The Snowpost November 2019 Edition

COVERING EVERY TOWN IN THE SNOWY MONARO AND SNOWY VALLEYS

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Merritts chairlift auction

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New TSM EO

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A pub for the people

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Google treks

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Lake Crackenback events

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Jindabyne’s new flying fox

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Busking Champs

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Koala spotting

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Best cycling routes

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Market shopping Cannonball MTB Festival

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Summer fashion

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Food for thought

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Campgrounds

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Trout season

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Michelago Spring Fair

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Thredbo hikes

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Letape moving on

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Tumut pump track

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Gaol museum

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Thredbo presents charities with Merritts chair auction proceeds

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n a presentation at Thredbo on Thursday 17 October Stuart Diver, General Manager of Thredbo Resort, presented six local Snowy Mountains charities and non-for-profit organisations with $12,000 cheques as part of the $200,000 plus proceeds raised from the Merritts Chair Online Charity Auction.

The remaining funds were then presented to the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation at their biggest fundraising event of the year, Radiothon at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead on Friday 18 October 2019.

The Merritts Chair Online Charity Auction, held over the period 24 September to 1 October 2019, far exceeded expectations with every one of the 112 historic Merritts Chairs that were listed in the auction converted into monetary donations that will serve to benefit the local and wider community.

Stuart Diver, General Manager of Thredbo Resort addressed the attendees at the cheque presentation in Thredbo and said “Thredbo, and the Snowy Mountains community is so fortunate to have local organisations that support, nurture and deliver so much good into our

community. It is only with the selfless commitment from volunteers and organisations who care, that we have such a thriving, supportive community.”

Local Snowy Mountains charities and not-for-profit organisations that attended the cheque presentation in Thredbo included: • Thredbo Early Childhood Centre • Thredbo Volunteer Ski Patrol • Disabled Wintersport Australia • Jindabyne Trail Stewardship • The Fly Program • Thredbo Historical Society The response on the day was extremely positive.

Thredbo Volunteer Ski Patrol Ambassador Tommy Tomasi accepted the cheque on its behalf and said, “Our organisation is completely volunteer based and relies on support such as that shown by Thredbo to continue running our essential service. We love the mountains, including all the challenges that come with them, and we look forward to using this donation to help people continue to enjoy all that Thredbo has to offer.”

Rick Coate, Chief Executive Officer of Disabled Wintersport Australia said “Thredbo’s generous donation helps us to achieve our mission — allowing our members and their families along with DWA to provide equipment, staff and volunteers to find freedom on snow, realising the barriers they can overcome and achieving independence. Our organisation is all about supporting grass roots level participation in snowsports and this money will go directly towards providing specialised equipment and aiding volunteers to help our athletes.”

At the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation’s Radiothon, Stuart Diver presented a cheque to the value of $170,000 to the Foundation. Nicola Stokes, CEO of Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation said “Thredbo really understand their place in the community and the amazing joy they bring to people each winter. The sale of the chairlifts and Thredbo's donation will help to bring joy to thousands of children who many never get the opportunity to ski. We are extremely grateful to Thredbo for extending joy to thousands of families across NSW and truly living their values of community support.”

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TSM appoints Mr Luke Kneller as Executive Officer I

n accord with the TSM Board’s strategies for development and promotion of the region, we are pleased to announce the appointment of an Executive Officer.

The successful candidate is Mr Luke Kneller.

We were very pleased with the calibre of the candidates the position attracted and Luke was a stand-out amongst the very strong field of twenty (20) who applied.

Luke is a Jindabyne local who has extensive and very relevant experience for his new role.

Luke is tasked with helping to develop the next steps of TSM’s Business and Marketing Plans and will be responsible for their implementation.

Luke has worked across Tourism Boards, broadcast TV, feature films, ski resorts, PR companies, publications and significant brands.

He’s been involved in developing and executing marketing, communications, PR and media strategies as well as delivering genuine, engaging consumer content and experiences.

Luke’s experience includes: • Founder and sole Director of Rhosa, a Production Company/ Creative Agency, through which

he has worked with Lake Wanaka Tourism, Tourism NZ, Air NZ, Japan Tourism, Devold of Norway, Amisfield Wines, Toyota, Thredbo, The North Face, and Skins.

• Co-Founder, Rob Kneller Youth Foundation, 2014 – present.

• Expert Commentator, Sochi 2014 & Pyeonchang 2018 Winter Olympics, Channel 10 and Channel 7.

• Winter Campaign Manager, Lake Wanaka Tourism, 2015 – 2016.

Some of Luke’s recognised achievements include the following: • Mumbrella Travel Marketing Awards (2019) - Winner ‘Breakthrough Destination of the Year’ for work with Lake Wanaka Tourism.

• Australian Young Citizen of the Year Award (2015) – awarded for his on-going work with and as the founder of the Rob Kneller Youth Foundation.

• ‘Young Stars Rising Above’ Award (2015) – seen as a young role model in the Snowy Mountains Region for work with The Rob Kneller Youth Foundation.

Luke will be making himself known to all stakeholders, members and interested parties. I trust you’ll join with me and the Board of TSM in wishing Luke well in his new role.

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The Royal A pub for the people

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he Royal Hotel has reopened and new publican Ray and head chef Ian want it to be the traditional pub it was in its hay day.

The Royal was built in 1858 on the corner of picturesque Lambie Street, which used to be the main street of Cooma.

Ray used to live in Cooma 40 years ago.

Back then, The Royal was known as ‘Bundy’s’, after the owner Mrs Bundy. It was Ray’s, and many others, favourite pub in town.

Wielding a wooden cane and a fiery personality, Mrs Bundy ‘suffered no fools’, as Ray puts it. She ran the pub for 40 years herself, and her legacy still carries on today, with many locals still referring to the Lambie Street pub as ‘Bundy’s’.

One of the most iconic features of the pub is the cast iron decorated balcony.

While many shops in the main street of Cooma used to have these balconies, they were all removed to make the town look more modern. Mrs Bundy put her foot down and fought to keep it.

Ray and Ian want to embrace that history of The Royal, and celebrate the idea of a traditional Australian pub.

Ray and Ian intend on utilising the balcony and are excited to get some live music happening up there on a regular basis.

