How to get there

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Seasonal Road Information

Mountain weather is notoriously unpredictable. Winter temperatures can fall suddenly to below minus 20 degrees Celsius and it's not uncommon for snow to fall on the peaks of the Main Range mid summer, so it's worth getting a weather forecast before heading out for the day.

Whether you are setting out in summer or winter, always carry waterproof jackets and a jumper. When walking or camping in the mountains, always inform friends or family of your intended route and when you are likely to return. You can also enter your details in the Walkers Registry Book head at the National Parks and Wildlife Service Visitor Centre, located in Jindabyne.

When driving in winter, please note the following:

• Many minor roads will be closed

• Some major roads will be closed, for example the Cabramurra-Khancoban road, and the Summit Road from Perisher Valley to Charlotte Pass

• Drivers must carry snow chains when travelling in Kosciuszko National Park in winter (This applies only to two-wheel-drive vehicles). These can be hired from service stations and many other outlets in the region. One way chain hire is available at Jindabyne Shell Station, Khancoban Road House and the Adaminaby BP Service Station.

• During the Ski Season (June to October), check road conditions before you set out through the Snowy Mountains - RTA 131 700; Cooma Visitors Centre 1800 636 525; Snowy Region Visitors Centre 1800 004 439; or the Tumut Visitor Centre 02 6947 7025.

• Some minor roads may be unsuitable for caravans and hire cars; call the above numbers for more information.

Air

• Qantas have a high frequency of daily flights to Canberra from Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane and Melbourne, with connecting flights from other capital cities.

• Car rental facilities are available through Thrifty Car Hire in Cooma.

• You can also hire a car at Canberra airport for the 2 1/2 hour drive to the Snowy Mountains. In winter, transfers from Canberra Airport to the resorts can be arranged through Greyhound and Transborder Coach Companies. 

Rail or Coach

• CountryLink CountryLink have a train service from Sydney to Canberra daily with a connecting coach to Cooma. Countrylink have services from Canberra to Cooma 7 days a week and a Mon/Wed/Fri service. Check for timetable details on 13 22 32  Note: snowboards and skis are not accepted as luggage due to space limitations.

• During the Ski Season, several coach companies operate shuttle services from the Snowy Region Visitors Centre in Jindabyne to the skifields, with departures throughout the day. For specific details, contact the Snowy Region Visitors Centre on 1800 004 439

• Murrays Canberra Snow Express, call 13 22 51 for timetable

• V-Line Coaches operate from Melbourne to Canberra via Cooma twice a week. 

• Greyhound Pioneer have frequent coach services from Sydney and Melbourne to Canberra. During the winter months, services continue to the Snowy Mountains.

• Transborder Alpine Express offers a daily winter service from Canberra to the Snowy Mountains. Tickets are sold on the coach, however bookings and enquiries can be made to Transborder Express (office hours) 6241 0033.

• Lever Coachlines operates a daily coach service from Canberra to Thredbo during the winter period.

• Snowliner Coaches is a Cooma-based coach company operating the school bus service between Cooma, Adaminaby, Berridale, Dalgety, Nimmitabel and Jindabyne. Visitors are welcome to join the morning or afternoon school bus, which operates twice every school day (early morning and mid afternoon). Does not operate during NSW School Holidays.

• Cooma Coaches is a Cooma-based coach company operating the school bus service between Cooma and Jindabyne three times a day, please call for bookings. Does not operate during NSW School Holidays.

• Snowcoach (1800 775 720) is a local company operating door to door services in the Snowy Mountains, Snowcoach will collect from Canberra Airport and deliver to Cooma, Adaminby, Jindabyne, Thredbo and Perisher Blue. The vehicle is a 6-seater luxury 4WD. Pre-booking, pre-payment and minimum numbers are required - call for more information.

• Alpine Charters (02 6456 7340) a local charter company with pick ups from Cooma to the mountains.

• Hummingbird Charters (02 6456 4425) a local charter company which can provide bus service to the local communities for a variety of events, day tours and special occasions.

• Snowy Mountains Express Shuttle (02 6452 4455) a local charter company with pick ups from Snowy Mountains Airport to Jindabyne and Thredbo.

Day Tripping

Because the Bullocks Flat Terminal is well below the normal snow line and only 20km from Jindabyne, it's an easy drive. Frequent train services run to Perisher Valley and on to Blue Cow Mountain. A Skitube pass includes the Kosciuszko National Park entry fee and savings can be made by buying a combined Train and Mountain pass.

On Snow Stays

There is limited overnight parking at Perisher Valley and Smiggin Holes so on snow stayers can leave the car in the overnight security patrolled carpark at the Bullocks Flat Skitube Terminal free of charge and travel to Perisher via Skitube.

Skitube Terminal Facilities

Bullocks Flat Skitube terminal is a complete source of information and services. You'll find a Mountain Pass Office, Snowsports School Office, Information Desk, Kiosk, Souvenir Shop as well as Ski and Board Hire all with friendly staff on hand to answer your questions.

One of the largest ski and board rentals around will quickly equip you, your family or group, while the Ski & Board Service Centre next door provides overnight workshop facilities - just drop off your gear on the way down and pick it up next morning ready to go.