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Contents MANAGING EDITOR Steve Cuff

Features

DESIGN & ARTWORK Chris Febvre and the NEM Creative team

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Brumby Management Plan

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The brumby debate is in focus as we await the next wild horse management plan.

ADVERTISING SALES Steve Cuff Ph: 0418 620 651 E: stevecuff@snowymagazine.com.au

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Talbingo Mt Bike Masterplan The Talbingo and Yarrangobilly precinct mountain bike trail network released.

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Jindabyne Lake Light

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The annual Lake Light Sculpture on Lake Jindabyne foreshore is a must visit.

Snowy Mountains SAP What to expect? The Special Activation Precinct will be announced mid-year.

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Tumbarumba Wineries The Tumbarumba Wineries recover from the bushﬁres plus upgrades.

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Autumn Fashion

DIGITAL ONLINE EDITIONS Free E-Editions are available via nemedia.pressreader.com or search for the North East Media App at the Apple, Google Play or Windows App Stores. PUBLISHER Snowy Mountains Media Hartley Higgins and Steve Cuff

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The Snowy Trout Challenge has seen big ﬁsh plus anglers receiving big prizes.

In early autumn, Snowy 2.0 will commence tunnel drilling at Lobs Hole project.

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Now is the time to apply for Perisher jobs for the 2021 winter snow season.

More trials to continue in May for Warby World Water Speed Record quest.

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From guided hikes to riding the scenic chairlift, Thredbo comes alive in autumn.

The rail trail has proven to be a great tourist acquisition for Tumbarumba.

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The number one attraction in autumn is to climb Australia’s highest mountain.

Batlow apple growers talk about bushﬁre recovery for the town and orchards.

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The alpine region has sensational scenery, see the best of it with a guided hike.

The impact on housing with regional growth, Snowy 2.0 and winter staff inﬂux.

Snowy Trout Challenge

Perisher Winter Jobs

Thredbo in Autumn

Climb Mt Kosciuszko

COVER PHOTO Hiking in the alpine to the stunning peak of The Sentinel. PHOTO: Mike Edmondson

PRINT & DISTRIBUTION Snowy Mountains Magazine is a free publication published 7 times per year and distributed to over 170 locations. 2021 Autumn Edition 18,500 copies 1400 Sydney, 1900 Canberra 15200 Snowy Mountains region and surrounding areas.

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With a change in season is always a good excuse to upgrade the wardrobe.

CONTRIBUTORS Didj, Brian Burns, Matt Tripet, Stuart Guy. Mike Edmondson.

Alpine Hiking Adventures

Snowy 2.0 Drilling

Dave Warby Trials

Tumbarumba Rail Trail

Batlow Apple Recovery

Housing Market

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The First Word WOW, if summer was any indication there is a high probability that autumn is going to be busy such has been the visitor pilgrimage to the Snowy Mountains. Yes, we know that international travel is temporarily on hold which has greatly contributed to extra visitors to regional areas, but now that you have seen what we can offer we certainly hope it impressed you enough to return again in the future. Autumn is a special season, where the heat of the summer has diminished leaving refreshing mornings perfect for exploring all your favourite towns and the alpine region. Events have started again after their unexpected 2020 hibernation, so please support these wherever possible as they really do add to the overall economy of the region. Easter will be busy as there are always families and groups looking to get away, and the Snowy Mountains lays out the ‘holiday here’ welcome mat if you are still undecided on your next holiday location. In this edition we endeavour to give you a great starting point for your Snowy Mountains explorations and adventures.

There are many places to visit and so much to see in this vast region, plus, as you explore you will meet many like minded travellers you can exchange ideas with. When you decide you need more information or are looking for suggestions for your next visit, be sure to peruse our new website where we have a multitude of travel ideas across the region. When building the website, we knew exactly what we wanted to achieve, an information bank of travel ideas, event calendar and places to visit all in the one site. The website is a work in progress and by March we will have completed stage 1 of our projected 3 stages. So, there is more to come including extra information leading into winter. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay in touch and enjoy your autumn holiday.

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Day Out At The Show THE Agricultural Shows have been a long-standing tradition in country towns where not only does the community look forward to an annual day out, but exhibitors often spend the whole year preparing to have their product presented perfect on the day. From stud cattle to produce, flowers, photography exhibitions, show jumping, woodchopping, poultry plus rides and entertainment for the kids, the annual show is a wonderful day out. This year you will find some shows cancelled due to the many complications involved with covid-19, while others are running with revised formats. Fortunately, they are still proceeding although some pavilions may be missing their usual occupants. Your local ag show is a great day out plus highly educational for the kids even with revised schedules. In these difficult times the shows are also a good outlet for those on the land doing it tough. To be able meet with their neighbours and fellow townsfolk even just for a chat will be most welcomed. Regional visitors to the shows will find a very welcoming community proud to show of their wares and their town, and

the annual show is the perfect family day out. Watching farmers with their exceptionally trained dogs rounding up sheep in the sheep trials, horses elegantly leaping the hurdles in the show jumping, judges perusing sheep for their wool quality or thoroughly inspecting the top of the breed of chickens are all part of a day out at the show. Ribbons are presented, show girls are introduced, presentations are made, and people wander the tents and stands for gifts or supplies to take home. This year be sure you visit one of the local shows and show support for your region.

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Lift Our Game - Recycling Right In Our Region RECYCLING can still be confusing for some. Sadly, our recycling rates in this region don’t reﬂect the incredible natural environment in which we reside or visit for holidays. We are above the average state contamination rate and our recycling has actually decreased, so lets all lift our game. Most people are familiar with the recycling instructions located on the lid of household bins. This recycling information isn’t always reliable as what can be accepted in co-mingled recycling has changed over the years. Some areas recycle soft plastics or have FOGO bins, others don’t have that. So, what should you put in kerbside recycling bins? Household bottles and containers including glass bottles and jars, rigid plastic bottles (lids removed) and containers, metal cans, aluminium foil, empty aerosol cans, clean paper and cardboard, newspapers and long-life cartons. There are lots of things that can go here. The tougher part is what shouldn’t go in kerbside recycling bins. Say NO to soft plastics, plastics with recycling triangle numbers #4, #6, and #7, shredded paper, polystyrene, batteries, food scraps, clothing or textiles, nappies or hygiene products,

hoses, netting, wire, building materials and hazardous waste. All these contribute to contamination and your recycling efforts are then wasted.

PACKAGE COMPONENT This refers to an individual component of the packaging (Lid).

There are six key points for Recycle Right Keep it Simple, Keep out Soft Plastics, Keep it Safe, Keep out Small Items, Keep it Clean and Keep it Loose. Remember to wipe or rinse any excess food and drink from all bottles, containers and tins before placing them in your recycling bin. Don’t bag, box or contain your recyclable items. Your efforts are worthwhile. Recyclables collected in our region are transported and processed at the Materials Recovery Facility in Hume, ACT. They don’t go to landﬁll. Around 90% of non-contaminated recyclables sorted in Hume are reprocessed in Australia. Where does it go from there? ̋̽ ÕťĀũ̽·̽ ÕũøïŋÕũø̧̽̽Õķķ̽ƮïũĀ̽ťũŋøŽòŶŭ̽ÕũĀ̽ sold to Visy’s Tumut paper mill ̋̽CķÕŭŭ̽ġŭ̽òŋłƑĀũŶĀø̽ġłŶŋ̽ŭÕłø̽Õłø̽ŭŋķø̽ġłŶŋ̽ local civil markets ̋̽ .¤̽ťķÕŭŶġọ̀̽ĀĖ̓̽ŭŋĔŶ̽øũġłĴ̽ïŋŶŶķĀṳ̆̽ġŭ̽ usually sent to Sydney for remanufacture

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from the region. Recycling isn’t hard but these results highlight the need for more community education and support to increase our recycling rates and decrease our contamination across the Snowy Monaro region. You can ﬁnd out more about recycling at www.snowymonaro.nsw.gov.au/1330/ Where-does-my-Recycling-Go

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 are buzzing in autumn with ȴɁʍȶɽƃȈȶ ƹȈȟǉɨɰӗ ɥƃǁǁȢǉɨɰӗ ˎɰȃȈȶǼ ǹƃȶƃɽȈƺɰ ƃȶǁ hikers seeking out trails to explore. Go on, it’s time you had a really good look around the Snowies to discover the diverse range of activities, heritage, arts and unique wildlife of this 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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Reeling In Snowy Trout Challenge Prizes THE Snowy Trout Challenge is on the final run home to its closing date on April 30, and if the first few months are any indication, expect plenty of happy anglers posting their tagged fish photos and collecting their prizes. Apart from catching great fish two lucky anglers also caught a prized $4500 trout, one in each of Lake Eucumbene and Lake Jindabyne. Dirk Colville from Albury caught the Snowy Hydro $4500 tagged rainbow trout in Lake Jindabyne using an AC lure in late

◼ CATCH: Nathan Berkery receives his $500 from Kristy McBain with Olivier Kapetanakos.

November. We reported in our summer edition Colin from Canberra caught the big prize fish in Lake Eucumbene. Dirk says he was staying with a group of fishos at the Jindy Caravan Park but was fishing alone in his boat about 7.15am when he caught the 39cm trout. He almost threw it back because he usually keeps only fish greater than 40cm (and less than 55cm) for pan-frying for one! As it was a rainbow trout and he hadn’t eaten one in a while, he kept it in the live well and only realised it was tagged when he pulled it out later to scale. Thinking he might have won $50 of lures, he was delighted to realise it was a major prize. “I’ve never won anything in my life - it’s only taken 64 years to get this,” said Dirk. Dirk said he would be telling all his fishing mates in Albury about the competition. Regular Jindabyne fisherman Nathan Berkery said he was just happy to be catching fish, let alone prized tagged fish. “I was pretty much packing up the car ready to go after catching a few browns on

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PRIZE: Dirk Colville (centre) receives his $4500 prize from Snowy Hydro and Chamber of Commerce representatives.

worms and thought I would have a quick spin along the shoreline and second cast it was a tagged rainbow trout. I was stoked, so thanks to Kristy (McBain) for the $500 sponsorship, it’s really good,” said Nathan. At the start of February there have been 155 trout caught. There were still 275 ﬁsh swimming with over $18,700 in prizes still to be won .... including ... ͉̋̽˕̍˙˔˔̽bÕĴĀ̽ ũÕòĴĀłïÕòĴ̙¤ĝĀ̽AķƘ̽ Program Package ̋̽ òòŋĿĿŋøÕŶġŋł̽ ÕòĴÕĖĀŭ̽ÕŶ̽ ƘøĖĀŭ̽ Snowy Mountains, Banjo Paterson Inn, NRMA Holiday Park, Sponars

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Chalet, Nanook Thredbo, Lantern Apartments, Thredbo YHA and Federal Hotel Nimmitabel. ̋̽˖̽Ɨ͉̽˕˔˔˔̽òÕŭĝ̽ťũġơĀŭ̍̽˕̽Ɨ͉̽˙˔˔̽òÕŭĝ̽ prize (actually $3,750 still in CASH prizes). ̋̽ ķŽŭ̍̽Õł̽ bb̽ ÕũĴŭ̽ Õŭŭ̍̽˖̽Ɨ̽ łŋƒƘ̽ Mountains Adventures with K7 Adventures and a bunch of shopping vouchers for local stores ranging up to $250 each. Happy ﬁshing and see ad on page 54 for all entry details or go to Facebook. òŋĿ̙ łŋƒƘ¤ũŋŽŶ ĝÕķķĀłĖĀ̽Ĕŋũ̽ more information.

