Crackenback

Crackenback is an up-and-coming resort area in the Snowy Mountains region of southeastern New South Wales.

Understand
Named after the nearby Lake Crackenback, Crackenback's primary claim to fame is close proximity to the terminus of the Skitube alpine railway to Australia's largest ski resort, Perisher, avoiding the twisty and perennially congested journey down the road to Jindabyne. Some accommodations are walking distance to the Skitube, while others are not even close, so check locations before booking.

Get in
Crackenback is around 6 hours by road from both Sydney (via Canberra) and Melbourne. The only access road to Crackenback is the Alpine Way between Jindabyne (NSW) and Towong (Victoria). If coming from the NSW side, Crackenback is just before the Kosciuszko National Park entrance gate at Bullocks Flat, so national park fees do not apply and carrying snow chains is not required.

Get around
There is no public transport in this neck of the woods, so you pretty much need to have your own car. Lake Crackenback accommodation is within walking distance of the Skitube station though if you're not lugging too much stuff.

Buy
There are no shops in Crackenback, the nearest facilities are in Jindabyne and Thredbo.

Eat
Dining options in Crackenback are largely limited to hotel restaurants. Most accommodations offer kitchens for self-catering.



Sleep
In ski season, nearly all accommodations permit staying only a 2-night (F-Su) or 5-night (Su-F) cadence. Expect to pay nearly $1000/night. Outside ski season, prices are much lower and conditions more flexible.



Go next

 * Perisher
 * Thredbo