Sydney To Thredbo

Introduction

Sydney to Thredbo Road trip is perfect for a snowy mountain getaway from 4 – 7 days as you explore our high country, climb Australia’s highest peak and explore historic townships along with our nation’s capital. You’ll see a great deal of diversity and see an alternative side of Australia the majority of overseas guests miss.

4-Day Itinerary

• Day 1: Sydney to Canberra
• Day 2: Canberra to Jindabyne / Thredbo
• Day 3: Jindabyne to Thredbo (climb the summit)
• Day 4: Jindabyne to Sydney

Total Distance

• Sydney to Thredbo 500 KM (approx.)
• Round Trip Estimated 1200KM including side trips

Extensions / Options

• Sydney to Kiama – Explore south coastal regions
• Southern Highlands region

Season
This journey is best from October – May however if driving during our snow season (June – September) make sure you are carrying snow chains from Jindabyne onwards. These can be hired in Jindabyne, fines apply for not carrying. Road conditions can be slippery with black ice. Local knowledge is best especially when weather conditions may affect your journey.

Warning: We strongly advise NOT to walk to Mount Kosciusko during snow season.

Detailed Itinerary
This road trip / like all, is a guide as to what you can do as a self-driving tour. Options include but are not limited to heading along the south coast towards Kiama exploring our Illawarra Coastline and Kiama Blowhole amongst other destinations. Extending your stay at any of the destinations is always recommended for a more immersive experience. Option to stay at Jindabyne or Thredbo, ensure you grab plenty of supplies at Jindabyne if staying at Thredbo. There’s several attractions to visit throughout the journey, do your research and get in touch if you have any questions.

Day 1 – Sydney to Canberra (280 KM)
Depart Sydney around 8:00 AM set your GPS for the township of Mittagong where you’ll find a local information centre with a wealth of knowledge regarding the region and good advice for your trip. We recommend exploring locally for a few hours visiting such areas like Mt Gibraltar, Berrima, Bowral and possibly Fitzroy Falls. Departing around 12:00 – 1:00 PM continue south bypassing Mossvale & Exeter. Make a stop at the Big Merino at the southern
Look to arrive into Canberra late afternoon.

Suggested Stops:

• Mittagong / Bowral / Berrima / Goulburn 
• Mount Ainslie / Australian War Memorial / Old Parliament House / Parliament House

Day 2– Canberra to Jindabyne / Thredbo (180 KM)
Visit venues missed the day prior within Canberra traveling 120 Km south towards Cooma visit the Snowy Hydro Museum, Cooma Jail, Photo art Gallery & local township. The next leg takes you towards Jindabyne as you approach, you’ll enjoy magnificent views overlooking the lake before crossing Jindabyne Dam with a stop at Nuggets Crossing for supplies before heading to Thredbo. Stop at the Park Entry gates to pay for your National Park Fees, rangers regularly check vehicles.

Warning: This section of road can be overpopulated with Kangaroos especially if driving at night or early in the morning. We’ve encountered numerous sightings along this section of the Monaro highway and have possibly hit one or two. If you hit one hard enough you’ll be calling for a tow truck and your trip will probably be over. You’ll probably see evidence of accidents and of course Was-a-roos on the side of the road.

Suggested Stops

• Cooma Township and Snowy Hydro Museum
• Jindabyne Township
• Nuggets Crossing For Supplies (do this before heading to Thredbo)

Accommodation Suggestions

Jindabyne has more options to stay with a few lakeside hotels which offer scenic walks nearby. There are many more restaurants locally than Thredbo. While Thredbo is our preferred place to stay the choices for eateries is limited and can be pricey. Make sure you stock up if staying at Thredbo.

Day 3 – Thredbo to the Summit
If you’ve ever wanted to hike to the summit of Mount Kosciuszko, today is your day. If your road trip is only 4 days, you won’t have optional days to do the hike in the event of bad weather. Take the Chairlift from Thredbo to Eagles Nest then hike to the highest Summit in Australia at 2228 Meters. The full hike is a 12 KM round trip which requires water and snacks to keep you energised for the walk. Be prepared and ask the local guides if in doubt. Grab a snack or hot chocolate from the Café at the top and enjoy the views overlooking Thredbo Village.

Suggestion: If you dare the cold waters of Thredbo River. Take a dip in warmer months, the fresh waters are refreshing.

Day 4 – Thredbo to Sydney
The short version of this road trip would mean that sadly it’s time to start your drive back to Sydney. It’s an approximate 6-hour journey including brief stops along the way.

Stay

• Canberra – to break up the journey
• Jindabyne or Thredbo – options to consider you wouldn’t stay at both.
• Jindabyne has more facilities, Thredbo is more scenic

Hazards
Minimise night driving due to kangaroos on the highway, never drive if fatigued.

Need a Driver?
If you’d prefer for us to do the driving, get in touch to discuss further.

Entertainment Purposes

This information is purely for entertainment purposes only and we will not be held responsible for any / all unfortunate incident which may occur on the road or any other destinations within Australia. Driving in Australia can be dangerous, remember to drive to the left and obey all traffic laws at all times.

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