Fun Day At The Easter Fair EVERYONE loves an Easter Fair, and this Easter you can visit either of the Adaminaby or Berridale events where it will be a great day out for family and kids. ADAMINABY EASTER FAIR Saturday April 3 from 9am The town green at Adaminaby comes alive on Easter Saturday as families gather, kids are excited, and the townsfolk can enjoy a great day out. One of the highlights is always the dog jump, where farmers and locals hope their dog can climb the highest up and over the wall and win great prizes. The trout tossing competition is interesting, be sure to watch the kids chomp through a piece of watermelon in the watermelon eating competition and join in the tug of war. The Easter bunny will arrive and hand out Easter eggs, there is entertainment and loads of market and food stalls and check out the whacky quacky duck race. The fair starts at 9am, and in between events, pop over the road and visit the Snowy Scheme Museum open from 10am to 3pm and see history of the Snowy Scheme.

BERRIDALE EASTER FAIR Saturday April 3 8.30am-2.30pm Stop at the Berridale Lions Park this Easter Saturday and stroll through the markets of the Berridale Easter Fair. Visitors will be entertainment, sample tasty food and peruse the markets where you can find some sweet treats and produce. For the car enthusiasts, and a closer look at the vintage cars, where each year the Cooma Car Club joins the event where some of their finest cars are on display from their proud owners. Look for large Antar trucks next to Shut The Gate wines as an extra viewing. When the Easter bunny arrives, the kids await to see how many eggs they can gather in the Easter egg hunt, and the day is all to support the local community. All profits from day are returned to the community by the Berridale Lions Club. Stallholders for the Berridale event can find booking forms on the www. berridalelions.com website. Stay tuned for all event updates on the www.snowymagazine.com.au event page.

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Legend Biography Johnny Abbottsmith was a true legend of the Snowy Mountains who, with very little money, was able to make a major initial contribution to the growth of, in particular, Perisher Ski Resort. His life story is extraordinary, beginning as a grease monkey and subsequently ski instructor at the Hotel Kosciusko, a member of the 9th Australian Division in the Western Desert in WWII, a member of the First Australian Ski Corps in Lebanon in WWII, blown up with eye loss at the battle of El Alamein, a member of the American Small Ships Programme in WWII, member of the Australian National Antarctic Expedition to Heard Island. Additionally, he was a hydrographer for the Snowy Mountains Scheme, founder of the first oversnow (dog sled) transport service in Perisher-Smiggins, builder of the first private ski tow (at Smiggins) in the Snowy Mountains, builder of the first major ski tow in Perisher (the Big Tow) plus founder of the Snowline Ski Centre at the Creel and subsequently at Jindabyne. Despite his amazing life there is very little written about it, including by Johnny himself, and most of Johnny’s contemporaries have now passed. Respected author Peter Southwell-

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Brumbies Await Management Plan THE wild horses of Kosciuszko National Park are never far away from the debate of whether they should be culled or saved and depending on what side off the fence you sit, you may have your own opinion of their fate. The authorities want to cull and remove virtually all brumbies due to the impact they have on the delicate environment of Kosciuszko. Of the other view, the brumby advocate groups want to save the brumbies under a controlled environment as they are part of our heritage. There have been countless number surveys, in 2016 authorities said there were 9000 brumbies, in 2019 it was 19,000 and

◼ Stream damage in Kosciuszko National Park. PHOTO: Reclaim Kosci.

the most recent they stated 14,000. Each survey has been met with anger by the brumby advocate groups who say the methodology is ﬂawed, and quite simply there are not that many horses roaming in Kosciuszko National Park. The actual horse count is not in question, it is the algorithm equation that extrapolates the count to a much higher number. This huge disagreement in horse numbers also leads to a lack of advocate trust with authorities. In 2018 the Deputy Premier, John Barilaro introduced a cultural and heritage bill to parliament that stopped the horse cull at the time. A committee was then formed which has recently presented a paper to the government and now we await a new management plan. Do the horses have impact in the park? Yes, they do, but there is impact in some way by everyone who visits the park. The public are presented this recent extrapolated 14,000 number which infuriates the advocate groups. Their reckoning is the horses in the northern end of the park total around 3000, a vast difference. We spoke to the different sides for their views. INVASIVE SPECIES COUNCIL The Invasive Species Council CEO Andrew Cox says the only people who don’t agree with the numbers are the people who don’t agree with the reduction in the horse numbers. “Scientists are pretty clear. I feel like it is a bit of denialism going on around the extent of the problem and whichever way you count or measure what’s going on with

the impacts, there are very large numbers and are very high impacts,” said Andrew. “There’s a form of denialism going on that the horses cause no impacts and that the numbers aren’t as high as the independent scientists are saying.” “Even John Barilaro is accepting the latest report now, and if you look at the reports closely, it’s an estimate with a maximum and a minimum and its world best practice. “I feel like there are good facts out there. “They are being honest about the data they’re collecting, they are being very, very transparent and very factual about it, that’s why I think we shouldn’t make a big deal about not knowing exactly how many horses there are. “We know when you count using the same way, same place over time you have a growing horse population and that’s the most important information. “If you are reading too much into the ﬁgures means you are not using the data the right way.” SNOWY MOUNTAINS BRUMBY SUSTAINABILITY AND MANAGEMENT GROUP Alan Lanyon heads up the advocates via the Snowy Mountains Brumby Sustainability and Management Group and visits Kosciuszko regularly. He heavily debates the survey numbers and commented, “what happened in September 2019 unbeknownst to anybody and unpublicised, National Parks and Wildlife Service conducted their own helicopter survey at the northern end of the park, and they counted 3110 horses,” said Alan.

“They used a different protocol or methodology, they flew around and counted every horse they could see.” Alan said he supported that number of about 3000 horses as more likely correct. That was pre bushfires and thinks that number is less now. “In the 2019 one (official survey) they saw 1112 horses and then they said there was 15568 or something, they extrapolated and come up with that figure, where this (unpublicised NPWS survey) was an actual count of horses seen. “I have been up there doing a lot of riding since Christmas, I reckon that true figure is in that 2400 to 2500 region,” said Alan commenting on the northern national park area. PHOTOGRAPHER PAUL MCIVER Photographer Paul McIver visits the park about 60 days a year to photograph horses and he is not one to mince words. He commented that if there were 14,000 horses, he and other brumby supporters would agree that action needs to be taken for such a large number, but he too questions the number. “Their actual number is vastly over estimated,” said Paul. “The counting methodology is flawed and has led to a public perception of vastly over estimated numbers.” Commenting on the recent survey ranges from 19,000 (2019) and now 14,000 (2020), Paul said, “this beggars belief and cannot pass “the pub test”. It might be best summed up by Paul when he said, “I am happy to sit down with any of these people when there are

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ROAM: A mob of greys in northern Kosciuszko. PHOTO: Steve Cuff fires, mean it was not plausible that there were 19,000 horses in the Park. “When it comes to managing the population of wild horses in the Park, the NSW Government remains committed to finding a balance between managing the environmental impact and recognising the cultural and heritage significance of the iconic brumby.”

agreed numbers on the table and then say ok, now it’s time to do some science on what is the impact of this agreed number of horses.” DEPUTY PREMIER JOHN BARILARO The most recent 2020 survey was at the insistence of John Barilrao, who pleaded repeatedly with Environment Minister Matt Kean for an urgent survey

of the horses in the park following the prolonged drought and unprecedented 2020 bushfire season. The figure he was presented was 14,000, the caveat also being that figure could be 5000 more or 5000 less. That is rather a large 5000 contingency either side of 14,000. “The results of this survey show we were justified in our push for an urgent

recount of the wild horses in the Park,” Mr Barilaro said. “Results from the 2019 survey that there were 19,000 horses in the Kosciuszko National Park were simply not reﬂective of what the community knew to be true.” “The questionable results of that survey, coupled with the drought and widespread devastation of last summer’s

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WHAT HAPPENS NEXT A total of 14,000 horses would obviously have a far greater impact than what 3000 horses (advocate estimate) could have. Somewhere among all the debate we need to ﬁnd a balance and hopefully the next management plan ﬁnds that. All horses cannot be saved, that is just fanciful, they will be trapped, possibly rehomed and some end up at the knackery, that is the reality of it. Mr Barilaro also stated in recent months, “I’ve never agreed to 600 being the target number. Actually, quite the opposite. The numbers that I believe are sustainable in Kosciuszko National Park have always been around the 3,0004,000 mark. That has not and will not change.”

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CAPTURE: The stunning Rainbow Lake.

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IT HAS BEEN SAID, “THERE’S NO SUCH THING AS BAD WEATHER, JUST INAPPROPRIATE CLOTHING” AND NO TRUER WORDS HAVE EVER BEEN SPOKEN. The mountains aren’t always the blue skies and ﬂuffy clouds of the brochures, but don’t let this fact get in the way of a great adventure. The boy scout’s motto of “Be Prepared” will always ensure an enjoyable day along with a little dash of “who cares” attitude. Not every hike needs to be a grueling slog, lugging 40kg’s on your back and sweating like a gypsy with a mortgage! There are many short trips to be had that only require a few hours with a light day pack. Packing a light lunch, weatherproof jacket, and the usual sunnies, hat, sunscreen and water are all that’s required, along with a decent pair of shoes. I have actually walked to Kosi in thongs, but I’ve never really been a good role model.

One of the great advantages of hiking in dubious weather is the chance to observe the mountains in ever-changing moods. The high country mists swirl mystically and plunge over rocky outcrops into the valleys in a scene reminiscent from Lord of the Rings. Just stick on the track if the weather closes in and you’ll be assured a safe return and a camera full of memories. Before you leave, ﬁnd a favourite weather app and be reasonably conversant with it before you set off. The 5 P’s always apply. Proper Planning Prevents Poor Performance. And if you still get it wrong, just go with our favourite saying up here, “if you don’t like the weather, wait 5 minutes”. The only caveat I would add here is if you hear the sound of Thor beating his hammer, it doesn’t mean you’re going to Valhalla!

GLACIAL: Blue Lake is one of the best hikes in the alpine.

Lightning is a definite ‘don’t go’ and is a real concern in the higher alpine. If you do get caught, lay down on the ground and wait for it to pass, it never lasts long up here. The first short hike I recommend is the “Rainbow Lake” walk situated 1km uphill from Sponar’s Chalet on the Perisher road. Only a few kilometres return walk and one of the easiest, the reward being a beautiful scenic lake with amazing reflections on the right day. It’s actually a man-made lake, once being the water supply for Sponar’s Chalet formed by damming Digger’s Creek. The second favourite short walk is to “Porcupine Rocks” which leaves from near Swagman Chalet at the reservoir at Perisher. The 6km return stroll meanders via Rock Creek out onto the open plains and is easily signposted. It is also a crosscountry ski trail in winter. The end of the hike is a quick scramble up the boulders to be rewarded with an incredible view of the Thredbo Valley and down towards Skitube.

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The third walk I’d suggest is a classic and my favourite, “Blue Lake”. Departing from the top of Charlotte Pass lookout., this is longer (4 hours) and more challenging as there is more up and down climbing in both directions. The reward is Australia’s deepest glacial lake at 28m deep. Looking around the valley you will see the impact of the glaciers that passed overhead more than 18,000 years ago. So, in a nutshell (or a Gore-tex shell) get out there and enjoy the mountains in all her moods. Muddy feet means adventures had. Get outside!!

