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Khancoban, NSW · Snowy Mountains

Your winter escape
in the Snowy Mountains.

Khancoban is a little town that still believes every family deserves to experience the snow — the mountains, the fun, the memories — without the cost that puts a ski holiday out of reach for most of us. Where building snowmen, cooking the perfect marshmallow and throwing snowballs at mum and dad are still seen as education.

Ski Thredbo or Selwyn by day. Tall stories around the fire at night.

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From
$200
per night

The best kept secret

Most families think a Snowy Mountains winter
is out of reach. It isn't.

Jindabyne and Thredbo are often booked out months in advance — and the costs are making it hard for a decent family holiday or weekend getaway. No line ups or parking hassles here and no queuing for dinner.

"When the mountains are calling and the skiing is good, Thredbo and Selwyn are an easy drive. When it's not, you've got rail trails, mountain biking, wineries, the sculpture trail, country pubs, and a fire waiting back at the cabin."

Khancoban sits at the gateway to the Snowy Mountains — close enough to ski when conditions are good, far enough from the chaos to actually enjoy your holiday.

Guests gathered around the fire pit at Kosciuszko Base Camp

Hit the snow

Two resorts covering every
skiing ability — within easy reach.

You're not giving up skiing — you're just not paying to be trapped in a ski village. Drive up when the day calls for it, drive home to a proper dinner and a warm cabin.

Thredbo ski slopes

Thredbo

Australia's premier ski resort. Long runs, great facilities, and one of the best après scenes in the country — as a day trip, not a $1,000/night commitment.

~1hr 15min drive
Mount Selwyn snowfields Photo: Destination NSW

Selwyn Snowfields

Relaxed, affordable, and much less crowded than the big resorts. Perfect for beginners, younger kids, and anyone who just wants to enjoy the snow without the big resort price tag.

~1hr 20min drive
Kosciuszko National Park — river and snow-capped peaks

Kosciuszko National Park

No lift pass needed. Drive into the park for winter walks, snowshoeing, and scenery that stops you in your tracks. Or just find a slope and let the kids loose. Snowmen, snow angels, snowball fights — the best kind of Snowy Mountains day.

At your doorstep

The honest comparison

Same mountains. Very different holiday.

Both have access to the snow. Only one has a fire pit, a full kitchen, and a $200/night price tag.

Thredbo ski resort
The resort experience

Thredbo / Jindabyne

From $600–$1,200/night · Queues everywhere · Nowhere to cook

Relaxing at Kosciuszko Base Camp
The Base Camp experience

Kosciuszko Base Camp

From $200/night · Full kitchen · Fire pit · Space to breathe

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When the snow can wait

There's no such thing
as a bad weather day.

The Khancoban side of the mountains has its own weather pattern — milder temperatures, lush green countryside, and clear sunny days when the mountains are raining. Perfect for winter adventures when the ski resorts are socked in.

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"Not everyone wants to ski — and that's perfectly fine by us."

Some just want to ride a toboggan, make snow angels and snowmen, or throw snowballs at mum and dad. Drive up to the snow for a few hours, then come back for the fire pit and marshmallows. That's our kind of holiday.

Mountain biking on the rail trail Rail Trails & Biking
Tobogganing in the Snowy Mountains Tobogganing
Obsession Wines cellar door — Snowy Valleys Cellar Doors
Emus in the Snowy Mountains Wildlife
Yarrangobilly Caves — cave opening with light Yarrangobilly Caves

Tumbarumba to Rosewood Rail Trail

A stunning trail winding through vineyards, farms and valleys. Hire an e-bike locally and ride at your own pace through some of the most beautiful countryside in NSW.

Mountain Biking

Trails for every level through Kosciuszko National Park. Bring your own bike and explore the high country at your own pace.

Wineries

The Snowy Valleys wine region is one of NSW's best kept secrets. Cellar doors, open fires, great food — and not a tour bus in sight.

Sculpture Trail

60 sculptures across 12 locations spread over 150km through the Snowy Valleys. Charming small towns, real art, genuine character.

Country Pubs

Old school country hospitality. No reservation needed, no 45-minute wait for a table. Just good food, roaring fires, and a warm welcome.

World Class Fishing

Lake Khancoban and the nearby mountain lakes are legendary among anglers. Brown and rainbow trout in some of the most beautiful water in Australia.

Walks & Local History

Stroll along the lake, explore the hills, or discover the story of the original Snowy Mountains Scheme — one of the great engineering feats of the 20th century.

Golf

Bring the clubs and play one of Australia's most beautiful courses. Watch your shot — the kangaroos don't move for anyone.

Yarrangobilly Caves

One of Australia's great natural wonders, right on your doorstep. Ancient limestone caves deep in the national park — guided tours, a natural thermal pool, and scenery that genuinely stops you in your tracks.

Khancoban

A town that feels
like it used to.

Khancoban is genuinely one of the most peaceful, friendly villages in the Snowy Mountains. Small town charm isn't a marketing line here — it's just how it is.

  • Kids can roam freely — it's that kind of town
  • No restaurant queues — walk in anywhere and get a table
  • Old school country hospitality, not tourism-industry friendly
  • Safe, quiet, and genuinely beautiful in winter
  • A real community — not a resort built around a ski lift
  • Golf course, tennis courts, lake paddling for easy family days
Local cafe in Khancoban
Good food in the Snowy Valleys
Khancoban road sign

Where you'll stay

Big, warm cabins.
Built for families.

Cabin interior — lounge and kitchen
Cabins at golden hour with mountains behind

Kosciuszko Base Camp has been hosting families in the Snowy Mountains for years. These are fully self-contained cabins — not hotel rooms. You've got everything you need to actually settle in and relax.

Two bedroom, fully self-contained

Full kitchen, living room, proper space for the whole family. Not a hotel room with a fold-out.

Smart TV & great heating

Warm, comfortable, and connected. Everything you need for a proper winter nights in.

Set up for families

Sleeps the whole crew comfortably. Cook your own meals, eat when you want, live at your own pace.

Outdoor fire pit

Gather around the fire under a Snowy Mountains sky. Marshmallows not included — but highly recommended.

From $200 per night

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Ready to escape the ski town madness?

July and August fill up. Don't wait too long — call us for availability and the best rates.

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