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Easter in the Mountains

Snow Escape Holidays is proud to sponsor the 2013 Jindabyne Lake Light Sculpture event to be held over the Easter weekend.

This fantastic event showcases some amazing artistic talent with sculptures located on the lake foreshore.
The backdrop of Lake Jindabyne is another highlight as the sun sets and the lighting takes over to bring the sculptures forward in a whole new perspective.

So make a date for Jindabyne at Easter for the 2013 Lake Light Sculpture! 

New Year and its Resolutions

Welcome to 2013!!

By now you have made all your resolutions for the coming year. Some you will keep and some you will break..That’s just the way it seems to go.

We have put together some simple goals and we hope you enjoy them-

New Year and its Resolutions

We think you can strive to do all these things in 2013-

Happy New Year

Summer Weather in Jindabyne

Summer Weather in Jindabyne

Summer in Jindabyne is between December and February and maximum daily temperatures average between 15.1 and 18.3°C with overnight minimums averaging between 4.2 and 5.8°C. Summer days are moderate but can be moderately cool if windy, averaging around 18.3 °C in the hottest months. Warm clothing recommended.

Average summer temperatures for Jindabyne

DEC      JAN     FEB    MAR
Average Min         8.5°      10.6°   10.1°      7.4°
Average Max        24.6°   26.2°    25.7°     22.4°

So as you can see summer in Jindabyne and the mountains is a great place to be!

 

Summer Weather in Jindabyne

Xmas in Jindabyne

Xmas in Jindabyne

 

It’s Xmas and Jindabyne is buzzing with anticipation on the arrival of the “Man in Red”!
This summer we celebrate one of Jindabyne’s great events. The Carols in the Park.

We all get together with friends and family to sit on rugs in the natural amphitheatre that fronts the Jindabyne stage. Children run around and gather at the edge of the stage to dance to Carol’s who are all sung by our local Choir’s and individuals.

Behind the stage is the magnificent Lake Jindabyne which changes colour as the sun sets and the Carols get into full swing. This is truly an amazing place!!
Following the festivities the night sky lights up with the best fireworks of the year.
So why not make a visit to Jindabyne.

Xmas in Jindabyne

Your 2012/13 Summer Events

Thinking of enjoying summer in the high country? There is certainly alot to do!

What about these for a short list-

- Walking in the cool of the mountains
- A round of golf at Thredbo, Jindabyne or Berridale
- Tennis anyone? Courts at Jindabyne and Thredbo
- Bike riding the *NEW* Jindabyne trail
- Mounatain biking at thredbo
- Hire a Canoe on Lake Jindabyne
- Go for a fish in the Lake
- Try your hand at flyfishing with a guide
- Horse Riding. Pretend your the “man From Snowy River”!
- Taste some schnappes at a local distillery
- Go Sailing on Lake Jindabyne
- Watersking or Wakeboarding?
- Take a drive to some thousand year old caves!
- What about a dip in the ocean then some oysters and prawns and back to the mounatins?

All these can be yours when you stay in Jindabyne

Easter in Jindabyne

With 2012 Easter period fast approaching it may be a good time to plan an
The mountain township of  Jindabyne has anumber of exciting events planned for this busy period. Some of which are below:
Easter in Jindabyne
Lake Light Sculpture is Jindabyne’s premier arts event. Held each year across the Easter long-weekend, the sculpture festival lights up the Lake Jindabyne foreshore and delights visitors of all ages.
In 2012 the Lake Light Sculpture committee will once again welcome thousands of visitors and dozens of artists to the beautiful Snowy Mountains. The exhibition is open to all artists from students and novices to emerging and professional sculptors. Artists represented here have exhibited worldwide.
Illumination is the distinctive feature that makes Lake Light sparkle. All sculptors are encouraged to consider how their sculpture will be viewed against Easter’s full moon, and to include an illuminating element in their work. Sustainability, including the use of recycled materials and alternative forms of energy to light your work, is also at the forefront of this event.
Each year the Lions Club of Jindabyne holds an art show and sale in the Jindabyne Memorial Hall to raise money for local projects to benefit the community and visitors to the area alike. The opening night is on the 21st of April and we encourage all to attend. There will be drinks and finger food available and live
music for a small entry fee. Please keep an eye on this page for start time and
opening times for the exhibition.
Snowy Mountains Readers/Writers Festival-
“This festival is for everyone who loves to read. Being the National Year of Reading it is really appropriate for us to celebrate this with the inaugural Snowy Mountains Readers / Writers Festival,” she said.
Activities include talks by authors in a range of venues in Jindabyne and Dalgety, with the main stage being a Readers/Writers tent set up in Banjo Paterson Park, Jindabyne. Other feature events are writing workshops, a self publishing workshop, literary dinner at Journey Food and Wine Bar and a Poet’s Breakfast at Blue Lake Brassiere, plus a range of activities for children.
Media identity and author George Negus and author John Marden are among the big names that will be attending the inaugural festival alongside a host of authors from various genres sharing their ideas in an intimate setting.

