The top active escapes in the NSW Snowy Mountains

There is no shortage of things to do in the Snowy Mountains and it’s K7 Adventures mission to help you get the most out of it. Built from a love of the outdoors and passion for meaningful travel, the year-round expeditions, which range from snow skiing and hiking to mountain biking, are designed to get you moving, thinking, and reconnecting with both nature and yourself.

All experiences are led by knowledgeable guides who operate off the companies “tread lightly” ethos, encouraging a low-impact approach to tourism.

One thing that sets K7 Adventures apart is their wellness-focused, women’s retreats, like their annual Mountain biking and wellbeing retreat. Over five days, you’ll explore the stunning scenery of the Snowy Mountains, tackling a range of terrain, guided by experts to ensure all experience levels are comfortable.

Your tenacity on the bike is balanced with daily yoga, personal development workshops and even private health coaching before winding down in your cosy lodge with a nourishing, wholesome meal. These retreats are designed for women ready to challenge themselves both physically and mentally in a supportive environment that encourages real personal growth.

Patience, resilience, endurance. These are all important personal values and ones that can be built through fishing, which is exactly what The Fly Program promotes. This family-run Snowy Mountains business knows too well the importance of protecting our personal health and the positive benefits fly fishing out in nature can have.

They offer life changing experiences for Australian men delivered through the outdoors. The Men In Flight retreats are hosted in the NSW Snowy Mountains in the Thredbo Valley for a 4-day, world-class mental fitness retreat. It’s an all-inclusive program, supplied with incredible mountain themed chalet accommodations, meals and hire of specialist mountain bike and fly fishing equipment.

Whether you’re an experienced fisherman or don’t know your hook from your sinker, you’ll have access to some of the best waterways for trout fishing in the country, all with support and guidance from the team.

Being active in the Snowy Mountains doesn’t have to mean a guided tour. There is an abundance of free things to do, including the unmissable Yarrangobilly Caves and Thermal Pool.

Fed by natural springs, this enchanting swim spot sits at a comfortable 27ºC and is perfect at any time of year. Surrounded by some of the best walks in the Snowy Mountains, make a day of it by exploring the area by foot before finishing off with a relaxing float and a picnic.

You’ve seen the movie, now recreate your own Man From Snowy River moment with an unforgettable ride through the mountains on horseback. Nestled on 7,500 acres of open land, Snowy Wilderness offers a luxury resort and the best of Snowy Mountains horse riding all in one unique and beautiful place.

With half day, full day or even multi-day rides available, you’ll have access to untouched creeks, canyons, lakes and incredible mountain views in the NSW high country that many people will never see.

The easiest way to see the Snowy Mountains is hiking and the most popular hike in the region is the one with the highest reward of summiting Australia’s tallest peak. An absolute bucket list adventure, the 18.6km adventure to the summit of Mount Kosciuszko is not for the faint-hearted but your efforts will be duly rewarded.

Ideally hiked in the summer months of December - March, there is the option for skiing the track during winter for those who are experienced enough to do so. Guided tours are also available, often spanning multiple days allowing you to truly soak in the raw and pure magic of your surroundings.