pools. Read the signboards for the full fascinating history. ALPINE WAY DRIVE The drive between Thredbo and Khancoban is one of the best you will experience. Not only is it especially scenic (think passenger seat), but the options of stops, camping grounds and interesting sites will see you exceed the 90
Latherbarrel Creek on the Alpine Way.
minutes expected time. Stop at Leatherbarrel Creek for scenery, Tom Groggin campground on the Murray River, Geehi Flats and the Geehi Hut on the Swampy Plains River, Scammels Spur Lookout for great views of the western side of the Main Range and Murray 1 Power Station near Khancoban. To make a full day of your adventure leave Thredbo, admire all the scenery and then lunch at the Khancoban Alpine Inn or cafes in town. SCENIC HELICOPTER FLIGHTS What better way to see the mountains than with a scenic helicopter flight? Choose from Snowy Mountains Helicopters or Alpine Helicopters in Jindabyne, or True North Helicopters in Tumut. Looking down below at the glacial lakes, people walking to Mt Kosciuszko and seeing what your favourite ski run from winter looks like without snow is something special. EUCUMBENE TROUT FARM Want to be virtually assured of catching a trout and also have someone else clean it for your BBQ lunch. The friendly staff at Eucumbene Trout Farm have all the gear for you to hire, you can see the trout ponds and learn about the fish plus venture to the Stony Pond and throw a line in. They have a cafe for refreshments and great BBQ facilities so you can catch your fish and have fresh trout for lunch. See ad on page 26.
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SNOW DEPTH CHART 2007
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Bucket List Hike to Mt Kosciuszko There is that special feeling as you round the bend and see the trail you have fastidiously followed for several hours is about to come to an abrupt dead end. On any normal trail that could be a problem, but not here, you have now reached the top of Australia and there is no further to go. At 2228m above sea level, the beauty of Mt Kosciuszko is not only that it is Australia’s highest mountain, but that it is an achievable summit for all to conquer. This summer we urge you to tick it off your bucket list and hike to Australia’s highest peak.
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HOW TO GET THERE. The most popular route to Mt Kosciuszko is via Thredbo. Purchase a ticket and take the chairlift ride to the top of Thredbo and follow the dedicated walking path for approximately six kilometres to reach the summit. The path offers many scenic vistas as you cross slow running streams, see spectacular wildflowers adjacent to the path and the glimpse of Kosciuszko in the distance is a constant inspiration to entice you onwards. Be sure to stop at Lake Cootapatamba, a post-glacial tarn situated at 2048m and the very noticeable bright red
RELAX: The sunset on Mt Kosciuszko always seems extra special. PHOTO: Thredbo Resort
◼ VISTA: The most spectacular of views as you circumnavigate your way to the summit.
Cootapatamba Hut. The hut is a survival hut during winter if hikers are stranded, where they access via the top hatch, as the doorway would be covered with snow. The optional and longer route is to start at Charlotte Pass lookout and follow the Summit Road for nine kilometres. Here you will find totally different scenery, cross the headwaters of the Snowy River and pass by one of the most photographed high country huts, Seaman’s Hut. Seaman’s Hut was built by the Seaman family as a memorial to their son W. Laurie Seaman and friend Evan Hayes, who both tragically passed away in 1928. Seaman’s family built the hut to provide shelter to future users of the park and to prevent a similar tragedy. Both the Thredbo and Charlotte Pass routes join at the Rawson Pass junction, where you will find a convenient toilet facility. The final hike to the summit from here is 1.67km as you wind your way around the mountain to the top and take in the full gamut of 360 degree views into Victoria and the Main Range.
HOW TO PREPARE Firstly always look at the weather so you know what to expect. The wind at the top is always much stronger and temperatures cooler than what you encounter when you start your journey. The hike is by no means strenuous, but it will take from 4 to 6 hours return from Thredbo, longer from Charlotte Pass, so be prepared. It is advisable to use a backpack and be sure to have ample water bottles, lunch or snacks and extra layers of clothing including fleece and jacket. Should the weather be extremely inclement, there may not be a view at the top if the mountain is in cloud. Sunscreen and hat are mandatory and long pants and sleeves will help protect from the annoying march flies. Leaving early will allow you to beat the crowds as the route is busy during the height of summer holidays. Also consider the closing time of the Thredbo chairlift at 4.30pm for your return journey.
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Special Activation Precinct Ramps Up
◼ The plans for school building location at Sport and Recreation Centre in Jindabyne.
