Frommer's Australia from $50 a Day 13th Edition - To Parent Directory

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Moments In the Footsteps of the Man from Snowy River
Horseback riding is a popular activity for all those wanting to ride like the
“Man from Snowy River.” Reynella Kosciusko Rides, located in Adamanaby,
44km (27 miles) northwest of Cooma (& 1800/029 909 in Australia, or
02/6454 2386; fax 02/6454 2530; reynellarides.com.au), offers multi-night
rides through the Kosciuszko National Park from October to the end of
April. Three-day/4-night rides cost A$799 (US$519), and 5-day/6-night
rides A$1,207 (US$784). Transfers from Cooma cost A$33 (US$21) each
way. The trips are all-inclusive and include camping and homestead
accommodations. Shorter rides are offered by Jindabyne Trail Rides
(& 02/6456 2421; fax 02/6456 1254). Gentle, 1 1 ⁄2-hour rides on the slopes
above Jindabyne cost A$25 (US$16) per person.
a short walk from the Thredbo Alpine Hotel and local shops. Most rooms have
balconies. Rates vary wildly from weekday to weekend and season, so check
before you come here.
Thredbo, NSW 2625. & 1800/026 333 in Australia, or 02/6459 4299. Fax 02/6459 4195. 36 units. Winter
A$160–A$516 (US$104–US$335) double. Summer A$117–$164 (US$76–US$107) double. Ask about weekly
rates. AE, DC, MC, V. In room: TV, kitchen, laundry, fridge, coffeemaker, hair dryer, iron.
Thredbo Alpine Apartments These apartments are very similar to the
Riverside Cabins (see above) and are managed by the same people. All have balconies
with mountain views. Some have queen-size beds. There’s a limited daily
maid service and in-house movies.
Thredbo, NSW 2628. & 1800/026 333 in Australia, or 02/6459 4299. Fax 02/6459 4195. 35 units. Winter
weekends A$210–A$441 (US$137–US$287) 1-bedroom apt; A$289–A$628 (US$188–US$408) 2-bedroom
apt; A$394–A$770 (US$256–US$500) 3-bedroom apt; midweek rates approx. 20% cheaper. Higher rates
apply July 30–Sept 2. Summer A$127–A$164 (US$83–US$107) 1-bedroom apt; A$159–A$190
(US$103–US$124) 2-bedroom apt; A$180–A$210 (US$117–US$137) 3-bedroom apt. Ask about weekly rates.
AE, DC, MC, V. Undercover parking. In room: TV, kitchen, laundry, fridge, coffeemaker, hair dryer, iron.
Thredbo Alpine Hotel The center of activity in Thredbo after the skiing is
finished for the day is this large resort-style lodge. Rooms vary; those on the top
floor of the three-story hotel have a king-size bed instead of a standard queen.
The rooms are all wood-paneled. Thredbo’s only nightclub is here. There’s also
a pool, sauna, and spa.
P.O. Box 80, Thredbo, NSW 2625.& 02/6459 4200. Fax 02/6459 4201. www.thredbo.com.au. 65 units. Winter
A$198–A$498 (US$129–US$324) double. Summer A$129–A$189 (US$84–US$123) double. Ask about
weekly rates and packages. Rates include breakfast. AE, DC, MC, V. Amenities: 2 restaurants; bistro; 4 bars;
outdoor pool; golf course nearby; 3 lit tennis courts; spa; sauna; tour desk; massage; room service (winter
only); coin-op laundry; nonsmoking rooms. In room: TV/VCR with in-house movies, minibar, coffeemaker, hair
dryer.
7 Outback New South Wales
The Outback is a powerful Australian image. Hot, dusty, and prone to flies, it
can also be a romantic place where wedge-tailed eagles float in the shimmering
heat while you scan the unbroken horizon in all directions. If you drive out here,
you have to be constantly on the lookout for emus, large flightless birds that dart
open-beaked and wide-eyed across roads. When you turn off the car engine, it’s
so quiet you can hear the scales of a sleepy lizard, as long as your forearm, scraping
the rumpled track as it turns to taste the air with its long, blue tongue.