Although most often associated with winter activities, the Snowy Mountains are an incredible year round destination. With some of the best hiking trails in the whole state, fantastic wildlife watching opportunities, show caves, wine and gin tasting, waterfalls and even a thermal pool. We have all the best things to do in the Snowys covered in this guide.

If you want to climb to the summit of Mount Kosciuszko, the most beautiful route is via the Main Range Track. This trail is stunning and it’s by far the best way to reach Australia’s highest peak! We’ll tell you what to expect, including difficulty and how to beat the crowds, as well as everything you need to know before embarking on one of Australia’s best walking trails.

Everything you need to know about the Dead Horse Gap Track - one of the most picturesque in the Snowy Mountains. We’ll tell you what to expect, how to make it into an epic loop, the highlights of the trail and why this walk was one of our favourites in the Snowys.

The Nichols Gorge Walking Track is a fantastic loop hike in the high plains of Kosciuszko National Park. With diverse scenery from the high gorge walls, to open grasslands and caves to explore, this walk is a must do in the Snowy Mountains. We’re sharing everything you need to know about the trail from difficulty to logistics.

The Clarke Gorge Walk is one of the most fun trails in all of NSW. There are 7 river crossings as you make your way through the dramatic gorge to a spectacular waterfall. It’s a definite adventure. We’re sharing everything you need to know about the trail including difficulty and tips for the water crossings.

If you’re looking for an easy walk in the Snowys that still has gorgeous views then the Illawong Track is a great choice. With a picturesque swing bridge and the chance to swim in the clear blue water of the Snowy River, this short walk is a must. We’re sharing everything you need to know about the trail including difficulty and logistics.

Porcupine Rocks offer stunning views over layer upon layer of mountains, as well as the picturesque Thredbo River. It’s one of the best places for sunrise or sunset in the Snowys, as it’s a short and fairly easy walk to get there. We’re sharing everything you need to know about the trail, including difficulty and what to look out for.

The Mount Stilwell walk offers sensational views of Mount Kosciuszko and the Main Range, and on this quiet trail you’ll probably get them all to yourself. It’s a short uphill walk, which is particularly special at sunset, when the golden light illuminates the mountain tops. We’re sharing everything you need to know about the walk, including difficulty and logistics.