Local Attractions
The original town of Jindabyne actually lies at the bottom of Lake Jindabyne, created when the valley was flooded and dammed, as part of the Snowy Mountains Scheme in the 1960s. Located closest to the Snowy Mountains ski resorts, modern day Jindabyne is also one of the state’s best trout fishing locations.
Things to do and see around Jindabyne; go fishing on Lake Jindabyne, the second largest reservoir of the Snowy Mountains Scheme, and in nearby streams, or visit Gaden Trout Hatchery on the banks of the Thredbo River; picnic by the lake, go sailing, windsurfing, fishing, or canoeing.
Attractions
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Dining and Eating Out (3)
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Crackenback Cottage Crackenback Cottage Restaurant is a modern Australian restaurant in a unique country setting. Their vision is to provide their guests with outstanding service and food that is honest, fresh and regional and focused on taste. Their menu changes according to the seasonal availability of produce.
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Journey Food and Wine Bar Journey Food and Wine Bar is breathing new life into the Jindabyne social scene with its chic decor, amazing wall of wine, melt in your mouth tapas selection and stunning views across Lake Jindabyne.
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wildbrumby schnapps distillery The wildbrumby schnapps distillery is a unique, boutique schnapps distillery located in the picturesque Thredbo Valley, halfway between Jindabyne and Thredbo on the Alpine Way.
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Farming, Food and Produce (1)
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Gaden Trout Hatchery Come see how premier sport fish are bred and raised at Gaden Trout Hatchery!
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Natural Attractions (1)
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Snowy Wilderness Snowy Wilderness is a true Australian outback adventure. Bordering the Kosciuszko National Park and Snowy River, Snowy Wilderness is a sanctuary for wild brumby and offers 7,200 spectacular acres bursting with experiences for you to discover.
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Shopping (2)
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Snowy Mountains Cookies Jindabyne’s very own Snowy Mountains Cookies company is now offering their “imperfect” but tasty cookies direct from the bakehouse!
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Steve Williamsons Trout Fishing Adventures and Tackle Shop Steve Williamson’s Tackle Shop has the largest range of fishing tackle hire in the Snowy Mountains.
Events
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Exhibitions and Shows (3)
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Lake Light Sculpture Lake Light Sculpture, Jindabyne is a free outdoor sculpture exhibition and competition held along the foreshore of Lake Jindabyne in the Snowy Mountains.
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Snowy Mountains Trout Festival This year marks the 38th annual Yamaha / Freshwater Fishing Snowy Mountains Trout Festival.
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Snowy Ride The Snowy Ride is a motorcycle event run annually with the aim of involving motorcycle riders from all over Australia to raise money for Childhood Cancer Research. It's an opportunity for riders to enjoy a weekend away with friends and family and to ride some of Australia's best and most picturesque roads.
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Festivals and Celebrations (3)
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Flowing Festival *** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed ***
Flowing from the Mountains to the Lake, the Flowing Festival is a weekend of activities centred on Lake Jindabyne and featuring the Lake Jindabyne Dragon Boat Challenge.
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Mt Kosciuszko Festival - KOzzie Fest *** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed ***
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Snowy Mountains Muster The Snowy Mountains Muster, formerly The Snowy River Festival, is a three day celebration of this unique Australian way of life. Over the three days riders will battle it out for the R.M. Williams 2012 Snowy Mountains Muster Stockman's Challenge title. Over the three days there will be a programme of action-packed and entertaining events as well as bush poetry, High Country art, tent pegging, the Australian Lighthorse, Clydesdales and Walers. Come along for three days offering a wide variety of bush festival entertainment, something available for everyone.
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Sporting Events (1)
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Jindabyne Boxing Day Rodeo This annual event has been running since 1943, originally in Old Jindabyne and now at the 'John Connors' Jindabyne Sports Ground. This year’s rodeo will be a 'Bulls 'n' Barrels' event. It will be slightly different format to previous rodeos but will be no less of a spectator sport with a predominately Bull Ride show.
Tours
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