Walking the Lake Jindabyne foreshore path is a gentle, scenic experience that captures the relaxed spirit of the town. The path itself is smooth and easy, shared by walkers, runners, and cyclists moving at an unhurried pace.
Starting at Banjo Paterson Park, the trail follows the curve of the lake, giving you long, open views across calm water and the distant rise of alpine hills.
The Big Chairlift is noticeable at the start of your journey, perfect for a social media post. Be sure to hashtag Jindabyne, and #snowyroadtrips.
The Strzelecki monument is a striking feature and points toward Mount Kosciuszko, Australia's highest peak in Kosciuszko National Park. The monument commemorates Polish explorer and scientist, Sir Paul Edmund de Strzelecki (1797 - 1873). While exploring the Snowy Mountains region, he discovered and climbed Mount Kosciuszko, naming it in honour of the Polish leader and patriot Tadeusz Kosciuszko.
The Strzelecki monument in Banjo Paterson Park.
Further on, you will see a plaque noting a brief history of Jindabyne, and an image of the old town in its early days on the Snowy River, and in the open space a large stone bench seat donated to the town from the 2026 Lake Light Sculpture.
The NRMA Jindabyne Holiday Park is noticeable and offers a great vantage point to view much of the lake from caravans, cabins, and camping spots. The path weaves towards Horizons Lake Jindabyne, where a peninsular path leads to a scenic location for viewing the lake.
You may see disc golfers on your journey, and a fitness station before you reach the Claypits car park. This new car park area is also a good starting point for your walk, and to access the lake and a popular swimming and boating area. Depending on the lake level, you can drive your car onto the sand flats.
The exercise area, the path in front of the Jindabyne Holiday Park, seating at the peninsula lookout and the double chair near the Claypits.
The amphitheatre is used for special town functions, including the Carols in the Park before Christmas, and the green area is ideal for the family and offers great views to the lake.
There is a great lookout with seats before the Lake Jindabyne Sailing Club, and if you continue, the path leads to the Discovery Parks Jindabyne (caravan park) and then you can continue to the boat ramp and the start of the Hatchery Bay trail.
Along your journey, expect to see watercraft, people paddling, swimmers and sailing. The sailing club has competitions on Wednesday evening and Sunday afternoon during summer.
Near the boat ramp, and visible from the western side of the foreshore path, is Sacred Rides watersports hire.
