8 places to camp in and around Jindabyne

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By Megan Arkinstall

19 Jun 2025

Pitch a tent among snow gums and wake up to birdsong or fall to sleep to the rush of a river with these awesome Jindabyne camping and caravanning options.

During the summer months, camping in and around Jindabyne places you at the epicentre of outdoor adventure. There’s tranquil Lake Jindabyne for boating or kayaking, and Kosciuszko National Park, where you can set off on bushwalks and mountain bike rides. Come winter, you can hunker down in a cosy cabin or rug up in your van when it’s minus temps outside and be close to Thredbo and Perisher ski resorts without breaking the budget – and close to town for drinking and dining. Here, some of the best places for camping in the Snowy Mountains and Jindabyne.

1. NRMA Jindabyne Holiday Park

Best for: families, couples, central location

Make this your base for an affordable snow holiday to Perisher Valley or Thredbo or as a convenient way to explore Kosciuszko National Park. It’s located smack-bang in the middle of town, within walking distance of shops, bars and restaurants, and on the edge of Lake Jindabyne, providing a pretty backdrop – particularly at sunrise and sunset – and easy access for launching your boat or kayaks during the warmer months.

The holiday park has both unpowered and powered campsites, some dog-friendly, as well as a range of cabins and villas, from affordable cabins with no ensuites to modern tiny homes and converted shipping containers – aka Glamtainers. There’s a drying room for snow gear, a camp kitchen with a pizza oven, e-bike hire, a kids’ playground and a communal campfire.

2. Glamping in the Snowy Mountains

a couple enjoying wine and cheese in the Snowy Mountains

Keep cosy during the winter months in the Snowy Mountains. (Image: Destination NSW)

Best for: couples, seclusion, off-grid

Get back to nature with a stay in this off-grid safari-style tent nestled on a 30-hectare property on the Snowy River. It’s only a 10-minute drive from Jindabyne and just 20 minutes from Kosciuszko National Park, but it feels totally secluded.

The luxe tent comprises a plush queen bed, lounge, kitchenette with coffee machine, a gas heater, and a separate shower and toilet. There are dreamy views of the mountains from bed, and two outdoor tubs to melt into after time spent on the mountain. The Snowy River is a few hundred metres from your doorstep; the gentle sound of rushing water lulling you to sleep at night.

3. Discovery Parks Jindabyne

the cabins at Discovery Parks Jindabyne

Discovery Parks Jindabyne is a convenient base near Kosciuszko National Park.

Best for: families, views, central location

On the edge of town and Lake Jindabyne, Discovery Parks has a range of accommodation from unpowered and powered sites to modern two-bedroom cabins with fireplaces. It’s a convenient base for heading up to ski fields and into Kosciuszko National Park.

It’s a great spot for families with kids, with entertainment such as outdoor lawn games, a tennis court, playground and bouncing pillow. There’s also a sauna, which is a welcome addition post-mountain, as well as barbecues and a kiosk. But the town of Jindabyne is also a short drive away to grab a bite to eat if you don’t feel like cooking.

4. Thredbo Diggings Campground

fly fishing in the Thredbo River

Go fly fishing for trout in the Thredbo River. (Image: Destination NSW)

Best for: families, groups, nature

This Kosciuszko National Park campsite is set on Thredbo River, a 20-minute drive from Jindabyne and a short drive to the ski fields, which during the summer months become hiking and mountain biking playgrounds. Pitch your tent under the snow gums and enjoy the panoramic mountain views. There are 41 campsites suitable for tents, camper trailers and caravans, with picnic tables, toilets and barbecues. Bring drinking water and firewood for the barbecues and fire rings.

The campground is the starting point for Bullocks Track, a five-kilometre return bushwalk that traces the river. It’s also nearby Thredbo Valley Track for family-friendly bike riding, alongside the river, through eucalypt forest and over suspension bridges. Or try your hand at fly fishing in the river, which is home to brown and rainbow trout – a satisfying dinner you can cook at the campsite.

5. Ngarigo Campground

tents within a tall alpine ash forest at Ngarigo Campground

Spend your days and nights off the grid surrounded by nature at Ngarigo. (Image: Destination NSW)

Best for: families, groups, nature

Also located within Kosciuszko National Park on the Thredbo River, Ngarigo is nestled within tall alpine ash forest. Just as with Thredbo Diggings, you can fish for rainbow and brown trout in the river or set off on a bushwalk in nearby Thredbo Alpine Village, bike riding along Thredbo Valley Track or horse riding through the Snowy Mountains.

There are 30 campsites, with suitability for tents, camper trailers and caravans. The campground features picnic tables, barbecues and toilets. Bring drinking water and firewood for the barbecues and fire rings.

