Snowy Mountains Facts
Looking for all the best tours, attractions & things to do in the Snowy Mountains?
Here are some quick
Snowy Mountains facts about New South Wales' iconic mountain region that you may not already know, useful for both adults and kids:
- The Snowy Mountains are overall the tallest range in all of Oz
- The king of these mountains is Australia's highest peak, Mt Kosciuszko, which measures 2,228m high - relatively low compared to the highest mountains in other countries, and a reflection of Australia's overall relatively flat terrain
- How do you pronounce Mt Kosciuszko? It is actually pronounced "ko-shoos-ko" as opposed to the common mispronunciation of "ko-zi-oss-ko"
- The Snowy Mountains, while a large system in themselves, are grouped together as part of the Great Dividing Range
- The top 5 tallest mountains in Australia are all contained within the Snowy Mountains group
- The Snowy Mountains are mainland Australia's only true "alpine" region, and are thus a hotspot for skiing and other winter sports and activities
- Heaviest months for snowfall in the Snowy Mountains are June, July and the first half of August
- The mountain was given its name in 1840 by Polish explorer Edmund Strzlecki after the name of a famous Polish historical figure
- The area has long been immortalised in Aussie folklore as the setting for famous poet A.B "Banjo" Patterson's epic, the Man from Snowy River
- A brief gold rush occurred in the mid-1800's, which caused a sudden increase in the Snowy Mountains' population
- Extremely popular snow fields and resorts such as Thredbo and Perisher are located within the Snowy Mountains region, and thus tourism is its main industry
In addition, if you're looking for all the best things to do in the Snowy Mountains region including tours, activities and more, be sure to visit our region page for information on horse riding, hiking, skiing and numerous other activities!
