I must admit I was unimpressed when my wife announced that she had booked a week in Perisher at the…read moreheight of the NSW school holidays. Skiing is expensive especially with three kids and the snow can be hit or miss. Sure enough, we arrived to not much snow. The apartment we were staying in was great, even though the stairs were designed for mountain goats. It was comfortable and big enough that the teenagers could find their own space to cope with a lack of snow. It had all the cooking facilities that you could ask for, there was no reason to eat in the Stables restaurant. The thing is that its the sort of restaurant you go to for no reason. It has an early happy hour, with good mix of cocktails but the fun goes on for hours. The restaurant manager had a mix of charm and cheer that made eating there a great experience. On the second day the snow came, then came and kept coming. Each day the weather conditions varied and more snow came. The snow was great despite conditions that were sometimes less than pleasurable. When we finally left and we were all in the car on the way home, the kid's verdict was best holiday ever.

This is a great friendly lodge which is conveniently located in the Perisher Valley, easily…read moreaccessed on foot crossing the bridge behind the FV Quad Lift and walking up the road behind the Eiger Chalet. When the snow cover is good you can ride from the front of the lodge, straight down into the valley crossing the oversnow route and the bridge and onto to the quad chair. To get your gear to/from the lodge they have oversnow transportation. The lodge has a number of rooms featuring comfortable beds, good quality linen, tea and coffee making facilities and a small TV. Some rooms have renovated bathrooms. There is a great common area with bar, fireplace, plenty of lounges, several large televisions, a good soundsystem, table tennis, 2 pool tables, foosball table, buck hunter and a few other coin video games. The staff are friendly and the breakfasts and dinners are great. Recommended if you are looking to stay on the hill.

It was really good, great for beginners i would go back definitely very busy towards the front and…read morearound the hotel area but other than that it was great

Absolutely beautiful, sunny days with fresh snow. The area is well looked after and the different…read morelifts up the mountain are not overly crowded. Many school, community or sports groups visit the area and there are all the essential materials ready to hire. The lessons on the snowfields are excellent. The young ski instructors do their best to encourage all level of skiers. A few eating areas but not flash, on the fast food side. A good assembly point for teachers. First Aide Room is also very obvious.

A trip to the snow is an expensive exercise, a trip to the Station is not & that's it's whole…read morereason for existence; owned by Perisher it provides a cheaper option to stay near the snow. The accommodation is made up of cabins which for the basic level are in groups of four typically including a double bed & four singles plus a large bathroom with separate lockable shower & toilet as well as a a drying room, a small fridge, kettle, tv & some draws & cupboards etc making it a great choice for families or a group. There is also separate family cabins for those who want a touch more privacy. Located about 5km from Jindabyne but they do have a store with ski hire etc two bars, a brasserie, buffet & pizza shop on site all of which are very well priced. The buffet has a wide variety of all you can eat featuring roasts, salads, soup, seafood, pasta , mexican etc for $25 or $15 for breakfast. You can grill your own steak for $20 including a salad & vege bar & a beer. You can also order cheap feeds from the pub such as a kilo of wings for $12 The pizza shop also does bacon & egg rolls & take away coffees for breakfast if you want to grab something to eat on your way up the hill. There is something on every night in the pub such as bands, DJs, bingo, pool comps etc so despite the isolated location you get by. The down side is there is no transport so you have to have a car, you can get a taxi but it gets expensive to do that too often.

Jindabyne Holiday Park comes with your standard set of holiday park facilities. There are cabins,…read morevans, powered sites and unpowered sites. On my visit I was swagging it (as everywhere else was booked out), and looking for a place I could bag a hot shower and cook a warm meal. Being the middle of winter, hot showers don't come easy, but they are oh so good. And the showers here are good, if you can find your way in through the access control system. On check in you are issued a 4 digit code. This will get you and your car through the front gate, and into the amenities block and laundry block. My code seemed to work most of the time, although wouldn't let me into the male showers in the morning on one side. Perhaps a test of awaken-ness. This code allegedly also expires beyond the checkout time - so don't be late or you might not be going anywhere fast. Another benefit - no keys to lose or return. The showers are hot and with good pressure. There is also a camp kitchen, which although is exposed to the elements by virtue of being only partially enclosed, is heated by a number of strip heaters around the room. The Camp Kitchen has two barbeques, two hot plates, a microwave, toaster, pod coffee maker and a fridge (perhaps useful so your stuff does not freeze in the winter, or bake in the summer). This holiday park is right in the centre of town, a short walk to the local pubs, and directly across from the Woolworths and other stores so its super convenient with everything walking distance. Its right on the lake too and the camp sites take advantage of this by being on the lakeside. The price seems about right for the peak time of the season - unpowered site isn't exactly cheap at $35 for one person, but given the seasonality of pricing around here probably reasonable. It does get cold here in winter too, so bring your warm kit :)

A wonderful family location to ski Smiggins Holes. Food is simple but great, location is amazing,…read morestaff are friendly and the rooms are clean and comfortable. We really enjoy bringing the family here and they have a deal with rhythm ski hire which helps with a great family break. They also have a friendly well stocked bar with great gin and superb service. Very satisfied

Warm friendly for school groups or large groups wishing to visit the snow. The manager has a good…read moreteam of people who can supply accommodation with hearty meals - breakfast and dinner at a reasonable price. This isn't a five star motel, it is budget but still the rooms are very well heated on nights that get below 0 degrees Celsius. The meals are basic but there is plenty of choice for breakfast. Start the day with a cooked breakfast of baked beans, eggs, tomatoes, bacon, hash browns and toast. Yum, and I didn't even mention the porridge! There is a games area across the road for groups and there is a very well equipped ski hire venue there too. Pick the room you are sleeping in. If you are in charge of a group...there is a room right away where you can't hear them! Perfect for me! Ha

Great place to stay in the beautiful Snowy Mountains. Great people, wonderful suites, perfect views…read moreand great breakfasts. Good for long or short stays. Each suite has a comfy bed, washer & dryer, couch and decent size kitchen filled with whatever you need for making lunch or dinner. They also have pool tables and a pool, so bring a suit or trunks to enjoy it. Walking distance to most things you would need and a gas station next door. So book a few nights and enjoy Jindabyne in style.

Was ok fort the value we got through a Groupon voucher. If I had to pay full price I don't think…read moreI'd pay up the $350/night. The staff however, was great and very helpful. Closely located to shops and ski gear rental. The room was ok for 2 nights but wouldn't stay there any longer than that.