Jindabyne ("Jindy") is just below the snow line and essentially acts as a dormitory for the ski fields in the winter, especially for Perisher. Staying in Jindabyne is cheaper than staying on the snow, but you need to be prepared for an hour long "snow commute" at the beginning and end of each day, possibly longer if the weather is bad or the roads are icy.
It's also popular for fishing and hiking in the warmer months, but summer brings clouds of insects, and for some reason most local accommodation lacks air conditioning, which can make hot weather oppressive.
Unless you have a private charter plane, by road is the only way to get into Jindabyne.
Murrays, Greyhound Pioneer and Transborder Alpine Express offers services. Some of them are seasonal.
The nearest airport with scheduled services is Canberra. Car hire is available there.
It is approximatly a three hour drive from Canberra and most major bus lines operate a daily service.
Jindabyne is a pretty small town and the preferred mode of transport is either walking or riding your bicycle.
If you are staying a little further out, you will need a car as there is no public transport available. Don't count on taxi's - Jindabyne is a one-cab town. You may be waiting a while! Call a taxi on the national number, 131 008.
Hitchhiking is quite common to see in Jindabyne, especially between the town centre and the ski-tube. However, you should keep in mind the cost of fuel (and add at least 20c-50c per litre in Jindabyne, especially during high season). The etiquite is to offer your kind host a gold coin donation.