The pub has been refurbished under Ray and Ian. The dining room has been given a facelift, and antique pressed metal wallpaper has been added throughout the pub. They have also added artworks from Ray’s personal collection and the fireplaces have been resurrected.

With outdoor seating, the bar, lounges and the dining room, there are plenty of options for patrons to choose where they are most comfortable.

Ian describes the food as honest, wholesome pub grub. Fresh ingredients make up the traditional rissoles, bangers and mash, chicken schnitzels, steaks, pot pies and fush n chups, to celebrate Ian’s New Zealand heritage.

They also have some fun retro dishes on the menu, such as prawn cocktails, and have had a bit of fun with the kids’ menu as well.

“This pub is for the people, it belongs to the people so we want to look after their needs,” says Ray. The Royal also has 15 rooms available to stay, with shared common room and shared bathrooms. All of them have access to the balcony. Simple, budget style accommodation, just like traditional pubs all across the country.

So call into The Royal Hotel for a cold one on a hot afternoon and say hello to their friendly new operators.

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Wilderness Trekker The virtual guide to real-life hikes

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ver been interested in hiking through some of the local National Parks but weren’t sure where to begin? Well, the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Services (NPWS) have teamed up with Google to create the Google Street View Trekker in NSW National Parks.

This allows people to check out some of the states most incredible hikes and walks through the Google Street View from the comfort of their own home, before tackling them for real.

Earlier in the year, NPWS rangers began trekking some of the NSW National Parks most spectacular walks, whilst carrying the new Google Back-Pack trekker, a 360-degree camera on their back which would take a 360-degree photo every few metres. The back pack mounted trekker camera is specifically designed to go

off the grid and works even in adverse conditions. The fruits of their labour mean that anyone can virtually take the walk through the Google Maps or Google Earth programs.

The State has been broken up into six regions which will include the Street View Trekker. These are Sydney and Surrounds, North Coast NSW, South Coast NSW, Snowy Mountains - Kosciuszko National Park and Outback NSW and Murray Riverina.

Within each of these regions are a handful or more different treks, accounting for 35 treks in total so far.

In the Snowy Mountains - Kosciuszko National Park, you can experience the Thredbo to Mt Kosciuszko walk, the Kosciuszko summit walk, Perisher resort trails, Thredbo village, South glory Cave and Jillabenan cave

at Yarrangobilly Caves and the Snowgums boardwalk over the main-range.

On top of this, trained NPWS are able to occasionally take the backpack-mounted trekker into ecologically sensitive areas that are otherwise closed to the public, giving people a sneak-peek into areas they otherwise wouldn’t get to see. Make sure however, that when hiking these tracks in real-life, stick to the marked tracks so that these areas can be properly preserved.

To start exploring these areas on NPWS Street View Trekker, simply drag and drop “Pegman” the little yellow man in Google Maps. Alternatively, you can visit www. nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/google-trekker and follow the links straight to the various treks.

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Calendar of events The Snowy Mountains plays host year-round to a multitude of events and festivals

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Cooma Little Theatre presents

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Snowy Mountains Trout Festival 2019 02 Nov - 07 Nov | 12am-6pm Snowy Monaro Region, Adaminaby.

9 Nov

RSPCA Trivia Night 09 Nov | 7pm Cooma Ex-Services Club.

12 Nov

Private Gardens of the Monaro 2 Nov | 10am-4:30pm Spring Self-Drive Tour.

16 Nov

Australian National Busking Championships 16 Nov | 9am Centennial Park, Cooma.

Little Women 8 Nov | 7pm Cooma Little Theatre, Cooma.

10 Nov

Michelago Spring Fair 10th Nov Michelago New South Wales.

15 Nov

Jack Biilmann: Shade Single Tour 15 Nov | 8 pm-11pm Alpine Hotel, Cooma.

16 Nov

Christmas Wreath Workshop 16 Nov | 10am-12pm Lake Crackenback Resort & Spa.

Skydiving Adaminaby 09 Nov Adaminaby AirďŹ eld, Adaminaby,

10 Nov

ROUNDTOOIT 2019 Woodturning Event 10 Nov | 9am-12pm Jindabyne Sport and Recreation Centre.

15 Nov

Annual Bredbo Sheep Dog Trials 15 Nov - 17 Nov | 9am Bredbo Showground.

17 Nov

Cooma Rotary Markets 17 Nov | 8am-1.30pm Centennial Park, Cooma.

Nimmitabel CWA Markets 09 Nov | 9am-1pm Geldmacher yard or in the hall (wet weather conditions).

11 Nov

Remembrance Day Jindabyne 11 Nov | 10:30am Jindabyne Cemetery Memorial Gates.

15 Nov

Bombala Bike Show 2019 15 Nov -16 Nov | 9am Bombala Showground.

22 Nov

Boali Lodge Thredbo Degustation Dinner 22 Nov - 23 Nov Boali Lodge, Thredbo.

Full event details @ visitcooma.com.au

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Nov 6 - Dec 11 2019 The Snowy Mountains has something for everyone, every week!

The Hartley Cycle Challenge 22 Nov - 25 Nov Canberra to Mt Kosciusko and return.

Adaminaby Races 23 Nov | 11am Adaminaby race course.

24 Nov

Bredbo CWA Village Markets 24 Nov | 9am-3pm Community Hall and grounds.

29 Nov

L’Étape Australia by Tour de France 29 Nov - 30 Nov Snowy Monaro Region

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Skydiving Adaminaby 09 Nov Adaminaby Airfield, Adaminaby,

Classic On Course 23 Nov | 5:30pm Tumut Golf Course first fairway

29 Nov

30 Nov

The Monaro Canine Carnival 29 Nov - 01 Dec Cooma Showground Multifunction Centre.

The Talbingo Tattoo 30 Nov Jounama Dam.

7 Dec Cooma Races 24 Nov | 11am Ti Tree Racecourse, Cooma.

Celebrating 60 years, with the main race being the Sundowners Cup named in honour of the movie The Sundowners, which was filmed in and around Cooma, Adaminaby and Nimmitabel in 1959.

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Rest and relax at Lake Crackenback

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ake Crackenback Resort and Spa is the perfect place to relax this spring.

