Wellness in the Snowy Mountains
The Snowy Mountains offer not only breathtaking landscapes and thrilling outdoor adventures but also a sanctuary for wellness and holistic rejuvenation. As the crisp, cool air fills the lungs and the picturesque snow-capped peaks surround you, this mountainous region invites us to explore the connection between nature and personal well-being. Join us as we delve into the wellness offerings that make the Snowy Mountains a destination for rejuvenation and self care.
Mt Hotham and Dinner Plain Dining Guide
Where to eat around Mt Hotham and Dinner Plain this winter 2026
Mansfield Dining Guide
Looking for somewhere to eat in Mansfield? Here's some of our favourites.
Jindabyne Dining Guide
Looking for somewhere to eat in Jindabyne and the Snowy Mountains? Check out our latest Jindabyne Dining Guide. A list of all our favourites, both new and old, around the Snowy Mountains with opening times and menus.
Thredbo Dining Guide
Looking for somewhere to eat in Threbdo? Look no further for the latest on the best places to eat in our ultimate Thredbo Dining Guide Summer 2026. Find opening times and menus or book a table.Updated Summer 20261 Diggings Terrace, ThredboOpen for Lunch from...
Best Cafes in the Snowy Mountains
Looking for the best cafe's in Jindabyne? Dive in and take a trip around the region to explore the best cafe's in and around Jindabyne.
Falls Creek Dining Guide
Falls Creek proudly holds its title as Australia's "foodie mountain," offering an impressive array of over 27 dining establishments that cater to diverse palates and preferences. From cosy cafés to upscale restaurants, the village ensures that every meal...
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Charles Beckinsale
From a teenager on the rake at Thredbo to building jumps for the best in the business, Charles Beckinsale has shaped a career path as steep and impressive as the features he builds.
Published June 2026 words Mandy Lamont
The Ancient Ritual Warming Australia’s Alpine Communities
Clear sweet waters weave in and out alongside the townships and the snowcapped mountains of Buffalo, Feathertop and Hotham frame the walls of the narrow window of space, we call home. This beauty is then reflected with the many shades of green, as forest ferns and dense moss dance under the winter sun. Creating an ever changing lens of natural wonder. The winter days can feel crisp and dark and in some spots the sun won’t rise for hours.....
The Wool that Built the High Country
Long before Cooma became the bustling gateway to the Snowy Mountains, the Monaro plains were shaping a legend. The land here is ancient and uncompromising. Broad shoulders of tussock grass, bleached granite boulders, and a sky so wide you feel small beneath it. But it was on these harsh, open plains that something extraordinary took hold. A sheep whose fleece would help build a nation
Gulmarg: Skiing’s Wild West
At 4,000 metres, with armed soldiers at your back and the peaks of Pakistan on the horizon, you see things differently. This is Gulmarg, one of the most compelling and overlooked ski destinations on the planet, and the unlikely second home of New Zealander Angus Winstone.
The Dalgety Hotel: Young and Old
Dalgety locals who believe that it “hasn’t happened unless you hear about it at the pub.” So when it came up for sale recently, they were worried that this architectural celebrity of the area, would fall into the hands of one of the corporate giants of brewing in Australia and be cannibalised for its pokies licenses. So when young couple and long-term residents of the tight knit Dalgety community Tegan Young and Scott Craig....
Eiger Chalet: The Lodge that Helped Shape Perisher
On a clear winter morning in Perisher Valley, snow-covered ridgelines stretch across the horizon, the wind carving patterns through wide alpine bowls while skiers trace quiet lines down the slopes. Today the valley hums with chairlifts, modern facilities and thousands of visitors each winter. But sixty years ago, it was a very different place.
Returning to Stillness
Lying on my back, I float naked in complete darkness. There’s no light, no sound, no pressure on my muscles. It feels like drifting in infinite space.
This is my first experience in a float tank. I step in expecting relaxation, maybe some meditative clarity, but what actually happens feels like a system reboot. The moment I close the lid and lye down in the magnesium rich water, the Epsom salt-laden surface lifts me until gravity seems to forget I exist....
