Hi, I will be travelling by caravan around Australia for all of 2015 starting from Perth. We have 2 young daughters and are keen to experience the snow for a number of days, when we are over east. Can anyone recommend a spot to camp that is above the snowline - free camping or a caravan. I'd like to be above the snowline to enjoy the experience of the snow etc at night as well. Regards Phil
mongrel said
08:20 AM May 29, 2014
Welcome to the forum Doogsy. I can't help you with your question but I am sure someone will be able to help.
_wombat_ said
09:20 AM May 29, 2014
you will need the camps7 book if you do not have it.
Dougwe said
07:48 PM May 29, 2014
Welcome to the gang Doogsy, enjoy here and out in the playground.
Happy Daze said
01:31 PM May 30, 2014
Hi Doogsy, welcome to the Forum. There are a few options re spending some time with your caravan to experience the snow close to Thredbo, if you're in that area of N.S.W. Jindabye is the nearest town, about 30 odd k's from the Thredbow Village. It's below the snow line, but snow is not unknown there and it has two caravan parks. One is Discovery Holiday Park, Jindabyne (Ph. 02 6456 2009) and the Jindabyne Holiday Park (Ph: 02 6456 2249). Also, there's the Kosciuszko Mountain Retreat at Sawpit Creek (Ph: 02 6456 2224) about 13 k's west of Jindabyne. There are a few camping areas in the Kosciuszko National Park (Tom Groggin, Thredbo Diggings etc.,) but they are accessed via The Alpine Way and it is a winding road and it's suitable for small vehicles only. Hope this is use to you, have a wonderful time on your trip around Oz. Safe travels, Annie
You would have to check with the Tourist Office at Oberon though to find out when they have snow....
neilnruth said
08:36 PM Jun 8, 2014
Welcome from us too Doogsy. I'm not sure the tourist office could tell you. It only snows in Oberon when the weather says so. Not predictable like the Snowy Mtns. Camping above the snow line would be a hassle I would think as you would need snow chains for your car and I'm not sure you can pull a caravan in snow. If you had a motorhome it would be more possible. Needs checking out. Enjoy planning your trip.
Doogsy said
10:17 PM Jul 6, 2014
Thank you neilnruth, Vic41, Happy Daze, Dougwe, Wombat and Mongrel.
I appreciate your comments. We are getting excited as our trip around Aus is now only 6 months away.
Vic41 said
11:10 PM Jul 6, 2014
Will be too late for the snow by then Doogsy, see Shekons thread and photo's on her snow experience recently, see;
Hi, I will be travelling by caravan around Australia for all of 2015 starting from Perth. We have 2 young daughters and are keen to experience the snow for a number of days, when we are over east. Can anyone recommend a spot to camp that is above the snowline - free camping or a caravan. I'd like to be above the snowline to enjoy the experience of the snow etc at night as well. Regards Phil
you will need the camps7 book if you do not have it.
Hi Doogsy, welcome to the Forum. There are a few options re spending some time with your caravan to experience the snow close to Thredbo, if you're in that area of N.S.W. Jindabye is the nearest town, about 30 odd k's from the Thredbow Village. It's below the snow line, but snow is not unknown there and it has two caravan parks. One is Discovery Holiday Park, Jindabyne (Ph. 02 6456 2009) and the Jindabyne Holiday Park (Ph: 02 6456 2249). Also, there's the Kosciuszko Mountain Retreat at Sawpit Creek (Ph: 02 6456 2224) about 13 k's west of Jindabyne. There are a few camping areas in the Kosciuszko National Park (Tom Groggin, Thredbo Diggings etc.,) but they are accessed via The Alpine Way and it is a winding road and it's suitable for small vehicles only. Hope this is use to you, have a wonderful time on your trip around Oz. Safe travels, Annie
Hi Doogsy,
Have a look at this link here;
http://thegreynomads.activeboard.com/t57775346/oberon-nsw-snow-picture/
You would have to check with the Tourist Office at Oberon though to find out when they have snow....
Thank you neilnruth, Vic41, Happy Daze, Dougwe, Wombat and Mongrel.
I appreciate your comments. We are getting excited as our trip around Aus is now only 6 months away.
Will be too late for the snow by then Doogsy, see Shekons thread and photo's on her snow experience recently, see;
http://thegreynomads.activeboard.com/t57978684/i-know-the-sun-will-shine-again/