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The Bundian Way is an extraordinary journey connecting the high country around Targangal (Kosciuszko) with Bilgalera (Fisheries Beach) on the NSW Far South Coast, following an ancient Aboriginal pathway that has connected people, Country and culture for thousands of years. The 265km Heritage Route travels from the highest part of the Australian continent towards the sea, crossing dramatically different landscapes along the way. From alpine country and the rugged Snowy River wilderness, it passes across the Monaro, through forests and tablelands before eventually descending towards Twofold Bay and the coast. Long before today's roads and trails, the Bundian Way formed part of a much larger network of Aboriginal pathways connecting Yuin, Ngarigo, Jaitmathang and Bidawal Country. These routes enabled travel between communities and important places, including journeys associated with springtime whaling ceremonies around Twofold Bay and summer Bogong moth gatherings in the high country. For modern adventurers, the scale and remoteness of the route are impressive. Sections pass through national parks, state forests, rural landscapes and extremely rugged wilderness, with the Snowy River and Byadbo country among the most challenging parts of the journey. The Bundian Way shouldn't be approached simply as another trail to tick off a list. It is a culturally and historically significant pathway through Country, and anyone exploring the region should take the time to understand and respect the story and significance of the landscapes they are travelling through. RTS Tip: The Bundian Way includes remote and difficult country and the full Heritage Route should not be assumed to be open or suitable for cycling throughout. Ride The State recommends using the official Bundian Way information below to understand the route, access and cultural significance before planning an adventure. RTS will work on identifying suitable cycling sections and touring options that can be added as individual Ride Cards over time.

Bungarra MTB Park – Jindabyne Bungarra Alpine Centre is a privately operated mountain bike network just outside Jindabyne in the NSW Snowy Mountains, set across around 80 hectares of bushland. With approximately 20km of professionally built MTB trails plus four skills areas, it’s a particularly good place for riders to build confidence and progress their technical skills. The network caters for beginner, intermediate and advanced riders, with trails graded green, blue and black. Expect everything from relatively easy, flatter singletrack suitable for families and newer riders through to technical switchbacks, rock gardens and more challenging natural features. One of Bungarra’s strengths is its progression-focused layout. The four dedicated skills areas allow riders to practise technique before heading onto the trails, making it a useful destination for newer mountain bikers, juniors and anyone wanting to sharpen their bike handling. The venue is also used for organised MTB instruction and school programs. Unlike many of the public trails around Jindabyne, Bungarra is on private property and access is controlled. Published visitor information indicates that the trails are available to Bungarra guests, Jindabyne MTB Club members and members of the public with a trail pass, so riders should confirm current access arrangements before heading out. Its location makes it easy to include in a bigger Snowy Mountains riding trip. Bungarra is only a few minutes from Jindabyne, putting riders close to the wider Jindabyne trail network, Thredbo Valley Track and the region’s growing collection of MTB destinations. For riders searching for Bungarra MTB, Jindabyne mountain bike trails, Snowy Mountains MTB, beginner MTB near Jindabyne or MTB skills parks in NSW, Bungarra is a great option — especially for riders looking to progress rather than simply chase kilometres. RTS Tip: Bungarra is not a free public MTB park, so don’t simply arrive assuming the trails are open for unrestricted riding. Check current trail-pass and access arrangements before visiting. If you’re still developing your skills, make use of the skills areas first — Bungarra is one of those places where you can start comfortably and gradually work your way onto the harder trails.

The Lake Jindabyne Trails offer a spectacular way to explore the shores of Lake Jindabyne by bike, combining flowing lakeside trail, shared paths and natural-surface riding with huge views across the water towards the Snowy Mountains. Starting from Jindabyne, riders can follow the growing Lake Jindabyne Shared Trail network in either direction, with established connections towards Hatchery Bay to the west and Tyrolean Village to the east. The riding varies along the way, from concrete shared paths close to town through to compacted and natural-surface trail hugging the lake's edge. The Hatchery Bay section is a standout, with scenic, relatively approachable singletrack that makes it a great option for families and newer riders while still being plenty of fun for experienced riders looking for a cruisy spin. The wider network offers up to around 30 km of existing shared trail, with shorter out-and-back rides easy to create depending on how far you want to explore. There's plenty more happening here too. The long-term project is developing a roughly 50 km network around the southern half of Lake Jindabyne, including new connections through East Jindabyne and Tyrolean and eventually linking the lakeside trails with the Thredbo Valley Track via Gaden Trout Hatchery. Some sections remain under construction during 2026, so the riding options around the lake will continue to evolve. RTS Tip: This is a brilliant option if you want to ride straight from Jindabyne rather than load up the car. For an easy scenic outing, head towards Hatchery Bay and simply turn around when you've had enough. If you're looking for more dirt, combine the lakeside trail with the Tyrolean & Mill Creek MTB trails — or keep an eye on the developing connection towards the Thredbo Valley Track for a much bigger Snowies adventure. As construction is still underway around parts of East Jindabyne and Tyrolean, check current trail conditions and detours before setting off.