THE Snowy Mountains Special Activation Precinct, the masterplan initiated by the NSW State Government to look at future planning for Jindabyne, Thredbo and Perisher is finally starting to ramp up. In the last quarter of 2020 key strategy meetings have taken place in Jindabyne and Thredbo where planners and consultants traded their ideas of how this part of the region will develop over the next forty years. The group, upwards of 40 people consisted of government stake holders and a good representation across all different government departments including National Parks, Transport for NSW, Environment and Heritage plus Council. The Special Activation Precinct (SAP) is an area where the state government sees significant future growth which justifies investment from not only their treasury department, but to assist in private investment. It was expected the next major announcement would be the draft plans for public exhibition in early 2021. On December 2, the NSW Deputy Premier and Member for Monaro John
Barilaro announced a new education campus will be built in Jindabyne, giving the community the infrastructure and resources, it needs for future growth and development. “The world-class facilities will be located at the Jindabyne Sport and Recreation Centre and will include a separate primary school and high school,” Mr Barilaro said. The relocation of the school from the centre of Jindabyne has always been a contentious issue, but considering its growth and demountable buildings continually added over the past decade, it is the correct decision. On the same size space, the school has grown from 270 primary kids in 2005, to now over 800 kids at both primary and high school. The first year of high school at JCS was 2006. Mr Barilaro said the new Jindabyne Education Campus will boast modern facilities and provide the community with the high-quality education facilities students and teachers deserve. “It is crucial that we plan not just for today but for the future. Significant growth is projected across the region with Snowy 2.0 and the Snowy Mountains
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The town of Jindabyne will see changes in the coming years.
Special Activation Precinct (SAP) and this new education campus will ensure the community has the facilities it needs.” “During the 2019 election I promised that we would rebuild Jindabyne in line with the Go-Jindabyne Masterplan. While we have since expanded on that commitment to include the Snowy Mountains SAP, addressing the future of education in Jindabyne has always been our priority.” In addition to the new innovative teaching and learning spaces, plans for the new schools include a covered outdoor learning area, a library, green space and administrative facilities.
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◼ Consultants converge in Jindabyne. PHOTOS: Steve Cuff Joint use facilities will be explored within the project to consider important collaboration opportunities with the Jindabyne Sport and Recreation Centre, regional tertiary education providers, the Australian Institute of Sport, the Local Health District and other government and private agencies. “This is an exciting opportunity and it is important to me that the community
continues to play its part as we move forward with creating the Jindabyne Education Campus,” Mr Barilaro said. While this is a significant announcement, it is one part of the greater SAP master plan. Snowy Mountains Magazine spoke with Anthea Sargeant, Executive Director Regions and Key Sites who is driving the project. Ms Sargeant spoke about several key ideas planners have been considering, all which interlink with each other for the masterplan. One idea includes a Southern Connector road from the Jindabyne Dam Wall, past Jindabyne Sport and Recreation and finishing at Widow Creek past the current Essential Energy site. This idea was centred around changes in future decades regarding snow visitation and establishing Jindabyne as a standalone summer destination. “We are trying to create more urban development opportunities within Jindabyne Town Centre so that we can provide safe and quality to the lakefront. You can’t do that at the moment with a two lane major road going through there” said Ms Sargeant. “What we are looking at doing is how people will connect back into the town, we certainly don’t want to be detracting from the town itself, people still need
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to access those facilities. We are also looking at expanding some of those facilities with creating a more walkable town with good quality footpaths and stairs. But also creating some public space, not just on the lake side, also within the town itself, that is probably lacking at the moment.” Consultants also presented to a working group of business people and floated their thoughts on how areas of the town could function better. They overlaid plans showing changes. Transport is one such important issue and while they do have thoughts on bus transport to the resorts during winter, they are also looking at a local bus service that would weave through town and out to areas such as Sport and Recreation Centre for one. This planning was still in its infancy
in October, their final plans will be presented in the public draft plan. The consultant group were in Thredbo for their alpine plans in Novdember, with favourable comments emanating from those meetings. The government would like to increase visitation to the resorts as it receives an entry fee into the Kosciuszko National Park. But it needs to ensure it continues to grow the alpine facilities whether by assisting with funding, encouraging the resorts to invest or by private developers. Thredbo have a head lease and a thriving year round resort, but Perisher is somewhat different in that National Parks are responsible for Perisher Valley, Perisher only have the lift company. On the Perisher front, this could have hit a stumbling block when in September the NSW government notified the Perisher lodges that negotiations have ceased for a head lease. “The NSW Government and Perisher Blue have agreed to withdraw from negotiations for a head lease arrangement at this time. We will continue to work with all relevant stakeholders on the Snowy Mountains Special Activation Precinct to achieve the Precinct vision of making the Snowy Mountains Australia’s alpine capital.” Stay tuned for the release of all the draft plans in February or March 2021.
WINTER LODGE MANAGERS The Lions Lair Lodge in Smiggin Holes is seeking full time live in Managers under contract for the 2021 Winter Season and annually afterwards, if mutually agreed.
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A Day By The Lake ◼ FUN: Pack the bucket and spade for lake sand castles.
