One of the best things about Canberra is that we get to experience all four seasons. Our winters are frosty, which means that snow is well within our reach.

The snow bunnies among us may flock to our neighbouring snowfields. However, one of our best kept secrets is that the ACT experiences some good snowfalls right in our own backyard.

We’ve put together a list of locations for your next snow-filled weekend adventure – you don’t even need to travel far from home.

Here are our picks of places to see snow this winter in the ACT:

Corin Forest Mountain Resort
Location: 1268 Corin Rd, Paddys River.
Accessibility: A 50-minute drive from the city centre.

Corin Forest has man-made snow, making it a reliable and popular choice for families.

Activities include:

• an alpine slide
• snow play
• skiing
• snowboarding.

Visit the Corin Forest website to book.

Square Rock, Namadgi National Park
Location: 1268 Corin Rd, Paddys River.
Accessibility: A one hour drive from the city centre, then 10.5km hike.

Beyond the chance of building a snowman, highlights of this walk include massive granite boulders, Alpine Ash forests and Snow Gum woodlands. Once you get to Square Rock Lookout, enjoy breathtaking mountain views.

Mount Franklin, Namadgi National Park
Location: Mount Franklin Road
Accessibility: A 90-minute drive from the city centre.

Be sure to visit the Franklin Shelter on your hike. While the building itself is closed to the public, the surrounding area has signage with information about Canberra’s alpine heritage. Tables, chairs and benches provide spots to rest and soak up the scenery. Head to the summit for beautiful views. Road access is often closed in heavy snowfall, so be sure to stay up to date with road closures.

For more walks around Namadgi National Park, download the park guide.

Find more ideas about how to enjoy Canberra’s winter.

Before you grab your puffer jacket and beanie, there are a few important things to know:

• Inclement weather and snowfalls can affect road conditions. Please drive carefully and observe all road closures. Stay up to date with the latest road closures through the City Services website.
• Closures to some of our parks and reserves, including Namadgi National Park and campgrounds, may occur at short notice. Before travelling, visit the Parks ACT website.
• If you’re travelling to the snow, remember your snow chains for your vehicle. Make sure you have the right size and know how to equip them to your vehicle.
• Adjust your speed to the weather. Slow down when the conditions deteriorate. Be particularly careful in fog, snow, or ice conditions.
• Drive with your headlights on low beam during daytime to make it easier for other road users to see you. Lighting can be poor around mountains, especially in winter.

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