6. Snowy River Holiday Park

Best for: families, seclusion, history

This holiday park is in the historic village of Dalgety, which is the only settlement left on the banks of the Snowy River after the Snowy Electric Hydro Scheme flooded the original towns of Jindabyne and Adaminaby in the 1950s. It’s a 30-minute drive east of the new town of Jindabyne and a peaceful setting to explore Kosciuszko National Park, whether that be skiing in winter or hiking and wildlife spotting in summer.

The pet-friendly park has self-contained cabins, powered and unpowered sites, dotted on the two-hectare property. There’s a drying room for your snow gear, a communal firepit, kitchen and barbecue facilities.

7. Kosciuszko Tourist Park

a snowy landscape with horses at Kosciuszko National Park

Be surrounded by snow gums and wilderness at Kosciuszko National Park. (Image: Tourism Australia)

Best for: families, nature, seclusion

Australia’s highest tourist park is located within Kosciuszko National Park, close to the ski fields and a 15-minute drive from Jindabyne. Surrounded by snow gums and lush bushland, it has unpowered and powered sites, simple cabins and two- to three-bedroom chalets that sleep between six and eight. Some of the two-bedroom chalets have been recently upgraded with modern furnishings and amenities.

There is a camp kitchen, a drying room for snow gear, and many of the sites and cabins have firepits. The location of the park means that during winter it can snow here, blanketing the surrounding landscape in white.

8. Island Bend campground

camping under the stars at Island Bend campground, Jindabyne

Camp under the stars at Island Bend campground. (Image: Destination NSW)

Best for: families, seclusion, nature

This national park campground is located near Perisher, making it a great base for bushwalking, bike riding, fishing and skiing – if you are brave enough to camp in the snow! It is perched on the edge of the Snowy River, where you can canoe or swim when it’s warm. Just up the road, Guthega Power Station is the gateway to historic huts and there is plenty of backcountry hiking.

The campground has 70 sites, suitable for tents and camper trailers, as well as picnic tables, barbecues and toilets. You’ll need to bring drinking water and firewood for the fire rings.

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Megan Arkinstall is a freelance travel writer who you’ll often find at the beach, bushwalking or boating with her young family. She loves reliving travel memories through writing, whether that be sipping limoncello in a sun-drenched courtyard of Monterosso or swimming with green turtles in the aquamarine waters of Tropical North Queensland.

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17 incredible stays in and around Jindabyne

By Megan Arkinstall

21 May 2025

From cosy cabins nestled in the mountains to ultra-modern houses just walking distance from town, here are some of the best places to stay in Jindabyne and its surrounds.

If you’re planning adventures in the Snowy Mountains, whether that be skiing in winter or hiking in summer, Jindabyne is an epic base camp. You’ll have plenty of dining options to choose from, the convenience of shops at your fingertips, and a range of accommodation that is usually more affordable than an on-mountain stay.

Here, we found 17 incredible Jindabyne accommodation options, in and around town, that suit all travellers.

1. Snowbell

a contemporary four-bedroom property with mountain views at Snowbell, Jindabyne

Stay in a contemporary four-bedroom property with mountain views.

Best for: groups, families, central location

An easy 10-minute walk into Jindabyne, multi-generational families or groups of friends will feel at home in this brand-new contemporary four-bedroom property that sleeps up to 10 guests.

If you’ve got kids in tow, the bedrooms with bunks and a trundle will make for epic sleepovers. Conveniently for families, there’s a full kitchen and laundry, as well as a covered balcony with barbecue and a lower deck with a fire pit – an idyllic apres-ski spot with mountain views.

2. Wonder on Alice

the property exterior of Wonder on Alice, Jindabyne

Wonder on Alice is designed for long days on the mountain.

Best for: groups, families, central location

Designed for long days on the mountain, particularly during the snow season, this house has all the mod-cons including an infrared sauna room to soothe sore muscles, a drying room for boots and snow gear, and heated polished concrete floors to keep feet toasty.

The sleek and modern three-bedroom home sleeps eight guests, with a full kitchen, lounge, laundry and a fenced-in backyard with a mini golf set-up.

3. NRMA Jindabyne Holiday Park

the property exterior of NRMA Jindabyne Holiday Park

The stylish stay is complete with an indoor fireplace for cosy winter days. (Image: NRMA Jindabyne Holiday Park)

Located on the edge of Lake Jindabyne, a stone’s throw from shops, bars and restaurants, NRMA Jindabyne Holiday Park is an affordable way to experience the mountain. It offers both unpowered and powered camping and a range of cabins and villas – but it’s the Glamtainers and the tiny homes that really stand out.

The Glamtainers are converted shipping containers that can sleep four people in a queen bed just off the lounge and two singles in a separate room. Soothing in a cream, tan and eucalypt colour palette with timber and black accents, the stylish stay is complete with a kitchenette, bathroom with a full walk-in shower and an indoor fireplace for snuggly winter days. The tiny homes can also sleep four and are brand-new to the holiday park. They feature a queen bed and a bunk bed, modern furnishings in neutral colours and a kitchenette and small verandah.

