Jindabyne and Surrounds Guidebook
Food scene
Divine Italian food that offers up large servings and a nice selection of cocktails, desserts and wines. Lovely ambient atmosphere. Bookings essential.
29 locals recommend
Bacco Italian Restaurant
10 Snowy River AveDivine Italian food that offers up large servings and a nice selection of cocktails, desserts and wines. Lovely ambient atmosphere. Bookings essential.
A 12 minute drive from the chalet is the Wildbrumby Schnapps Distillery where you can sample some of the local schnapps for free, and perhaps pick up a souvenir bottle for friends or family. Eat at the Distillery Door and Cafe, wander the Sculpture and Garden Walk and check out their website for upcoming events and festivals as there is always something on here.
129 locals recommend
Wildbrumby Schnapps Distillery
Wollondibby RoadA 12 minute drive from the chalet is the Wildbrumby Schnapps Distillery where you can sample some of the local schnapps for free, and perhaps pick up a souvenir bottle for friends or family. Eat at the Distillery Door and Cafe, wander the Sculpture and Garden Walk and check out their website for upcoming events and festivals as there is always something on here.
A cosy pub with classic meals like lamb shanks, Kosciuszko beer battered flathead fillets and Portuguese baked chicken breast. Family friendly, great for a group of mates and sneak a table by the open fire for a more romantic dinner. Lots of great Australian and New Zealand wines on offer, too.
44 locals recommend
Banjo Paterson Inn
1 Kosciuszko RdA cosy pub with classic meals like lamb shanks, Kosciuszko beer battered flathead fillets and Portuguese baked chicken breast. Family friendly, great for a group of mates and sneak a table by the open fire for a more romantic dinner. Lots of great Australian and New Zealand wines on offer, too.
Open at 6.30am so you can grab a kick start takeaway coffee on your way up the mountain. They also do wholesome breakfasts and lunches with gluten free and vegan options.
60 locals recommend
Birchwood Cafe Jindabyne
3 Gippsland StOpen at 6.30am so you can grab a kick start takeaway coffee on your way up the mountain. They also do wholesome breakfasts and lunches with gluten free and vegan options.
Tapas style Japanese restaurant that will make Jindabyne feel even more like an alpine town with delicious sushi and ice cold beers.
42 locals recommend
Takayama Restaurant Bar
5 Snowy River AveTapas style Japanese restaurant that will make Jindabyne feel even more like an alpine town with delicious sushi and ice cold beers.
Toasty upstairs seating in the Brumby Bar and Grill where you can enjoy a top steak or ribs. Pop downstairs after for a schnapps by the fire. Does get busy on weekends, so advised to go early.
14 locals recommend
Brumby Bar & Grill
Kalkite StreetToasty upstairs seating in the Brumby Bar and Grill where you can enjoy a top steak or ribs. Pop downstairs after for a schnapps by the fire. Does get busy on weekends, so advised to go early.
Tasty pastries like apple turnovers, donuts, lamingtons and neenish tarts. They also serve a selection of pies and sausage rolls. Dine in or take away available.
11 locals recommend
Sundance Bakehouse
6 Kosciuszko RdTasty pastries like apple turnovers, donuts, lamingtons and neenish tarts. They also serve a selection of pies and sausage rolls. Dine in or take away available.
A day on the slopes in Perisher isn’t complete without a visit to Guthega Inn. Make sure you arrive well before the lunch rush to secure an outdoor seat. Soups and ciders are popular among locals.
Guthega Inn
57 Mount Tate RoadA day on the slopes in Perisher isn’t complete without a visit to Guthega Inn. Make sure you arrive well before the lunch rush to secure an outdoor seat. Soups and ciders are popular among locals.
Jindabyne’s latest foodie addition is a wine bar offering small bites and a variety of drops in a cosy setting with indoor and outdoor seating.
Pinot's Wine Bar
Snowy River AvenueJindabyne’s latest foodie addition is a wine bar offering small bites and a variety of drops in a cosy setting with indoor and outdoor seating.
If you’re heading to Buckley’s Crossing Hotel in Dalgety, make sure you stop by the brewery as well to taste some local brews. Open Wednesday - Sunday.
11 locals recommend
The Dalgety Brewing Company
255 Werralong RdIf you’re heading to Buckley’s Crossing Hotel in Dalgety, make sure you stop by the brewery as well to taste some local brews. Open Wednesday - Sunday.
A great day trip out of Jindabyne is to Buckley’s Crossing Hotel, set on the banks of The Snowy River, for a lovely meal by the fire place. The pub was built in 1889 and has a lot of rich history. Open Wednesday to Sunday, and bookings are recommended.
11 locals recommend
Buckley's Crossing Hotel
1 Brierly StA great day trip out of Jindabyne is to Buckley’s Crossing Hotel, set on the banks of The Snowy River, for a lovely meal by the fire place. The pub was built in 1889 and has a lot of rich history. Open Wednesday to Sunday, and bookings are recommended.
Our favourite place to grab a morning brew, overlooking Lake Jindabyne. Grab a picnic table in the sunshine and enjoy your coffee!
17 locals recommend
The Red Door Roastery
17/33 Kosciuszko RdOur favourite place to grab a morning brew, overlooking Lake Jindabyne. Grab a picnic table in the sunshine and enjoy your coffee!
