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Mountain range in Australia
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The Snowy Mountains, nicknamed the Snowies (or Snowys), is a region in Southeastern New South Wales. The highest region of mainland Australia and one of the cooler areas of New South Wales, they are notable for their ski-fields and are the centre of snow sports in New South Wales.
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Guided backcountry skiing/snowboarding/snowshoeing tours, equipment hire and sales.
The Snowy Mountains are on Australia's eastern seaboard and are equidistant from Sydney and Melbourne.
Read in the guideDuring winter snow chains must be carried by 2WD vehicles on the Alpine Way, Kosciuszko Rd and Guthega Road. Some roads may close at short notice, so check conditions on the official New South Wales traffic site.
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at the eastern end of the Snowy Mountains Hwy section of Kosciuszko National Park.
For other "snowy mountains" see Sierra Nevada (disambiguation), for example. The Snowy Mountains, nicknamed the Snowies (or Snowys), is a region in Southeastern New South Wales.
historically a significant regional centre, though its importance has since dwindled down.
the modern regional centre for the Snowies and a budget alternative for accommodation.
just below the snowline.
another town whose importance dwindled down since the closure of the Bombala Railway Line.
another small Snowy Hydro town with a big dam.
a timber town and the regional centre of the southern Snowy Valleys, comes out alive for the annual Tumbafest.
on the border with the Riverina region, this town is an entry to the Snowy Mountains.
home to the highest mountain on the Australian continent
several caves + a hot spring.
village and ski resort, snowbound in winter
close to the Bullocks Flat Skitube to Perisher
Australia's largest ski resort, based at Perisher Valley, but also including Guthega, and ski fields at Smiggins Holes and Mount Blue Cow
village and ski resort, the best Australia can offer for an alpine village
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