'''Jindabyne''' is a small town in the Snowy Mountains region of New South Wales, Australia.

Understand

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.

Get in

By car

Unless you have a private charter plane, by road is the only way to get into Jindabyne.

By bus

Murrays, Greyhound Pioneer and Transborder Alpine Express offers services. Some of them are seasonal.

By plane

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.

Get around

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.

See

Do

Buy

Eat

Drink

The Lake Jindabyne Hotel or, the "LJ" is one of the few places in town with good meals, live music and pool tables. It is generally the local's choice, although many will stear clear during the high season which will see the pub full of holiday revellers and punters. For a relaxing beer overlooking the lake, head in early. For a big night out, order another drink and hang around.

Sleep

Get out

  • The Perisher ski tube is about twenty minutes drive out of town at Bullocks Flat. Follow the signs.