Fast facts
- The northernmost ski field in Kosciuszko National Park
- Stunning alpine scenery and rugged mountain ranges
- 500 km south-west of Sydney
Why go there
A day-only ski resort with no accommodation, Mount Selwyn is billed as the most family-friendly of Australian winter ski resorts. With a top elevation of 1,614 metres and 12 ski-lifts, the ski field lies on the northern slopes of the mountain. There is a wide range of activities available including downhill and cross-country skiing, snow tubing, and snow biking.
History
In 1859, gold was discovered around nearby Kiandra, which soon boomed with up to 10,000 miners. Little remains from those days but one notable event was the formation of Australia’s first ski club in 1860, which counted bush poet Banjo Patterson as one of its members. The Mount Selwyn ski fields were established in 1966 when the first lift was transferred there from Kiandra.
Things to do
- Have a snow-ball fight in the two fun parks.
- Careen down one of the few toboggan-only slopes in the country.
- Fish for trout or redfin in Talbingo, Blowering or Tantangara dams.
Don’t miss
- The beginners' runs, encompassing some 40 per cent of the slopes.
- Cabramurra, Australia’s highest town, 14 km from Mount Selwyn.
- The Wombat Snowtube Park and Snowflake Snowtube Park.
- Summer water sports activities on Blowering Dam.
- The 45 km of cross-country trails.