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Incredible Turnout For Thredbo Gravity Series THE Thredbo Gravity Series has seen a great turnout so far with people of all ages turning up for some friendly competition. The Gravity Series is a six-round mountain bike event aimed at having a laugh with your mates with a stack of prizes - and bragging rights - up for grabs. Thredbo Mountain Bike Business Manager Tim Windshuttle said he was blown away by the turnout this year. “The last two rounds saw more than 200 racers competing in the Ricochet Rumble and the Pump Track Party and there was such a good vibe in the village with people of all ages getting out there and having a go,” Mr Windshuttle said. The event has even attracted elite World Cup racers including the current Australian downhill champion Sian A’Hern who’s leading the women’s ﬁeld. “The Gravity Series has been pretty awesome, there’s been really versatile tracks with a mix of everything in there,” A’Hern said. She said it was encouraging to see so many young girls coming through the ranks. “There’s lots more women this year compared to last year’s Gravity Series, a lot

of girls of all different levels and a few more girls just giving it a crack which is pretty cool. I try to help the younger girls so when they get to my age they can hopefully build the sport,” A’Hern said. Leading the men’s competition is former junior World Championship racer Tom Crimmins who said he was also impressed by the standard of competition. “It’s been great to see a strong showing of elite downhill and enduro riders at the early rounds as well as some fast locals in the mix! Expect there will be some close racing as the ﬁnal rounds ramp up,” Crimmins said. The next round is the Friday Flat Fury, which will test riders on a new course starting at the Easy Rider T-Bar on the All Mountain Trail and featuring a series of tight turns on Dream Run before a mad dash to the ﬁnish on the Friday Flat Loop. The series will culminate with the Chainless Champs on 2 May which will see competitors compete without a chain and attempt to hold speed down a 400-metre vertical race course from the top of Gunbarrel Express to the Valley Terminal base station.

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Leaderboard after 3 rounds. Top 5 Women: Sian Ahern Connor Mielke Harriet Burbidge-Smith Danielle Beecroft Arwen Crampton

◼ SPEED: Current Australian downhill champion Sian A’Hern leads the women’s series.

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Signature TVT Trail THE Thredbo Valley Track (TVT), the signature cross country trial in the region continues to be as popular as ever. Starting from near Thredbo’s Friday Flat area, riders will find an easy start to their TVT upper section 17km journey down to Lake Crackenback Resort. Rolling single track among the trees follows the path of the Thredbo River with five scenic bridge crossings that really set it apart from other trails. While it is frequented by both mountain bike riders and hikers, who travel in both uphill and downhill directions, most users are on bike. No matter what mode of transport, etiquette is expected of all trail users and bikes should have bells to warn those in front you are approaching. Just as the river is fast and flowing, so can the trail be in this upper section which mellows out closer to Lake Crackenback which is an ideal lunch stop before you proceed to the lower section TVT. From the Skitube bridge, the trail becomes much harder and the terrain differs from the upper section. Riders should also note there are no trail exit points, just the start and the finish, so be prepared and ride with friends, not alone. There is virtually no phone

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FLOWING: One of the ﬁve upper TVT bridge crossings over the Thredbo River.

coverage in this section. The lower 18km has proven just as popular as its upper neighbour, and generally riders allow two hours for the lower ride, on top of the upper section which can take up to two hours. At the recent Snowies MTB Festival, the overall male winner Dan McConnell from Canberra completed the full 35km TVT in a tick over 1 hour 38 minutes and female winner Zoe Cuthbert just over 1

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◼ VERTICAL: The view from the top of the escarpment which could be a 15km, 1000m vertical descent trail. To right is Big Talbingo Mountain and the township on far right. PHOTOS: Talbingo Mt Bike Club.

A detailed masterplan has been released for a vast 81.3km mountain bike trail network at Talbingo and the Yarrangobilly precinct which could see a 15km, 1000 metre vertical descent trail as the jewel in the crown. By STEVE CUFF THE Snowy Valleys Council released the masterplan in January 2021 which details the potential for multiple mountain bike trails to be built above the township of Talbingo and the Yarrangobilly precinct within Kosciuszko National Park. Having suffered extensively from the January 2020 bushﬁres which impacted the wider northern Kosciuszko region, including the loss of Selwyn Snow Resort, the mountain bike plan is seen as key to attracting more visitation to not only Talbingo, but the Tumut region. Leveraging off the towns of Cooma, Jindabyne and Thredbo who have seen huge growth in mountain bike tourism, the new trail network at Talbingo and Yarrangobilly could see the Snowy Mountains region establish itself as the premier Australian

mountain bike destination. The Talbingo Mountain Bike Club, which was only established in October 2019 has been very proactive in its short time. Currently Talbingo has developed a skills park and the newly finished 13km return trial from town out to Tumut 3 Power Station. Above the township, Big Talbingo Mountain would be part of a 15km flow style trail descending from the escarpment over 1000 metres below to the town which would demand mountain bike riders visit for this trail alone. The trail gradient would average about five percent. “That is a little bit of a jewell of the whole project and really good value proposition for tourism,” said TMBC president Stuart Guy. “That is like the big ticket item of the whole project. The project being a whole lot of pieces, that’s just one part of it, but when

you put the whole thing together it’s even more exciting.” The trails will be suited to the average mountain bike enthusiast with intermediate skill level and comparing it to Thredbo trails Stuart said, “it is similar to the All Mountain Trail”. “The reason we have built a skills park and a foreshore trail is to get people ready for the trails up on the mountain. That’s all part of the masterplan.” Trail builder, Craig Stonestreet from Natural Trails who walked and mapped out the trail network said the vertical was deﬁnitely the main point of difference. “Having that altitude and the length is the key to it, but there is also some good riding on the smaller mountains closer to town. There is still 400m vertical even on the smaller hills of climbing and descending trails near Jounama Pondage which is more

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than enough vertical for most people.” Within the Yarrangobilly precinct, trails would be developed around the Cumberland Trail, Landers Falls, Lobs Hole and Ravine Road and along the Yarrangobilly River from the Snowy Mountains Highway to Yarrangobilly Caves Thermal Pool. “That’s the way we looked at the whole network, from a ﬁve to ten year future more people will have E-bike so we can get

◼ TMBC president Stuart Guy in Talbingo. PHOTO: Steve Cuff.

◼ BIG: The side view of the escarpment with Tumut 3 Power Station to right. The town trail runs on far side of Jounama Dam.

Talbingo Town Trail

away with having these bigger long vertical climbs. As more people have E-bikes you will have a lot more people riding it,” said Craig. All combined these trails have the potential for extended stay holidays, with tourists eager to ride all the trails, or multiple return visits. The economic benefits of this development are huge and have also been detailed in the report. Considering the loss of tourism from the bushfires, the town of Talbingo are eagerly waiting for the start of the project which is expected to commence in 2021 with a time frame of full completion in 2023-24. On the economic side, based on a capital cost of $8.4 million, the Economic Impact Assessment identified that construction of the trail network will support approximately 21 FTE jobs, output of $6.2 million, $2.9 million in gross regional product, and wages and salaries of $1.5 million (including direct and flow on activity). The assessment identified operations of the facility will support approximately 55 full time equivalent jobs, output of $11.8

million, $6.3 million in gross regional product, and wages and salaries of $3.3 million each year on average under the baseline growth scenario (including direct and flow on activity). Currently mountain bike tourism has minimal visitation in the Snowy Valleys region, so the project has enormous benefits to increase tourism in what is a stunning part of the Snowy Mountains. It is expected that Snowy Valleys Council would acquire grant funding to finance the project and judging by public submissions it has been met with positive sentiment by the community. Riders who have visited this past summer are all mountain bikers with high end gear. With media coverage through local Tumut and Wagga Wagga newspapers, plus articles in mountain bike magazines, the word is out, and they are arriving in anticipation of what they could ride in future years. “There has been great interest, they are coming to ride what exists now and looking at what could be for these bigger trails,” said Stuart Guy.

THE town of Talbingo may be small with a permanent population of 226 (2016 census), but residents and members of Talbingo MTB Club have been proactive to start their mountain bike trail network. Initially building a skills park with jump line, pump track and balance beams in 2020, they recently finished the 6.5km trail from town to the Tumut 3 Power Station with assistance of funding from local companies and extensive man hours from volunteers. The results are a scenic 13km return ride which starts at the skills park in town before riders enjoy magnificent views of the Talbingo landscape before the section along the foreshore of Jounama Dam to Tumut 3 Power Station. Funding for the project has come via many streams and the club are very appreciative of all supporters. Two grants totalling $52 thousand were received from the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR) in partnership with the Pratt Foundation who own the Visy paper mill plant in Tumut. A further $22 thousand was received from a CBA Bushfire recovery grant plus assistance from Snowy Hydro who own the land adjacent to Jounama Dam and employ many people within the town. “Snowy Hydro have been extremely

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supportive and helpful with the development of the skills park and town trail to Tumut 3 Power Station,” said Talbingo MTB Club secretary Johnathon Doidge. “They have not only allowed us to arrange a licence agreement between them and Snowy Valleys Council to use Snowy Hydro land for the trails, but they have also given the club a large amount of funds for sponsorship that has directly assisted in the development of the trail.” “We have been thrilled with the support of Snowy throughout the trail development along with their support of the Talbingo Trail Masterplan.”

◼ The scenic Talbingo Town Trail. PHOTO: Stuart Guy.

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Creel Book Research THE Perisher Historical Society are currently researching for a new book with author Donald Johnston set to write the full history of the Creel lodging house that stood on the banks of the Thredbo River for 60 years. The Creel lodge was closed in 1966 in anticipation of the ﬂooding of Lake Jindabyne in 1967 as part of the Snowy Scheme. Donald said he is now looking to contact anyone who has any knowledge of the

◼ The Creel on the banks of Thredbo River.

building and flush out more history, photographs, and memorabilia from residents of the Snowy Mountains region that had connections with the Creel. As an architect, Donald first visited the lodge himself in 1962 at the age of 21 for his employer who was undertaking work for the Kosciusko State Park Trust. “Normally that summer I would bypass the Creel to supervise a building under construction at nearby Waste Point,” said Donald. “This day I was asked specifically to spend time at the Creel photographing and measuring the old lodging house to document the building and its infrastructure for the archives.” “Mrs Pearl Stanton was the manageress and we sat in the dining room and chatted about the reason for me being there.” The Creel lodge was a popular lodging house for fisherman and alpine tourists. A new lodge at Waste Point named the Creel Lodge is available for accommodation close to the precinct of the original lodge. Anyone with information can contact Donald via email, johnston@acenet.com. au or phone 0412 428 207.

