From Canberra to the Snowy Region, the Monaro Highway which takes you through to Jindabyne has had many upgrades in recent years making it an enjoyable drive. There are lots of worthwhile stops on the way if you have time, eg. pancakes or a wood-fired pizza in Bredbo, wineries, the Snowy Mts Hydro Scheme Visitors' Centre in Cooma, Wild Brumby Schnapps Distillery ( on the Alpine Way ), Crackenback Farm/Cottage for a great meal or some gifts ( Alpine Way ) - just to mention a few. About 1km after you've passed through Jindabyne you'll come to a well-signposted left-hand turn to Thredbo. The Paddy Palin store is on the right-hand side of the road here and Jindabyne is you're last chance to pick up any back country gear before heading to the mountains via Alpine Way. From this turn off, the Alpine Way will gradually take you up the valley to Thredbo. It is advisable for 2wds to carry chains in winter as they will be compulsory in the event of heavy snowfalls. After about 20kms you will pass the Lake Crackenback resort and the ski tube on your right. Shortly thereafter you'll arrive at the entrance to the Kosciuszko National Park where you'll pay your N.P.W.S. entry fee. From there it is only about another 11kms until you arrive at Thredbo. Take the 2nd entrance off the Alpine Way and continue down that road until the first intersection. Candlelight Lodge will be almost directly in front of you. If the lodge's parking spots are full, we can help you unload your car and then direct you to the village car parks.