Yoga at the Shed will be running until May 31, 2020. A great way to start the day, warming up for hiking, mountain biking, swimming, horseback riding, or whatever it is you have planned for your day in the beautiful Snowy Mountains.

Bloga yoga is yoga for blokes only. It is available for all ages from beginner to general level and is held on Saturday mornings. Hatha yoga is movement with breath and is available for all ages at all levels. Hatha yoga is run on Wednesday and Friday mornings.

If you want to continue the relaxation, why not take advantage of the one-hour Spring Spa Special?

For only $99, you can enjoy a soothing 45 minute relaxation massage, followed by a 15 minute foot

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treatment, including exfoliation using a kiwi and aloe salt scrub and a massage using kiwi and aloe body butter. This offer is only available until November 30, so get in fast.

Lake Crackenback is the perfect place to stay if you are a mountain bike enthusiast. Not only do you have access to some great trails, but you can learn how to do basic repairs yourself at the Mountain Bike Trackside Repair Workshop on December 14.

Join the Activate team as they go through all the basics of how to repair your bike trackside. If you’re a beginner to intermediate rider who wants some tips for dealing with mechanical breakdowns when out on the trails, then this workshop is for you. Learn about trail repair kits, fault finding and mechanical breakdowns. This workshop includes all the practical things you need to know like how to change a tyre and fix a broken chain.

Be prepared to save your ride.

Another special event Lake Crackenback Resort and Spa has on their calendar this summer is the Alpine Food Forage Workshop on February 8. Join an experienced forager for an insightful conversation on sourcing native flora and their benefits. Enjoy a walk around the Resort and down to the Thredbo River, learning about native and introduced plant species, how they can be used as well as historical uses for plants and potential future agricultural practices.

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Off and racing The Snowy Monaro and Snowy Valleys regions host fantastic race events throughout spring and summer which attract huge crowds.

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ur local races combine the excitement and glamour of traditional race events with the country charm and hospitality our regions are famous for.

Adaminaby Every year, thousands of keen race-goers travel from far and wide to attend the Adaminaby Races.

Known for being a great family day out, Adaminaby offers fun and entertainment for both adults and kids. There are Fashions on the Field prizes for boys and girls 13 years and under, as well as adult categories, best dressed couple and best dressed group. This year, the theme for the races is ‘Feathers, Frills and Finery”, with members and patrons encouraged to dress in their finery on November 23.

The Adaminaby Races is one of the highlights of the Snowy Mountains social calendar, where more than 2,000 patrons gather to watch great racing, make new friends, and renew old friendships.

Cooma The Cooma Races is an extremely popular event on the racing calendar and 2019 promises to be better than

ever, with thousands of people set to travel to Cooma on December 7.

The main race was named in honour of the movie, ‘The Sundowners’, which was filmed in and around Cooma, Nimmitabel and Adaminaby in 1959. One thousand locals were extras at the Ti Tree Racecourse when the race scene was filmed for the movie. This year’s race theme, therefore, is The Sundowners and patrons are encouraged to come dressed accordingly.

Cooma’s Fashions on the Field this year has thousands of dollars of prizes to be won and Cooma also provides an ATM for the convenience of patrons.

Head down to the Ti Tree Racecourse for the biggest race day in Cooma and arguably the biggest social event of the year!

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Fly down to Banjo Paterson Park

he newest addition to the Banjo Paterson Park playground waswelcomed by Snowy Monaro Regional Council (SMRC) on October 29.

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galvanised steel cable and includes an all abilities harness seat plus one rubber pommel seat, all ensured for children’s safety.

The new flying fox attraction is sure to please local and visiting children and was made possible through the Stronger Communities Fund Major Projects Program.

In addition to the flying fox a few more upgrades have been made to make the park safe and enjoyable for all who visit.

Grant funding was provided by the NSW Government to complete the flying fox project with the SMRC Facilities contributing additional funding to cover the grant funding shortage.

SMRC Resource and Waste contributed to the completion as well by providing granite boulders for the playgrounds retaining walls and landscaping, giving the playground a new look.

The principal contractor for the flying fox, Play Workshop from Lane Cove on the Lower North Shore of Sydney, is highly regarded for high-quality, intelligent and unique designs of Australian playgrounds.

This big timber double, 30 metre flying fox is made of Australian hardwood posts, galvanised steel crossbars, stays and footings, stainless steel fixings,

A new connecting concrete path has been laid to join the existing playground to the all accessible flying fox, which sits on a bed of rubber under surfacing and certified playground mulch for a soft fall, preventing any serious injuries.

Turf has been reinstated along with full playground fencing enclosure, new plants, a new boulder edging and retaining walls using granite rock which formalises the playground footprint.

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he Australian National Busking Championships are just around the corner, with the grand final concert taking place right here in Cooma on Saturday November 16.

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Music Muster, Noosa Come Together Festival, as well as the highest music festival in the world which is held in Nepal to raise money for orphans in that country.

Then in the afternoon, winners from the other seven regional finals will come together to compete for the title of 2019 Australian National Busking Champion.

“His latest coup, however is that he discovered Tones And I at the ANBC Noosa Busking Championships.

I remember Oz telling me “mark my words, this girl is going to be huge!” Oz then invited Tones And I to perform at Noosa Come Together and Gympie Music Muster. And the rest has been a meteoric rise for Tones And I with a huge Australian and overseas tour and number one hits in seven countries.”

Founder and organiser of the ANBC Allan Spencer says the regional finals have been fantastic and the level of talent in the buskers just continues to get better and better.

Luke Tierney, deputy director of the Wollongong Conservatorium of Music and founder of Tier 1 Arts will also be one of the new members of the judging team, which Allan is also very excited about.

“The ANBC is entering its ninth year and I can’t believe how far we have come,” says Allan.

The ANBC creates a fantastic atmosphere in town and being completely free for spectators, it is an event not to miss.

The regional final will take place first, with local musicians and entertainers hitting the streets to try and secure a spot in the final.

“We now have eight regional finals across the country, at Stanthorpe in Queensland, Kilmore in Victoria, Narooma in NSW, Noosa Heads in Queensland, Peak Hill in NSW, Braddon in ACT, Gundagai in NSW, and of course, the birthplace of the ANBC, Cooma.”