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Autumn Events SLOWLY and surely events are back on the calendar and we highlight the bigger events here for the autumn season. February 27- 28 Tumbarumba TUMBAFEST Celebrate with a great line-up of Australian artists, meander through the local cool climate wine courtyard and food alley. Held in the picturesque town of Tumbarumba and featuring headline acts Chocolate Starﬁsh and Hurricane Fall. www.tumbafest.com.au

Ultra Festival consists of two trail runs of 25km and 50km that start and ﬁnish in Charlotte Pass Village and showcase the best of the Snowy Mountains. www.eliteenergy.com.au March 12-14 Jindabyne ROLL ON IN MOTORCYLE RALLY With a headquarters at The Station in Jindabyne, the rally in their second year offers motorcycle enthusiasts a show and shine, rally and entertainment and a common goal to raise money for the careﬂight helicopter service. Tickets and all information at www. rollonin.com.au March 13 Tumut ROCK THE TURF Great afternoon of entertainment with bands from 12pm to 10.30pm including Baby Animals, Thirsty Merc, 19Twenty, Barron Spinsters plus more. (see page 45) www.rocktheturf.com.au

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climb Mt Kosciuszko to raise much needed funds for cancer patients. Register via www.thredbo.com.au April 2-5 Easter LAKE LIGHT SCULPTURE JINDABYNE, EVERY DAY. (SEE PAGE 24 &25.) Sat 3rd, Adaminaby Easter Fair Facebook.com/Adaminaby-Easter-Fair Sat 3rd Berridale Easter Fair www.facebook.com/berridalelions April 2-6 Jindabyne EASTER ART SHOW AND SALE The Jindabyne Lions Club annual Easter art show and sale at Jindabyne’s Memorial Hall where you can purchase great art and photos from local artists. See ad Page 24 to enter. www.jindabynelions.org.au

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February 28 Cooma MONARO BILLY KART DERBY COOMA Enter your own billy kart and race the short Cooma Showground downhill course to be classed champion and win prizes. Ideal family fun, see Facebook for registration details. www.facebook.com/ monarobillykartderby/ March 6 Charlotte Pass AUSTRALIAN ALPINE DESCENT The Australian Alpine Ascent (AAA)

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April 5 Tumut A TASTE OF IRELAND The Irish Music & Dance Sensation’ returns with a performance that is ̰ ĀķŶġòÞ͋̋Ĕŋũ̽Ŷĝġŭ̽ĖĀłĀũÕŶġŋł̲̓̽ ŶÕũũġłĖ̽ dancers from the West End’s Lord of the Dance, Riverdance & Gaelforce Dance, ‘A Taste of Ireland’ brings all new sets, costumes, tunes and effects hot off its premiere New York City run. www.atasteoﬁrelandshow.com

May 1 Kosciuszko Craft Beer Dinner Your night of celebrating the magical combination of hops, malts, yeast, and water includes four hearty courses each paired with two delicious brews. Better yet, all the frothy fun will be hosted by proud brewers and industry aﬁcionados ready to dispense beer knowledge and brewery tales. www.thredbo.com.au/events May 15 to June 20 Raglan Gallery Art Award entries close April 28 and with overall prizemoney exceeding $5000, enter now for a chance at the $2500 ﬁrst prize. Opening night 3pm Saturday May 15 and the theme in 2021 is ‘Pivot’. All details at www.raglangallerycooma. com.

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Local Markets Jindabyne Memorial Hall Markets - 1st Saturday of month Cooma Railway Fresh Produce Markets 1st Saturday of month Cooma Rotary Markets - Centennial Park 3rd Sunday of month

We have other event previews in this edition plus check our new website event calendar at www.snowymagazine.com.au.

Sculptures Create Foreshore Light THE excitement of Jindabyne’s Lake Light Sculpture for regular visitors is initially anticipating what will be on display, and then marvelling at the creativity artists have employed into their new masterpiece. For the uninitiated, this Easter event is the highlight of the Jindabyne calendar where artists create sculptures that line the Lake Jindabyne foreshore. Visitors can stroll along the banks of the lake to view the sculptures. There are two components to the display, the daytime viewing and then by night where sculptures come alive with illumination either incorporated speciﬁcally into the sculpture, or by creative lighting. While the bigger pieces of art often get the most attention, the smalls exhibition

at the Rydges Snowy Mountains and the smaller art creations that line the foreshore have all received countless meticulous hours of love and dedication. We have delved in the archives of recent years to offer you a sample of what you can expect. With increased prize money and new artists submitting work, plus the established stars of the sculpture world now having this event clearly on the yearly radar, the 2021 Lake Light Sculpture is shaping to be one of the best. The event is run by volunteers and is not for proﬁt, so your cold coin donation is very appreciated. And be sure to visit at least twice, early morning being the best time for daylight, and just on sunset for the changing light and mood of the evening sculptures.

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◼ DELICATE:Visit the smalls exhibition at Rydges.

◼ CREATIVE: Clever use of steel.

◼ LIGHT: The Strzelecki statue Saturday night light show.

◼ STYLE: The mermaid tail suspended in the lake.

◼ IMPRESSIVE: Sam Anderson won the 2019 illumination award with his Gypsy of the Deep. PHOTOS: Steve Cuff

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Golden Hour for Mountain Guiding Autumn is upon us and what a magical time to get out into the mountains and explore with a guided hike at Thredbo Resort. During the warmer months Thredbo transforms into a hiking mecca with more than 20 hikes to choose from. The bucket list hike at Thredbo is the Mt Kosciuszko Summit, a 13-kilometre return journey taking guests to Australia’s highest summit in 4-6 hours (see page 29). But there’s other guided hikes, which are just as spectacular that we recommend adding to your bucket list this Autumn. One of Thredbo’s best kept secrets is the iconic Dead Horse Gap hike, arguably one of the most beautiful hikes in the region and less crowded than the Mt Kosciuszko hike. Kicking off from the top of the Kosciuszko Chairlift, the 10-kilometre journey is a grade 3 hike and takes 4-5 hours. The hike starts with stunning views of the Snowy Mountains stretching all the way to Lake Jindabyne with one of

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Enjoy one of Thredbo’s guided hikes this autumn and explore the alpine region.

Thredbo’s experienced guides sharing the history of how skiing came to the area and how the snowmaking ponds are used to create snow over winter. You will hike up into the subalpine zone and into alpine grasslands, wander past incredible granite rocks known as Tors and learn about the Bogong moths that live there. Along the way your guide shares incredible titbits of knowledge about the area and points out unique features of the landscape, plants, and animals, which a humble observer would usually walk straight past. Keep an eye out for the rare black and yellow Corroboree frogs that

are endemic to the area with 49 of the frogs believed to have been in the region before the 2020 bushﬁres. Learn about the fragile ego system, including how to protect the special moss that sustains life in the area, and discover unique species of plants including alpine celery and buttercups that people from all over the world travel here to see. Throughout the hike there’s endless photo opportunities as you soak in the fresh mountain air, stunning views of the Snowy Mountains and bird song. After a few hours, the hike weaves its way down the mountains and along the Thredbo river trail back to the village.

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PHOTO: Thredbo Resort Thredbo Resort Guided Hikes Dead Horse Gap - 10km Grade 3 each Sunday. Mt Kosciuszko - 13km Grade 3, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday Thredbo Private Hikes Ramshead - 7km or 15km Grade 4. Kosciuszko Summit Sunset - 13km Grade 3. Alpine Lakes - 19km Grade 4. Mt Townsend - 21km Grade 4. For all Thredbo guided hikes visit the guided hikes page at thredbo.com.au.

Scenic Ride For Lunch With A View LOOKING for your next weekend activity that has the bonus of lunching at Australia’s highest restaurant, then add this Thredbo chair ride to your itinerary. Located at the top of the Kosciuszko Express Chairlift, Eagle’s Restaurant sits at 1930 metres at Thredbo Resort and offers guests breathtaking views of the Snowy Mountains. The base of the chairlift is located at the Valley Terminal, which sits at 1365 metres elevation. Guests can sit back and enjoy the 15-minute chairlift ride up the mountains whilst taking in the views and ascending 565 vertical metres.

◼ VIEW: Look down into Thredbo Village from the top of the mountain.

As you alight the chairlift you’ll be greeted by Eagles Nest Restaurant directly in front of you. Head straight in for a selection of tasty meals, all-day breakfast, and a wide variety of drinks including the restaurant’s delicious signature hot chocolates for both kids and adults. You’ll be rewarded with stunning 270 -degree mountain vistas. Those who are feeling energetic have easy access to Thredbo’s hiking trails with a range of hikes to choose from, including the bucket list Mt Kosciuszko Summit hike, which is suitable for all ages and takes between 4-6 hours to get to Australia’s highest summit. Or for a more leisurely stroll, the Kosciuszko Lookout which is a 4-kilometre return journey and takes 1-2 hours. Along the way encounter beautiful seasonal wildﬂowers and granite tors whilst breathing in that fresh mountain air. For guests wanting to hike back down the Dead Horse Gap hike is an option weaving its way down the mountain and along the Thredbo River Trail back to Thredbo Village. For those just wanting the scenic chairlift ride and to see the view, the

◼ VERTICAL: The family will enjoy a scenic chair ride and lunch at Eagles Nest restaurant. PHOTO: Thredbo Resort return download on the chair offers a great different perspective of the village and mountain with your chairlift day pass. Thredbo Resort provides guests the option of purchasing a scenic lift pass for $45, $10 for children (17 & under) and $35 for seniors (65+) or alternatively if you’re game to hike back down you can buy a

one-way ticket for $35 for adults, $10 for children and $25 for seniors. This year you have the option to add on separate products to your scenic pass including Thredbo Leisure Centre, Alpine Bobsled, Golf and Tennis. To ﬁnd out more head to the thredbo. com.au website.

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SANTE Ph 6457 6083 Delicious succulent steak and BBQ ribs hero the Sante menu, but not before you have sampled an entree. The chimichurri chicken, chorizo and onion jam quesadillas are tasty or garlic lime and chilli seared prawns. ,óĄ ĄÏª ²¹ĢóĐ¹¹ĈŞ ĩóĖ ģÏáá áóĢ¹ ĐÌ¹ Ĺ ĢóĖĄĈ óÃ Ĉáóģ ¬óóÞ¹² ĄÏªĈ Ïê ĈóĖĐÌ¹Ąê style BBQ sauce accompanied by house salad and chips. The Wagyu beef grain fed with port wine jus will melt in your mouth, choose from the eye ĸáá¹Đ óĄ ĐÌ¹ Đ¹ê²¹Ą ĈÏĄáóÏêŤ êóĐÌ¹Ą óĀĐÏóê ÃĄóè ĐÌ¹ ƀ á ¬ ĄĐ¹ è¹êĖ ¬óĖá² be prawn and blue cod moqueca. Great location in the Village Square and an extensive wine list to match great food.

THREDBO DINING GUIDE THE LOCAL PUB Ph 6459 4200 Enjoy tasty Australian pub dishes, hearty meals and daily specials to please the whole family, including kids’ menu at one of Thredbo’s favourite venues. Sit on the deck and select from tasty small plates and snacks including potato wedges, nachos and salt and pepper squid. They serve a juicy succulent 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. Lunch and dinner or just a drink at the bar.

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Ph 6457 6222 The Terrace Restaurant has exquisite mountain views as you watch the autumn sunsets to compliment your dining experience. The grilled king prawns with nduja butter and herbs or butternut pumpkin tortellini are ideal starters with local wine from Shut the Gate. yÌ¹ ÅĩĖ Ĺ êÞ ĈĐ¹ Þ ģÏĐÌ Ĉ áĈ Ģ¹Ą²¹ ģÏáá Đ¹èĀĐ ĐÌ¹ ĈĐ¹ Þ áóĢ¹ĄĈ and the wild mushroom fettucine is a popular choice. For afternoon relaxation visit the Apres Bar from 4pm for shucked oysters and cocktails and soak up the last of the evening sunshine.

