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Welcome to
the Snow Fields of Australia
Getting to the NSW Snow fields.
From Jindabyne, access
is by sealed road. Motorists are legally required to carry properly
fitting chains in any vehicle other than 4WD’s in a “snow-ice”
risk section within the National Park. It’s an easy half hour
drive from Jindabyne in good weather.
Coaches
Express Coaches (Snowscene Express) operate
from Brisbane/Gold Coast/ North NSW/Mid coast NSW to the Snowfields
each Saturday of the Season, whilst Coach Transfers from Canberra
Airport and Sydney Airport operate on Friday and Sunday mornings.
Private transfers are also available from Canberra and Snowy
Mountains Airport (Cooma).
Driving
If you are going to drive, then don’t forget
Anti Freeze, Snow Chains, Roof Rack for the Skis and boards,
and even a plastic sheet for muddy boots or for fitting chains
in the snow. Perisher Blue and Thredbo are both an easy 5.5
to 6 hour drive from Sydney, 7 hours from Melbourne or 16 hours
from Brisbane with more than half the distance on freeway standard
or dual carriage roads.
For information on travel, tours, resorts and accommodation in
Brisbane, Queensland or in fact all around Australia go to
Ozhorizons Travel
Getting to the Victorian Snow Fields.
You can drive, fly or catch a bus to Victoria's snowfields. Victoria's alpine
resorts lie predominantly to the north-east of Melbourne.
Drive
Driving distances from the city are as follows:
· Lake
Mountain - 120 kilometres to the east, 2 hours drive
· Mt Baw Baw - 160
kilometres, two and a half hour's drive
· Mt Stirling and Mt Buller - 250
kilometres, 3 hour's drive
· Mt Hotham and Falls Creek lie further to the
north-east, 357 kilometres, approximately four and a half hour's drive
· Mt
Buffalo - 325 kilometres, four hour's drive
Mountain roads are usually cleared of snow, but occasionally chains need to
be fitted to tyres for better grip. It is compulsory to carry chains at all
times in the mountains and fit them when directed. Mount Hotham, Mt Buller,
Falls Creek and Mt Buffalo have chain-fitting bays. Some resorts have staff
available to assist guests to fit their chains. Chains can be hired at ski shops
in Melbourne or at the towns at the base of each ski area. Also make sure there
is anti-freeze in your radiator to avoid potential engine damage.
Fly
The Mount Hotham Airport is 20 kilometres from the resort.
Connection from Melbourne is 35 minutes and 55 minutes from Sydney. Flights are
also available into Albury from major destinations with a bus service to Falls
Creek.
Bus
Buses are also a great way to get to a Victorian alpine
resort, taking the hassle out of having to organise chains, directions and car
parking.
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