Jindabyne NSW 2627
(Pop 4 320)
Pic: By Enoch Lau 
Jindabyne is a new Snowy Mts town 462 km s-w of Sydney. The original one was flooded by the Snowy Mountains Authority (1960s) to make way for the major hyrdro-electric scheme. Modern day Jindabyne sits on Lake Jindabyne and continues to be important for its proximity to the Snowy Mountains ski resorts and for trout fishing. European settlement began in 1820s helped by a brief goldrush and Rainbow trout having been released into the Snowy River (1894). Tiny East Jindabyne nearby is located above the old flooded town and some of its road still leads into the lake! Snowy Mts Trout Festival (Nov), Man From Snowy river Rodeo (Dec).
Accommodation:
Jindabyne has 2 motels, 5 hotels, two resorts, 5 B&Bs, 20 holiday lodges/cottages and 3 caravan parks.
Visitor Information Centre: Kosciuszko Rd. Tel (02) 6450 5600 or (02) 6456 2633.
Airport:
Cooma Airport (OOM) Kosciuszko Rd, Cooma West. Tel (02) 6452 4455. (46 km n-e).
Hospital:
Cooma District Hospital, Bent St. Tel (02) 6452 1333 or (02) 6455 3222. (62 km n-e).

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