Cooma and its surrounding region offer so many opportunities for exciting family holidays,  all year round.

The Snowy Mountain rivers open for the trout fishing from the October long weekend to the June long weekend and there is no closed season on the lakes of the Snowy region.

The headwaters of the Murrumbidgee, Eucumbene and Snowy Rivers, the lakes of the Snowy Mountain Scheme; Eucumbene, Jindabyne, and Tantangara and the Three Mile Dam at Kiandra, as well as the numerous basalt streams of the Monaro, cater for all disciplines of angling in a myriad of fishing environments.

The NSW Government’s Gaden Trout Hatchery, on the Thredbo River, 10km north-west of Jindabyne, is one of Australia’s main centres for breeding and rearing cold water fish. Four species, rainbow trout, brown trout, brook trout and Atlantic salmon are produced by Industry & Investment NSW and stocked into the dams and river systems of our trout fisheries in the snowy mountains, southern highlands, the central tablelands and New England areas.

This is a great trip for all fishers – in fact a great trip for everyone!

Trout fishing is a recreation that can be enjoyed all year. Here you will find hungry trout waiting to seize on any passing insect!

After winter it is time for the thousands and thousands of motor cyclists to get ready for the mountains and the Monaro Plains and Snowy Mountains offer some of the most magnificent bike riding experiences in Australia.

Travelling west from Cooma, the Snowy Mountains Highway provides riders with a route to either the Hume Highway and the Riverina or an alternative ride to Victoria.

You pass through Adaminaby then onto Kiandra, where you can head to Mt Selwyn and Cabramurra, the highest township in Australia, and on to Khancoban. Alternatively, from Kiandra you can head to Tumut.

Travelling west from Cooma, the Kosciuszko Road takes riders to Jindabyne and then into Kosciuszko National Park. Take a ride to Charlotte Pass travelling through the Perisher Valley and Smiggin Holes ski resorts. At the end of the road, view the Main Range of the Snowy Mountains including Mt Kosciuszko.

On returning to Jindabyne, take the Alpine Way to Thredbo. There is a spectacular road that takes you across the mountains into Victoria. It is a winding road with magnificent views of the New South Wales and Victorian Alps.

Horse riding is big in this part of the Snowy world, unsurprising when you consider it’s the home of ‘The Man from Snowy River’. Guided treks through the mountains, lasting from two hours to two days or more, are a must for horse-fans.

Commercial horse treks through the Snowy Mountains date back to the 1940s. Nowadays, most start with a hearty campfire breakfast, then you saddle up and explore undoubtedly some of Australia’s most picturesque, inspiring and challenging countryside. At the end of the day, another campfire and wonderful bush meal awaits.

Both novices and expert riders should find something to suit them. Check out these local operators for lessons and horse riding information.

Cochran Horsetreks

Jindabyne Equestrian Resort

Reynella Kosciusko Rides

Snowy Wilderness

Snowy River Horseback Adventure

Thredbo is the closest resort to Mount Kosciuszko, at an altitude of 1370m. The Kosciuszko Express Chairlift operates all year and the top station boasts Australia’s highest restaurant, Eagles Nest. Thredbo is famous for its village atmosphere and great restaurants.
www.thredbo.com.au