The South Coast and Snowy Mountains

Ever since the settlers crossed the Blue Mountains,the southern coast has been the prime target for agriculture land. By getting the desired amount of rainfall and weather temperatures. The south coast and the snowy mountains are very beautiful, however, a car is needed to have the full experience.  Since the busiest highway in Australia runs right through New South Whales having a good road will not be a problem. The combination of both of the snowy mountains and the aqua blue sea perfect for surfing gives this destination the added advantage.

The Snowy Mountains are 310 miles long and stretch from Victoria to Canberra and were formed over 250 million years ago. During the winter the Snowy Mountains snow gums bend beneath the cold wind, and the summer the meadows are covered in wallflowers. Also the Snowy Mountains are home to the only glacial lakes found in Australia.

Since the Snowy Mountains experience very harsh diverse weather conditions both plant and animal life has overtime adapted. Some of the plants unique to the mountains are silver snow daisies, the mountain plum pine, and sphagnum moss. The pine is very unique as it grows at an angle and the moss helps protect primitive plants in the snowy mountains. However, the mountains have some distinct animals too; corroboree frogs, mountain pygmy possums, and brown and rainbow trout. The pygmy possums live under the snow high in the mountains and eat the berries that the pines produce.

In the snowy mountain range the tallest mountain is Mount Kosciuszko at 7310 ft in elevation. This mountain is also home to the Kosciuszko National Park. Slightly lower next to Mount Kosciuszko is Mount Townsend which is almost as tall with a now pronounced peak.