Moving for the Mind
I fell in love with the alpine region after walking the Australian Alps Track. Spending time on the trail made me realise my love for the alpine region and that it was somewhere I wanted to call home.
Forest Bathing in the High Country
There’s a quiet kind of medicine found in the forest that doesn’t come in a bottle or a clinic. It comes in the scent of damp earth after rain, in the rhythm of leaves moving gently in the breeze, in the way sunlight filters through snow gums.
Bike Packing in the Snowy Mountains
Bikepacking has taken off worldwide, but in my opinion, the Snowy Mountains does it best. Pedal across high country plains, climb through snow gums, then pull up at a backcountry hut to cook noodles on the veranda, and crawl into a sleeping bag under the stars. That’s bikepacking in Kosciuszko National Park (KNP).
Charles Beckinsale
From a teenager on the rake at Thredbo to building jumps for the best in the business, Charles Beckinsale has shaped a career path as steep and impressive as the features he builds.
Published June 2026 words Mandy Lamont
The Ancient Ritual Warming Australia’s Alpine Communities
Clear sweet waters weave in and out alongside the townships and the snowcapped mountains of Buffalo, Feathertop and Hotham frame the walls of the narrow window of space, we call home. This beauty is then reflected with the many shades of green, as forest ferns and dense moss dance under the winter sun. Creating an ever changing lens of natural wonder. The winter days can feel crisp and dark and in some spots the sun won’t rise for hours.....
The Wool that Built the High Country
Long before Cooma became the bustling gateway to the Snowy Mountains, the Monaro plains were shaping a legend. The land here is ancient and uncompromising. Broad shoulders of tussock grass, bleached granite boulders, and a sky so wide you feel small beneath it. But it was on these harsh, open plains that something extraordinary took hold. A sheep whose fleece would help build a nation
Gulmarg: Skiing’s Wild West
At 4,000 metres, with armed soldiers at your back and the peaks of Pakistan on the horizon, you see things differently. This is Gulmarg, one of the most compelling and overlooked ski destinations on the planet, and the unlikely second home of New Zealander Angus Winstone.
The Dalgety Hotel: Young and Old
Dalgety locals who believe that it “hasn’t happened unless you hear about it at the pub.” So when it came up for sale recently, they were worried that this architectural celebrity of the area, would fall into the hands of one of the corporate giants of brewing in Australia and be cannibalised for its pokies licenses. So when young couple and long-term residents of the tight knit Dalgety community Tegan Young and Scott Craig....
Eiger Chalet: The Lodge that Helped Shape Perisher
On a clear winter morning in Perisher Valley, snow-covered ridgelines stretch across the horizon, the wind carving patterns through wide alpine bowls while skiers trace quiet lines down the slopes. Today the valley hums with chairlifts, modern facilities and thousands of visitors each winter. But sixty years ago, it was a very different place.
Returning to Stillness
Lying on my back, I float naked in complete darkness. There’s no light, no sound, no pressure on my muscles. It feels like drifting in infinite space.
This is my first experience in a float tank. I step in expecting relaxation, maybe some meditative clarity, but what actually happens feels like a system reboot. The moment I close the lid and lye down in the magnesium rich water, the Epsom salt-laden surface lifts me until gravity seems to forget I exist....
Moving for the Mind
I fell in love with the alpine region after walking the Australian Alps Track. Spending time on the trail made me realise my love for the alpine region and that it was somewhere I wanted to call home.
Forest Bathing in the High Country
There’s a quiet kind of medicine found in the forest that doesn’t come in a bottle or a clinic. It comes in the scent of damp earth after rain, in the rhythm of leaves moving gently in the breeze, in the way sunlight filters through snow gums.
Bike Packing in the Snowy Mountains
Bikepacking has taken off worldwide, but in my opinion, the Snowy Mountains does it best. Pedal across high country plains, climb through snow gums, then pull up at a backcountry hut to cook noodles on the veranda, and crawl into a sleeping bag under the stars. That’s bikepacking in Kosciuszko National Park (KNP).
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