Through the ANBC and his local business, the Cooma School of Music, it is clear to see the passion Allan has for music and the power it has to bring people together. Allan sits on the judging panel of many of the regional finals, and the national final in Cooma.

Allan will be joined by some new faces on the judging panel this year including Oz Bayldon.

“Oz has a huge reputation in the music industry both in Australia and overseas,” says Allan.

“Oz is the music director and operations manager of several music festivals including the iconic Gympie

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Cooma Centennial Park will be abuzz with other activities for children and adults alike. Face painting, jumping castle, fairy floss, slushies and displays from the Cooma Gymnastic Club and the Cooma 1st Scouts will also be happening.

And the fun doesn’t stop there. On Sunday, the Cooma Rotary Club will be hosting a Blues and Roots Festival to continue the musical experience, with Canberran orchestra Musica da Camera performing a concert in the afternoon. The Cooma Rotary Markets will also be happening in Centennial Park, with unique homemade items and delicious treats adding to the festive experience.

Make sure you come along to Cooma to enjoy a full weekend of free musical entertainment in the beautiful spring sunshine.

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he NSW government has launched a new app – I Spy Koala.

rescue groups.

The app allows community members to record their sightings of koalas in the wild.

James says the app is a great idea, particularly in the Peak View area where he has seen evidence of the koala population increasing.

App users can enter information about the location and condition of the koala, as well as photos and other information.

“The app is very easy to setup on your phone and use to record koala sightings,” says James.

James Fitzgerald has a sanctuary called Two Thumbs Wildlife Trust at Peak View and is a koala coordinator within several

“In my first week using it, I went for a few walks on my property and was able to record four sightings. All of the koalas

were female, two had back young and one had a bulge in her pouch. It is great to see all that koala breeding success at my sanctuary.”

Data from the app will be available for access through the interactive NSW government Sharing and Enabling Environmental Data (SEED) portal. The SEED Portal was developed with and for the community of NSW as a central place for everyone to find data about the environment.

Reporting koala sightings is essential to help koalas in the wild. Better information about koalas leads to better koala conservation and better planning decisions.

The app is available for download for Apple and Android devices.

If you see an injured koala, contact local wildlife rescue group LAOKO (Looking After Our Kosciuszko Orphans) on 6456 1313.

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L’Etape 2019 L'Étape Australia 2019 will be held on November 29 and 30 this year.

This is the last year it will be held in this region, as it moves to the South Coast in 2020.

The huge cycling event is in its fourth year and provides amateur cyclists with the chance to experience conditions similar to the Tour de France.

The event attracts thousands of cyclists who get to ride along closed sealed roads in the stunning scenery of

the Snowy Mountains.

In 2018, the fastest time for the Race was 4h:48m:45.

Motorists need to be aware the running of the race will result in road closures for most of Saturday November 30.

The Ride will follow the same route as the Race but will return to Jindabyne after Col de Beloka to finish at the L'Étape Australia village, which is located on the banks of Lake Jindabyne.

The local towns get into the spirit by decorating the streets and lining up with cow bells and signs cheering the riders on. This creates an amazing atmosphere for the event, and keeps riders coming back for more each year. There are two route options for the cyclists in L'Étape Australia.

The Race takes riders from Jindabyne to Rocky Plains, Berridale, the King of the Mountain sections at Col de Beloka and Col de Kosciuszko and then descends back to Jindabyne.

Here, we’re looking at four of the Snowy Monaro’s most popular cycling routes.

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starting point via Varneys range.

Jindabyne to Deadhorse Gap 80km

Berridale Loop - 60km The Berridale Loop is one the shorter and gentler rides on this list, taking you through picturesque farmland without challenging elevation changes.

Beginning at the Eucumbene Rd bus stop, ride for 16km before turning right on Rocky Plains Rd. Follow for a further 20km before turning right onto Middlingbank Rd which will take you through the town of Berridale. Turn right onto Kosciuszko Rd and return to the

This is a challenging 70km return trip ride that will see you climb more than 1000m in elevation. The Route travels up the Alpine way from Jindabyne to the high point at Dead Horse Gap 5km past Thredbo Village. While the challenging uphill leg is not for the faint of heart, it is well worth it for the downhill return through the country’s most spectacular Alpine scenery.

Dalgety Loop - 80km This trip features an enjoyable but steep downhill section that leads into a steady undulating ride to the beautiful and quaint Dalgety township.

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The Race route is 170km long with a 3000m height gain.

Great region for cycle tours The roads of the Snowy Monaro region are some of the most beautiful and varied in the country and a popular destination for motorists and cyclists alike. In recent years as cycling grows in popularity, so too has its presence in the region, and with spectacular scenery, challenging elevations and long undulating roads, it seems like the area was made for it.

The Ride is 108km with a 1600m height gain. The 2018 fastest time for the Ride was 3h:13m:17.

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Heading down the Barry way from the starting point in Jindabyne, follow the road for about 4km before turning left onto Snowy River way towards Dalgety. After crossing the bridge in Dalgety, turn left onto Dalgety Way, maybe stopping by the town’s historic pub, on your way to Berridale. From Berridale, head left back to the starting point in Jindabyne.

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Around the Block is the longest but most rewarding ride the region has to offer, typically taking three days to complete, it covers the entire Snowy Monaro area and winds through some of Australia’s most spectacular Alpine scenery.

Day 1 - Jindabyne to Adaminaby 115km Leave Jindabyne towards Berridale and turn left on Middlingbank Rd and follow until you hit Snowy Mountains highway where you take a left toward Adaminaby.

You can stay in Adaminaby or continue on to Providence Portal.

Day 2 - Adaminaby/Providence to Kanchoban - 105km Follow the Snowy Mountains Highway into Kosciuszko National Park past Kiandra. Turn left on the Link Road to Cabramurra, the highest town in the country. Continue until you hit the Alpine Way then turn left and follow until you reach Kanchoban.

Day 3 - Kanchoban to Jindabyne 110km This section is tough and uphill but also scenic and rewarding. Climb up the Alpine way to the top of Australia and take a moment to bask in your achievement at Thredbo. From here it’s a nice downhill ride back to Jindabyne through beautiful Alpine country. You’ve just completed one of Australia’s most challenging and cherished rides.

