After savouring the culinary and creative exploits of Canberra, bid the city farewell and make your way south to Cooma. Along the 1hr 20min drive, call into Macenmist Black Truffles and Wines for a truffle-inspired brunch and truffle hunt.

Flanked by pristine rivers and snow-capped peaks, Cooma is the largest town in the Snowy Mountains and a launching pad for an assortment of soft and hard adventures.

Take a visit to the Snowy Hydro Discovery Centre, where you’ll learn about the modern engineering wonder that is the Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Scheme.

Then, for our adrenaline-seekers, delight in a whitewater rafting expedition on the Snowy River with Alpine River Adventures.

As you approach Jindabyne, you’ll be treated to stunning views of Lake Jindabyne. This scenic town serves up a smorgasbord of outdoor adventure and indulgent delights.

Check-in to Lake Crackenback Resort and Spa, a great spot to appreciate the area’s natural beauty. Spend the day enjoying the resort’s activities, including canoeing, trout fishing and mountain biking.

Alternatively, hire a bike from Sacred Ride and cycle the picturesque Lake Jindabyne Foreshore Trail. Or embark on the ultimate nature adventure with K7 Adventures, from abseiling and caving to rock climbing, mountain biking and hikes.

After a full day of exploring, call into the Kosciuszko Brewing Company for a pint of cold Kosci Pale Ale. Then visit the Wildbrumby Distillery and Cafe to stock up on boutique schnapps, gins and vodkas – don't miss the delicious butterscotch schnapps.

Leaving Jindabyne, join the Alpine Way, a dramatic stretch of road that’s rich in historic significance and breathtaking scenery. Breathe in crisp air as you wind through the spectacular forests and mountain ranges to the lakeside town of Khancoban, a great base for exploring Kosciuszko National Park.

It's most famous for its snow sports, but Kosciuszko National Park is an adventure hub all year round. Choose from bushwalking, mountain biking, horse riding, fishing and kayaking in the warmer months.

Whatever time of year you’re visiting, the Thredbo Alpine Coaster is a thrilling way to admire the Snowy Mountains’ High Country. This is the first of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere, offering the chance to zip along a 1.5km track at speeds of up to 40km/hr, whizzing through tunnels and across bridges along a route that is as stunning as it is fun.

In summer, hike to the summit of Mount Kosciuszko on the 13km-return Kosciuszko Walk. Slightly shorter but no less invigorating is the Guthega to Charlotte Pass walk, a 9km hike on Monero Ngario Country that is the first section of the new, multi-day Snowies Alpine Walk through Kosciuszko National Park. If you’d rather a 4WD or mountain bike adventure, there are many trails throughout the High Country as well, not in the least those that criss-cross Thredbo Mountain Bike Park.Drop in here to explore 40km of gravity and cross-country trails, or make the most of the pump tracks and skills parks at Australia’s only lift-accessed mountain bike park.

Finish your journey in the tiny town of Khancoban. It was originally built to house workers on the Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Scheme and you can learn about its rich history at the Visitor Information Centre. The town sits on the shores of a 3km lake, which is perfect for fishing and boating.