Head for the chills! Haha! Ha. Ha?
***collective groan***
Hey guys! Planning on checking out the snow this winter? If not, well you really should! Considering Australia has some of the most stunning snowy landscapes and let’s be real for a minute, winter in Australia really isn’t that bad. There, we said it. It really is quite mild compared to the rest of the world. Which is why we should all get out there and appreciate our unique Australian winter! To help you decide, we’ve thrown together some of the top spots to camp with the best chance of glimpsing nature’s dandruff.
New South Wales - Snowy Mountains
Need we say more? There is a reason why the Snowy’s are one of the most picked destinations throughout winter. Snow fields and slopes aplenty. Rivers and lakes with rainbow trout. Atlantic salmon have also been introduced to certain lakes. Lots of walking or hiking trails and even trails for biking and horse riding! Plenty of Instagram worthy photo opportunities too! Some campsites to check out:
Discovery Holiday Parks - Jindabyne
Nestled on the shore of Lake Jindabyne and close to either Thredbo or Perisher.
Geehi Hut/Geehi Flats Campground
Named for being situated right next to Geehi Hut, originally built in 1952, and known for trout fishing.
A more intimate campsite in prime position to access the ski fields at Thredbo Alpine Village.
New South Wales - Blue Mountains
We know the Blue Mountains isn’t on everyone’s list due to only having a few snow days per year, but seriously, it has some of the most visually stunning peaks when the powder does fall. Some camps with the best chance of seeing this sight are:
Oberon campsites; Avoca Park at Black Springs, The Reef Reserve with its own boat ramp and Burraga Dam. Not far from Oberon are the Jenolan Caves with the Jenolan Caravan Park close by. Another good spot is the Cathedral Reserve Camping Grounds, which is on the way towards Mount Irvine from Mount Wilson Village.
Open white plains and snow capped ridges makes the Victorian High Country one of the most photographed places during the winter in Australia. With one visit it won’t be hard to see why either! Trust us! It is absolutely stunning landscape, Alpine topography at its finest. With such a large open area, there are heaps of campsites dotting the region. These are just a couple we’ve been too:
Bright Pine Valley Tourist Park. Snuggled in between Mount Hotham and Mount Buffalo, access to ski fields and numerous entertainment options as well, being close to the CBD.
Langford West Campgrounds in the north east section of the Alpine National Park, is your best bet to catch snow fall and is surrounded by horse yards with plenty of riding options too.
Located in the central highlands, it is the “highest” point in Tasmania (fact check anyone?). Being the coldest place on this list, it obviously provides the most chances of seeing snow for a larger part of the year. We’ve heard that it is also the best place to catch the Southern Lights (Aurora Australis) too, which is like the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis).. but in the south.. because North and South.. you know.. anyway..
Again, these are just a few places we know about. Unfortunately we haven’t had many chances to experience winter on the west coast or central lands but it’s always on our list! Feel free to drop some recommendations and we might just go check out nature’s dandruff from an exciting new location!
As always, prepare for your next adventure so you don’t get sprung out.
Get Sprung Outdoors.