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Walk To Mt Kosciuszko Summit YOU could start your Mt Kosciuszko climb at Banjo Paterson Park in Jindabyne with a quick history lesson. Here you will find the statue of Sir Pawel Edmund Strzelecki, the Polish explorer who in 1840 climbed and named Mt Kosciusko to honour Tadeusz Kosciuszko, one of the national heroes of Poland and a hero of the American Revolutionary War. The bronze statue shows Sir Pawel pointing the way to Kosciuszko, but you hardly need his direction as the walk to the top of Australia is hardly difficult to find. The most popular route is to take the scenic chair ride from Thredbo Village and then follow the 6.5km path all the sway to the summit of Mt Kosciuszko at 2228m above sea level. Hiking in the alpine allows for a multitude of scenic photo opportunities you just need to be aware what to look for. With flowing creeks, bridges, pools of water with small fish, wildflowers depending on exact time of the year plus magnificent lakes and lookouts, be sure to allow some extra time to take in the full gamut of the alpine surrounds. Along the path you will notice distance markers, always great to add to your story telling and a good indication for the kids if they ask, “are we there yet”. The walk is very family friendly, just be

mindful you are in the mountains and the weather can change quickly plus be sure to pack an extra layer, lunch, snacks and plenty of water. Looking at the weather forecast before you start is advisable. Planning for your stops to catch breath, the Kosciuszko Lookout 2km from Thredbo and Lake Cootapatamba are the best where you can rest and take in the scenery. Also be sure to use the amenities at Rawson Pass before the last 1.6km climb to the summit. The view from the summit is stunning and you can see all the way into Victoria in the south and looking north the Main Range has a plethora of mountains jutting skyward in the distance. On another day you could plan to do the 22km Main Range Track and observe these vistas on a closer level. An option to starting in Thredbo is to drive to Charlotte Pass Lookout and walk the longer 9km each way via the Summit Road ﬁre trail. The Charlotte Pass option offers an entirely different perspective where you cross the Snowy River plus walk past the scenic Seaman’s Hut on your journey. The Summit Road joins the Thredbo walk at Rawson Pass. An alternative from Charlotte Pass is to ride from the lookout to Rawson Park and lock your bike before walking to summit. Hiring an E-bike in Jindabyne will save your legs and time and is a great option.

◼ TOP: Great views from the summit of Mt Kosciuszko at 2228m. PHOTO: Thredbo Resort.

◼ REST: From Charlotte Pass you can visit Seamans Hut. PHOTO: Steve Cuff.

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The Dalgety Drive EVERYONE loves a weekend drive, and one of our favourites is the Dalgety, Berridale and Jindabyne loop. But what is there to see you ask? Arriving at Dalgety you can’t but not be impressed by the historic bridge which was restored some years ago and well worth a wander underneath to see the structure. Parking adjacent to the bridge you are now right on the banks of Snowy River. Take a stroll either down towards the showground, or up next to the holiday park, and you may well catch a glimpse of the elusive platypus. One of the fascinating creatures who are not always on public display, but if you are patient and prepared to wait a little, you may see them flapping around in the water. You sort of feel special when you do spot one as they are not your everyday sighting of wildlife. To find out more history of the Snowy River, visit the Iona Cafe on the corner, where owner Julie and Ross have information available on the river. Breakfast or lunch can also be had and

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CUTE: A platypus in the Snowy River at Dalgety.

they are open 7 days. There are many tales of the Snowy River, and now although it is rather tamed due to the Snowy Hydro scheme, it is still a great place to visit. On a hot day jump in for a swim behind the holiday park, which is a great place to camp or park your caravan for your holiday.

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The town centre of Dalgety is quite small and consists of the Buckley’s Crossing Hotel, the Snowy River Holiday Park, The Iona Cafe plus the school and the showground. The Dalgety Show in March is one of the highlights of the calendar at the Showground. Just over the bridge on the road to Jindabyne make a booking for Tuscany in Dalgety, a restaurant that opens Friday to Sunday. Host Ron Lane will greet you and wife Jill creates the great food. When the weather is good be sure to request the outside garden setting, where you can unwind and absorb the sounds of country silence. The road either way to Dalgety will see you gazing across rolling Monaro plains, one of the great sheep areas of the nation with scenic glimpses of the mountains in the distance. To see more on Dalgety visit the www. snowymagazine.com.au website where we have more images of the area.

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Lake Jindabyne Autumn Attractions THE waters of Lake Jindabyne have witnessed one of its busiest summers with plenty of watercraft taking to the water, ﬁsherman catching ﬁsh and visitors and residents taking full advantage of the warm weather for swimming. As we head into autumn the lake is expected to continue that trend with watercraft hire available from Sacred Ride near the boat ramp, water skiers, paddle boarders and sailors accessing the lake plus a new and exciting venture offering eFoils for hire.

◼ PADDLE: Hire a canoe for a fun family lake experience. PHOTO: Steve Cuff.

REthynk EXperiences will be offering Fliteboard eFoils, the electric powered surfboard hydrofoil that allows you to power around the lake with a similar sensation to surfing or snowboarding. The Fliteboard is the design of David Trewen, who grew up in Merimbula but now lives in Byron Bay. This design is now the new “in thing”, with the motorised boards allowing riders to zip around waterways as opposed to other craft that rely on wind or waves. The eFoils have up to 1.5 hours run time and REthynk Experiences will be conducting tours, lessons, sales and demonstrations. Business owner Jason Gammell said they will be easy (ish) to learn under his guidance. “It is an amazing feeling flying over water, they are battery powered, no petrol and have virtually no sound,” said Jason. They will be available with safety gear of helmets and life jackets, and during winter participants can hire out wetsuits and booties for the colder weather. Cost will be $180 for the first 1.5 hour

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lesson, with discounts for subsequent sessions and the more you ride the cheaper per session rates. The model Flightboard Jason will hire retail for $18,000 and for those interested in purchasing their own, Jason can arrange discounted sales through his business. For those seeking a more traditional water experience, Sacred Ride water hire have everything from canoes, kayaks, stand up paddle boards and sailing boats. Their lakeside shop is adjacent to the boat ramp at The Snowline Centre, where guests will ﬁnd a pleasant and often

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K7 AUTUMN ADVENTURES Explore and enjoy beautiful Snowy Mountains escapades.

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HIKING, climbing, and guiding for Canberra’s Zac Zaharias has been a passion for 45 years and he is by far one of Australia’s most experienced mountaineering guides. In any given year you will ﬁnd Zac guiding in either Papua New Guinea, the Himalayas, or trips to Mt Kilimanjaro. On his Kokoda Track trips Zac ties in the Australian history where 625 diggers lost their life. As a career soldier himself for 31 years, the veteran Lieutenant Colonel has a wealth of experience both here and in the Himalayas where he has led 21 expeditions and summited Mt Everest in 2010. In March, Zac will guide a group of veterans for their Soldier On campaign where they will trek for four days and climb Australia’s highest ten peaks in Kosciuszko National Park. “It has really opened up a lot of domestic opportunity for people and certainly for Solider On they have a big fund raiser on Kokoda Track once a year,” said Zac. The Kokoda Track alone sees 4000 Australians annually climb the track. “Now there is nowhere else to go but in Australia. So, they are having their March on March campaign in Australia doing the ten peaks.” “The Kokoda is 96km, but ten peaks the way we do it lodge based is 66km. They (Soldier On) do 30km in training

and they come up and do 66 with us and it’s like a virtual Kokoda Track walk for them.” Zac did comment the lodge-based accommodation in Thredbo was much more comfortable than the tents of the Kokoda Track. “I am finding when you get the over 40’s, they have all done that (tents), it doesn’t take much to encourage them to have a glass of wine and a hot shower at the end of the day.” “It just provides a lot more social interaction and that’s the thing I find with this ten peaks and lodge base, is that people might be strangers but after four days they are great mates. “It is a physical challenge, walking 66km is not easy. We are not talking about Himalayan giants, but people should not be fooled, there is still climbing and elevation gain. “We are doing an average of 500m, so 2000m over four days. In Kokoda we are climbing 7000m and descending 7000m over an eightday period. It’s definitely a lot more (Kokoda) but we are not walking along the beach.” Zac Zaharias’ Peak Learning, a specialised overseas operator is now working in collaboration with K7 Adventures. For anyone interested in the ten peaks in summer or winter, or any other adventure in Kosciuszko contact K7 Adventures (see ad) or Zac Zaharias via : www.peaklearning.com.au.

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◼ STUNNING: Watching the sunset over The Sentinel. PHOTO: Mike Edmondson.

Hiking The Sentinel KOSCIUSZKO National Park offers truly amazing hiking options and autumn is by far the best season of the year to explore this unique environment. Our 2021 autumn edition cover photo shows one of the most inspiring hikes to The Sentinel, or Mount Sentinel as some call it. While not the highest mountain at only 1917 metres, this most stunning of pyramid

◼ MAJESTIC: Liz Grochowski looking over The Sentinel in winter. PHOTO: Matt de Waard.

peaks stands out within its impressive neighbourhood. Its dramatic steep rise to the summit a challenge for many who scramble over a knife edge ridge to reach the top. Many have admired it from afar, as The Sentinel is easily identiﬁable from the Main Range Track, itself one of the great hikes in the Australian alpine region at 22km round trip. Many would have gazed across the valley to The Sentinel and admired its beauty. Those who have experienced it are in awe of its splendour, but you need to be prepared as it is not just your everyday hike. Both distance and difficulty should be considered plus the weather. You should understand that if the weather turns sour you will encounter poor visibility at these higher elevations. The Sentinel is a full 8-9 hour return hike from Charlotte Pass Lookout. First you cross the Snowy River steppingstones before the climb to Blue Lake lookout. Following the Main Range track you veer off toward Mt Twynam before following a ridge line to The Sentinel. From the Main Range Track alone

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it is a further two hours to the summit across some difficult terrain. Hiking it in one day may also deprive you of watching the stunning sunsets, as pictured here by guide Mike Edmondson’s photo above The Sentinel. Mike Edmondson has just added a threeday camping trip including the stunning Mt Sentinel to his autumn walking calendar where you can do overnight trips, some which include yoga instruction on the roof of Australia. Whether you are new to walking and camping, or an experienced hiker, there are options to suit all levels. Photographers will love the amazing sunrises and sunsets, lookouts, waterfalls, scenic lookouts close to camp and the magic of Blue Lake. Day 1 – Leave your car in the overnight

◼ JAGGED: The Sentinel as viewed from the Main Range Track. PHOTO: Steve Cuff. carpark at Charlotte Pass. After crossing the Snowy River hike for two hours to Blue Lake where you’ll stop for lunch and a cold water swim if you’re brave enough! After lunch you ascend to Mike’s campsite where you can relax for the afternoon and watch the sun dip behind The Sentinel and fading ridges. Day 2 – Choose a relaxing morning around camp, or walk the steep, knife-edge ridge of The Sentinel for more experienced, ﬁtter hikers. After lunch follow the ridge to the end of Watsons Crags with great views of the Victorian Alps and Mt Jugungal. Day 3 – Arise early for a pre-dawn walk from camp to watch sunrise over Blue Lake. After breakfast you pack up your tent and walk to Carruthers Peak for lunch with amazing views to Mt Kosciuszko, Mt Townsend and the Snowy River before returning to Charlotte Pass.