Just 3.5 km west of Cooma, Mt Gladstone Bike Park offers more than 10 km of singletrack within 125 hectares of native bushland overlooking the Monaro Plains and Snowy Mountains. The compact network caters for a wide range of riders, with easy, intermediate and advanced trails featuring flowing singletrack, rocky and loose terrain, climbs and more challenging features including drops and gap jumps. With parking, toilets, picnic facilities and Cooma only minutes away, it’s a great spot for a quick ride, a few hours of exploring or an MTB stop on the way to other Snowy Mountains destinations. The dedicated MTB trails are one-way, so follow signage and the mapped direction of travel. RTS Tip: Don’t skip the lookout! Mt Gladstone’s views across the Monaro Plains, The Brothers and towards the Snowy Mountains are well worth adding to your ride. If you’re new to the park, start on the easier trails to get a feel for the rocky terrain before progressing to the advanced lines and larger features.

Thredbo Mountain Bike Park – Snowy Mountains Thredbo is one of Australia’s premier mountain biking destinations, transforming the alpine resort into a huge lift-accessed MTB park during summer. Set within Kosciuszko National Park in the NSW Snowy Mountains, the park offers more than 40km of gravity trails, over 600m of vertical elevation, four MTB lifts, cross-country trails, skills areas, jump lines and pump tracks. The big attraction is the ability to load your bike onto the lift and head straight back up the mountain, allowing riders to clock up serious descending without having to pedal every metre of elevation. Thredbo describes itself as Australia’s only lift-accessed MTB park, with trails running from beginner flow right through to advanced technical downhill terrain. There’s a strong focus on progression. Newer gravity riders can start on trails such as Easy Rider and Sidewinder, with Sidewinder delivering 3.2km of smooth berms, rollers and flowing descending. Intermediate riders can progress into trails such as Grasshopper, Dream Catcher and the Kosciuszko Flow Trail, while experienced riders have technical and downhill terrain including the famous Cannonball Downhill. Thredbo isn't only about gravity. There’s also a linked cross-country network around the village, including Pipeline Path, Friday Flat Loop, Village Loop and Golf Course Loop. Riders can also connect directly onto the Thredbo Valley Track, which continues down the valley towards Lake Crackenback and, for advanced riders tackling the complete route, all the way towards Jindabyne. Skills development is another big part of the park. Thredbo has beginner and intermediate skills parks, two pump tracks and the Boost Mobile Jumps Park, along with an MTB School offering clinics for riders wanting to improve their gravity skills. The alpine setting makes the riding particularly memorable. Trails descend from high on the mountain through open alpine terrain, snow-gum forest and rocky technical sections before finishing back around Thredbo Village, giving riders a style of riding that's difficult to replicate elsewhere in Australia. For riders searching for Thredbo MTB, Snowy Mountains mountain biking, lift-accessed MTB in Australia, downhill mountain biking NSW or alpine MTB trails, this is absolutely a destination to build a riding trip around. RTS Tip: Thredbo is a seasonal MTB destination and the park is currently closed following the 2025/26 summer season. Lift-accessed riding requires an MTB lift pass, although several of the village XC trails can be ridden without one. When planning for the next summer season, check the current trail map and resort status before travelling — alpine weather and maintenance can affect individual lifts and trails.

Thredbo Valley Trail (TVT) Thredbo Village to Lake Crackenback Resort: 16.7 km This upper section of the TVT is beginner to intermediate friendly consisting of easy flowing trail, iconic bridges crossing the Thredbo River, lush alpine scenery, and minimal steep climbing. Lake Crackenback to Gaden Trout Hatchery: 18.4 km The lower section of the TVT is best suited to intermediate and advanced riders due to its more technical single track, sustained climbs and remoteness. Total Distance (Full Trail): ~35 km (One-way) Ride Stats & Logistics You can ride back into Jindabyne from the trout hatchery via the lake trails Shuttles can be organised through local providers to service the TVT Other great rides in the area: Jindabyne lake trails and Thredbo MTB Park. Full facilities at Thredbo Village and Crackenback resort, check shop opening hours.

