“Snowy mountain loop run” is a scenic, twisty motorcycle ride in New South Wales, Australia.
Ken9656
Ken9656
April 26, 2009
This
313km
ride visits Adaminaby, Dry Plain, Middlingbank, Berridale, Jindabyne, Thredbo.
On Road
Scenic
Twisty
Intermediate
Low traffic
Low-enforcement
Good surface
  • Adaminaby

  • Start here at the Snowgoose hotel
    Snowgoose Hotel Motel
    Cnr. Denison and Baker Street
    Adaminaby, NSW 2630
    Telephone: 02 - 6454 2202
    Fax: 02 - 6454 2608

  • Snowy Mountains Hwy

    at 5km
  • This is route 18

  • Dry Plain

    at 18km
  • 100 kpm zone

  • Middlingbank Rd

    at 24km
  • Turn right here

  • Middlingbank

    at 34km
  • Berridale

    at 54km
  • Turn right to join Kociuszko Rd

  • Continue east on Kosciuszko Road

    at 58km
  • East Jindabyne

    at 78km
  • Follow along the shore of Lake Jindabyne

    at 79km
  • Jindabyne

    at 83km
  • Jindabyne township

    at 85km
  • There are two Servos here on the north side of the hwy and we will do well to top up at one of them before we continue onto the Alpine road. There is 255kms left to cover in this ride today

  • National Parks & wildlife service

    at 86km
  • We can check on local conditions here. The Nat Parks & Wildlife tourist centre is on our left soon after we pass Barry Way. A good Cafe/toilet stop here and a weather update can be had here before we continue.

  • Alpine Way

    at 87km
  • Turn left here

  • Road to Thredbo

    at 89km
  • 80 kpm zone

  • Crackenback

    at 96km
  • Just 20 kms out of Thredbo we will pass the Entrance station to the national park. If we give an undertaking to not stop before Khancoban there is no fee to pay. It is just over 80 km to Khancoban from here

  • Entrance Station

    at 106km
  • The Ranger will allow us to go through if we undertake to not stop in the Park before Khancoban. Please stop here.

  • This road is largely down hill. Good condition

    at 112km
  • Thredbo

    at 120km
  • There are two roads into Thredbo which is on a loop, but we cant stop here. We continue past this resort.

  • Dead Horse Gap

    at 124km
  • There are wild brumby warning signs here and you may see droppings on the road. Be very aware of this hazard.

  • Police Radar area

    at 129km
  • This is a 60 zone so be aware that Radar often is set up just near this area. The whole route to Khancoban is mostly 60kpm and don't think that speeding is unchecked by police. It is.

  • This road is consistently narrow and twisty but with an exce...

    at 135km
  • This road is consistently narrow and twisty but with an excellent surface all the way to Khancoban

  • Tom Groggin.

    at 141km
  • A camping area is located here.

  • Murray Gate Road

    at 151km
  • Road is continuously narrow but well surfaced. Kangaroos seen often.

  • Mt Youngal Road.

    at 160km
  • Just before this road there was a snowy construction village but little remains of it today.

  • Geehi Rest area

    at 162km
  • A large camp site here. Cross over a rustic bridge. Lots of kangaroos after Geehi. Wont hurt to pull over on the roadside to regroup here as there is room here to do this.

  • 60 kpm zone commences again

    at 167km
  • Hazard Zone

    at 170km
  • Narrow raod and deep cuttings with wire mesh. Look out for fallen rocks and oncoming cars/ 4WDs. Keep speed down. Keep an eye on fellow riders behind you.

  • Schammels ridge lookout

    at 173km
  • Toilet here

  • Radar Zone

    at 175km
  • Popular police radar sitting spot on long straight in its mid point. Be warned and dont open up on the straight.

  • 80 kpm zone from here

    at 176km
  • travelling north you can relax a bit with a faster road.

  • Khancoban

    at 192km
  • There is a petrol station here with 95 RON. Suggest top up here on the main road on the right. There is also a cafe.

  • Start Tooma road

    at 198km
  • This is signposted to Cabramurra and is 6 kms out from Khancoban. Also called the Khancoban Cabramurra Road

  • The Cabramuura road

    at 204km
  • This road is wider now and very good condition, and starts to climb into snow country. Kangaroos about.

  • The road may be wider, with good surfaces, but there drop o...

    at 212km
  • The road may be wider, with good surfaces, but there drop offs and narrow sections in places. Kangaroos in the middle of the day are common. There are snow markers here in the high sections.

  • Clover Flat rest area

    at 222km
  • Toilets and parking

  • Tooma Reservoir

    at 225km
  • Start 60 kpm zone

    at 228km
  • Deep cuttings and drops offs. Twisty road. Narrow in places. Radar patrolled. Watch for fallen rocks on road. Not a fast road at all. Beautiful country.

  • Olgilvies Rest Area

    at 233km
  • Toilets/parking

  • Jagungal Wilderness

    at 234km
  • The region south of here is a widerness area. you cant drive through here after June as the roads are closed in winter due to snow.

  • Slow zone

    at 237km
  • This is a 60 kpm area.

  • Round Mountain Trail head.

    at 238km
  • There are toilets here and a parking area.

  • Happy Jacks Road intersection

    at 243km
  • Cabamurra Road

    at 247km
  • You will see snow line idicators along this section. The road has drop off and deep cuttings but the surface is generally quite good right along this stretch from Khancoban to Kiandra

  • Tumut Pondage

    at 249km
  • Toilets and pond viewing

  • Cabramurra

    at 256km
  • While this is the turn rt for Kiandra we will need to go straight ahead for the moment so we can stop at the Cabramurra Store, just 100m up the road on the rt, and have a lunch break. Only 91 RON available. Good dining room and well priced. We will turn back to the Kiandra intersection and continue after lunch. There are lookouts in Kiandra. A compass and map would be useful when using the telescopes, which appear to be provided

  • Upper Tumut Group control Centre is here. Turn rt at this T ...

    at 260km
  • Upper Tumut Group control Centre is here.
    Turn rt at this T junction. Should be signposted to Kiandra

  • Larrys Ridge

    at 263km
  • This location name shows up on various topographical maps.

  • Three Mile Dam

    at 270km
  • Kiandra

    at 275km
  • Rejoining the Snowy mountain Hwy for the run back to Adaminaby. Turn Right.

  • Route 18

    at 278km
  • This is an excellent open road. Patrolled.

  • Lots of bends.

    at 283km
  • Providence Portal

    at 297km
  • Finish

    at 313km
  • We are back in Adaminaby

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