Ngargio Country

Afternoon Trek

Today we meet at Canberra Airport. GirlsTrek provide a private transfer to transport you and your luggage to our accommodation for the next 3 nights.

Please arrive in comfortable clothes and shoes that you can take a relaxed walk in when we arrive in Jindabyne.

On our way to Jindabyne we stop half way at Cooma for lunch. Mid afternoon we arrive at our accommodation and after checkin take a short walk of one hour and collect our snowshoes and poles.

Tonight's dinner is 15 minutes walking distance of our accommodation.

Meals: Lunch and dinner

Ngargio Country

Snowshoe: Gills Knobs & Mount Anderson Circuit, Guthega 16-18km 750 m elevation 6 hours

After breakfast we set off in a specialist snow conditions transfer to Guthega. The travel time is approximately 50 minutes with really beautiful scenery.

We commence our days snowshoe from Guthega and we will be completing a circuit walk in an anti clockwise direction.

The first part of day will have a sustained uphill climb. Once we reach the ridge we enjoy the most gorgeous views on a clear day across to Mt Kosciuszko and Mt Townsend.

There is a swing bridge crossing over the mighty and powerful Snowy river close to the end of the day.

Returning to our accommodation we have time for some rest before heading out to dinner at a local favourite close by.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Ngargio Country

Snowshoe: Perisher Smiggins Loop 16 - 18 km 400 m Elevation 6 hours

Again after breakfast we meet our specialist snow transfer for Perisher.

Today we adventure through the snowgums between Perisher and Smiggins. With less elevation today we can take a more relaxed pace.

At days end we may have time for a celebratory drink at the mountain side pub or save it for Jindabyne.

Dinner tonight is at a fun bar and grill.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Ngargio Country

Long Lunch

Enjoy a sleep in this morning after two big days snowshoeing! At 10 am we will check out and make our way back to Canberra for a charming treat.

Tucked away in picturesque Pialligo, Canberra, Beltana Farm waits to be unearthed. Amidst the trufferie of over 800 trees, enjoy gourmet farm-to-table dining with farmhouse shared plates in our restaurant.

It's time to settle in for a delicious and relaxed afternoon of dining and sharing the joyful memories of our past couple of days in the mountains.

Later GirlsTrek will drop you back to the airport.

Meals: Breakfast, long lunch with wine

Price includes

Ex Canberra

4 days snowshoeing and experiences fully hosted with GirlsTrek

Average of 6 hours per snowshoeing day

Technical snowshoes & poles

Dinners at great local restaurants

Boutique, family owned accommodation

All meals as per itinerary

All accommodation twin share basis*

All meals as per itinerary

Private vehicle transfers

GirlsTrek celebration drink

Small group size travel to a maximum of 8

GirlsTrek Gift

Trip specific packing list with expert advice and great discounts

Information get together to detail the trip and answer any of your questions

Private group chat for messages and photos

At home training programme to prepare you for your trek

*Single supplement available on request at an additional cost

Price excludes

Travel to/from destination

Travel insurance, which is highly recommended

Beverages, optional and personal expenses

*Single supplement available on request at an additional cost

Compulsory gear

Daypack - small with rain cover

2L water bladder or waterbottles

Good trekking shoes/boots

Water proof gaiters

Waterproof rain jacket with hood

Waterproof rain pants *

Hat and sunglasses

Beanie and gloves

Buff or kerchief for neck protection

Sunscreen, lip balm

Tissues & hand sanitiser

Personal first aid kit (band aids, compression bandage, pain relief tablets, deep heat cream, travel calm)

Recommended gear

earplugs - for night time use

SOS electrolyte

Clothing for trek

2-3 Walking leggings, long pants

2-3 Walking Shirts - we recommend Icebreaker merino 120 - 150 gsm

1-2 long sleeve warm layer - merino recommended merino 150 - 200 gsm

3 walking socks (merino recommended)

Down jacket and / or down vest

Clothing and gear for trip

Warm jacket, casual, fleece, wool or puffer ( same as trek clothing)

Casual wear for travel

Smart casual evening wear for special dinner

Comfortable shoes to walk to dinner

Sleepwear & underwear

Toiletries

Durable plastic bag (if no raincover on pack)

2 large zip lock bags for dry clothing in pack

*Borrow these items if you are unlikely to use this type of gear again