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A good selection of food and refreshments will be available, as well as many activities for the children.

With so much to see and do whilst enjoying the stroll along the riverbank, everyone is ensured to have a great day out at the Bombala Rotary Markets on November 23.

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he seventh instalment of the famous Thredbo Cannonball MTB Festival is back December 4-8 with legends, superstars and everyday riders lining up for their share of the $100,000 in cash and prizes.

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Thredbo Cannonball MTB Festival is the biggest, richest and most prestigious mountain bike event in Australia with a huge range of categories and diversity in events, it’s a winning format for the world’s best, rising stars and recreational riders.

“Cannonball has and always will be for the riders and with the biggest names in the sport now conďŹ rmed to be attending; it is set to be a massive weekendâ€? said Thredbo MTB Manager Tim Windshuttle.

There’s 22 categories in each event ranging from groms in under 13’s to the most experienced over 50’s, the Cannonball Festival caters to all and is a great introduction to mountain bike competitions.

This year marks a turning point as the spectacle of Cannonball is expecting another big rollup. For 2019, changes to the schedule will ensure a more structured event to cater for the 1000+ riders expected to descend on Thredbo.

The Deity Whip Wars this year will become an invite only competition with the wizards of whip invited to send themselves sideways over a purpose built Whip Off jump.

This year will see the introduction of a Mini Groms Pump Track Challenge that is sure to get the crowd to their feet as they cheer the budding stars around the berms and rollers.

There is a new e-bike category in all events that will change the pace in the Osprey AllMountain Assault.

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The jewel in the crown of the event the SRAM Open Downhill will see the World number two and four peat Cannonball Downhill champion Troy Brosnan defend his title. “I’m always excited to come back to Thredbo for Cannonball, we use it as a really good testing opportunity to learn what the bike needs on the challenging Thredbo track. Also having the amount of amazing riders there to race against makes for some great racing. Can’t wait to be back this year� said Troy.

The weekend offers just as much action off the trails as on them, with both sides of the resort pumping during the iconic mountain biking celebration. Thredbo’s famous village will play host to an awesome line-up of DJ’s and live gigs with the region’s stellar offering of bars and restaurants also open. A massive prize pool, a roll call of big names and some of the best gravity tracks in the country, the Cannonball Festival is one not to be missed.

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Camping Escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life with a camping trip in the mountains. Switch off your phone and take a breath of fresh air - it’s time to get back to basics. There’s nothing quite like falling asleep under the stars with your loved ones beside the dying embers of a fire.

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his quiet, serene campground near Adaminaby is perfect for those who want to completely switch off from the outside world.

There is no mobile reception, no powered sites and no marked sites - it’s back to basics at its most peaceful. Birdwatchers, fishermen, bushwalkers and horse riders will find plenty to do at this little hidden gem.

During spring, there is an abundance of alpine wildflowers, plus native wildlife year-round.

Old Snowy is a popular spot for horse riders with dividable horse yards nearby and a great starting point for the Pocket Ride.

Whether you’re after a relaxing camping holiday or an action-packed weekend, this gorgeous valley campground has it all.

Tom Groggin is a popular basecamp for those keen horse riders, mountain bikers and bushwalkers looking to take on the iconic Bicentennial Train. The nearby huts of Geehi are definitely worth exploring and there are breathtaking views from Scammells and Olsens lookouts.

Thredbo Village is only 25km away, which has plenty of year-round activities to keep you entertained.

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hose looking for a challenge this trout fishing season are in luck, as while it is certainly possible to land the iconic bounty of the Snowy Mountains, prevailing drought conditions and inconsistent temperatures have resulted in a far than favourable start to the season.

According to local guide and owner of the Adaminaby Angler tackle shop Col Sinclair, the season has got off to a late start. Late frosts and lack of rain have meant that the spring cycle of life has yet to kick into gear.

“The season’s off to a later start than usual,” Col said.

“It’s not beneficial to trout stock and we’re not seeing the level of insect activity that we’d like to see at this time of year. So, everything’s sort of on hold at the moment.”

While the conditions are not ideal, Col points out that

this has been the case for a few seasons now and that it is far from impossible to catch fish.

“Trout fishing has always been hard,” he said.

“I went out for a fish the other day and managed to catch three or four. Now while that’s less than I would have caught in previous seasons for the same amount of time and effort, it’s certainly still something.”

Col conducts regular level checks of the local lakes for angler’s information. As of Wednesday 30 October, the levels are as follows.

• Eucumbene - 29 percent and steady.

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Michelago Spring Fair Biggest event of the year for Michelago

Coming up on Sunday 10 November from 10am to 3pm is the biggest event of the year for Michelago – the annual Spring Fair.

Last year, 1,500 people came through the gates of the picturesque Michelago Oval. That’s three times the size of the population of the village and its surrounding rural region.

More than 50 market stalls have registered for this year’s event. Their products range from plants, clothing, jewellery and skin care to all kinds of handicrafts and toys.

There’ll be plenty of food on offer: French crepes, gozlemes, a big barbecue, wood-fired pizzas, as well

as ice cream, fairy floss and homemade cakes. There’ll be a licensed bar and a coffee van.

Entertainment is being organised to suit young and old.

For the small ones, there’ll be face-painting, a jumping castle and alpacas to pat. For the older visitors, an exciting new Inflatables attraction, helicopter rides and rural displays will provide amusement. Over $1,000 worth of raffle prizes will be drawn on the day.

The Captain of the Michelago Rural Fire Brigade, Brent Wallis, will have his crew on site to educate visitors about the importance of planning for the bush fire season as part of Get Ready Day. The Brigade will also set up the Smoke House for the children.

The Michelago Spring Fair is a community fundraiser jointly organised by the Michelago Rural Fire Brigade and the Michelago Region Community Association.

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New exciting mural for the town of Jindabyne A

t Snowy Monaro Regional Council’s meeting on October 17 a unanimous decision was made to allow a local Jindabyne artist to create a mural on the external wall of the Jindabyne water tank.

Artist, Mike Shankster approached Council asking for their permission and approval to complete the artwork on the water tank along with assistance through a grant funding application to complete the concept design and artwork.

