Top Things to do in Snowy Mountains
What to do and see in Snowy Mountains, New South Wales: The Best Budget-friendly Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in Snowy Mountains, Australia including Corrective Services NSW Museum, Rhythm Smiggins, Mount Kosciuszko National Park, Lake Jindabyne, Snowy Hydro Discovery Centre and Cafe, Tumut River, Cooma Visitors Centre, Adelong Falls Gold Mill Ruins, Eucumbene Trout Farm, Snowy Scheme Museum.
Restaurants in Snowy Mountains
1. Corrective Services NSW Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 81 reviews
Reviewed By 4micallefs
We loved the museum. Gold coin donation....worth a bit more so chuck in some extra dollars. A correctional officer from the actual prison next door was on duty today and gave us a great insight into the lives of the prisoners both in the medium security complex the museum is connected to, as well as the minimum security prison ‘The Farm’ up the road. It was fascinating to to see some glimpses of past and present prison conditions in NSW. The actual ‘Trojan Horse’ used in a 1994 escape was pretty cool, as was bullet proof glass from Super Max and although grim....the collection of confiscated contraband was such an eye opener. Souvenir shop contains mountains of craft and hand made products from the inmates. At the end....the gallows....actual gallows. Crazy!
2. Rhythm Smiggins
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 36 reviews
Ski and snowboard hire on Snow at Smiggins Holes in the Perisher Resort near Jindabyne. Rhythm’s aim is to provide customers with the best possible equipment and service. We offer gear that’s perfect for everyone from beginner to expert riders, and even those that don’t intend on hitting the lifts. With many of the staff doing back-to-back winters that keeps us permanently in the mountains we love, we are friendly experts who want to share our knowledge and passion for our sport. At Rhythm Snowline we want to get you on to the right gear before you buy it. Come in and demo the current season’s boards and skis before it even hits the Northern Hemisphere. You can rent the latest gear on our demo program and change it over as often as you like to find exactly what you want before you buy it.
3. Mount Kosciuszko National Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 600 reviews
Extending over 2,664 square miles, this park contains Australia's highest mountain, Mount Kosciuszko.
Reviewed By Oscar_B_Wilde - New South Wales, Australia
My family and I spent 3 days in the park, doing the Rainbow lake walk, the Summit walk and the waterfall walk. The highlight was walking the Summit trail to watch the sunrise.
4. Lake Jindabyne
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 382 reviews
Reviewed By TWal1 - Canberra, Australia
We enjoyed the hospitality of the Jindabyne parkrun with impressive views over Lake Jindabyne. This parkrun is very popular with tourists and the local volunteers do a great job in organising the event. This is an impressive body of water and offers a range of water sports. The bird life around the lake is also abundant. Thanks for your vote.
5. Snowy Hydro Discovery Centre and Cafe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 247 reviews
The Snowy Hydro Discovery Centre and cafe showcases the amazing history of the Snowy Mountains Scheme; from the early days of construction through to how it is operated by Snowy Hydro today. This is a must for any visitor to the Snowy Mountains region! The Centre houses a comprehensive exhibition hall including an extensive photographic collection, models, hands-on exhibits and a one of a kind immersive theatre. You will find information about the Scheme such as engineering, the environment, the National Electricity Market, history, water management and power generation. Take your turn on the “power bikes” and see if you can peddle hard enough to power a TV, make some toast or boil a kettle. You will also find screens displaying the Scheme working in real time. See which generators are operating, how much electricity they are producing and the prices of electricity in the market. Stay for a while, have a barista made coffee and light refreshments at the Discovery Centre Cafe.
Reviewed By Flyer27336394254 - Menai, Australia
Excellent Discovery Centre - showing 2 films, both very worthwhile and informative, combined with an excellent display. Learn about the exciting new Snowy 2.0 project. I spent a very enjoyable morning learning and revisiting memories. Staff knowledgeable, helpful and friendly and together with a Cafe making a great coffee - what more could you ask for.
