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Media Release Hike, ride and dine – Spring time adventures in the Snowy Mountains The countdown is on to the end of the ski season, but the fun doesn’t stop then with the NSW Snowy Mountains becoming a haven for springtime adventures. From hiking and riding to wining and dining, this region has something for explorers of all ages. Deputy Premier and Member for Monaro John Barilaro said the Snowy Mountains is home to Australia’s five highest peaks including Mt Kosciuszko making it the perfect mountain location for a spring break with family and friends. “During the warmer months, Thredbo’s signature ski runs transform into a downhill mountain biking heaven. With a broad range of accommodation for a variety of budgets, the region is the ultimate adventure getaway during spring,” Mr Barilaro said. To plan an action-packed weekend in the Snowy Mountains here are a few tips to help you hike, ride and dine your way around this picturesque alpine wonderland. Want summit to talk about? Go peak adventurer at Mount Kosciuszko A great way to experience the spectacular scenery of the Snowy Mountains is on foot. There are many wonderful walking tracks, from heritage and waterfall trails to challenging hikes in Kosciuszko National Park. If you’re visiting Kosciuszko National Park after the snow has melted, a walk to the summit of Mount Kosciuszko is a must-do. Starting at the top of the Kosciuszko Express chairlift at Thredbo, this popular day walk takes you to the rooftop of Australia. After the scenic chairlift ride, you'll walk past the rocky granite outcrops of Ramshead Range, and alpine wildflowers. For the less adventurous, try the Bullocks Walking Track, also in Kosciuszko National Park. Starting from Thredbo Diggings campground or Bullocks Flat SkiTube carpark, this short track meanders alongside the Thredbo River and takes around an hour each way. Along the way hikers will be treated to views of rocky mountain ranges that are often capped in snow. The glassy waters of the river are so clear you can spot fish swimming their way upstream. Wallabies and kangaroos are also a common sight along the track and, during spring, wildflowers such as the yellow bossia and purple hovea are in bloom. Around dawn and dusk, be sure to keep a look out for platypuses along the river’s edge and pools. Shift your weekend up a gear with a wild ride in The Snowies From mountain biking to road cycling, spring is a perfect time to discover the NSW Snowy Mountains on two wheels. After the snow melts, a network of dirt tracks and sealed roads, ideal for biking, are revealed. Media Release The Cascade Hut Trail is an idyllic track in whatever the season. The remote path twists through snowgum woodland and the untouched beauty of Pilot Wilderness Area. This versatile trail, which is part of the Australian Alps walking track, is great for beginners and experts alike. From Dead Horse Gap to Cascades Hut, it's a 10 kilometre ride one-way, or 20 kilometre return trip. Bikes can be hired in several towns, including Cooma, Jindabyne and Thredbo, as well as at Lake Crackenback Resort. Purchase a day pass to access the resort’s 25 kilometres of mountain bike tracks and the ‘pump and flow’ track designed by mountain bike world champion Caroline Buchanan. The roads in the Snowy Mountains are home to the annual L’Étape Australia by le Tour de France, a unique road cycle event that this year will feature the reigning Tour de France champion, Chris Froome, riding alongside amateur cyclists on 2 December. Prefer to ride a horse, the Snowy Mountains are famous for spectacular scenery and amazing horsemanship Immortalised in Banjo Patterson’s 1890 poem The Man From Snowy River, the magnificent Snowy Mountains offer horseriding tours for all experience levels. Yarramba Horse Riding, near Cooma, specialises in guided trail rides for beginners and experienced riders, offering a memorable adventure. More adventures are available around Jindabyne, where Australia’s highest peaks and beautiful Lake Jindabyne provide a majestic backdrop. Snowy Wilderness offers horseriding in a sanctuary for wild brumby horses. Snowy River Horseback Adventure will take you on brumby trails and through snow gums. Thredbo Valley Horse Riding in Crackenback, near Jindabyne, offers a range of trail rides in wilderness areas, including alpine streams, steep forested ridges and pretty meadows. There are special rides for kids and non-riders on easy trails. Pony rides are available for young children too. All horseback tours are led by experienced local guides. You can even bring your own horse and take advantage of the stables across the region. Taste the delicious produce and sip locally made ciders, schnapps and beer The NSW Snowy Mountains offers many mouth-watering food and wine experiences. Discover the elegant cool-climate wines of the high country. The majority of grapes grown are pinot noir and chardonnay varietals, and the region’s winemakers are known for creating award-winning sparkling wines. Several winery cellar doors are open for wine tasting, including Courabyra Wines, Tumbarumba Wines and Snowy Vineyard. Stop for schnapps at the Wildbrumby Distillery & Cafe in the picturesque Thredbo Valley. Wildbrumby produces pure Australian schnapps from locally sourced fruit. The 20 acre property features a cellar door. fully licensed cafe and working raspberry farm. For a cold craft beer, Jindabyne Brewing offers brews with a view over Lake Jindabyne. The brewery and cellar door features six craft beer on tap include a red ale, pilsner and viessbier. Media Release Batlow is south of Tumut and is home to one of Australia’s iconic ‘big things’ – the Big Apple. The area is famous for its apples which are also used in the locally produced Batlow Premium Apple Cider. The region celebrates its renowned harvest at the Batlow Apple Blossom Festival in October. For a truly unique food experience, the ecotourism-accredited Eucumbene Trout Farm, half an hour from Jindabyne and Cooma, offers a fishing adventure where you cook your catch. Lovers of Perigord truffles can join a truffle hunt at Macenmist Black Truffles and Wines in Cooma until mid-September. Media: Marsha Rodrom, Destination NSW M: 0448 158 816 E: [email protected] .
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