Lake Jindabyne
A large reservoir lake in the snowy mountains, with a lakeside walking and mountain bike trail network around the town of Jindabyne, and kayaking and fishing in summer.
Lake Jindabyne was formed when the Snowy Mountains Hydro-electric Scheme dammed the Snowy River. In the 1960s the old town was flooded and the new town was built on the lakeshore, and when the water is low, the remains of the old town can be seen. Shared paths around the lake suit walking and cycling, and the Zaca Mountain Bike Park just south of town is well known. In summer you can rent kayaks, try stand-up paddleboarding or fish for trout. Jindabyne is the base for trips to Perisher and Thredbo, with supermarkets, restaurants and gear shops.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Skitube Alpine Railway
- Perisher
- Guthega
- Thredbo Valley Track
- Charlotte Pass
- Blue Lake
- Main Range Walk
- Thredbo Village & Resort