JINDABYNE TO TUMUT
HGYS
This route is part ‘tourist route’ and
part diversion. The plan was to drive from Jindabyne to Tumut via the
highest town in Australia. This is a campervans only consideration.
All of these roads and highways were
constructed for and during the Snowy Mountains developments. 
The road from Thredbo
to Khancobin
(tourist route) is a long winding and very slow track. From time to
time rest areas are on offer, but this short distance (76km) will
take, with a campervan the best part of two hours. A very good road
but with four steep ascents and descents.
From time to time lookouts, dams and
hydro schemes and spectacular views are on offer. Khancobin is a
product of the Snowy River developments of the 50’s
After Khancobin the trip to Cabramurra
(Australia’s highest town) is another of those winding and steep
ascents and descents. Cabramurra is also Snowy Mountains town, but now
is also a skiing centre during the snow season.
Historic Kiandra, now an intersection
on the Snowy Mountains Hgy is worth a few moments to read up on a
‘gold rush’ past. 
Kiandra to Tumut, in contrast to the
past four hours motoring is a bit of a breeze.
Here are some photos from this six hour journey
   
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