SUMMER on the lake, can life be any better, we think not. Lake Jindabyne has something for every water lover, and more if you have the craft to manoeuvre around this large expanse of water. Beaches are plentiful, there are dedicated areas for watercraft plus safe havens for the kids to make a splash. For family with kids who are seeking water fun, the Claypits area right side is your best option. Turn at the Barry Way roundabout, park where you can and look to your right past the willow trees and exercise station. Kids love this area and with a gentle decline in water depth, you can venture out quite a distance before finding deep water. Bring the floaties, jump in and know it is safe away from the power boats. The park and trees offer shade, there is a playground for the kids and amenities block on adjacent carpark. The lake foreshore in town has multiple beach choices, plus you will notice many rocks. Be sure to check for submerged rocks before diving in just to be safe. For the adventurous you can walk to secluded areas from Creel Bay and Hatchery Bay if you wanted your own private area. Strap into your water ski or wake board and chase the flat water from the Claypits to
wherever you desire. The lake level is high but ask if you are not sure of your navigation points. Boats often base themselves from the many beaches lining the shore that are not accessible by car or foot. The choice can be simply made depending on the wind and where the water is best. The further away from town the less likely to be crowded. The Lake Jindabyne Sailing Club have regattas on Wednesday evening and Saturday. You will see a flotilla of boats so ease of the speed in the power boats when approaching. Hire of various watercraft is available at the Snowline area, near the boat ramp opposite the Thredbo turnoff. Call ahead to Sacred Ride hire to check availability. Paddle boards, canoes, kayaks and sailing boats are available along with all the safety gear so you can enjoy the lake experience from a different perspective. Enquire at the Discovery Park for hire of small power boats. For suggestions on the best paddleboard and kayak routes, circumnavigate the islands, or for a longer outing, cruise along the front of town and around to the dam wall for an extended trip. Curiosity Rocks are an interesting
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◼ BUMP: Hang on and enjoy the ride.
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formation on the lake, easily admired from the shoreline on the Hatchery Bay trail or better still, jump in a canoe and paddle up close. HISTORY MT BIKE TOUR For something different this summer, join one of Lake Crackenback Resort’s E-bike history tours of the Lake Jindabyne Foreshore. The tour starts from Lake Crackenback for in house guests, who are bused to Jindabyne, or book and join the tour at the lakeside boat ramp at Snowline. Activate manager and guide Jay Williams
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On November 17 the 2020-21 NSW Budget was handed down with regional communities at the heart of it, receiving record funding for infrastructure, education, health and essential services across the State. In the Monaro, students are the big winners with unprecedented funding for new schools and major upgrades. I strongly believe that this budget will be known in the Monaro as the education budget for a generation. This includes new high schools at Jerrabomberra and Bungendore and a new primary school for Googong. These are important projects for the local community and this funding will see students walking through the doors in in 2023 as promised. Braidwood Central School was a big winner too, with $11.8 million dedicated to upgrades at the school. The 2020-21 budget also includes $33 million for Monaro High School, with the overall project cost totalling $47 million. During a recent visit to the school I was amazed to see how much work has already gone into creating a new learning space for students. The project will deliver 31 new innovative, flexible classrooms, including 11 specialised learning spaces for art, performance and technology. These are important improvements that will benefit our children for years to come. Jindabyne Central School is also set to receive significant funding to carry out improvements to ensure students have access to state-of-art facilities. Additionally, the budget will also deliver significant investment for our roads and transport. No matter where you live, everyone should be able to travel safely from A to B. This injection in our region will ensure our roads receive the attention they deserve. The budget includes $11 million to continue upgrading the Monaro and Kings Highways, both major thoroughfares in the region. For those of us living in the Monaro, we know how important these upgrades are. This funding will ensure safer journeys, improved productivity and will help stimulate the local economy by creating jobs. The Government is also boosting the transformational Regional Growth Fund with a further $300 million, bringing the fund’s total to $2 billion, to continue delivering grassroots projects for the Monaro. Regional communities face unique challenges and we have had an incredibly tough few years with drought, bushfires and now COVID-19. The 2020-21 NSW Budget is Christmas come early for Monaro, ensuring vital funding for our incredible communities who make Monaro the best place in the world to live, work and raise a family. For more information about the NSW Government’s 2020-21 Budget, visit budget.nsw.gov.au
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Pure Grit and Strength BEING confined to a wheelchair has never deterred Sam Tait from achieving his goals. He has represented Australia at the Winter Paralympics and last year friends helped drag Sam to the top of Mt Kosciuszko in winter using ropes. Friend Lucas Wilkinson asked whether he thought that feat could be achieved solo, Sam replying, “oh yeah that would be interesting.” This year they found out. Yes, Sam could do it, but it would be a huge mission lasting seven hours. The group hatched a plan and Sam admitted it was good to see end of winter rain melt away snow above Charlotte Pass. “I could use my hand cycle for about five kilometres and if I was in my cross-country ski it would have been a lot slower.” When asked was he unassisted all the way he replied, “Yeah, that was the plan to get to the top without being assisted in any way. They were hiking ahead and digging like big side hills to make it flat to get across and hiking up to put ropes in the ground so I could pull myself up.” “I originally thought nah, it won’t be too bad, I started off saying two hours and then I needed to be a bit more realistic and said four hours
