Summer Or Winter Jindabyne Is A Great Place To Visit

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Skiers and snowboarders heading for the snowfields of the Snowy Mountains from Sydney know Jindabyne well. As the last stop before the mountains, they often choose to stay in an inexpensive Jindabyne accommodation instead of an expensive resort on the ski slopes. From Jindabyne, it is just a short drive to any of the slopes and the town itself has an active nightlife to cap off a great day of skiing or snowboarding. While there's no doubt that Jindabyne is a great place to visit during the winter months, it's equally great any time of the year.

Many skiers and snowboarders appreciate the fact that snowfall is light in Jindabyne. They can spend the day racing down the slopes, but can enjoy the nightlife on Jindabyne's snow-free streets. This is one reason why Jindabyne is so popular during the winter, especially with families.

Parents who do not want their children to have to tackle the crowded ski slopes, but want them to be able to play in the snow love Jindabyne. If Jindabyne is snow-free, it doesn't take long to find patches of snow as you drive into the snowies. There's no need to pay an expensive entry fee when you can park on the side of the road, take a level walk into the trees and make snowmen to your heart's content. It does take up to six hours to reach Jindabyne from Sydney, though, so it's best to stay for at least two nights to get the most out of your trip.

Because of its popularity in the winter, Jindabyne has all the amenities you need for a great vacation. Located on Lake Jindabyne and on the outskirts of Kosciuszko National Park, it is becoming equally popular as a summer vacation destination. In fact, if you limit your visits to Jindabyne to the winter months, you are missing out on some of the best things about the city and surrounding areas.

With summer adventure sports like mountain biking, rock climbing, water skiing and wakeboarding so readily available, it's no wonder that Jindabyne is becoming so popular as a summer vacation getaway for sports lovers. If those are a little too active for you, there's always sailing, fishing, canoeing, golfing or hiking.

Of course, you can have a great time in Jindabyne just relaxing, if that's what you're looking for. There is plenty to do and see in the town center itself. Because of its beautiful location and small size, just a leisurely walk down to the lake or a park will take you to a great place for a picnic lunch.

Jindabyne also makes a great base camp for your exploration of the Snowy Mountains and Kosciuszko National Park. Take the Alpine Way and its all there for you. If you want to stand atop Australia's highest peak, Mount Kosciuszko, but want to do it the easy way, stop in at Thredbo and take the chairlift to the summit.

These are just a few of the highlights of Jindabyne. Next time you're planning a vacation, summer or winter, expand your horizons and visit Jindabyne and the Snowy Mountains. You'll have a wonderful time.


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