4. Hilltop Eco Cabin

the exterior of Hilltop Eco Cabin, Jindabyne

Go off-grid at Hilltop Eco Cabin.

Best for: couples, seclusion, off-grid

On the outskirts of Jindabyne (a 15-minute drive), this secluded cabin is what alpine dreams are made of. Set on 40 hectares with panoramic views that stretch to the snow-capped peaks, this high-elevation cabin is often layered with snowfall during winter.

Simple and neutral in design, the cabin has a queen bed, a full bathroom, a kitchenette, a fireplace and bi-fold doors that open onto a deck, the perfect perch to soak up the sunshine year-round with sweeping mountain vistas to boot.

The cabin is energy-neutral, using solar power, a rainwater catchment system and compositing – and there’s no wi-fi so you can truly unwind in nature.

5. Glamping in the Snowy Mountains

a verandah with outdoor tubs at Glamping in the Snowy Mountains, Jindabyne

Relax on the verandah fitted with outdoor baths.

Best for: couples, seclusion, off-grid

Go off-grid in this safari-style tent nestled on a 30-hectare property on the Snowy River, with dreamy views of the surrounding mountains. It’s 10 minutes’ drive from the town of Jindabyne and just 20 minutes from Kosciuszko National Park but feels totally secluded.

The off-grid element encourages guests to get back to nature, but with all the creature comforts including a plush queen bed, lounge, kitchenette with coffee machine, verandah with outdoor tubs, and a gas heater. There’s a separate shower and toilet, too.

6. Banjo Paterson

the bedroom at the Lakeview Superior Apartment in Banjo’s Rest, Jindabyne

Banjo Paterson Inn has a contemporary look with a mountain feel.

The iconic Banjo Paterson Inn is one of Jindabyne’s best places to eat and drink, and its accommodation makes for a great base when exploring the Snowy Mountains. The newly renovated guest rooms have a contemporary look with a mountain feel and can all sleep four people, featuring a queen or king bed with a bunk.

Lakeview room types boast views of Lake Jindabyne, which is just across the road, and the Lakeview Superior Apartment can sleep seven people with the added convenience of a kitchenette. Best bit? You’re in the middle of the Jindy action.

7. Tiny Luxury Escape

the snow-covered Tiny Luxury Escape accommodation in Jindabyne

Escape to this tiny house in the Snowy Mountains.

Completely off-grid but just 15 minutes’ drive from Jindabyne, this tiny house feels like a true escape with views of snow-capped mountains. It can sleep four people in two loft bedrooms and comprises a kitchenette, small seating area and full bathroom.

Its location means that during the winter months, the ground is often blanketed in snow, making for a magical scene when you wake in the morning.

8. Crafters Cabins

Best for: couples, seclusion, eco-friendly

a woman soaking in an outdoor woodfired hot tub at Crafters Cabins

Soak in the woodfired hot tub while admiring the mountain views.

Blending luxurious design with eco credentials and a quintessential Snowy Mountains bush setting, Crafters Cabins max out on cosiness and romance. A true alpine escape just 10 minutes from Jindabyne, these two cabins boast stone-clad walls, a toasty gas fireplace, and an outdoor woodfired hot tub for soaking with mountain views or under an uninterrupted starry sky. Each cabin has a king bed, full kitchen, living and dining and views of Crackenback Peak through the expansive sliding doors.

9. Horizons Lake Jindabyne

the property exterior of Rydges Horizons Snowy Mountains Jindabyne covered in snow

The resort-style stay features modern, self-contained apartments. (Image: Horizons Lake Jindabyne)

Sitting on the edge of Lake Jindabyne with tranquil views, Horizons Lake Jindabyne is a great option for travellers who prefer a resort-style stay.

The property features a restaurant and bar complete with a fireplace, an outdoor beer garden, an indoor heated pool, a gym, a tennis court and bike hire. The three types of self-contained apartments are simple but modern and can sleep up to six guests.

10. Mill Cabin

the property exterior of Mill Cabin

The luxe Mill Cabin is nestled in the alpine woodlands of Thredbo Valley.

A short drive from Jindabyne, this luxe cabin is the ultimate slow stay. Nestled in the alpine woodlands of Thredbo Valley, there are sweeping views of the Snowy Mountains.

Built from 26 tonnes of granite rock and Australian hardwood timbers, the construction of the cabin was a conscious process.

Inside, a kitchen stocked with essentials, a wood fire and a range of board games and cards to replace tech. Outside, guests can soak in the Japanese-inspired cedar bathtub. During winter, expect snow to make this iconic Aussie setting even prettier. 

11. The Jindy Inn

Best for: couples, central location, wellness

the bedroom at The Jindy Inn

This motel-style accommodation offers lush garden and lake views.