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and then when I was half hour in, I said this is going to take a lot more than four hours.” Nearing Rawson Pass it was tough going with Tom saying to Sam, “if it is not screaming yes, it is whispering no.” “I could see the sunburn and said no, it is definitely screaming yes, and we are going to get to the top.” “At the time, I thought it would be a great idea if someone held my legs and I got on my hands and walk up (like a wheelbarrow). I thought this will be easy and we can punch this out in 15 minutes and within 10 metres, it was like oh no this is going to be a struggle.” At Kosciuszko there was no circumnavigation as that track was side hill and soft. “We went straight up the face. Steepest and shortest, I guess. The plan was to always go straight up and that was the best idea and so much as it hurt it was just pure grit and strength – one hand over another hand.” “It was amazing but I was buggered. I enjoyed it but was like
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◼ The wheelbarrow idea lasted only 10 metres. ten minutes rest and we just sat on top of the totem (Cairn) and they brought beers up and I had one sip of the beer and was like yeah, no, can’t do that. We watched the sunset for 5-10 minutes and then we had to get back down cause it was getting pretty dark. “I said at the time I would never do it again, but looking back on it, I would do something like that again, knowing me. It was pretty incredible and to have everyone there helping me out and purely being out there to help get me to the top, was pretty special to have mates like that.”
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At the cafe road junction decide if you are returning to Berridale or a longer journey to Bombala or Cooma. At Berridale be sure to stop at Shut The Gate wines. This boutique winery will fast track country relaxation to the next level, not just the wine, although that may help, but the beautiful setting of their tasting room, lounge area and chill garden. Many a traveller leaves with an extra case. From Dalgety to Bombala you pass by the Boco Rock Wind Farm which is quiet spectacular no matter which direction you travel. You also encounter the divine little Jincumbilly Station. Although trains do not rattle these tracks any longer, many a passing camera shutter has shot this quaint building. Stop at the Bombala visitor centre and wander along the river walks and parks near town or any of the eateries on the
BIG: The Boco Rock Wind Farm on the Snowy River Way. PHOTOS: Steve Cuff
EVERYONE loves a country drive and this scenic excursion across the Monaro Plains offers options for a short journey if you are pushed for time, or longer to see more of the countryside. One of my favourite short drives is from Jindabyne to Dalgety and Berridale. The drive is always pleasant, but it helps to at least have one goal for any destination. Crossing the historic Dalgety Bridge over the Snowy River is part of the equation, the other you can stop for coffee, breakfast or lunch at the Iona Gardens Cafe and Nursery. Once you have your coffee, take a wander down under the bridge and along the Snowy River, where you could spot the elusive platypus. The Snowy River Holiday Park is on the
river and a great location to base yourself. They have cabins, campsites and of course plenty of space for your caravan. Say hello to Lloyd who is the new owner. Dalgety is the smallest of towns, the cafe, hotel, holiday park and the Tuscany Restaurant (open on weekends) the only businesses to visit in town, the Dalgety Brewery out of town. For a weekend lunch, be sure to book at Tuscany and enjoy their delicious menu in either garden setting or indoors. The town comes alive for the annual Dalgety Show, held on March 7, 2021. They will have a brand-new restored pavilion for the event and the showground will be full. If you are planning a return date, this is one of the best days in the region.
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Hollywood Star Invites You To Batlow THE small town of Batlow suffered extensively in the bushfires and has certainly been in the news. Relating to the bushfires, The Batlow Hotel owners Matt and Linda Rudd were defiant and stayed to protect the pub and help the town. Matt said, “When news of how we defended our beloved Batlow Hotel during the fires spread, we got the call from Matthew McConaughey to hear our story for himself.” “Our chat was like no other, we spoke about what we’ve been through, what we can hope for the future and how we can reignite the Snowy Valleys Region and in particular our town of Batlow. Along with Wild Turkey Australia and Matthew McConaughey we are calling for Aussies to visit and support our bushfireaffected town.” McConaughey is a Hollywood star and his reach and appeal extends to people well beyond any regional promotion. Matt said, “McConaughey was so
moved by our story that he lent his voice to urge Aussies to get back out to explore the outdoors and support the Batlow region.” In the promotion, McConaughey talks about the wilderness and how it awaits our return. “No one knows it beauty first-hand better than Mathew and Linda from Batlow,” said McConaughey. “Sitting on the edge of the Great Dividing Range, the town’s natural charm is grounded by their 100 year old pub, the Batlow. Not even the 2020 bushfires could break its centric. Filled with resilience and the aussie battler spirit, Mathew and Linda stayed open feeding fire fighters as the fires raged around them. Wild Turkey is giving thanks to Mathew and Linda because they are Batlow’s local legends. But now Batlow needs you, so come on down, have a cold one at the Batlow and you too can restore the spirit of the wild.”