Sightseeing
Perisher is our pick of the mountains for skiing and snowboarding, with lots of great runs to cruise down for an enjoyable day on the slopes. Please note, if you are not driving a 4WD, chains must be fitted to tyres to gain access to the resort. Alternatively, guests can drive 19km in a standard car to Ski Tube, where you can catch an alpine train right to Perisher Ski Resort. Check out the Perisher website for package deals on lessons and lift tickets. Please note, we recommend leaving Jindabyne no later than 7.30am on a weekend morning to secure a car park at the resort.
47 locals recommend
Perisher Ski Resort
Kosciuszko RoadPerisher is our pick of the mountains for skiing and snowboarding, with lots of great runs to cruise down for an enjoyable day on the slopes. Please note, if you are not driving a 4WD, chains must be fitted to tyres to gain access to the resort. Alternatively, guests can drive 19km in a standard car to Ski Tube, where you can catch an alpine train right to Perisher Ski Resort. Check out the Perisher website for package deals on lessons and lift tickets. Please note, we recommend leaving Jindabyne no later than 7.30am on a weekend morning to secure a car park at the resort.
Another top spot for skiing and boarding is Thredbo. Access can only be obtained via 4WD vehicle or a car with ski chains fitted. Even if you’re not hitting the slopes, it is a gorgeous village to visit in the winter, with the alpine architecture draped in snow. Please note, we recommend leaving Jindabyne no later than 7.30am on a weekend morning to secure a car park at the resort.
115 locals recommend
Thredbo
Friday DriveAnother top spot for skiing and boarding is Thredbo. Access can only be obtained via 4WD vehicle or a car with ski chains fitted. Even if you’re not hitting the slopes, it is a gorgeous village to visit in the winter, with the alpine architecture draped in snow. Please note, we recommend leaving Jindabyne no later than 7.30am on a weekend morning to secure a car park at the resort.
Summer or winter, Lake Jindabyne offers a picturesque background to a morning walk, spot of exercise, scoot or bike ride along the walkway or splash in the alpine water. One of the reasons we love this town so much is this lake! It hosts an interesting history, covering the old town of Jindabyne that was flooded in 1967. At low tide, you can catch a glimpse of the steeple from the old church. in summer, you can even charter your own sail boat from Lake Jindabyne Sailing Club.
38 locals recommend
Lake Jindabyne
Snowy River AvenueSummer or winter, Lake Jindabyne offers a picturesque background to a morning walk, spot of exercise, scoot or bike ride along the walkway or splash in the alpine water. One of the reasons we love this town so much is this lake! It hosts an interesting history, covering the old town of Jindabyne that was flooded in 1967. At low tide, you can catch a glimpse of the steeple from the old church. in summer, you can even charter your own sail boat from Lake Jindabyne Sailing Club.
Ski Hire
If you need to pick up something last minute for your ski trip, are after ski or snowboard hire or need to grab chains for the drive up the mountain, this is your one stop shop. The store is huge and has anything you could ever need for an enjoyable snow adventure. They’re open 24 hours during winter, although can get quite busy on the weekend. If it’s just too jam packed for your liking, there are plenty of snow hire and clothing stores in Jindabyne, too.
Rhythm Snowsports
8 Sharp StIf you need to pick up something last minute for your ski trip, are after ski or snowboard hire or need to grab chains for the drive up the mountain, this is your one stop shop. The store is huge and has anything you could ever need for an enjoyable snow adventure. They’re open 24 hours during winter, although can get quite busy on the weekend. If it’s just too jam packed for your liking, there are plenty of snow hire and clothing stores in Jindabyne, too.
Full of everything you need for the slopes including clothing, boards, skis and rentals, ESS is a store with super friendly and helpful staff. They operate a cafe out of the store too, so you can grab a coffee and a bite to eat while you're getting fitted in your gear!
ESS Boardstore Jindy
Gippsland StreetFull of everything you need for the slopes including clothing, boards, skis and rentals, ESS is a store with super friendly and helpful staff. They operate a cafe out of the store too, so you can grab a coffee and a bite to eat while you're getting fitted in your gear!
Cinema
Sometimes it’s nice to take a break from the slopes, and after many days skiing and boarding, reprieve can be found at the Snowy Mountains Cinema. Check online for sessions as they are limited during winter. Tuesday has a special rate.
31 locals recommend
Snowy Mountains Theaters
49 Kosciuszko RdSometimes it’s nice to take a break from the slopes, and after many days skiing and boarding, reprieve can be found at the Snowy Mountains Cinema. Check online for sessions as they are limited during winter. Tuesday has a special rate.
Shopping
Look no further than a trip to Design and Detail for a souvenir or two to take home from your stay in Jindabyne. This beautiful store has everything from Pendleton blankets, throws, pillows, mountain design books, art work and Akubra hats. Dianne, the owner, has also opened a gallery Two Doors Up, which is exactly that - two doors up from her Design and Detail store. She showcases some fantastic local artists, including one of our favourites, Justine Slough, who's beautiful pieces are on display in our chalet.
12 locals recommend
Design & Detail
Look no further than a trip to Design and Detail for a souvenir or two to take home from your stay in Jindabyne. This beautiful store has everything from Pendleton blankets, throws, pillows, mountain design books, art work and Akubra hats. Dianne, the owner, has also opened a gallery Two Doors Up, which is exactly that - two doors up from her Design and Detail store. She showcases some fantastic local artists, including one of our favourites, Justine Slough, who's beautiful pieces are on display in our chalet.