Tyrolean & Mill Creek MTB Trails – Jindabyne Tyrolean & Mill Creek is one of Jindabyne’s best-known mountain bike networks, sitting beside Lake Jindabyne near Tyrolean Village and offering a brilliant mix of flowing green trails, hand-built singletrack and more technical blue and black riding. Snowy Monaro Regional Council describes it as a stacked-loop network catering for all MTB ability levels. The network currently has around 23 mapped MTB trails covering roughly 22km, with everything from approachable family-friendly riding through to rocky technical lines. Copper Tom Trail and Mill Creek Trail are popular green options and provide easy connections between Jindabyne, the lake and the main trail network. From there, riders can step things up on trails including Felicity’s, Golden Oldie, Pink Trail, Julio, Huff ’n’ Puff and Bunty’s, with a mixture of machine-built and hand-cut riding. Expect flowing berms, rocky sections, technical climbs, natural features and fast descents, all packed into a relatively compact area. A huge advantage is the connection with the wider Jindabyne Shared Trail. The developing network links Tyrolean and Mill Creek back towards Jindabyne and around Lake Jindabyne, making it possible to ride from town rather than drive to the trailhead and build the MTB trails into a much bigger ride. The area is also undergoing a major upgrade in 2026. Recent works have included upgrades to Knights in Shining Armour and Golden Oldie, a new Mill Creek Trail carpark connection, new trails and bridges, with further trail rebuilds and connections underway as the Jindabyne Shared Trail project approaches completion. The network is cared for by Jindabyne Trail Stewardship, whose volunteers play a major role in maintaining and improving the trails. For riders searching for Jindabyne MTB, Tyrolean MTB Trails, Mill Creek mountain biking, Snowy Mountains MTB or mountain bike trails near Lake Jindabyne, this is an essential network to have on the ride list — and a great complement to the bigger alpine riding around Thredbo and the Snowies. RTS Tip: With the 2026 redevelopment still underway, current mapping and trail status are particularly important here. Several trails have recently been closed or realigned for rebuilding, while new trails and connections are opening. Check the latest status before heading out rather than relying on an older GPX or trail map.

Long Plain Hut to Hainsworth Hut – Kosciuszko Bikepacking Long Plain Hut to Hainsworth Hut is a brilliant overnight bikepacking adventure through the high plains of Kosciuszko National Park, combining remote gravel and fire trails, historic alpine huts and beautiful Snowy Mountains landscapes. Covering around 50km over two days, the route starts and finishes at historic Long Plain Hut and explores the quieter northern end of Kosciuszko National Park. Unlike some of the more mountainous rides around the Main Range, Long Plain delivers that classic Australian alpine experience without enormous amounts of climbing. The journey follows dirt roads and backcountry trails across open high plains and through snow gum woodland, with Hainsworth Hut providing one of the main destinations. Built around 1951 during the region's grazing era, the hut is one of several historic structures scattered throughout Long Plain. Riders can make the adventure bigger by adding detours to other historic huts and homesteads, turning a relatively short hut-to-hut journey into a roughly 50km weekend bikepacking loop. It's a fantastic way to slow down, carry your camping gear and spend a night surrounded by the quiet landscapes of the Australian High Country. While the riding itself isn't exceptionally technical, don't mistake that for an easy beginner trip. This is remote alpine country, and riders need to be comfortable with self-supported riding, navigation, camping and changing weather. A mountain bike or capable gravel bike with good tyres is recommended. Historic huts should also be treated as emergency shelter rather than planned accommodation, so riders need to carry their own tent or suitable shelter and everything required for an overnight trip. RTS Tip: Long Plain is a fantastic introduction to Kosciuszko bikepacking for riders who already have some backcountry experience. Alpine weather can change incredibly quickly, so pack for cold and wet conditions regardless of the forecast. Long Plain Road is seasonally closed to vehicles during winter, so check current NSW National Parks access, weather, fire and trail conditions before setting out.

