subject: Going To The Selwyn Snowfields [print this page] For enthusiasts and adrenaline junkies around the world, one of the best snowboarding resorts in Australia is the Selwyn Snowfields. Located in the Koscuiszko National Park, it is a family-run business set near Kiandra, the area where skiing first began in Australia as well as home for the worlds first ski club. The resort sports 45 hectares of snowy terrain that is suitable for both amateur and professional skiers. It also features state-of-the-art facilities, which includes 10 snow lifts for visitors to move around the resort in a more convenient way, a snow sport school that offers groups lessons, workshops and promos, the Selwyn Centre where visitors can get as much information about the resort as they need, and the Ski and Clothing Hire Centre, where they can purchase products, passes and many others.
A Brief History
The Selwyn Snowfields began catering to skiers during the year 1966, when Colin Myers installed a portable rope tow he created earlier at the run in the resort now called Township. Since that day, operations in the resort were relatively smooth and successful, and Colin continued to acquire and remodel equipments and facilities for the comfort and safety of visitors who wants to go snowboarding in New Zealand. Among these is the Perisher Valley t-bar that is similar to that of Kiandra. It was installed manually and became operational in 1972.
Overcoming Obstacles
Much like any resorts for snowboarding in New Zealand and Australia, however, the Selwyn Snowfields also encountered its setbacks. One of these occurred in the late 1970s, when certain institutions filed a complaint against the resort due to the congestion in the Snowy Mountains Highway that is caused by a lack of parking areas. Myers easily remedied this by removing the t-bar that caused the trouble and relocated it at a different area. Within less than a year, business in the resort is booming once again!
The Pass and the Place
Booking for reservations in the Selwyn Snowfields is easy, with many outlets that can be found locally and online. To avoid queuing, it is better to get the tickets and passes via the internet, as it is the quicker and more flexible means. Aside from the official website of the resort, other online stores can also be checked out, and these even offer packages for snowboard venues in Chile and other parts of the world. Getting to the resort is also an easy affair. Visitors have the option of either driving there or (usually in the case of international skiers and tourists) booking a flight first before going there via car.
