Things to see & do
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Things to see & do
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The Adaminaby Memorial Hall Stage Curtain A highlight of any visit to Adaminaby, "The Curtain" was designed by 2 local artists featuring Adaminaby, Lake Eucumbene and the mountains, it took 2 ½ years to complete, with 85 adults and 31 school children involved in its production. It consists of two functioning stage curtains with a total length of 9m. The Governor of NSW, Professor Marie Bashir officially opened the curtain on 19th May 2004. Fishing The area is a freshwater Fisherman's Paradise. Offering a choice of lake and river - with fly, lure, trolling and bait fishing available for those wanting to drop in a line. Riding The Snowy Mountains offers unique horse, motor and mountain bike experiences. This is where the real 'Man from Snowy River' came from and there are horse trekking specialists who will expertly guide you through country that you can't see anywhere else in Australia. The Snowy Mountains Highway offers motor bike enthusiasts one of the great Australian riding experiences and the locals will welcome you too. And if you are after a unique mountain biking experience, there are plenty of options as well. Sightseeing Yarrangobilly Caves and Thermal Pool limestone precinct is an easy drive from Adaminaby and Lake Eucumbene. The Old Adaminaby Cemetery tells us the family names and some of the history of the early settlers and their descendants The Adaminaby Races - the last Saturday of November is when the gallopers come to town. This country race meeting is an award winning experience. The "Old" Town - when the Lake is low you can see old building foundations, with evidence of the past town site and its surrounding farm buildings. Bush walks There are many walks in Northern Kosciuszko National Park, through sub alpine snow gums, open treeless valleys and forested country. In Spring and early Summer you can see rare and spectacular alpine wildflowers. Kiandra Heritage Track (1km round trip) Kiandra was the scene of intense gold fever from 1859 to 1861 - it has been claimed that in 1860 up to 10,000 people were on the diggings living under canvas. This self-guided walk offers interpretative signs along the way, providing information about many of the major buildings, life and folklore of historic Kiandra. Goldseekers' Track (3km round trip) The track begins opposite the southern entrance to Three Mile Dam. Its features include an abandoned ore crushing battery, snow grass flats and snow gum woodland. This is also a popular cross-country ski trail during winter. Winter Snow Sports Snow sports at the family orientated Selwyn Snowfields include alpine, snowboarding and cross country skiing, as well as snow tubing, tobogganing and snowplay. Selwyn Snowfields is the ideal place for the learner and for family groups who are looking for a fun day on the slopes. The Adaminaby area is also the accommodation and service base for Selwyn Snowfields, which is just over half an hour's drive from town. Flying At the Adaminaby (Kennedy) Airfield where the Snowy River Aviators and the Ultralight Flying Obsession are located, you can arrange a flight to see this amazing landscape from the air. |
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