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Celebration of Winter, Perisher Perisher kicks off the ski season with a party. Saturday morning sees the traditional ‘Blessing of the Snow’, and later, indigenous dancers welcome the season. For the rest of the weekend there’s an entertainment program designed to please visitors of all ages. SNOWYfest International Film Festival, Thredbo The annual SNOWYfest is held on the second weekend of the ski season. Activity on the slopes is matched with big-screen action, and the program is packed with short films and feature length movies from around the world. September Annual Celebration of Motor Cycles The Annual Celebration of Motorcycles has displays, test rides, a short film competition and stalls selling motorcycle goods. There is entertainment all day and night. The weekend helps to promote bike touring of the Bombala region. To date, the event has helped raise $70,000 for the Bombala Hospital’s nursing care unit as well as much needed new equipment. Perisher Blue Spring Carnival September brings the great spring snow Perisher Blue is famous for. As well as a host of fun-filled and entertaining events in the resort, such as live music daily, art exhibitions, guided snow-shoe walks, buskers, clowns, a jumping castle, fireworks, night snowtubing, movies under the stars and outdoor BBQs. October Apple Blossom Festival, Batlow While the orchards are festooned with blossom, this arts festival celebrates the beauty of the Batlow countryside and honours the mountain township’s famous apples. Snowy Mountains Trout Challenge The Celebrity Trout Challenge takes place annually over the October Labour Day long weekend. Held on Lake Jindabyne, the challenge involves two experienced anglers who take a range of celebrities aboard their vessels to ‘fish’ for the largest catch. The event attracts more than 500 spectators. November Snowy River Festival and Snowy Mountains Regional Food Fair, Dalgety The event features all the key attributes of Snowy River bush heritage - stockman’s relays, bush dances, dog high-jump competitions wood chopping, horse-shoeing, saddle- and whip-making, brumby catching – paired with country cooking, bush tucker, food stalls and craft markets. Snowy Mountains Trout Festival Running over seven days, the annual Snowy Mountains Trout Festival attracts the participation of more than 500 fishing enthusiasts. A range of categories are available for entrants, including fly, bait, trolling, spinning and the overall largest and heaviest catch. Prize pool includes a daily $1000 cash prize and a range of Yamaha jet-powered marine products. Snowy Ride, The Alpine Way The Snowy Ride is an annual motorcycle event that takes in the 330-km Alpine Way. Thousands of riders tour the Snowy Mountains, stopping at checkpoints in Adaminaby, Dalgety, Berridale, Jindabyne, Cooma and Bombala. Annual Bredbo Sheep Dog Trials The Bredbo Sheep Dog Trials are run on two fields of the Bredbo Recreational Grounds. There are a number of categories, including Encourage, Novice, Improver and Open for the Champions. Free admission for spectators. December/January NPWS Kosciuszko National Park Discovery Program A program of tours and events that encourages visitors to explore Australia’s largest national park. Discovery features activities such as guided mountain walks, storytelling and talks, wildlife tours and vegetation surveys. For more information on these and other regional events in New South Wales, telephone: 13 20 77, or visit our website: www.visitnsw.com.au *Tourism New South Wales has made every effort to ensure that the information in this brochure is correct at the time of publication and can accept no responsibility for any inaccuracies. Please check with the contacts listed before you take your trip. Tourism New South Wales has no responsibility for the organisation or conduct of these events. This material is purely intended as promotion for these events. To the extent legally permitted, Tourism New South Wales accepts no liability for any claims, costs or damages arising in any way out of your reliance on the information contained in this brochure or your use or attempted use of any facility or service offered under this brochure whether caused by negligence, and default or otherwise. Events 37
Traveller Information Find out more on the web Looking for information about holidaying in NSW To help plan a great trip to any part of NSW, go to our website: www.visitnsw.com.au More than 5,000 accommodation choices are listed, from boutique hotels and resorts to beach getaways and country retreats. The best attractions in the State are also here – the museums, art galleries, wineries, zoos and national parks that add so much to your trip. And there are 500 tours to help you get out and explore the best of NSW with the experts. At any time of the year there are great local events to enjoy, from wine shows, music festivals, rodeos and campdrafts to whalewatching and sporting and cultural celebrations. Check the events section on the website for full details. And if you want to plan a driving holiday, then follow our driving directions to plan your travel route around NSW. Sign up for the latest deals To keep up with the latest travel tips and best holiday deals in NSW, join our Escapes Club. Not only will you receive our monthly e-news bulletin, but you’ll also have the chance to win some great travel prizes. www.visitnsw.com.au Visitor safety tips Driving and motorcycle riding In NSW, seatbelt-wearing is compulsory as are child restraints and baby capsules. It is illegal to leave a child unattended in a vehicle. For motorcyclists, crash helmets are mandatory. The signposted speed limit is the maximum driving speed allowable, but some towns have streets with a 50 km/h speed limit, which applies in all built-up areas. Reduced speeds at school zones, road works and other special areas still apply. The blood alcohol limit for drivers is 0.05% and zero for L- and P-plate drivers. A major cause of death and injury is driving while fatigued. Ensure you are well rested before undertaking a long trip, and take a break every two hours. Share the driving whenever possible. Road conditions in NSW can vary from multi-lane motorways to single-lane roads. Some roads may be gravel or compacted earth, with narrow and unstable edges. Drive slowly on narrow bridges and be aware of hazards such as flooded roads, which may have a current capable of sweeping your vehicle away. Take extra care when driving in the Snowy Mountains High Country as roads can be narrow and winding. During winter in Kosciuszko National Park, twowheel-drive vehicles must carry snow chains, by law, due to ice and snow on the roads. Motorists should also take extra care after days of rain and also around sunrise and sunset when animals are more prevalent on the roads. Water safety Be very careful when swimming in isolated locations in rivers, creeks and waterholes, especially if you have children with you. Do not dive off rocks into natural pools that may be too shallow or you may sustain permanent spinal injuries. Don’t swim or surf after dark, or when under the influence of alcohol. In the bush If embarking on a bushwalk, always tell someone where you are going and be prepared for unexpected weather. Seek information on conditions from the ranger station or visitor information centre prior to departure. Also check the degree of difficulty of your walk: the scale is from 1 to 5, with 5 the hardest. Never walk alone, and always take sufficient food and water for the duration of the walk. Although the mountain streams are crystal clear, they are often unsuitable for drinking. When walking, carry a mobile phone if you’re within range of a network, but remember that coverage within the Kosciuszko National Park is patchy and low temperatures can affect batteries. Fires When a total fire ban is declared, no fires of any kind are allowed in the open. This ban covers gas and fuel cookers, although gas barbeques provided by the park can be used. If you think you see a fire, note its position and phone emergency services on 000. Weather conditions When travelling in the Snowy Mountains, always take precautions against severe and changeable weather conditions, which can change quickly at any time of the year. Above the tree line the average summer temperature is 10°C, but you may experience temperatures below 0°C, kneedeep snow and winds above 100 km/h, putting you at risk of hypothermia. If you’re heading for the high areas, always pack warm and waterproof clothes. Even in cold weather, it’s easy to get sunburnt in the Snowy Mountains. In alpine areas there are no trees, so shade is scarce, and the amount of ultraviolet radiation that passes through the earth’s atmosphere increases with altitude. Young children are particularly vulnerable to sunburn and require special attention. For information National Parks and Wildlife Service Visitor Centres provide up-to-date information on winter road and weather conditions, fire bans and park regulations. In an emergency, telephone 000. Traveller Information 39
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