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Cruise The Snowy Valleys THE Snowy Valleys will certainly welcome any Hollywood star encouraging people to visit the region, and while the Batlow Hotel is a great watering hole, there are many great stops on your travels across the Batlow and Tumut region. Famous for its big cherries in summer and of course the Batlow apples, this summer we urge you to take the drive, buy some fruit from the cellar doors and stop in at Batlow’s small cafe and bakery for breakfast or lunch and help make a difference.
◼ BIG: Visit a Batlow cellar door for juicy cherries.
The cellar door owners are very friendly and like to meet new customers. The past 12 months have been tough, and they are still recovering to restore order to their orchards, so a welcome smile is always nice. The Tumut Brewery also know a thing about having a cold beer, they have 24 taps ready to appease your palette preferences. When at the brewery take a good look around, as in 2021 they are on the move up the road, but more news on that later once they have it all finalised. Let’s just say that if you like mini minor cars, you will love their next venue. On the following page you will see great photos of the water offerings around the region. It really is a summer delight to visit and the rivers and dams play an integral part for holiday makers. The river walk in Tumut is a great way to start your day, especially if you are staying in town at the Riverglade Caravan Park. You can’t get much closer to the river, their cabins and sites on the riverbank. The Tumut Race Club is also on the river,
◼ SCENIC: Talk a walk along the Tumut River. with its wonderful old grandstand creating extra atmosphere as the galloping horses bound down the straight. They have three race meetings schedule over summer, December 26, January 16 and February 13. Be sure and grab a ticket for a great day out and dress up in your finest racing attire. Cyclists can register for the January 10, 2021 Tumut Cycle Classic which has been restricted to the first 450 riders this year. The event is a great charity ride and raises
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Rail Trail Praise WHEN the 2020 January bushfires hit Tumbarumba, one of the biggest losses for the tourism sector was Sugar Pines Walk. One of the most popular attractions, this divine walk among the tall pines will be no longer. With this attraction now gone, much attention has been directed to the new Tumbarumba to Rosewood Rail Trail. The $5 million investment for the 22km rail trail has shown instant returns, with riders arriving in large numbers to ride the trail.
Talk to businesses in the main street of town and they acknowledge this medium length ride has made a huge difference. Weekends are busier as people arrive to experience this wonderful trail set along the old rail line. One of the key benefits of the trail is its gentle gradient being inclusive for all riders to enjoy the old rail line and along the journey partake in a history lesson of the region. With interpretive signage, crossing old, restored trestle bridges and former rail stations of Tumbarumba,
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Timber For Tumba THE small town of Tumbarumba had a tumultuous year with the 2020 January bushfires threatening property and life. The main livelihood of the town, the timber industry was severely impacted with vast loss of forest areas. Over 50,000 hectares of pine plantations were lost which has clouded the future of industry. Hyne Timber located just out of town is one of the main employers with CEO Jon Kleinschmidt stating the bushfires impacted 40 per cent of their log feedstock. The future of 230 employees and flow on effect of jobs are concerning for the town. A recent Timber for Tumba community campaign is aimed to help the Tumbarumba mill get support to bring plantation pine logs from further afield and retain as many jobs as possible for the town and economy.
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Logs in Victoria destined for export have been identified as timber that can be acquired for the mill. The huge cost of $70 million to transport the logs is the issue. The mill needs government assistance but in early December had still fallen on deaf ears. “They are not asking for a hand out, they are asking for a hand up, putting in over $40 million of their own money but the additional freight cost for logs which are otherwise being exported, is almost $30 million over three years which cannot be competitively passed onto their customers,” said Ken Dale, Tumbarumba Chamber of Commerce President. You can show your support by visiting the www.timberfortumba.com.au website for information on how to send government your email of support.