6. Tumut River
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 117 reviews
Reviewed By Madshus - Canberra, Australia
I dropped my friend off upstream so that he could raft down the river. Apparently you can raft 20km in 3 hours. Anyway I spotted him at the banks of the council campground - a beautiful spot - and he kept going till just before the bridge over the Snowy Mts hwy. The river was deep and fast with swirls in it. Not for the faint hearted. Sitting by the banks was very enjoyable!
7. Cooma Visitors Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 130 reviews
The Cooma Visitors Centre is open 7 days a week, 364 days a year. We provide FREE information to visitors and locals about: Things to See & Do Accommodation Dining & Coffee Special Events Itinerary Suggestions Weather and Snow Reports Activities in the region and so much more......
Reviewed By 631margf
Such much excellent local information from the friendly staff. Gave us so many options to go and visit. Which she was spot on with her advice.
8. Adelong Falls Gold Mill Ruins
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 71 reviews
Reviewed By joniquelife - Australia, null
What a magical hidden gem with such great history. Just a small walk around the ruins and it is well worth it to see the ruins. We went there twice and near the far end at the cottage ruins we could not see a falls flowing the first time but when we went back after heavy rain it was like a different place! A must do and you can walk here from the town of Adelong, it takes about 2 km one way. “Jonique Life” Follow our journey around Australia on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube as we highlight wonderful experiences and magical places you can add to your ever growing bucket list.
9. Eucumbene Trout Farm
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 170 reviews
Eucumbene Trout Farm has a Cafe, Farm Tours and Fishing Experiences. The farm is a working trout farm also with Highland cattle and Alpacas. They have a privately stocked Stony lake for fishing with fly rod or rod to fish for your trout. Should you not be successful then you are welcome to advance your luck in the sure catch pond. You then have the choice of staff preparing the trout for cooking on the barbecues and having lunch in their picnic area or taking the trout home. A great day out for the family. Four hour sessions are available by arrangement. Beginner's introductory lessons can be included if required. All rods, reels, landing nets and bait/flies are supplied.Guided tours of the farm are available at 10am and 2pm, or other times by arrangement. The farm focuses on sustainability and water management and is accredited by Ecotourism Australia
Reviewed By 353katrinar - New South Wales, Australia
Wow , what a fantastic day it was .. the drive was absolutely stunning ,. when we arrived the Excellent best ever Customer Service experience to warm Welcoming from Karen & Peter .. The days event was perfect , with CO-VID we called and pre booked ahead , we had the Cafe reserved for the family , and the Fishing experience was such a laugh , I would HIGHLY recommend this wonderful little day outing to everyone , well worth the money ... Lunch was Fantastic !!!! Thank you Karen & Peter for a going over and beyond , .. we shall be returning in the future ;)
10. Snowy Scheme Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By CharlesW934 - Greater Perth, Australia
We arrived in Adaminaby at 2.30pm on a Saturday and found that we had missed the opening times of this museum by half an hour! Feeling that this is a bit early for such a place to shut, we set off, mumbling, for our next stop, Cooma. After a visit to the Snowy Hydro Discovery Centre the next day, which we enjoyed very much - see separate review - we decided to backtrack to Adaminaby and visit the Museum. I'm so glad we did. (The limited opening hours are an unfortunate consequence of a shortage of volunteers to run this place - so we have to accept the early closing!) There's lots to see and read. Lots of history about the Snowy Scheme and how it was built, as well as displays of the equipment used, both large and small. The photos on display showed how hard it must have been for those workers and their families, especially in the early days. There were also some fascinating films being shown, which once again concentrated on the personal side. Don't miss the half hour long film of the history of the development of the Snowy Scheme - it's an 'oldie but a goodie'! The Snowy Mountains Scheme was truly a nation building project that changed our country. As such a trip around the beautiful Snowy Mountains region of NSW should be a 'must' for all and a visit to this museum will really help you appreciate it and the efforts of the pioneering people who built this magnificent infrastructure.
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