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Special Activation Precinct M It is hard to believe that 2020 is over and we are already well into 2021. I hope that over the Christmas and New Year break you had the chance to take a break and spend time with those who matter most to you. 2021 will mark ten years as your local member and I am thankful for the opportunity to work with the community. Over the past decade we have achieved a lot for the region. Together we have overcome many challenges and had some massive wins for the community. I am proud to have worked alongside our community to deliver much needed infrastructure, improve our local roads, build new schools and invest in our future. I am also very excited about what is ahead for our community. In the last ten years there have been major upgrades to both the Kings and Monaro Highways, significantly improving the safety of our journeys. We have seen investment in our local roads, including the duplication of Old Cooma Road and the sealing of Jerangle Road. In 2020 we opened the Ellerton Drive Extension which was a highlight of my career. We have seen significant investment in our healthcare facilities, including the opening of Jindabyne’s HealthOne, the Cooma Hospital redevelopment and a CT scanner for Queanbeyan Hospital. Braidwood Multipurpose Service (MPS) is undergoing significant upgrades and both the Bombala MPS and Delegate MPS received new medical equipment thanks to $105,000 in funding. Monaro has also seen some of the biggest education investments ever in the last decade with new schools on the way for Bungendore, Jerrabomberra, Googong and Jindabyne. The Finigan School of Distance Education was delivered, Karabar High school had a major makeover and Monaro High School has had a total of $47 million invested to ensure our students receive the best education close to home. Recently, I was fortunate to join the Snowy Mountains Neighbourhood Centre to announce more than $28,200 in funding to begin work on the ‘Brighter Life Expansion Project’. I also had the opportunity to catch up with members of the Cooma Stallions, Bombala Blue Heelers and the Snowy River Bears to announce $12,000 in funding for ground hire fees. This grassroots funding is making a massive difference in our community, and is particularly welcome after the challenges over the past twelve months. As our region continues its recovery from drought, bushfires and floods and the ongoing impacts of COVID-19, I am looking forward to delivering a better future for our region As always, if there is anything I can assist with, please do not hesitate to drop into my office, send me an email at monaro@parliament.nsw.gov.au or give me a call on (02) 6299 4899.

THE alpine towns of Jindabyne, Perisher and Thredbo will be eagerly awaiting the draft masterplan for the Snowy Mountains Special Activation Precinct (SAP) which is due for release and public exhibition in May or June. This is a unique masterplan for the area, and the SAP is government’s response to creating opportunities, creating growth, and more importantly creating jobs in NSW. This plan started as a Jindabyne Masterplan, but has grown to incorporate Thredbo and Perisher as they are all interlinked with tourism, which is the main driver of economy. The original idea of the plan was looking ahead at the expected growth of Jindabyne and creating a year round economy for Jindabyne with a focus on summer and better interaction with Lake Jindabyne. A key part of the SAP is government front loading all the studies creating a masterplan, plus fast tracking planning processes if they are consistent with the masterplan. In short, if a developer has a project that aligns within SAP recommendations, they could be up and running months or years ahead of normal time frames. This is evident with the relocation of the Jindabyne Central School. The primary and high school will be relocated from the centre of Jindabyne to the Sport and Recreation grounds just out of town. This relocation is in progress with the

new school to be ready for occupation in 2023. The Sport and Recreation Centre will also become a major education hub including an elite training facility for winter athletes. With the inclusion of a state-ofthe-art bag jump, and a revamped gym and training facility, the precinct will be a great pathway for athletes, and a great training camp for visiting groups. At a recent meeting, Anthea Sargant, executive director regions and key sites for the NSW government commented on the planning process saying if any development had issues that would normally extend the DA process. “What we’re doing through this project is we are doing all the studies up front, so a DA won’t be required. We are changing planning policy and streamline planning processes,” said Anthea. Government will lead some of the development, particular around infrastructure. They have just started a business plan to look at ﬁnances of each speciﬁc section of the plan. One of the main projects they have revealed is the ‘Southern Connector’ road that would see an alternative route from the Jindabyne dam wall, via the Barry Way and joining Kosciuszko Road near the Essential Energy building at Widows Creek. Their reasoning does seem sound, they want to create a better town centre for Jindabyne that is devoid

of some of the current traffic. The end goal would see Kosciuszko Road through Jindabyne reduced as a the main throughfare. This will cause debate no doubt, but it could be wise to see the full plan and see all the individual reasoning behind the theory. While it does seem all feasible, such a road would come at a huge cost, and does that expense come from the expected $200 million money pot, or would it be taken from another government ﬁnance stream. The planning team have yet to commence a busines study on the impacts of this Southern Connector with businesses in town.

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There are numerous ideas on the drawing board at present, including a mountain bike park from Widows Creek south westerly within that vacant land running near parallel with the Alpine Way. There has been a suggestion a gondola could service this park. There have been consultants dissecting all aspects of the plan and they are using research looking at other alpine regions across the world. Their projections say that summer tourism could overtake winter tourism in the coming decades, and the masterplan has a 40 year vision. Transport has been looked at, including the possibility of a park and ride bus service for winter to Perisher and Thredbo, plus traffic issues in the mountains at both

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FUTURE: The SAP masterplan will detail a 40 year vision Jindabyne, Thredbo and Perisher.

resorts. We take a closer look at Perisher Valley on pages 38 and 39. Thredbo has seen continued growth in summer particular, which has been great for the area as a whole. What their speciﬁc SAP plans might be for Thredbo in the future are yet to revealed in detail. All of the technical consultants have factored in climate change and how they see that affecting the alpine area. Hence their thoughts on boosting summer. The Lake Jindabyne foreshore will have a huge makeover, but the exact detail is unknown apart from extensive landscaping and widening of riding and walking paths. There was an idea to have a suspension bridge from Banjo Paterson Park to the Tyrolean side, but you would

think engineering and costs may see this scrutinised. For Jindabyne town centre, there will be a big push to make the CBD area of Nugget’s Crossing and Town Centre more connected. Don’t be surprised to see suggestions for the Snowy Region Visitor Centre National Parks office site to be re purposed as a major visitor centre incorporating the Snowy Heritage Centre. At present up to 70 staff work in these offices in total. The idea actually makes good senses, considering they want to shut Thredbo Terrace at Kosciuszko Road and make it pedestrian only around the parks building, plus create a town square where the Memorial Hall parking area currently sits. This would link the two town areas. Buildings such as Mitre 10 would obviously be relocated if this was to eventuate. The Leesville Estate has been mentioned to allow for a greater industrial space. There is some vacant land in the vicinity now, it could be rezoned to suit. The SAP will present all rezoning as part of their masterplan. New residential zones will be proposed for areas west of the Barry Way behind the Nettin Circuit area, plus other land in East Jindabyne near the pumping station on the lake. The higher elevations of Tyrolean could also see more development. Naturally all of this has to be ﬁnalised, and the majority of available land is Snowy Hydro owned. The amount of ﬁne detail has yet to be divulged, hence why the plan will be released later than expected. There are still numerous studies to be completed and information to be digested.

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Perisher Valley’s Future By STEVE CUFF

WHEN you look at what has occurred in the past 30 years within Perisher Valley it is quite sad. The reason being, virtually nothing has happened. To their credit Perisher Resort have invested millions of dollars in new lifts and snowmaking for their operations, but the actual wider Perisher Valley precinct has seen no major investment. The National Parks, as landlord have failed Perisher Valley and the people who visit. Under their tenor nothing has happened in decades on this front. They ﬂaunted over a decade ago they wanted Perisher Valley to be a year-round, world class resort but had no ammunition to back up that statement. Find me another tourist destination who falls into this category where no investment has been made in either upgraded accommodation or modern infrastructure over decades. The Snowy Mountains Special Activation Precinct (SAP) needs to address a number of issues within

Perisher Valley, the ﬁrst, who will be driving the future or any development of the valley. This is not the resort’s responsibility; they are owned by Vail Resorts and only look after their entity of mountain lease area and lifts. If you look at Thredbo, who have had a head lease arrangement, they are responsible for their own destiny. Development (with planning permission) has excelled over the past 30 years because they had people driving their vision. The village has seen apartments and accommodation developments, and they have expanded into the Crackenback Ridge and Woodridge areas. Perisher Valley has no direction and still to this day no one seems to be responsible for lack of progress. I am not saying it needs to be over developed, but surely at least keep up with the current era. If the SAP does not change this immediately, it will have also failed Perisher Valley along with the NPWS of the past decades. It is all well and good to do studies

on comfortable carrying capacity and planned framework, but if there is not an independent agency appointed, what will happen. The National Parks and Perisher (Vail Resorts) were in negotiations for the head lease, but Perisher have ceased any further discussions and have pulled out of the race. Whether that is temporary during the SAP planning stages or they resume in future, that is unclear. The Deputy Premier John Barilaro has suggested an agency could be appointed to oversee the Perisher Valley precinct. “We have got to resolve what is happening up there in Perisher with the lease,” said Mr Barilaro. “For a long time they (Vail Resorts) have been negotiating with the National Parks, that came to nothing. I think there is an opportunity to model what we can use going forward, looking at what other states do, that will be something I will be exploring with Perisher and my regional departments and see where we can land that.” When asked about the stalemate the valley has been entrapped in for decades, Mr Barilaro agreed it has been

a stalemate. “I remember when I first got elected in 2011, that was a big issue then, and we were trying to negotiate and I can’t believe, ten years on and we haven’t landed it.” “But we just have to come to a realisation skiing and the resorts are a big part of that landscape, the guys that own the resorts know what they are doing, they value the environment that they are in, they will protect it. “There’s got to be a better commercial approach, that’s the balance we’ve got to find. It’s unfortunate we were not able to land that lease, but that doesn’t mean it ends there, it just opens another door.” Let’s hope we can find that other door, as at present it is a locked room. The SAP needs to address the shortcomings of the winter season as a priority before it looks too far ahead for

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◼ PROMISES: The view of Perisher Valley from the slopes of Perisher. PHOTOS: Steve Cuff. summer planning. Hearing they did not invite all key stakeholders within Perisher Valley to speciﬁc Perisher meetings in the past year is disappointing. Let’s hope they can all sit down and address some immediate problems and ﬁx those. The key winter issues are parking and accommodation. If you look at Mt Buller in Victoria, they have about 10,000 beds on the mountain. Imagine what Perisher Valley could be if we had that foresight to develop accommodation, environmentally conscious of course. There would be less traffic, less weekend road congestion and we would solve a few issues right there. The roads are congested as the carparking is an issue but that could have been solved years ago by NPWS. On the busy days, 600 cars park below Smiggins on the Kosciuszko Road towards Prussian Creek and Dainers Gap. Yet it has been detailed prior that 800 car spaces could be made available with restructure of the Perisher View site, which is already disturbed, and at the end of Smiggins carpark. Part of the problem with any development inside the park is the timeframe, plus costs are at the higher end of the scale. Combined they would scare away developers. There are limitations on how much pain developers would want to put themselves through. The SAP is supposed to counter all this and deliver timely DA applications and fast track development and reduce ‘red and green tape’. Making developments commercially viable initially would also be proactive. There are 800 beds still allocated for the Perisher Valley precinct, but how they could be delivered back into the accommodation sector is another problem. Could some lodges be offered extra bed licences at a fair or even reduce rate as an incentive. Or do you build new hotels and apartments? It may seem unfair to existing lease holders if these ‘new’ beds are offered

outside of the current cost frame. Commercial lodges have been paying a premium fee for existing beds. Attending the SAP overview meeting for businesses in February, the planning team could not offer any speciﬁc answers relating to Perisher’s head lease. Their summer vision was also somewhat limited at this stage. The Snowies Iconic Walk is already in play and was before the SAP started. This will be a great walk, but it will hardly be a huge driver of tourism to Perisher, more a steady trickle. It was suggested by a respected tourism consultant at one meeting have the SAP looked seriously at a full upgrade for the Charlotte Pass lookout area for summer. This area is all part of the Perisher Range vision, yet currently the lookout is a shemozzle of a car park cluster on a busy day. Hardly the best experience for a visitor. Could this lookout area be developed to more of a world class space in summer. Charlotte Pass Resort have made indications they will invest in their summer product and imagine if they had a modern lookout precinct with proper amenities next door. The SAP draft plan is due out for public exhibition in either May or June. Everyone who is a passionate Perisher visitor should read that plan and submit constructive ideas when they see the content of the Perisher section. In summary, if the SAP was expanded from the Jindabyne Masterplan to now incorporate the alpine resorts, they have a duty to improve Perisher Valley as one of their ﬁrst priorities. It could be a really exciting period ahead for Perisher, the best we have seen in a generation, lets hope the government planners act accordingly to ensure it happens. Snowy Mountains Magazine - 2021 - 39

