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- Destinations
- Australasia
- Australia
- New South Wales
- Sydney surrounds
- Snowy Mountains
Snowy Mountains
Australia's winter playground is in the peaks of the Snowy
Mountains, about 315 miles (500km) south of Sydney, where there are
more than 145 miles (230km) of ski-trails, graded from beginner to
championship level. Ski season lasts from June to October. The ski
resorts are known for their warm hospitality, spectacular scenery,
and their apres-ski entertainment. The largest resort is Perisher
Blue, which is actually four resorts united to form a mecca for
snow-seekers. Another, at the foot of Mount Crackenback, is the
resort of Thredbo, which is a recreation of a European Alpine
village and features Australia's longest ski run, known as the
Funnelweb.
Information & Facts
Language
English is the official language of Australia.
Money
The Australian Dollar (AUD) is divided into 100 cents. Banks and
bureaux de change exchange most foreign currencies. Travellers
cheques are also welcome everywhere, but banks take a small
commission and it is better to take cheques in major currencies
(e.g. US dollars or Euros) to avoid additional charges. Credit
cards are widely accepted and ATMs are freely available throughout
the country. Banking hours are generally 9.30am to 4pm Monday to
Thursday, and 9.30am to 5pm on Friday, but some banks offer
extended hours and some are open on Saturday mornings.