The mural will be the artist’s interpretation of the view over the mountains.

tower, located at the top of Twynam Street in Jindabyne.

They have spoken with water and waste water managers who have said they support the project providing there is no restrictions to access.

Mike Shankster is a local artist who has been successfully creating large scale artworks up and down the east coast of Australia for the past few years.

His unique style has been a major attraction to many councils throughout QLD, ACT, NSW and VIC.

In order to complete the artwork Mike will need funding and is in the process of working with council for a grant.

After completing multiple artworks on buildings, water towers, bridges and other city infrastructure he is keen to make a contribution to his home town of Jindabyne.

Council’s Youth Development Officers supported the proposal for the mural to be installed on the water

He uses multiple disciplines of art to express himself and the world around him. Mike’s focus and talents

are on commercial advertising and branding, painting, digital illustration and commissioned public murals.

Mike has worked on many previous Jindabyne based businesses including illustrating No Bad Days Photography’s logo, Rhythm Snowsports over many project designs, Thredbo 365 logo design, Jindabyne Skate Park mural and many more.

His high-profile artworks have gained him work in collaboration with many businesses including Thredbo, Snowy Monaro Regional Council, YMCA, National Parks and Wildlife Services, City of Ipswich, Red Bull, Rhythm Snowsports and more.

More details are to come on this exciting project. Keep up to date on the SMRC website.

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his stunning destination’s extensive alpine trail network has a wide range of options suitable for all ages and abilities. Tick off one of the country’s major bucket list items and hike family friendly Mt Kosciuszko. This iconic hike is a 13km round trip and treats you to panoramic views of the main range, glacial lakes and unique flora and fauna. For those looking to challenge themselves take on the one way 19km Alpine Lakes hike or ascend from the village through the different alpine zones on the 10km Dead Horse Gap hike. Looking for a more relaxed option?

Take things at your own pace and soak in the area’s natural beauty on one of the many scenic walks among the snow gums and along the Thredbo River.

Hiking in Thredbo means you have the freedom to choose your own adventure or to maximise your alpine experience on one of Thredbo’s many guided group or private hikes. Thredbo’s experienced guides are

passionate about the high country and are dedicated to helping you make the most of your mountain adventure.

On top of this Thredbo has a range of scheduled special guided hikes that offer once in a lifetime moments.

Take in the blazing sunset over the main range, watch the full moon rise over Mt Kosciuszko or experience the ultimate natural show and watch the Geminids meteor shower from the top of Australia.

New to this summer, Thredbo is now also offering private hikes to wild Ramshead and the historic ruins.

Booked as a half day 5km hike or a full day 15km hike, the Ramshead hike is a photographer’s dream taking you past amazing granite tors and the serene reflection pools. The challenging 12km Ruins hike gives you a unique glimpse into the region’s history. This hike passes by the historic ruins of the 1964 Charlotte Pass chairlift before heading past Mt Stillwell and on to Charlotte Pass where a celebratory drink awaits you.

On top of the area’s amazing hikes Thredbo also has a huge range of summer long mountain activities and events. Defy gravity at the Thredbo Mountain Bike Park, twist and turn down the mountain on Thredbo’s Bobsled, hit a hole in one on Australia’s highest golf course, take in the serenity while fly fishing or keep fit in the Thredbo Leisure Centre. Thredbo’s vibrant village has a buffet of dining options and plays host to great annual events like the Kosciuszko Craft Beer Festival, Thredbo Blues Festival and School Holiday Adventure Festivals.

Hiking and biking season runs from November 16th – April 26th and wildflower season blooms to life from November 30th. With vast landscapes, a vibrant village base and great new offerings, a mountain getaway in Thredbo is a must do this summer. Visit thredbo.com.au to find out more.

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t’s hard to believe that Annie O’Keeffe has been in her perfect space at Berridale’s The Perfect Piece for over 12 months.

Recently celebrating the first birthday of The Perfect Piece, she has also expanded her floor space by extending in the shop next-door literally tripling the size of the retail space.

“People are literally blown away that we were able to do it all so quick” Annie said.

“The space now allows me to really add to the range

that was already on offer which is great for me and my lovely customers”.

Focusing on providing locals and visitors with a range of beautiful pieces at an affordable price, Annie has relished the opportunity to share her love of beautiful things with so many in her first 12 months.

Annie has also started stocking large artworks perfect for ski lodges and chalets and will continue to expand these popular pieces throughout the next 12 months.

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The Christmas season is also fast approaching and The Perfect Piece will be again showcasing this magical time of the year with many new baubles and Christmas inspired items.

She also will be offering late night shopping throughout December in the lead up to Christmas and of course, all gifts are beautifully wrapped and perhaps a glass of champagne to enjoy whilst you wait.

Also she has added to her beautiful range of soft furnishings with on trend cushions and throws being

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A tribute to the workers Rose Garden Officially Re-opened as Part of Snowy Scheme’s Anniversary Celebrations The Lady Hudson Rose Garden in Khancoban was officially re-opened this weekend as part of celebrations for the Snowy Scheme’s 70th Anniversary.

much loved Lady Hudson Rose Garden,” said Council’s Mayor James Hayes. “It’s wonderful to see it returned to its former glory”.

Mr Duncan Taylor, grandson of Sir William and Lady Eileen Hudson, Mr Ken Lister, former chief operating officer of Snowy Hydro and Justin Clancy MP joined Snowy Valleys Council on Saturday 26 October to officially re-open the gardens.

Snowy Valleys Council invested $385,000 in the redevelopment of the Rose Garden including raising the existing garden beds, landscaping and the establishment of new plantings, edges, hedging. New decomposed granite pathways and over 5,000 square meters of turf was also laid supported by an irrigation system.

“I am delighted to be able to celebrate the restoration and upgrade of the

Approximately 200 of the old rose

bushes were replanted into the new garden beds including 121 white roses representing the people who lost their lives during the Snowy Scheme construction.

At the time, the rose garden was one of the very few rose gardens in Australia, providing a unique amenity for local residents and the many visitors to the township.

The Lady Hudson Rose Garden was originally established over several years commencing in 1959 when Khancoban was recognised as a permanent township. Len McInnes, working for the then Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Authority was given the task of designing the garden.

