The Snowy Valleys Way - the perfect escape route

Winding around the foothills of the Snowy Mountains from Gundagai to Beechworth, there's no better way to explore the beauty of these regions.

The Snowy Valleys Way is a touring route that encompasses over 300 kilometres of breathtaking scenery and landscapes and a whole swag of things to see and do 'along the way'.

The Snowy Valleys Way starts in the rolling hills of Gundagai, home of the famous 'Dog on the Tuckerbox' and Turning Wave Festival. The route winds its way south through Tumut, famous for its spectacular Autumn colour and the adequately named Falling Leaf Festival held each Autumn.

From there, its onto Batlow, home of Australia's most famous apple and the Apple Blossom Festival each Spring.

Tumbarumba is next on the list, with it's quaint township boasting a unique art gallery, the Pioneer Women's Hut and each February, Tumbafest - a weekend of local wine and great music.

From Tumbarumba, the route crosses the mighty Murray River at Towong and heads through Corryong - Man from Snowy River country. Rail trails and Rock n' Roll are features of Tallangatta as the route heads further south.

Yackandandah with its unique strawberry winery will entice travellers to stop and explore before heading into historic Beechworth.

A picturesque slice of Australia, the Snowy Valleys Way offers travellers spectacular outdoor activites, a gambit of colourful festivals and events, numerous towns to explore and a laid-back rural charm that distinguishes it from other popular tourist drives.

Best of all, the Snowy Valleys Way makes for a splendid drive all year long, so you can get out and explore its bounty whenever the mood strikes you.

Hit the road on the Snowy Valleys Way where the journey is as exhilarating as the destinations.