Smack-bang in town, this simple lodging offers motel-style accommodation. Choose from the Garden Rooms, Standard Balcony rooms that overlook Lake Jindabyne and Superior Lake View rooms, all of which feature a king bed.

Many of the spaces in the inn have been recently refurbished, giving the old motel a modern look and sense of place with Australiana wallpaper and artworks of native wildlife. Owners Claire and Eric wear many hats: they are passionate about wildlife, and caring for injured and sick wombats at their home, and Claire also runs The OM Collective, with yoga classes held regularly at The Jindy Inn.

12. Discovery Parks Jindabyne

view from the balcony facing the cabins at Discovery Parks Jindabyne

Stay in studio cabins next to Lake Jindabyne. (Image: Discovery Parks Jindabyne)

Best for: families, views, central location

Perched on the tranquil shores of Lake Jindabyne, Discovery Parks – Jindabyne is an easy 30-minute drive to the ski fields and a short drive into town. The park has unpowered and powered sites, as well as an array of cabins to choose from, including affordable studio cabins to modern two-bedroom cabins with fireplaces.

It’s a great spot for couples, families and groups alike with a sauna, outdoor lawn games such as chess, a tennis court, a playground, a bouncing pillow, barbecues and a kiosk.

13. Lake View Suites

a contemporary apartment with water views, Lake View Suites Jindabyne

Each contemporary suite boasts water views. (Image: Lake View Suites)

Best for: families and groups, views, central location

As its name suggests, these contemporary two- and three-bedroom apartments boast water views, from their elevated position above town. These newly built suites are an excellent choice for families or a group of friends travelling together, with plenty of space and amenities. Each suite comprises a kitchen, with living and dining areas, a laundry and a balcony with a barbecue. From the complex, it’s a 15-minute walk into town for shopping and dining.

14. Troldhaugen Lodge

view of Lake Jindabyne from Troldhaugen Lodge

Take in lovely views over Lake Jindabyne. (Image: Troldhaugen Lodge)

Best for: couples, views, central location

The Snowy Mountains or Norway? This quaint boutique lodge may look more at home in a European ski village but is centrally located in Jindabyne. The adults-only accommodation features four room types: a double room with a queen bed, a large king room, a superior king room with lake view and a two-bedroom suite, which can sleep four. All renovated rooms are tastefully decorated in cosy modern furnishings and feature locally made toiletries.

There’s a central lounge area, which has lovely views over the town and Lake Jindabyne. All bookings include a continental breakfast and it’s a 10-minute walk into town for other dining.

15. Hamilton House

a woman standing outside Hamilton House

The six-bedroom Hamilton House has a rich colour palette that reflects the landscape. (Image: Bea Visions Creative Photography)

Best for: groups, luxury, seclusion

Located at the edge of Jindabyne and at the gateway to Thredbo and Perisher Valley, Hamilton House is a private and luxurious escape set on two hectares of land. The accommodation is all plush and modern, with a rich colour palette that reflects the landscape, and can suit groups of different sizes with the option to add on curated local experiences such as a private chef or yoga by the lake.

The five cosy Luxe Huts can sleep up to three guests, with a fireplace, kitchen and laundry facilities. There is also a two-bedroom villa that can sleep up to four and has a kitchen, laundry facilities and a front terrace. The Hamilton House is a six-bedroom home that sleeps 14 guests, with a kitchen and living area, media room, fireplace, drying room and private barbecue area.

16. Big Yard Escapes

a tiny home in snow at Big Yard Escapes

This off-grid holiday home offers a cosy stay in the Snowy Mountains. (Image: Big Yard Escapes)

Best for: seclusion, couples, luxury

A 20-minute drive from Jindabyne, this 25-hectare property fronts the Mowamba River in Moonbah. The secluded stay has two tiny homes nestled in the bushland, offering an off-grid experience where the only company is the local wildlife.

Both solar-powered homes sleep two in a plush double bed and feature a kitchenette, bathroom and large windows that immerse you in the surrounding bushland. Guests can unwind around the firepit outside after a long day on the slopes or mountain biking.

17. Big Yard Farm

an aerial view of the Big Yard Farm, Jindabyne

This off-grid holiday home sits on a 40-hectare working cattle farm. (Image: Big Yard Farm)

Best for: Families, groups, seclusion

Not to be confused with Big Yard Escapes (they’re both located on Big Yard Road), Big Yard Farm is an off-grid holiday home sitting on a 40-hectare property. This is a regenerative working cattle farm, and comprises four dams with trout plus roaming wildlife such as kangaroos, emus, wombats and deer.

The three-bedroom home can accommodate up to six guests and your pup (on request). There is a full kitchen and living area, two fireplaces, a pool table, an outdoor terrace for the warmer months and lawn games such as boules and croquet.

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