Take a trip to Thredbo Valley, the heart of the Snowy Mountains

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n Brad Spalding, Distiller, Wildbrumby Schnapps

Every year countless visitors stop at Wildbrumby Schnapps Distillery for a tasting, lunch and advice on how to enjoy the mountains.

Now, we’ve distilled our local knowledge into The Five Minute Gallop, a guide to the experiences available in the Thredbo Valley and surrounds.

The area is famous for winter and skiing, but with warm long days and cool relaxing evenings this is the perfect time to visit.

Experience the natural beauty of the mountains on foot, or head out on horseback. Spend the day fishing, playing golf, biking or just sitting watching the river flow. Then enjoy relaxing drinks as the sun sets over the Snowys, and great food made with local ingredients.

So come for a day, a weekend or a longer stay. We’d love to show you around!

Left: Wildbrumby Schnapps Distillery

The showpiece still at Wildbrumby Distillery Door

Visit Wildbrumby for a schnapps tasting tour, fine European-inspired food made with local ingredients, the sculpture garden and distillery door sales.

The Wildbrumby Bloody Mary: Kosciuszko Vodka, Wildbrumby Devil’s Tongue Schnapps and tomato juice

Wildbrumby Cowboy: Wildbrumby Butterscotch Schnapps and Baileys Irish Cream

Horses are an integral part of the mystique of the Snowy Mountains. The wild brumbies and working horses of the area are even part of our national culture.

Dining is one of the not-to-be-missed experiences of the Snowy Mountains.

Fly fishing on the Thredbo River;Golf at Thredbo and Lake Crackenback;Camping in Kosciuszko National Park

Knickerbocker in Thredbo and try Wildbrumby Peach Schnapps panna cotta with organic raspberries. All over the Five Minute Gallop you can enjoy fine dining or bistro fare.

There is something magical about horse riding in the Snowy Mountains. The wild surroundings, breathtaking scenery, amazing wildlife: an environment unlike anywhere else on earth. Rides can be catered to all levels, from absolute beginners to the experienced thrill seeker. Young children too small to ride a full-size horse can still join in the fun through pony rides. The kids will love it, and for the family photographer it’s a dream come true!

For those who prefer to take in the scenery on foot, don’t miss the many and varied hiking trails. Naturally one of the most popular walks — and almost a rite of passage for visitors to the region — is the trip to the top of Mt Kosciuszko, the highest point on the Australian continent. There are two main ways to head to the top of Kosi: straight out of Thredbo with a flying start up the hill on the Kosciuszko Express chairlift, or from Charlotte Pass on the Summit Road.

Kosciuszko National Park is one of the largest parks in Australia, and there are numerous walks to suit day trippers or seasoned trekkers. Take a day walk to a glacial lake, stay overnight on the Main Range Track, or head out for a multiple night adventure. The mountains are stunning in spring and summer with the wild flowers in bloom, cool and relaxing in autumn, and they present a stark beauty after the first snowfalls as the area starts to head into the ski season.

The Five Minute Gallop area includes some of the best fishing — including fly fishing — in Australia. If you’ve never been fly fishing before the rivers of the Snowy Mountains are a great place to start: tuition and equipment is available for beginners but if you’ve already mastered the basics local fly fishing guides can help show you the best locations to fish and how to further improve your technique.

From eco-habitats to cosy bed and breakfasts to luxury you can always find accommodation to suit. So what are you waiting for? We look forward to sharing the wonders of the Five Minute Gallop with you. n

Wildbrumby Schnapps Distillery is at the heart of the Five Minute Gallop and is a Snowy Mountains experience like no other.

Wildbrumby Schnapps is produced at the distillery from local fruit, including the delicious home-grown raspberries. At the distillery you can do a full tasting tour, get up close to the impressive machinery and find out what it takes to make a bottle of schnapps. After sampling the range, sit back, relax and enjoy a delicious meal in the Wildbrumby Café. Take advantage of the country air and enjoy the valley views from the outdoor seating — a perfect way to spend a leisurely day. The café has Paulaner beer on tap, and a range of wines and non-alcoholic drinks. And if you crave a coffee, it serves some of the best in the Snowy Mountains: the ideal accompaniment with breakfast or the authentic handmade Austrian cakes.

In fact dining is one of the not-to-be-missed experiences of the Snowy Mountains. There is a wealth of restaurants and cafés specialising in quality local ingredients such as mountain trout, lamb, venison and Hobbit Farm goats cheese. Visit The

The Five Minute GallopExperience the unique beauty of Australia’s high country and leave your worries behind.

Wildbrumby Schnapps Distillery DoorLocally grown organic raspberries are used in Wildbrumby’s special release schnapps

Wildbrumby Schnapps Distillery

Jindabyne

Thredbo Village

Mt Kosciuszko

Alpine Habitats

Crackenback Farm

Bimblegumbie

Crackenback Cottage

Altitude 1260

Mia Creek

Andreas White House

Quality Resort Horizons

Journey Food and Wine Bar

Steve Williamson’s Trout Fishing Adventures

Thredbo Valley Horse Riding

Clearwater Fly Fishing GuidesThredbo Alpine Hotel

Snowy Region Visitor Information Centre

Bernti’s Mountain InnHouse of Ullr

Lake Crackenback Resort

Perisher

Ski Tube

River Inn

The Post Office

Pender Lea Chalets

The Knickerbocker

Food and DrinkBernti’s

Crackenback CottageCuisine on Lake Crackenback

House of UllrJourney Food & Wine Bar

The Knickerbocker Bar and RestaurantRiver Inn

Thredbo Alpine HotelWildbrumby Schnapps Distillery

Outdoor ExperiencesClearwater Fly Fishing Guides

K7 AdventuresLake Crackenback Golf Course

Perisher Snowy Wilderness

Snowy Region Visitor Information CentreSteve Williamson’s Trout Fishing Adventures

Thredbo Golf CourseThredbo Kosciuszko Chairlift

Thredbo Valley Horse Riding at Pender Lea

AccommodationAlpine HabitatsAltitude 1260

Andreas White HouseBernti’s Mountain Inn

BimblegumbieCrackenback Farm

House of UllrLake Crackenback Resort

Mia Creek Bed and BreakfastPender Lea Chalets

The Post OfficeQuality Resorts Horizons

River InnSnowy Wilderness

Thredbo Alpine HotelThredbo Village

Weddings and FunctionsI Do in the Snowies

For detailed information visit the Five Minute Gallop Web site at:

www.fiveminutegallop.com.au

The Five Minute Gallop is brought to you by Wildbrumby Schnappswww.wildbrumby.comCorner of Wollondibby Road and the Alpine WaySnowy Mountains NSW 2627 AustraliaPhone: 02 6457 1447 ABN 29106610459