Nestled in South Eastern NSW, the Snowy Mountains is home to Australia’s highest mountain, Mount Kosciuszko, and snow resorts Thredbo, Perisher, Charlotte Pass and Selwyn Snow Resort.
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How to reach the NSW snow resorts from Jindabyne in winter, including Perisher, Thredbo, Selwyn Snowfields, and Charlotte Pass.
Ensure that your car is snow ready!
Check Live Traffic NSW for real-time road updates and tune into local radio stations for updates as you drive.
Snow chains are required in Kosciuszko National Park unless you are driving a four-wheel-drive vehicle. Chains can be hired or purchased from various rental shops and service stations throughout the Snowy Mountains.
- In Winter, the Snowy Mountains Bus Service is a shuttle style service that will take passengers from Jindabyne to Perisher and Thredbo resorts 7 days per week during ski season from 8 June to 6 October 2024, with connecting services via East Jindabyne, Tyrolean Village and Cooma (via Berridale).
- From Jindabyne, head south on Kosciuszko Road for about 33 kilometres.
Follow signs for Perisher. The road will take you directly to the resort areas.
Day parking is available at Perisher and Smiggin Holes
Stay up to date with road and parking information by subscribing to Transport for NSW SMS alerts.
Getting to Perisher via the Skitube
Head south on Kosciuszko Road from Jindabyne.
After about 20 kilometres, turn left onto Alpine Way.
Follow Alpine Way for approximately 18 kilometres to reach the Bullocks Flat Skitube Terminal.
Overnight parking is available at Bullocks Flat
Skitube is a convenient, time-saving alternative to driving to Perisher in winter.
From Jindabyne, take the Alpine Way by turning right onto it from Kosciuszko Road.
Continue for about 35 kilometres following signs to Thredbo Village.
Day and overnight parking are available at Thredbo
Stay up to date with road and parking information by subscribing to Transport for NSW SMS alerts.
Drive towards Perisher on Kosciuszko Road or take the Skitube
At Perisher Valley, you will need to park and take the over-snow transport service to Charlotte Pass, as it is not accessible by car during the snow season.
From Cooma, take the Snowy Mountains Highway (B72) towards Adaminaby.
Continue for approximately 60 kilometres following signs to Selwyn Snowfields.
Parking is available at the resort