Don’t let the wet weather dampen your Snowy Mountains adventures! There are plenty of activities to keep you and the kids busy on the days the sun refuses to shine.
Explore a historic car museum, take a ride on the Thredbo gondola or try your luck in an escape room, keep reading for our top picks for what to do on a rainy day in the Snowy Mountains.
Escape The Rain At The Cooma Car Club Museum
Be transported back in time at the Cooma Car Club Motoring Museum. The walls are lined with motoring memorabilia including historical cars and motorbikes from around the Snowy Monaro region on display for all to enjoy. Dig into a milkshake and hot dog at the fully operational 1950’s American style diner as you explore the rich and beautiful history of motoring around the Snowy Mountains. See the website for opening times.
Visit Lake Crackenback Resort & Spa
If getting out in the elements isn’t completely out of the question, there’s plenty of activities to keep you busy at Lake Crackenback Resort on a rainy day. Disc golf, archery, trampolines, hiking and biking trails, and play equipment are available on the grounds. Or head in doors and warm up by the fire at Perotta's Italian for a tasty bite to eat, or indulge in a day spa experience like no other.
Discover The Snowy Hydro Scheme
You’ve probably heard of the Snowy Scheme, but what do you really know about this important engineering masterpiece? The Snowy Hydro Discovery Centre in Cooma offers a fun experience for the whole family with interactive displays, short films and hands-on exhibits and activities where you can learn all about the past, present and future of the Snowy Scheme. You can make a day of it by heading out to the Snowy Scheme Museum in Adaminaby or going for a scenic drive to visit the power stations and dams around the Snowy Mountains.
Get Wet At Thredbo Leisure Centre
If you can’t beat them, join them! The Thredbo Leisure Centre is a fun activity that the whole family can enjoy. Featuring an indoor heated swimming pool with wading pool, waterslide and the Mission Inflatable obstacle course, plus a bouldering wall, squash court and recreational trampolining centre. There’s loads of fun activities to keep you and the little ones occupied when the weather outside is less than ideal.
Visit An Art Gallery Or See A Movie
The Snowy Mountains are home to some incredibly talented artists and a rainy day is the perfect excuse to get out and enjoy them! Head to Cooma to see the work of award winning wildlife photographer, Charles Davis at his gallery located in a beautifully restored church, then head to Raglan Art Gallery located on Cooma’s heritage listed Lambi Street. You can also enjoy the local works of artists, sculptures and photographers at the Jindabyne Art Gallery, Monaro Art Group Gallery, and the Snowy Region Visitor Centre.
You simply can’t beat fresh warm popcorn and the big screen on a rainy day! Head to the cinema in Jindabyne or Cooma and get cosy with the snack bar whilst you sit back and enjoy the latest movies on offer.
Take A Day Trip To Yarrangobilly Caves & Thermal Pool
Well worth the scenic drive (a beautiful wet weather experience in itself), the Yarrangobilly Caves area is a truly breathtaking experience. Discover some of the most beautiful limestone caves in Australia, with 6 show caves open to the public. Take a self-guided walk through the lofty chambers of the South Glory Cave, and then head down to the thermal pool. Fed by a natural spring, the thermal pool stays a constant 27 degrees all year round and is a great way to spend a rainy day.
Go For A Scenic Drive
You can still enjoy the sights even if it’s a little wet outside with a scenic drive around the stunning Snowy Mountains region. Enjoy the spectacular mountain views along the Kosciuszko Alpine Way Drive and Kosciuszko Road to Charlotte Pass, or head out to the plains of the Monaro on the Jindabyne – Dalgety – Berridale loop and enjoy some of the amazing ‘off the beaten track’ places to eat and drink.
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Test Your Skills At Jindabyne Escape Rooms
Ready for a mind boggling adventure? Put your knowledge and skills to the test at Jindabyne Escape Rooms. Offering unbeatable fun for both family and friend groups, it’s the perfect inside activity. Put your thinking caps on and work together to solve cryptic clues and puzzles to find your way out of a selection of rooms in either 30 or 60 minutes.
Go For A Walk Among The Snow Gums
Just because it’s wet outside doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the outdoors! Grab a raincoat and take a walk among the iconic snow gums along the Snow Gums Boardwalk. Marvel at the vivid colours of their wet twists and turns. The best part? It’s only a short walk so you’ll be back in the warm car in no time and off to find a cosy corner to get dry!