VISITORS to Tumbarumba this summer will find a few changes for some of their favourite venues and events. After the bushfires of last summer, some of the wineries are temporarily closed as they make major repairs to their vineyards and you will see a change of scenery with forest areas still recovering with new vegetation. The annual Tumbarumba Rodeo schedule for New Year’s day has been cancelled for the second year in a row. The committee said it was difficult but under the circumstances it was the only decision. Taking a drive on the Tooma Road be sure to stop in at Paddys River Falls, a great waterfall location and easily accessible. You will see great camping locations at Paddys River Flats and the Hume and Hovell Track, Henry Angel track head, both great base camps for
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your hiking exploits. The Southern Cloud lookout is a stopping point or continue on to the Tooma Inn. This quaint little building on the banks of the Tooma River is a great venue to relax for an ale. For one of the best wineries, visit the Courabyra Wines cellar door a short drive from Tumbarumba. Be aware this highly popular venue is often booked in advance, so if you know your travel plans be sure to reserve a table in advance. For those staying at the Tumabrumba Motel you already know it has the best restaurant in town. The motel has changed owners in recent months, so be sure to say hello to new owners Pam and David. It’s business as usual in this fine establishment and be sure to book ahead for dinner and relax in the spacious light filled dining room.
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Escape the Outside World WHOEVER penned the saying ‘stop and smell the roses’ may never have heard of Yarrangobilly Caves, yet when you arrive you have those thoughts as the outside world hits the pause button while you step inside this wonderful setting for a day of adventure. Imagine no internet and just the joy of nature to occupy your thoughts and entertain you. Undoubtably one of the best attractions of Kosciuszko National Park, a day at Yarrangobilly Caves has something
◼ SOOTHE: Seek out the Thermal Pool for a summer swim. PHOTO: Jackie Perry.
for everyone. In November they re-opened the caves, the huge and spectacular South Glory Cave for self-guided tours and the Jillabenan Cave for guided tours. The Jillabenan Cave has four guided tours per day but plan well ahead and book your guided tour. Other regular guided caves are not open (check online schedule) and a busy summer may see you miss out if you procrastinate endlessly. As much as the caves are the central attraction, if you visit on a hot Snowy Mountains day the thermal pool will be a sight for sore eyes (and feet) and a welcome relief from the heat. Set at the bottom of this scenic valley, the pool is a must visit this summer and really is a day out in itself. With BBQ facilities, room to roam and an idyllic setting, relax and enjoy for several hours. There are no food outlets, only snacks and drinks from the friendly staff at the Visitor Centre which is open 9am to 5pm. So, pack your own lunch and supplies to last the distance. Arriving early will allow you a stellar day of adventure from hiking, cave exploring,
◼ STUNNING: You are welcomed to South Glory Cave with reflections from the entrance lake. PHOTO: Murray Vanderveer. swimming, and sightseeing. Just the grandeur of the Caves House alone is worth the entry fee. This heritage listed ‘mansion’ was meticulously restored to its former glory and sits pride of place like a guardian of the precinct. From February 2021 the house re-opens for accommodation bookings and is highly recommended to experience the solitude of staying at Caves House. Accommodation is also available at Lyrebird Cottage, another wonderful venue that takes seclusion to another level. The walk along the Yarrangobilly River is
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Your Summer Water Tonic EVERYONE knows how the summer season evolves, the temperature increases, you start to swelter and the need to cool down and blow off some hot summer steam is your number one priority. Don’t despair, especially if you are visiting Tumut or Talbingo at the northern end of Kosciuszko National Park. Waterways are just your tonic here and are at your doorstep from the flowing Tumut River in Tumut itself, the highly impressive Blowering Dam a short drive to Talbingo Dam. Along the way why not incorporate several sightseeing locations as well as
◼ GLEAMING: The Tumut 3 Power Station at Talbingo with cleaned penstocks.
taking the plunge into pristine Snowy Mountains H2O. Blowering Dam has a plethora of camping and picnic areas directly off the Snowy Mountains Highway. The more popular being The Pines, Yachting Point and Hume’s Crossing, plus many dirt tracks leading to the water’s edge. Just pack the umbrella, chairs, lunch and swimmers. You can also drive to the dam wall itself, a great little side excursion to add some interest to your day and to view a different perspective. Driving south from Tumut turn off to Talbingo and absorb the serene atmosphere of this quaint little town. The Snowy Hydro have a display area inside the Talbingo Supermarket where you can view a new video of how the new tunnel boring machines will operate for Snowy 2.0. The supermarket has a great cafe and coffee, and perfect to treat the kids to an ice cream. The adjacent park is an ideal lunch stop. From town you see the Jounama Dam but continue along the main road for a short drive to the iconic Tumut 3 Power Station and Talbingo Dam.
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This summer it is sparkling especially white as the huge penstocks have received a welcomed facelift. All 54,000 square metres of pipe have been cleaned using a special remotely controlled magnetic robot. You can view up close by driving behind the power station. Take the junction left before the power station and drive up to the dam or the road from behind the power station leads to the spillway (if it is open). You will find numerous picnic areas along the route just pick your spot and enjoy the views. For more travel ideas and stories, visit the new Snowy Mountains Magazine website at www.snowymagazine.com.au.
