Canberra is the closest city to the New South Wales snowfields. Cooee Tours runs the coach down the Monaro to Perisher, Thredbo, Selwyn and Charlotte Pass — day trips, multi-day winter breaks, ski transfers and school snow camps, with an experienced driver handling the alpine run so you don’t have to.
The New South Wales snowfields sit in Kosciuszko National Park, and Canberra is the nearest city — roughly two to two and a half hours north of the resorts via the Monaro Highway through Cooma to Jindabyne, the alpine gateway town. That makes the capital the natural launch point: fly or drive into Canberra, then let the coach handle the run up to the snow.
The high country offers four distinct resorts. Perisher is the largest alpine resort in the country, with broad terrain across four villages. Thredbo has the longest runs and a year-round alpine village. Selwyn is the family and first-timer field with gentle slopes and snow play. Charlotte Pass is the highest and most secluded, reached over snow in winter. Cooee Tours has been moving groups since 1974, and the coach means no chains, no snow driving, and no parking scramble at the resort.
From beginner snow play to the longest runs in the country, the Snowy Mountains cover every level — all within reach of a Jindabyne base.
The country’s largest alpine resort, with broad terrain spread across Perisher Valley, Smiggin Holes, Blue Cow and Guthega. Plenty of beginner runs and snow-play areas alongside intermediate and advanced terrain — the all-rounder for mixed groups.
Home to the longest ski runs in Australia and a lively year-round alpine village. Best suited to confident skiers and boarders, with a vertical drop and run length that rewards a full day on the mountain.
The Snowy Mountains’ family and first-timer field — gentle slopes, tobogganing and snow play, and a relaxed pace. The natural choice for primary-age groups and anyone new to the snow.
The highest and most secluded resort in the country, sitting at the foot of Mount Kosciuszko and reached over snow in winter. A quiet, scenic alternative for groups after the alpine high country away from the crowds.
We run coach charter and transfers for school snow programs, usually based around Jindabyne — and because Canberra is on the way, a snow camp pairs naturally with a national-capital excursion. See our Canberra school trips for the civics side of the program.
The main Snowy Mountains resorts are roughly two to two and a half hours south of Canberra, via the Monaro Highway through Cooma to Jindabyne, the gateway town. Canberra is the closest city to the New South Wales snow.
Selwyn and the gentler slopes at Perisher are the most beginner and family friendly, with good snow-play areas. Thredbo and Charlotte Pass suit more confident skiers and boarders looking for longer runs.
A day trip is possible with an early start, but time on the snow is short. Most groups prefer a one or two night stay based in Jindabyne so there is a full day or two on the mountain.
Yes. We provide coach charter and transfers for school snow programs, usually based around Jindabyne, and can pair a snow camp with a Canberra national-capital excursion in the one trip.
The season generally runs from the June long weekend to early October, with the most reliable snow from July to early September. Peak periods such as school holidays and long weekends book out, so reserve early.
No. Ski, board and warm-clothing hire is available in Jindabyne and at the resorts, and we can build a hire stop into the day. Dress in warm waterproof layers, gloves and a beanie.
Tell us your dates, group size and whether you want a day trip, a multi-day break or a school camp, and we’ll put together an itinerary and quote.
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