Yes, it's nearly winter — and ski time — in Australia. If you're heading to the Snowy Mountains, about three hours' drive from Canberra is Jindabyne, the New South Wales town closest to the ski resorts of Thredbo and Perisher Blue.

Jindabyne sits on the shore of a scenic man-made lake. From Jindabyne it's just about half an hour to the state's major ski slopes.

• Skiing in New South Wales
  
• Skiing in Victoria
• Skiing in Tasmania

Photo: Bird's-eye view of Jindabyne © Tourism New South Wales