Khancoban is perfectly situated at the foot of the Snowy Mountains and Kosciuszko National Park. With mild weather in summer and winter, beautiful mountain scenery and laid back village lifestyle, it is the perfect base for a winter escape or summer adventures.  

In the warmer months, swimming, kayaking and waterskiing on the lake are a great way for families to unwind. Well stocked rivers and streams and mountain lakes provide some of Australia’s best fresh water fishing. The view over the water is quite beautiful, especially in autumn when the leaves turn the landscape into a riot of colour.

There are some excellent walks along the lake and a great variety of hikes in the surrounding hills that are accessible in summer or winter, including the Major Clews Hut walk that begins 16 kilometres south of Khancoban.

Kosciuszko Base Camp is just a short walk to local shops, cafe, restaurants, hotel and kids playground and our famous Khancoban Rose Gardens.

Day trips and local drives take you through some of the most spectacular alpine scenery in the country. Drive the Alpine Way through beautiful mountain forests over rivers and streams to Thredbo and walk up to Australia’s highest point at Mt Koscuiszko, or buckle up for the photogenic trip from Khancoban to Kiandra, which is rich in mining history. The road winds through Kosciuszko National Park to Australia’s highest town, Cabramurra, past historic huts, and crosses two dams. 

In winter, Khancoban’s location on the Alpine Way means skiing and snowboarding at Thredbo is just over an hour away with good roads and light traffic. Snow chains are available here in town.

An hour away lies the Tumbarumba wine region with some of Australia’s most awarded cold country wineries set amongst beautiful gardens, restaurants and wine makers with the time to tell you their story. 

The trip to the incredible Yarrongobilly Caves is well worth the effort to visit the limestone caves and the thermal pool.

The Snowy Valleys Sculpture Trail is a 100 kilometres permanent public collection of over 35 sculptures in seven locations. Sculptures by artists from across Australia and the world can be discovered in the towns of Adelong, Batlow, Tumbarumba, the hamlet of Tooma. 

EAT AND DRINK

Pickled Parrot Providore is a fantastic general store, and cafe in town with great coffee a relaxed atmosphere. Sit by the fire and enjoy a selection of breakfast and lunch choices. Peruse the locally sourced fruit and veg and gourmet products – shelves are mostly stocked from within a 100-mile radius – before ordering a coffee and bite to eat. Be sure to pick up a spice kit by Khancoban Kitchen.

Goong’s Kitchen is new business to town supplying delicious fresh cooked Thai meals. Goong’s love of food comes through in everything she makes and whether you are a mild, medium of hot type – there is something for everyone.

High Country Pizzeria serve piping hot delicious pizza and the Alpine Inn is a great place to unwind around the fire after a day in the mountains and catch up with the locals.