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Catch Prized Trout This Summer
â&#x2014;ź CATCH: Colin from Canberra is presented with the $4500 cheque by Dean Lynch from Snowy Hydro with council and chamber of commerce members. (L to R) Tim Corkill, Dean Lynch, Colin, Peter Cottrell and Sarah Blyton THIS summer you can add to the joy of not only catching a fish, but potentially winning prizes if you latch onto one of the Snowy Trout Challenge tagged fish. One lucky angler at Lake Eucumbene, Colin, caught tagged trout number 287 and was well rewarded for his efforts with a cheque from Snowy Hydro for $4,500. He accepted his prize in November.
Even better news, as of early December one more $4500 fish is still awaiting capture in Lake Jindabyne courtesy of a generous Snowy Hydro sponsorship. Good luck to anyone who catches fish number 31 in Lake Jindabyne this summer. In late October 430 large, tagged rainbow trout were released into the waterways of the Snowy Monaro as
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â&#x2014;ź Take the kids ďŹ shing this summer. PHOTO: Matt Tripet. part of the Snowy Trout Challenge. The event will run until April 30, 2021, with most fish sponsored, and more sponsorships rolling in each week from generous businesses. There were 172 fish released Lake Jindabyne, 172 released into and Lake Eucumbene, and the remaining 86 distributed across Lake Williams at Nimmitabel, Cooma Weir (Mittagang Road, a rock weir on the Murrumbidgee River -Bidgee Picnic Area), Coolumbooka Weir at Bombala and Lake
Crackenback Resort. The event has seen great fish caught in the first month, but there are still plenty of tagged fish in the lakes. All the fish are large rainbow trout ranging from 1kg and 5kg, with some up to 70cm in length which were released by Gaden Trout Hatchery DPI Fisheries staff. Should you catch a tagged trout follow the procedure to claim the prize by contacting the organisers through the email address on the tag or see ad below.
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To Claim a Prize! 1) At the time the ďŹ sh is caught: i. record the location and date that the ďŹ sh was caught; ii. measure the length of the ďŹ sh; iii. photograph the ďŹ sh with the tag still in place; iv. remove the Pink Tag by cutting it off with a sharp knife or scissors and retain the Pink Tag. 2) Email the Promoters at the email address on the Pink Tag to report your catch, the location, date and ďŹ sh size.
3) The Promoters will provide Eligible Entrants who email, a Prize Claim Declaration Form for each prize claimed. 4) The Prize Claim Declaration Form will require Eligible Entrants to conďŹ rm the date and location of the catch, Pink Tag identifying number and their compliance with these Terms and Conditions. 5) The information outlined, including the Pink Tag itself, will be required by the Promotors for prize veriďŹ cation.
(If catch and releasing, you must remove the pink tag)
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Snowy Trout Challenge
The Snowy Trout Challenge is an initiative of NSW DPI Fisheries, Snowy Monaro Regional Council, Tourism Snowy Mountains, Bombala & District Chamber of Commerce, Cooma Chamber of Commerce, Lake Eucumbene Chamber of Commerce and Jindabyne Chamber of Commerce. Snowy Mountains Magazine - 2020 - 58
For the best advice to catch fish, talk to the experts. We asked Brian Burns from Lakeside Lure and Tackle and Murray Ogilvie from High Country Fly Fishing about the local fishing.
◼ Grant Eeles with his 2.560kg rainbow caught at East Jindabyne.
You must photograph your fish, record catch details of where and when and remove the tag. If you prefer to catch and release, that is allowed, but you must record details and remove the tag before release. “We are thrilled at the response so far for the Snowy Trout Challenge, and we want everyone to spread the word of the great prizes available. We cannot thank our generous sponsors enough,” said a spokesperson for the Snowy
Trout Challenge. Local fisherman have enjoyed the trout challenge with the Like Jindabyne Fishing Club tournament in early November seeing a number of tagged fish caught. Normally this event coincides with the Snowy Trout Festival, but the festival was cancelled this year due to covid. The biggest fish caught at the competition was a hefty 2.560kg rainbow trout by Grant Eeles (see photo). The largest brown was caught by Dave Deutschbein with a nice 1.752kg brown. Dave was also awarded king of competition.