Today, the rose garden is a popular site for weddings, and a lovely spot to visit while in Khancoban.

“It is looking fantastic again and we encourage local residents and visitors to come down to the garden and see the beautiful blooms,” said Clr Hayes.

Summer forecast looking bleak The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) released their most recent monthly drought statement on Tuesday 8 October. The report looked at rainfall deficiencies and dry conditions across the Murray-Darling Basin, which have been the most extreme in the country.

Unfortunately, the immediate outlook is bleak, with meteorological trends showing no end to drought conditions in the near future as a near record strength positive Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) continues to affect much of the country.

A positive IOD means that there is less moisture in the atmosphere to the northwest of Australia, generally resulting in less rainfall and higher temperatures across most of the country throughout winter and spring.

While the positive IOD is believed to be at its peak, the BOM is still predicting lower than average rainfall across the country throughout November and December. Daytime and night-time temperatures are expected to be higher than average across November and December.

The Southern half of the country is expected to be affected by a negative Southern Annular Mode (SAM) which along with the positive IOD, typically brings warmer and drier conditions to much of the southern mainland during spring.

The El Nino Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is expected to remain neutral throughout the rest of the year and the first quarter of 2020.

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Last L’Étape in the Snowy Monaro

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his year will be the last opportunity to ride the Tour de France event L’Étape Australia in the Snowy Mountains, with it relocating to Kiama in 2020.

This year’s event will take place on 29 and 30 November, with thousands of cyclists entering to take part in the closed-road amateur race.

Following four successful years in the Snowy Mountains, the 2020 L’Étape Australia event will be held on 27 and 28 November 2020 in the rolling coastal region of Kiama, and 6000 riders are expected to take part.

The Tour de France and its public participation event L’Étape du Tour move location regularly. Australia’s slice of the world’s greatest cycling race aims to share the benefits throughout different regions of the state.

Minister for Tourism Stuart Ayres said Australia’s leading tourism state, NSW, had exclusively secured the event for another two years.

“We are delighted L’Étape will remain in NSW through to 2021. To date, the event

has generated more than $6.5 million for our state’s visitor economy. Ultimately, this contributes to the NSW government’s ambitious goal of reaching $20 billion in regional NSW visitor expenditure by 2025,” Mr Ayres said.

Deputy Premier, Minister for Regional NSW and Member for Monaro John Barilaro noted his support for the event remaining in NSW, encouraging the residents of Monaro to get involved in this year’s race.

“Once again, we welcome L’Étape Australia to the beautiful Snowy Mountains for the fourth consecutive year. The local community will be ready to give all participants, and the event, a big send off in November and make it the most memorable one yet,” Mr Barilaro said.

and feature 2,700m of elevation, with two First Category climbs.

NSW government achieve its goal of reaching $55 billion in overnight visitor expenditure by 2030.”

Since its inception in 2016, L’Étape Australia has provided a new level of riding experience in Australia, combining the beauty of regional NSW, the incredible enthusiasm of the locals and an event run to Tour de France professional standards.

L’Étape Australia Director Florent Malézieux said, “I am really thankful to the local community of the Snowy Mountains for helping us create such a wonderful cycling event. The DNA of L’Étape is to visit different regions: it is the case in France as well as in Brazil and in Mexico.

“I’m really excited about our new destination, Kiama and its surroundings.

This is a cycling haven – we will start on a flat section with fantastic beach views before going inland and facing some serious elevation. The course is shorter than in the past but it is very challenging, catering for riders of all abilities.

Member for Kiama Gareth Ward shared his support of the location announcement on behalf of his electorate.

“After the finish line, the riders will have the chance to celebrate with their friends, in front of the ocean, and enjoy the vibrant Tour de France atmosphere in Kiama”.

“We’re delighted to welcome this iconic race to the Kiama region in 2020. Events such as L’Étape help the

The L’Étape Australia 2020 course, which is subject to the final approval of the relevant authorities, will be 135km long

Each year L’Étape Australia has been the largest Tour de France event held outside France, providing amateur riders fullyclosed roads, a mountainous course and an experience as close to riding in the Tour de France as is possible to get.

Riders from L’Étape Australia 2019 will have exclusive access to the 2020 registration from Saturday 29 November 2019 at 12pm at the L’Étape Australia village in Jindabyne. General public registrations will open on Wednesday 4 December for a limited time. People are invited to register their interest at www.letapeaustralia.com to receive all information.

For more information on L’Étape Australia, visit www.letapeaustralia.com.

Levelling the GST playing field for Australian hotel room sales

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here is now a level playing field between domestic and offshore sellers of commercial accommodation, like hotels, thanks to a change in the way goods and services tax (GST) is charged.

Offshore sellers of Australian commercial accommodation (including online sellers) now need to add GST when selling Australian-based accommodation, when these sales exceed AUD$75,000 in a 12-month period.

ATO Deputy Commissioner Deborah Jenkins said the change means regardless of whether you book an Australian hotel room through a domestic or offshore seller, GST will now apply.

“We’re pleased to see this loophole closed. This change removes the competitive advantage that offshore sellers had over domestic accommodation providers. It also allows businesses that book accommodation through offshore sellers to obtain a tax invoice and claim GST credits.” Ms Jenkins said.

Ms Jenkins added that the change doesn’t affect offshore agents that organise Australian accommodation on behalf of domestic accommodation providers.

“If you purchase through an offshore agent you will generally pay the hotel provider directly and they will charge you GST and provide a tax invoice.”

The types of accommodation this change impacts includes: Hotels, motels, and hostels Serviced apartments Student accommodation Caravan and tourist parks House boat hire or cruise operator Bed and breakfast accommodation.

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New pump track for Tumut Pump tracks are one of the fasting growing recreational spaces across the country, and now one is coming to Tumut.

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nowy Valleys Council Mayor Cr James Hayes said he is pleased to see the project starting to take form.

“Following on from the successful 2018 pump track build in Tumbarumba, it’s now Tumut’s turn for this great recreational facility for all ages and abilities to enjoy,” he said.

The asphalt pump track will be built in the south-west corner of the Tumut Bull Paddock near the corner of Fitzroy and Sydney Streets.

