How to Get to the Snowy Mountains

Reaching here:

🚘 Doing a road trip?

If you're driving from Sydney or Canberra, here are a few pit stops worth adding to your route:

1. Long Point Lookout– Tallong

A quiet detour with sweeping escarpment views.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DKBgwXIyRjE/?igsh=MTcza3hpcGEzZXhjbA==

1. Mount Ainslie – Canberra

A short hike with a rewarding panoramic view of the capital.

1. Yarrangobilly Caves

Detour-worthy limestone caves tucked in Kosciuszko National Park.

From there, drive to Cooma, then continue through Jindabyne and onto Thredbo.

🚎 Group tours to the Snowy Mountains

Group tours are perfect if you'd rather skip the driving. Many depart from Sydney and Canberra. Check out the latest options here:

https://oziatours.com.au/

If you’re doing a group tour or taking a bus, Day One is mostly travel. You’ll reach your accommodation (this itinerary is continued from Thredbo) by evening, just in time to settle in and grab dinner!

🚌 Taking the bus

Greyhound’s Snow Express service is a solid choice. It runs directly from Sydney or Canberra, with the 2025 season kicking off on June 6. You can bring your snow gear at no extra charge, but book early, seats go fast.

https://www.greyhound.com.au/buses/snow-express?q=Snowy%20moun

✈️ Flying to the Snowy Mountains

Fly into Canberra Airport, rent a car, and drive to Cooma. This is the fastest—but priciest—option. You’ll still have time to visit the Yarrangobilly Caves before heading to Thredbo.

https://www.canberraairport.com.au/

Best Time to Visit: July–August!