Jindabyne Irish Festival

From the 27th January Jindabyne will resound with the Irish “lilt” with the 2012 Irish Festival coming to the mountains.

 

The town of Jindabyne holds an important place for many Irish-Australians and provides a beautiful back-drop for the celebration of Irish culture in Australia. As Harry Cummins, President of the organising committee says, ”That beautiful gift of song, music and the mighty craic, deep in the Irish soul, has long been woven into these rugged Snowy Mountains of granite and grandeur.”

 
The festival will host a wealth of Irish music, cultural sporting and talent from NSW, Canberra, Victoria and beyond.  An exciting 3-day program has been compiled to cater to a range of Irish tastes..
Whether you enjoy a trad session, listening to some fantastic musicians, strapping on your boots for a game of hurling or camogie or est your strength in the Tug O War, taking a whirl around the dance floor or just soaking up the atmosphere with a Guinness – there will be something for everyone at the festival.

 

Everyone is welcome, no matter what your heritage your guaranteed to be warmly welcomed! Only requirement is you must enjoy the craic’ be ready for anything and enjoy one of the best free flowing festivals in Australia that is growing every year”. Jindabyne accommodation is readily available at this time of year and the weather is great with warm days and cool nights
Saturday sees a full GAA program and Irish display of
culture thru song and dance in the town of Jindabyne plus a huge night of
entertainment all over town.

 

On Sunday, the festival will be closed by with a free concert and family day in one of the most spectacular parks in Australia by the shores of Lake Jindabyne.

 

Make sure you make the journey, this will be one to remember.

A Busy Weekend in Jindabyne

This coming weekend sees a number of events and activities taking place in our beautiful mountain home.

 

  • The Snowy River Festival brings together some of the best mountain horseman in a weekend festival of events including Country and Western entertainment on Saturday night. The festival is taking place a The Station which is only 4klms from the center of Jindabyne

 

  • The Gaden Trout Hatchery will hold another of their popular open days with displays and interactive events for the whole family.

 

  • The Crackenback produce markets will be on for all your local produce.

 

So as you can see there is plenty to see and do this weekend in Jindabyne

2011 Snowy River Festival

There is movement at The Station!

The next Snowy River Festival will be 4th, 5th & 6th November 2011 at The Station Resort, Jindabyne

The 7th annual Snowy River Festival, through its new committee, has finalised arrangements with Perisher to hold the famous Snowy River Festival at The Station resort in Jindabyne.

Vice President Tom Barry said “The new venue will provide improved safety and spectator viewing, great accommodation options and big name entertainers day and night… All the tried and noted riders from Snowy River and beyond will muster at the The Station in Jindabyne from 4th – 6th November this year and we look forward to once again presenting the region’s premier heritage event.”

The festival weekend will display a programme of action-packed horse skills and associated heritage events throughout the three days. These include tent pegging, bush poetry, Australian Lighthorse, High Country art, mountain brumbies, country music, Waler and Clydesdale horses, and culminating in the signature event as riders battle it out for the 2011 Snowy River Stockman’s Challenge title

Snow Escape Holidays has been nominated as the Offical Event Accommodation Supplier.

Spring in the Mountains

We are now entering the fantastic springtime in the mountains. This is where the gum trees start to blossom and the grass starts to grow once again!
The air takes on that sweet smell and the days get longer so you can ski late in the day. The resorts will keep a lift or two open till 5:30 although sking will be best during the mid morning until early afternoon. Then you can take time to relax and look out over the lake and get ready to do it all again tomorrow!
Why not take some time off from sking and fit in other activities like a bush walk at lower levels or a thrilling 4wd quad bike tour?

Spring in the mountains is one of the best times to visit this unique area. Get here soon!!!!