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Activities
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The
Snowy Mountains
are Australia's
adventure capital, make Hanna’s Hutte
your base. Pick an activity to suit the season. In winter board or ski at
Australia's
premier resorts. In spring make use of the snow melt as it floods the
upper Murray
and provides the best White Water Rafting. Summer and Autumn are
unbeatable for mountain biking, wakeboarding, sailing, canoeing, hiking
and horse riding
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Walk to the Top
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Hike to Australias
highest peak - Mt Kosciuszko. Take in the breath taking scenery of the Snowy Mountains & Victorian Ranges. There are many walks to do
in this area. Join a guide & discover the unique Alpine flora &
fauna. Do the loop & spend a day discovering the Alpine lakes or hike
to some of the areas highest peaks passing by the old historic huts of
the Snowies. Walk or ride to huts that are in
unspoiled mountain country, stopping on the way to view cascading
waterfalls & meandering rivers. This is not to be missed, You’ll
Love it!!
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Ride the white water...
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As the snow melts off Mt Kosciuszko it transforms the Mighty
Murray River into an adrenalin pumping white
water challenge. Join a great team of experienced guides to take you down
the gentle rapids which meander through sub-alpine forest. Master the
rafting skills before the river descends into the MIGHTY Murray Gates
Gorge. 6 kms of continuous rapids
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Canoeing & Kayaking
The
Snowy River is a beautiful location for the adventures & families to
practise first in calmer waters, before moving downstream to tackle the
white water. The rapids are challenging & exciting for all paddlers,
yet safe & fun for beginners. Enjoy lunch on the sandy beaches
surrounded by wilderness, & swimming in crystal clear waters.
Canoeing is also a popular activity on Lake Jindabyne.
AND MUCH MORE....
Wakeboarding, waterskiing, tuberiding, sailing
and swimming are all found on Lake
Jindabyne through
the summer months - a short walk from HH’s
front door.
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Mountain Biking
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The
Snowy Mountains
are Australia's
Mountain Biking Mecca. Access trails run deep into the Kosciuszko National
Park. Ride out to Mountain Huts along
undulating tracks closed to motor vehicles or scare yourself witless on
adrenaline charged descents. Or, for a more relaxed time, just pedal out
on the quiet rural roads or down to the lake for a swim.
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Snowboarding and Skiing
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There’s nothing better than waking up to a sunny day,
fresh snowfalls, & getting fresh tracks. After ripping it up on the
mountain you head down for a heart warming drink. Then you head off to
check out the nightspots. Crawl home for a quick recovery before hitting
the slopes to do it all again.
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Climbing & Abseiling
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There
are many climbs at different locations. The Rock at Snowy River
near Jindabyne is a challenging climb. It overlooks the beautiful Snowy River & faces the dam wall.
The professional guides will take anyone keen to have a go. It is safe and
they will instruct you in the skill of abseiling. You’ll tackle
easy drops/climbs and progress to more challenging vertical faces &
overhangs. The one day climbs at Khancoban & Main Range
locations offer exciting abseiling & rock climbing adventures. Hang
from a rope over a sheer drop! Climb granite tors in spectacular Alpine
Country. No experience necessary, Great fun, easy & challenging.
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Horse Riding
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Ride
through some spectacular unspoiled mountain country, passing over rivers
& stopping by some historic huts, spotting wildlife. Climbing up
through valleys to reach the top and some of Australia's most breath
taking views. Overnight treks offer great food, entertaining company
around the camp fire & journeys deep into the wild untamed mountain
country. There are different rides to suit everyone.
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Fly Fishing
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The
Snowy Mountains
offers some of the best Trout fishing in Australia. If you have always
wanted to try fly fishing then have a lesson with some of the experienced
guides in the area. They will introduce you to some beautiful wilderness
areas beside meandering mountain rivers. Also
get a boat ride up to some of the secret spots to catch the famous trout.
This is not only a great day fishing it also is getting out into the
peace & tranquillity of the local area & take
pleasure at the sounds & sights that not many get to see.
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Mountain Air Joy Flights
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Enjoy a flight of a lifetime. Fly over the highest peak in Australia
Mt Kosciuszko, looking down on all the awesome mountain ranges. Fly over
the skifields & resorts viewing the main
range & Australia’s
Alpine wilderness. Fly over one of the Snowy
Mountains main attractions Lake
Jindabyne giving views of the spectacular snowies.
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AIS/Thredbo Alpine Training
Centre
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The Australian Institute of Sports high altitude training
centre opened in Thredbo, October 1996. Training in the thin air of the mountains
is now a regular part of the training regime of the world's best
athletes. It is now also available for you. Some of the facilities
include: Swimming Pool 4 x lanes 50m & 4 x lanes 25m. Squash courts,
Gymnasium, Water slide. There will also be fitness assessments and
Exercise program, Aerobics, Basketball, Volley Ball, Netball, Fencing
& Wrestling
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Alpine Sailing
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On
Lake Jindabyne off Kosciuszko Road, just past the
Thredbo turnoff. Feel the exhilaration of chasing the wind aboard a l4'
or 16' Hobie Cat or windsurfer.
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