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Snowy 2.0 Commence Tunnel Boring THE Snowy 2.0 project has now entered another phase with tunnel boring starting at Lobs Hole, the Tantangara Dam site now in heavy excavation mode, the Cooma concrete segment factory set to ramp up and a new $19 million accommodation site, Joule Ridge starting in Cooma. In Cooma in February for the announcement for Joule Ridge, Snowy Hydro CEO Paul Broad said it was a “big moment for Snowy 2.0” when they commence tunnelling on the most complex drilling exercise in the Southern Hemisphere. “We have done a lot of work in the last two years to get ready, the machines are all down here in the region being put together and the ﬁrst one starts. We are all very excited about it and looking forward very much to getting underground and making this thing happen,” said Mr Broad. At Tantangara Dam, excavation has started on the headrace tunnel portal. Once excavation is complete the cradle to support the tunnel boring machine will be built. Currently the western shore of the reservoir is closed to the public but access still available along Tantangara Road where the works are visible. In late February, early March, the tunnel boring at Lobs Hole will commence once the tunnel boring machine (TBM) has ﬁnal commissioning. Kieran Cusack, project director for Snowy 2.0 said “we were working on I think two work fronts about six months ago and we now have about 18 different work fronts”. “The TBM 2, the Creg supplied TBM will bore the main access tunnel and that will

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arrive at the location of the underground cavern, the main powerhouse cavern later this year,” said Mr Cusack commenting on the process of the tunnel boring for the Main Access Tunnel (MAT). “Very shortly after that the cable tunnel TBM will start, it is three to four months behind the MAT starting, then at Tantangara we’ve got the head race tunnel which will start a little bit later than that, three to four months after that.” “In this year we’ve got the three TBM’s

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Speed Trials Continue TRYING to break his father Ken’s World Water Speed Record of 511kmh, Dave Warby will continue to refine his Spirit of Australia II boat before a return trial at Blowering Dam in May. After a major new tail modification and the most recent trial in November to test the new variation to the boat, Dave and the team will have a further trial in Taree in late March before returning to Tumut. Dave’s best speed so far at 407km set in the old boat showed the boat needed refinement, and now the team will be working on the balance of the boat in Taree before opening the throttle further

in their return to Blowering Dam. Safety and patience have always been part of their strategy. Dave has said on numerous occasions they will increase the speed of the boat in small increments so they are comfortable the boat can handle the speed. Speed has never been the issue, it is ensuring at top speed the boat runs smooth as any mishap at these speeds can be deadly. In their November trial Dave said they found some technical difficulties that resulted in a rudder change, then the wind increased limiting their testing and the boat has been shore bound since then. In November their top speed was 275kmh while testing the new boat. In 1978 Ken Warby broke his own world record and the speed has stood the test of time. Ken himself made the journey from Cincinnati in the United States for early rounds of testing but will not return until Dave attempts the word record. The May trial will go a long way to determining when the team will attempt the record, but first they want to eclipse the 511 speed before they notify the Guinness Book of Records they will go

◼ SMOOTH: Dave Warby at Blowering Dam in November 2020 with his redesigned tail plane. PHOTOS: Steve Cuff for the record. It will likely take a few more visits to reach that speed safely. Blowering Dam will be the venue for the record and judging by increased crowds during the previous trials, the interest and crowds will only increase.

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Tumut Music Festival

MUSIC lovers will be welcoming the Rock The Turf music festival staged at Tumut’s racecourse on March 13. With headline act Baby Animals topping a stellar line up including Thirsty Merc, 19Twenty, Velvetsmyle, Captain Jack, Colours and the Rhythm Sect, the banks of the Tumut River will be rocking. Set in the beautiful surrounds of the Tumut Racecourse, the venue is ideal for the whole family with bands playing from 12 noon until 10.30pm. The 19Twenty band have been one of the best entertainers at any venue, and their high energy music show will have the crowd pumping. Thirsty Merc, who released their live album in late 2019 will bring the rawness of their live gigs to Tumut with singer Rai Thistlewayte leading the charge. The Barren Spinsters have been kicking up a storm wherever they play and local Tumut band Velvetsmyle will relish their home surroundings as they belt out classic pub anthems to stir their local crowd. Tickets at www.rocktheturf.com.au.

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NOW that the Tumbarumba to Rosewood Rail Trail is a beacon of shining light for the local tourism economy, it was an interesting letter that former Rosewood resident Ian Doughty penned on the results it has produced. When the trail was being planned there was huge opposition, with many farmers, residents and even people who had never visited the area saying it was not a great idea. “Like many small country towns and villages, Rosewood’s population and services have declined over the decades. As a result, the small rural economy of Rosewood has changed dramatically. The once busy general store was on the verge of closing,” said Mr Doughty whose family have been in the area since the 1870’s.

Now that has all changed, and in the long letter which is available on the Tumbarumba to Rosewood Rail Trail Facebook page, Mr Doughty said the effects on Rosewood are far beyond what was imagined and hoped for. “Previously, there was little reason for people to even stop, let alone deliberately visit Rosewood, now they do exactly that - they stop, they deliberately visit . and they spend!” The trail has allowed small businesses to employ young casual staff, that thought unheard off prior to the trail. Apart from people visiting and praising the trail, virtually all the ‘no rail trail’ signs have disappeared and even the most outspoken against the trail are now in favour. “One Rosewood family who were

arguably the most passionate and vocal in their opposition to the trail, removed their signs and have said to her that the trail isn’t such a bad thing after all.” “It has not been the harbinger of doom to the farming economy and way of life. In fact, the very opposite could be argued.” The 22km rail trail runs form Tumbarumba to Rosewood, and its gentle elevation allows for all riders to enjoy the trail. Visitors have been arriving to ride the trail injecting money back into the economy. To rent E-bikes, contact Tumba Bikes and Blooms in advance, and enjoy a weekend of scenic riding, wineries, and sightseeing. Follow the www.facebook.com/ tumbarumbarailtrail to read full letter.

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Apple Season Shines THE town of Batlow suffered severely in the 2020 bushﬁres with many of the apple orchards under threat. Over 12 months on and they are still in recovery mode but moving forward. We speak to two prominent growers, Ralph Wilson from Wilgro Orchards and Greg Mouat from Mouat’s Farm, about the past 12 months, what the future brings, where their apples are for autumn season and assistance they have received. Both have cellar doors on the Batlow Road. The town has received good media coverage to assist their plight, with Ralph stating they have been on Better Homes & Gardens and on Adam Laws Road for Good. “We’ve been on quite a lot of different things, which all help and also it is good that people are interested enough to call in and say ‘we’ll do a story on you’ sort of thing. It is not only us, it is everyone getting that type of thing,” said Ralph.

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“Certainly the media has helped and covid has helped too because people couldn’t go anywhere. They couldn’t go to New Zealand, they couldn’t go to Victoria or they couldn’t go to South Australia or Queensland, so they came inland and that has helped us out.” With extra regional travel, the Wilgro Orchards cellar door has had a great sales during summer compared with two years ago prior to bushﬁres. The weather has also been favourable this season as they prepare to harvest a good crop of apples for autumn. “We don’t recover from something like that overnight. It certainly has helped and people coming in and wanting to know how we are going, weather we are getting on top of things and this sort of thing, so that is good.” “Generally the place looks good, Batlow looks good. Its green, a lot of the trees are coming back. Things are on the mend, no doubt about that. It’s not everyone, but the

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s For Batlow vast majority of people are getting back to what they do.” A stone throws up the road, we interrupt Greg Mouat who is up a ladder picking 150 apples for the Tumbatrek event. He said they were a “nice red strain of gala” apples, just one of the many varieties that Batlow produce. “At this stage, it is looking really good. There is a very nice crop this year, much bigger than last year, we were suffering significantly this time last year after the fires, but also the drought,” said Greg. “That impacted significantly on fruit quality, so we had the double whammy of the drought and then the fires. But this year what we have got left has bounced back very, very well, there is some very good quality fruit around.” “Batlow itself just generally throughout all orchards is going to pick a good crop so there is a little feeling of optimism I think throughout the district and amongst the growers. “I think you were stung with what you were stung with and there was no point curling up into a ball and having a blubber about it, we’ve got a business

that’s got to survive and you’ve got to move on, you’ve got to develop plans along the way to make that happen. Plus, the government assistance that we are going to get is going to go a long way to rebuilding our orchards. “I think we are going to be in a good spot in a few years time, but don’t get me wrong, there is still a lot of work to do. We still have a lot of catching up, one with irrigation infrastructure that was damaged, netting that was damaged, removal of more trees yet.” Greg explained that recently some trees have just died, which while they were burnt, he thought they may survive. “Just in the last few weeks they are turning up their toes.” Always optimistic in his conversations, Greg said, “You have to enjoy what you do, and we enjoy what we do. Well, I enjoy what I do, and retirement is just a word.” “We live a in particularly attractive part of the world, and we enjoy the climate and where else would we go and what else would we do, so we will just continue what we are doing and

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rebuild the business and be ready for the next generation.” The summer trade in Batlow was strong with cherry sales, and now all orchards concentrate on their apples. There are events in coming weeks and months, the Tumbafest in late February, and the Batlow Show on March 27 which will all help with improving the local economy. Regional visitation has been very supportive of businesses when they

have passed through. There is more promotion continuing as media outlets help where possible, Greg saying they “have a visit from Horticulture Innovation Australia wanting to do things with us and Ralph will be getting the same amount of interest.” This autumn visit towns in across region on your travels and give them all a helping hand.