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Property Guide Jindabyne Property Market Defies Setbacks DURING 2020 there were significant factors that could have derailed the local Jindabyne property market but instead it has thrived. We spoke to Gordon Jenkinson from Kosciusko First National for his real estate thoughts. “Median house prices in Jindabyne rose 6% to $661,450 in the September to November quarter and property is up over 10% since the start of 2020,” said Gordon. This follows on from a similar rise in Jindabyne property prices in 2019, defying the dire predictions from some economists and social commentators in March and April after the bushfires of summer and the lockdowns at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. “The pandemic accelerated a trend of Sydneysiders in particular moving to regional areas that provide the amenities of schools, shops, recreational facilities and infrastructure. With good internet and mobile phone reception it has allowed them to work remotely and that suits their particular lifestyles.” Jindabyne is blessed to be surrounded by natural geographical features including the Kosciuszko National Park which encompasses the highest mountains in the country and unique flora and fauna. Much of the park is covered by snow in the winter months providing attraction for snow sport enthusiasts and nature lovers while the man-made lakes of the Snowy Scheme provide amenities for the fishing fraternity as well as a number of water sport enthusiasts. These attractions that people once visited for holidays are now becoming their own backyard as they move to the town. It is also a great life for their kids. “The Snowy Mountain Special Activation
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SOLD: Properties of all sizes have been selling into a strong Jindabyne market.
Precinct will see tens of millions of dollars spent in the area improving vital and much needed infrastructure. The recent announcement to shift the Jindabyne Central School from its position in the middle of town to an ‘education hub’ located at the Sport & Recreation Centre, which has world class sporting infrastructure available for students is applauded.” Not to be outdone, the Snowy Mountains Grammar school has released its exciting masterplan for the future ensuring Jindabyne has world class education facilities to temp new families to make the move to the region. A growing attraction in the area is
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mountain biking with millions of dollars planned for the extension of the existing trail network, this is in turn is attracting a younger clientele looking to purchase property close to these trails. “Significant sales for Kosciusko First National in 2020 include the Truffle Farm on the Alpine Way, a 40ha lake front property, 9 out of 10 vacant lots in the Willow Bay Estate and the complete sale of the 51 lot Kunama Ridge subdivision. Property has continued to move including stages 6C and 8 at Highview Estate, all available lots at the Woodbury Park subdivision as well as several rural properties with many sales now above $1m.”
“We were further encouraged by an open negotiation auction in December which had 12 bidders vying for a unit in town that sold for $409,000, some $79,000 above reserve. That shows the strength of the market.” Properties that offer great views of the lake and mountains or have special features are in strong demand as are vacant urban lots, small rural lots close to Jindabyne and well-priced apartments or free-standing homes. Gordon said his sales team at KFN offer a free appraisal service and welcome owners considering selling to contact his office. “It is a great time to sell,” said Gordon.
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LOOKING to SELL? This is what previous KFN clients have to say Great professional service
Many Thanks to KFN!
Gordon was there for us every step of the way throughout our development and sale process. He kept us well informed at all stages of our sale process and was actively engaged in a very positive way making the sale of our property smooth for both us and the purchaser of our property. We would highly recommend Gordon and his professional service. - S & J Black
We went to more than one RE agent to get a ‘feel’ for who operated in the market. It was important for us to obtain a females perspective of our property. Our initial meeting with Sally was very positive and informative. We decided to engage KFN. Our instincts were certainly well-founded as Sally provided valuable and realistic feedback on the little things that could be done to enhance the saleability of the property. Her experience and intuition were well-founded as we sold the property for a good price in a very short time. Sally was professional, persistent and patient throughout the entire sales process. Her experience and insight was a valuable asset to help with our property sale. Our thanks to Sally and her team for their support and guidance. We would recommend KFN for any prospective property purchase or sale. Many thanks to KFN! - D & S Lindsay
Excellent hard working ethical Agent. I cannot speak highly enough of Gordon Jenkinson. Gordon at all times proved to be ethical and hard working, his character durLQJ WKH VDOH GXULQJ D GLIÀFXOW WLPH has proved to be of the highest standard. I would have no hesitation in recommending Gordon to anyone wanting to buy or sell in the Snowy Mountains area. Thank you for your efforts. - I Barry
Professional and Caring Gordon Jenkinson has looked after my property for many years and I have always been impressed by the level of professionalism and care given by Gordon and his team of property managers. When I decided to sell my investment property, Gordon patiently responded to all my questions and incredibly had it sold in record time, while constantly providing me with the information I needed. I highly recommend him for any property needs. - L Marks
Gordon Jenkinson
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Shop 26 Nuggets Crossing, Jindabyne
Professional Every Step of the Way Sally is the most tenacious estate agent I have ever met. The sale of this property ZDV DQ H[WUHPHO\ GLIÀFXOW DQG SDLQIXO WDVN that I had to undertake, and Sally made the job that much easier. As I didn’t have any clue about what I would be able to value the property at as it had been neglected, she assured me that she would work with us to sell the property in whatever state we managed to present it in, to the value of what is was worth. She knew the market really well and knew that what we had was a gem location wise. The property sold for $200K above what I thought I might achieve and $150K above another agent’s value. The property sold in a matter of weeks, we didn’t even advertise it. Sally is an excellent communicator and a fantastic negotiator; if you are selling a property in the Jindabyne region it would be a mistake not to engage her knowledge and skills. - R McMillan
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