“Situating it adjacent to the existing skate park and basketball courts means that this area of the Bull Paddock is developing into a really exhilarating youth

precinct,” said Cr Hayes.

of the house for some exercise and fun,” said Cr Hayes.

“The pump track will complement the existing youth infrastructure and broaden the facilities available for different age groups and abilities not currently catered for by the skate park,” he said.

Site set-up started in mid-September and the track is estimated to be completed in time for Christmas, weather dependent.

The Tumut track has been cleverly designed to loop around the established park trees and the trees will also help with shade over the hotter months.

The unique design of a pump track makes them suitable for bicycle or scooter riders, skateboarders and rollerbladers and accommodates all skill levels.

“I’m sure it will be another incentive to get the kids out

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Council received $500,000 in grant funding through round two of the Government’s Stronger Communities Fund to design and construct a multi-use asphalt pump track in Tumut and construct a designated footpath/ cycle way connecting the Bull Paddock area to Elm Drive.

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National recognition for Correctional Museum

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he State Correctional Museum in Cooma has received a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence.

The museum has grown significantly over the years and has unique and original pieces of corrective services history from all over the state. Many TripAdvisor reviews describe the museum as the best thing to do in Cooma.

For just a gold coin entry, visitors get a one-hour guided tour from an inmate of Cooma Correctional Centre. Not only do they describe what it was like to be an inmate throughout history, but also share an insight into their current experiences.

The museum includes the original gallows from Bathurst, over which people were hung for their crimes.

There is also a genuine rope used for hangings in NSW, whipping posts, stocks, death masks, a padded cell and much more.

With so many historical correctional pieces from all over the state now in the collection, Statewide Manager of Corrective Services Museums Andrew Weglarz said it is not just about the Cooma prison.

“I think a lot of people, when they hear Correctional Museum, they just think of boring badges and buttons, but it’s actually more about the whole history of Australia and how gaols link in with that.”

The museum also includes a shop, where visitors can buy items handmade by the inmates of the Cooma Correctional Centre. The most popular items are bags

made from denim jeans, which are sourced from the local Salvation Army store.

The majority of the money from these purchases goes directly to the inmates who made the item. There are also other items on display that have been made by inmates, such as intricate models of ships made from matches. A TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence is only awarded to 10 per cent of total businesses on TripAdvisor. To qualify for the certificate, the business must maintain an overall TripAdvisor rating of at least four out of five, must have minimum number of reviews and have been listed on TripAdvisor for at least 12 months.

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he charming historic village of Nimmitabel sits about 20 minutes southeast of Cooma, and at 1070 metres above sea level it one of the highest altitude villages in the region. It is also one of the region’s best kept historical secrets, and there is no better way to experience that history than through the Nimmitabel Heritage Walk.

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Steeped in history, the name Nimmitabel means ‘dividing of the waters’ in the local indigenous language. The area first saw European settlement in the early 19th century and was named “Nimmytabell” in 1837. Since then, the spelling of the town name has changed at least 10 times but Nimmitabel has remained true to its traditional farming roots.

through Nimmitabel’s history

Many of the towns most celebrated buildings and sites were built throughout the 19th century and the Nimmitabel Heritage Walk takes visitors on a tour around the towns most important historical structures.

Beginning at the centre of town and working its way towards the outskirts, the walk showcases 11 historic buildings and takes roughly an hour to complete in its entirety.

Included in the walk is the still operating Royal Arms Hotel. Built in the 1850s, the Royal Arms

famously appeared in the iconic Sundowners film starring Robert Mitchum.

Geldmacher house is another highlight of the walk. Built in 1863 by John Geldmacher, the building was originally a general store before it was recently converted to a heritage museum. Geldmacher himself proved an influential local, a skilled craftsman as well as the general store owner, he also constructed the famous old mill alongside a number of other buildings and structures. The Nimmitabel mill was built in 1872 and is reportedly one of only two wind driven flour mills in the country.

Other highlights of the walk include: The town well, St Andrews Church, the police station and lockup, Pioneer Cemetary, the Cenotaph and more.

The walk can be done as a whole or in blocks and is accessible for all ages. A short drive further along Bombala Street to the southeast and visitors can also experience Pipers Lookout and the breath-taking views of the Bega Valley.

Information on the Nimmitabel Heritage Walk can be found at the Nimmitabel Post Office or at the Cooma Visitors Centre.

Backcountry and hiking preperation

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alking in national parks and reserves provides a great opportunity for solitude and selfreliant exploration. If you’re keen to head out on a longer walk or a backpack camp, that’s great – you’ll never run out of options. But always be prepared.

National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) provides the following advice to make sure you return from your walk safely.

Plan your walk • Research your walk and make sure everyone is comfortable with the planned route • Go at the pace of the slowest person and don’t overestimate your abilities • Walk in groups of three or more people – in an emergency one of you might need to wait with the injured person while the other gets help.

• Check the difficulty – some walks require rock scrambling and abseiling skills. If you’re not sure of the difficulty, contact the local NPWS park office.

• Check weather forecasts and park conditions and be aware that weather conditions can change.

• You may also come across waterfalls during a bush walk, so be sure to also check our waterfall safety page.

Tell somebody • Give route details to your friends and family or the NSW Police. Tell them about any medical conditions and when to expect you back.

• Check in when you return • The NSW Police Force and NPWS provide bushwalkers and adventurers in the Kosciuszko National Park with a free loaned Personal Locator Beacon.

Stay on track • Walking tracks in NSW national parks are not always signposted or maintained, so be sure take care.

• To protect our landscapes for generations to come, please ensure that native plant and animal communities are disturbed as little as possible.

What to bring • You may not have mobile phone service; if you’re really heading bush, consider taking a locator beacon which can be used as a last resort.

• For longer walks take plenty of water, snacks and a first aid kit • Wear or take appropriate clothing and closed-toe footwear and always take a windproof and waterproof jacket • Take a topographic map and compass and be confident with how to use them • If you’re camping take a good tent, sleeping bag, insect repellent and a torch.

• In a natural environment, there is sometimes no escape from pests including mosquitoes, ticks and insects. Be sure to wear appropriate clothing to prevent bites, spray clothing and exposed skin with an insect repellent and reapply as directed, particularly if camping – and be sure to close that tent flap at night.

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