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Expansion for Tumut River Craft Brewer THE coming months will be full of excitement for the Tumut River Brewing Co. crew, who not only have a great entertainment schedule plus anticipate a busy autumn that includes Easter, they are also planning a move to a new location. With craft beer breweries continually drawing in new clientele ranging from visitors who seek out such venues on their travels, to regular local business who look for something different, the brewery has been busy. With their upcoming move, owner Tim Martin said it will be good to able to expand as the demand has increased in both their production side plus their hospitality for

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cellar door guests. They are hoping the move runs smoothly on all fronts as they proceed through the process. Having travelled to promote his product to regional markets and craft beer weekends at neighbouring towns and festivals, Tim said it was very pleasing that people visit Tumut and stop in at the brewery to sample their draft beer having tasted it elsewhere. With 70% of their production going out of town, it is also beneficial to the region with the subtle promotion of having Tumut prominent in all their marketing. As the product has become more popular, they have also had to adjust in many aspects including wholesale production. “Our visitation has reflected how that’s worked,” said Tim. “What came with the wholesale, the further we get our product out, the further afield we travelled and the more places that carried it, that built the brand far stronger than anything else we ever did.” “And so many more people had our cans and bottles in their hands and people seeing our name and saying where is Tumut. More people came to visit the brewery because of it. Our visitation increase to the brewery has been exponentially connected to the

◼ LIVE: Shannon Noll is just one of the big name music stars who have played at the brewery. number of venues we have distributed the product to.” Adding a combined mix of local talent plus some big-name stars to their entertainment list has also added to the appeal. In January they had big country music star Corey Legge perform, another incentive for people to visit from afar to see their favourite artists.

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Funding For Tumbarumba and Batlow THE Snowy Valleys region have beneﬁt from the Bushﬁre Local Economic Recovery (BLER) Fund with approximately $45 million being distributed to various businesses including those in the tourism sector. While the bulk of the funds were awarded to assist the timber and mill industry, visitors to Batlow and Tumbarumba will notice upgrades of existing venues and new tourism venues develop in the coming year. In Tumbarumba, the wineries have had a boost, with the popular Courabyra Wines, Tumbarumba Wines Escapes, the Tumbarumba Vignerons Association and Mount Tumbarumba Vineyard awarded funds. The Mount Tumbarumba Vineyard received $418,000 to support the construction of a new ‘More Than a Vision’ project including cellar door and accommodation. Owners Richard Cottam and Elvie Yates spoke about the project saying the opportunity to apply for a grant has taken their plans to a new level. “It is sought of realising dreams,” said Elvie. They are looking to make it an experience for people to come and visit and stay at the property which sits just on the edge of the town opposite the racecourse. “We are hoping we can do tasting platters and match the wines to some food, but also have a space that can be used for functions.” Having seen how the rail trail has developed with tourism, they think the timing is ideal and will look to attract people visiting for weekends where they can ride in the morning and visit a winery in the afternoon. The Tumbarumba Vignerons Association (TVA) received $240,000 to support

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door and restaurant by means of a $337,500 grant. This funding will be used for extending the existing cellar door to develop a dedicated conference and wedding venue. The development will provide yearround seated capacity for an additional 120 visitors. The Tumbarumba Wines Escape recently changed hands and now operate under new owners. Their $43,500 grant is for a cellar door refurbishment project to expand tourism facilities to support the region’s economic recovery and boost tourism and event opportunities. The town of Batlow has seen a slow decline of business and this large funding could well be the shot in the arm the town needs.

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THERE are not many hidden secrets in the travelling world these days, but in the Snowy Mountains, the Yarrangobilly Caves precinct is perhaps our closest match. Descending into the valley there is a sense of tranquillity as the pleasant sounds of nature replace the hustle and bustle of highway travels. Even before you reach the valley ﬂoor you easily sense this is a different adventure you are about to explore. As with any venue in this restricted climate, there are some adjustments you need to consider. At present there are only two caves for viewing, the South Glory self-guided cave and the Jillabenan guided cave. So, note to self, book well in advance to secure a berth on the guided adventure, you will not be disappointed. Jillabenan has 4 scheduled daily tours and more in busy periods.. The Yarrangobilly Caves precinct is more than just caves, and the highlight for many is the overall experience you have on a full day outing to capture it all. From the delightful thermal pool,

like a pot of gold at the end of your rainbow. But in this case your just reward for either the hike down the hill or wandering along the Yarrangobilly River walk that leads you to the pool. That extra effort more than worth it in this case. Remember to pack your lunch for an extended lunch or BBQ and note that Yarrangobilly only have snacks and drinks available at the Visitor Centre. The South Glory Cave is vast and great to stretch your neck muscles as you gaze toward the high ceilings. Cruise along at your own pace and absorb as much of this magniﬁcent creation as you desire. There are many walks and sights to see including the meticulously restored Caves House, one of the grandest buildings you are likely to encounter. You can book accommodation at Caves House, which is highly recommended for that total weekend getaway from the outside world. You won’t miss the lack of internet, just pre-record a message on your phone to say, sorry, I am away for the weekend exploring nature. The local wildlife will reinforce that message in droves.

◼ COOL: The Thermal Pool is a must visit. PHOTO: Adam Klumper. With regional travel having a resurgence in 2021, plan and book well in advance is the key and enjoy one of the best locations in the Snowy Mountains.

Drive Times to Yarrangobilly Talbingo - 30 min Tumut - 50 min Adaminaby - 50 min Cooma - 1hr 25min Khancoban - 1hr 50min (check Tooma Rd open) Tumbarumba - 1hr 55min (check Elliot Way open)

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Nature’s Wonder in the Snowy Mountains Explore the South Glory Cave (until 4pm daily) and feel tiny inside the giant chambers and soothe yourself in the stunning thermal pool. Take a few days and completely unwind while staying in the Lyrebird Cottage. Yarrangobilly Caves Visitor Centre - Open Daily 9am-5pm Snowy Mountains Magazine - 2021 - 50

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On the Fly With Matt Tripet DAYLIGHT hours shorten, the clouds start to sit on the hills more than high on the horizon and the leaves turn golden. The signs of Autumn are an exciting time for the trout angler because it signifies the change in our trout fisheries. Large resident lake fish who have avoided the attempts of anglers all summer start making their way to the river mouths, waiting for those first few storms to roll through bringing with them the smell of icy rainfall flowing down the catchment that acts as the ‘go-switch’ for the thousands of trout to move up into the rivers. It’s a time of the year where the angler can catch a trout of lifetime! March to April In my experience, anglers can expect the mature ‘resident’ brown trout in our rivers systems, like the Thredbo and Eucumbene in the mid-reaches and higher up in the catchments start to reveal themselves settling into water where they will be far more visible, inhabiting water where you may have not seen fish throughout the warmer months.

Typically, these fish are resident river fish, or trout that reside in the river for the entirety of their life. These fish are conditioning in preparation for the exhausting spawning period, feeding hard and holding territory they will spawn on later in the months ahead. During this time, river mouths like the Eucumbene and the Thredbo, will also start to also experience larger numbers of trout congregating together in preparation for the migration up the rivers. Those boating with sounders will start to recognise numbers in these areas in the coming weeks. May to June Late in the season, lower stretches of the bigger river systems named above will be key locations to invest your time fishing, particularly after big weather events. Now while many will line up on the Eucumbene from the Portal down, places like the lower Thredbo have arguably produced better sized fish for the last two seasons during the late season, so don’t lock yourself in to one location if you’re visiting the region.

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AUTUMN fishing can certainly be a lot of fun whether you are in the rivers or on throwing a line in the lake. During March and April, we should see warm days over 20 degrees and cooler nights with the lake surface temperature around 20 degrees and falling. There have been some good-sized brown trout being caught during late summer particularly in Lake Jindabyne, by either downrigging from a boat or spinning and bait fishing around the lake edges late in the evening. Best baits are live worms and Powerbait with a light running sinker rig, set your rod with the bail arm open or some slack line and let the fish take the bait well before trying to set the hook. Mudeyes under a float can also produce good results. You can fish the rivers and streams all day, but late evenings are the best. Nymph runs should be on in the rivers so a weighted nymph under an indicator fly is the go. Fish the faster runs early and late in the day and the deeper pools in the middle of the day. Surface trolling in the lake at sunrise and

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Cooma Address: 62 Bombala St | Phone: 6452 4203

Twisting Tales Of Changing Property Market THE towns of Cooma, Berridale, Jindabyne and Adaminaby have each taken their own diverse path when it comes to the housing market over recent years. New development with the Snowy 2.0 project, regional relocation for lifestyle or work commitments and the bushfires of 2020 has all played a part in an everchanging property market. In Cooma in mid-February, Snowy Hydro threw the first sods of dirt for their 126 bed Joule Ridge $19 million complex which will house Snowy 2.0 workers. Commenting on the project Snowy Hydro CEO Paul Broad also fired off at land developers who were waiting for higher prices saying he is frustrated. “There is a fair bit of private development sitting on us just on the edge of town. And it is frustrating that they are sitting and waiting to capitalise on property values, rather than bring to market, that is annoying,” said Mr Broad. “We encourage those guys to get on the game, we are all part of the bigger community, and it’s in their interest and everyone’s interest to bring product to market.” “Hopefully, the accommodation (Joule Ridge) will take pressure off, and hopefully with new developments that are being approved by council, council have done all the hard yards to get things ready, we are ready to roll, so hopefully the private sector can bring that to market and let people get on with their lives.” The beds will be welcomed by the Cooma housing market, which is now struggling for affordable properties for residents to rent. Plus, the price of buying houses has increased due to demand and supply. The Snowy 2.0 project sees the hierarchy and administration staff based in Cooma, and the workers housed closer to the project in Adaminaby, the surrounding villages of Anglers Reach, Providence Portal and in accommodation barracks at Lobs Hole.

◼ NEW: Snowy Hydro CEO Paul Broad, Snowy Monaro Regional Council Mayor Peter Beer and Marco Assorati, Executive Director Asia Pacific for Webuild turn the first sod of dirt for the $19 million Joule Ridge project in Cooma. PHOTO: Steve Cuff. While Cooma property owners may be charging more for rent which affects those with a set budget, after the 2020 January bushfires the town of Adaminaby was in dire straits. Paul Broad addressed that issue at Joule Ridge when he enlightened the attendees with the back story on Adaminaby. “When we (Cabramurra) were massively destroyed by fires this time last year, our beautiful town of Adaminaby was on its knees,” said Mr Broad. “Selwyn (Snow Resort) had been

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destroyed and their (Adaminaby) business for all of winter was gone. The pub had no one in it, the accommodation across the road had no one in it.” “We lost 35 houses at Cabra and we couldn’t house our people, Future Gen, we couldn’t provide them the support they needed to get started.” He commented that is when they had the idea to take over Adaminaby securing beds at the Snow Goose Hotel, and the Snowy Mountains Resort Motel, plus whatever else was available.

This was a lifesaver for Adaminaby and has helped them through what would have been a dire 2020 winter with Selwyn closed. As of mid-February, it is still unsure if Selwyn will open for 2021, but with virtually all beds taken by the Snowy 2.0 project, property owners know they have security for now. In Jindabyne as we approach another winter season, the usual situation will develop, only this year it may have more twists. Finding accommodation for winter staff is always difficult. Some business owners have taken matters into their own hands in recent years buying property speciﬁcally to house their staff. This is a great solution for them, as staff can often renege on work arrangements when they realise they have nowhere to sleep. Add to the equation Jindabyne is a growing town, people have also stayed for summer due to travel restrictions and regional lifestyle changes have seen more city folk acquiring property solely for their personal use. Suddenly, we have lost countless more beds from the winter staff rental market and other properties that have been listed on Airbnb for better ﬁnancial returns by owners has further reduced year-round rentals for residents and winter staff. This has forced some residents and staff to reconsider where they can either afford to buy, or rent, with many deciding that Berridale will be their new home which is more affordable. People who own property in Berridale are rubbing their hands together, as they can secure slightly higher rent than prior years, their property has increased in value and those who are selling are making a handsome return. Berridale buyers see a chance to enter the owners’ market which they could simply never afford in Jindabyne. Time will tell how it all plays out in each individual town.

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