Mt Tumbarumba Mountain Bike Park is a community-owned and operated MTB destination on the edge of Tumbarumba in the NSW Snowy Valleys. Rising around 300m above town, the mountain delivers dedicated climbing trails and gravity-focused descents through open eucalypt forest, rocky gullies and enormous granite formations, with expansive views towards the Snowy Mountains. The park currently offers around 22km of gravity-focused trails, with green, blue and black options designed to cater for novice through to advanced riders. The terrain is impressively varied, mixing technical granite riding, machine-built flow, jump trails and more natural technical descents. One of Mt Tumbarumba’s biggest drawcards is the 315m of usable elevation. Riders can earn their turns using the dedicated climbing trails or book an uplift shuttle to maximise descending time. Private self-shuttling isn’t permitted, so anyone wanting uplifts needs to use the authorised shuttle service. There’s a strong progression element too. Green trails provide an approachable introduction to the mountain before riders move onto faster blue flow and jump trails and eventually the more technical black terrain. Trails such as Cowabunga, Cattlepult, Send It Express and Tumba Rumble can be linked to create long top-to-bottom descents. What makes the park particularly special is the story behind it. After drought, bushfires and other challenges hit the region, the local community rallied behind the idea of using mountain biking to help strengthen Tumbarumba's visitor economy. The mountain was ultimately purchased through community fundraising — including locals auctioning cattle to help buy the land — and is now managed by Cycle Tumbarumba Inc. The result is promoted as Australia's first community-owned and operated mountain bike park. There’s plenty more riding around town as well. Tumbarumba has additional XC trails including Mason’s Hill, plus a pump track and bike playground, gravel routes and the Tumbarumba to Rosewood Rail Trail, making it easy to build a multi-day cycling trip rather than visiting solely for the bike park. For riders searching for Mt Tumbarumba MTB, Tumbarumba mountain bike trails, Snowy Valleys MTB, shuttle mountain biking in NSW or gravity riding near the Snowy Mountains, this is quickly becoming one of regional NSW’s most interesting riding destinations. RTS Tip: Mt Tumbarumba is a paid-access facility, so every rider needs a valid Mountain Pass, with shuttle passes purchased separately. The park also closes for a winter season because of icy conditions, so check current operating status before planning a trip. The official trail map is available through Trailforks and the park recommends checking it for individual trail closures before riding.

Riverina Highlands (Tumbarumba–Rosewood) Rail Trail – Snowy Valleys NSW The Tumbarumba to Rosewood Rail Trail is a spectacular 21km sealed cycling trail through the Snowy Valleys of southern NSW, connecting the mountain town of Tumbarumba with the small village of Rosewood. It holds an important place in Australian cycling history as the first rail trail developed on a former government railway corridor in NSW, officially opening in April 2020. Following the former Tumbarumba railway line, the trail winds through rolling farmland, sub-alpine countryside and beautiful mountain scenery. Gentle railway gradients make much of the route approachable for families, recreational cyclists, e-bikes, hybrids, touring bikes and mountain bikes, although there is a more noticeable climb approaching Tumbarumba. Railway heritage is a big part of the experience. Riders pass four former station sites, historic railway infrastructure and several restored timber bridges, with interpretive displays telling the story of the old railway and surrounding communities. One of the highlights is Mannus Creek Bridge, an impressive seven-span curved timber trestle bridge preserved as part of the trail. The fully sealed surface makes this a particularly accessible rail trail, and kilometre markers show the distance remaining in both directions. Ride the full 21km point-to-point, make it a roughly 42km return ride, or simply choose a shorter section and turn around when you're ready. There’s plenty to explore at either end too. Tumbarumba has cafés, accommodation and other cycling opportunities, while Rosewood provides a quieter country village finish with places to stop for refreshments. The wider Snowy Valleys region makes this an easy trail to build into a cycling weekend. The long-term vision is even bigger. The Riverina Highlands Rail Trails project proposes eventually extending the route through Tarcutta and Ladysmith towards Wagga Wagga, creating a potential 129km regional rail trail network. Those additional sections are not currently open, so the established ride remains the 21km Tumbarumba–Rosewood section. For riders searching for Tumbarumba cycling, Riverina Highlands Rail Trail, Snowy Valleys bike trails, family-friendly cycling in NSW or rail trails near the Snowy Mountains, this is absolutely one to put on the ride list. RTS Tip: The railway gradient means the two directions aren't quite equal — Rosewood to Tumbarumba finishes with the harder climbing, so keep a little in reserve if you're riding that way. There are also cattle grids, bridge transitions and road crossings along the route, and mobile reception can be patchy. Carry water, basic repair gear and supplies, and allow some extra time to stop and explore the railway history along the way.