Snowy Monaro Regional Council district, New South Wales, Australia

Places to visit near Berridale

Berridale is a town in Snowy Monaro Regional Council district, New South Wales, Australia, home to about 1,342 people. Within 50 km by road there are 48 places to visit — 5 hill stations & viewpoints, 27 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens and 2 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Lake Jindabyne (22 km), Cooma (39 km) and Snowy Scheme Museum (52 km).

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Berridale, New South Wales
Berridale, Snowy Monaro Regional Council district, New South Wales, Australia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Berridale at a glance

Location
Snowy Monaro Regional Council district, New South Wales, Australia
Population
about 1,342
Coordinates
36.3667° S, 148.8277° E
Places within 50 km
48 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs

Top places to visit near Berridale

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Berridale: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Things to see near Berridale, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Berridale

86 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Berridale. The closest is Devils Staircase (40 km); the best-known is Gungartan (52 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Gungartan · viewpoint · Shire of Towong · ~52 km · Must-see
  • Mount Twynam · viewpoint · Snowy Monaro Regional Council · ~58 km · Must-see
  • Mount Jagungal · viewpoint · Shire of Towong · ~59 km · Must-see
  • Carruthers Peak · viewpoint · Shire of Towong · ~60 km · Must-see
  • Devils Staircase · viewpoint · Snowy Monaro Regional Council · ~40 km
  • Mount Townsend · viewpoint · Shire of Towong · ~63 km · Must-see

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Berridale

46 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Berridale. The closest is Coolamatong Lake (5 km); the best-known is Lake Jindabyne (22 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Berridale

27 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Berridale. The closest is Wullwye Nature Reserve (18 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Berridale

19 forts & heritage within 100 km of Berridale. The closest is Round Plain Uniting Church (22 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Berridale

14 waterfalls within 100 km of Berridale. The closest is Rhine Falls (26 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Caves near Berridale

9 caves within 100 km of Berridale. The closest is Yarrangobilly Caves (38 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Berridale

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 72 km on the road.

  1. Start in Berridale
  2. 9 km Carrolls Lake · lake, Snowy Monaro Regional Council
  3. 9 km Washing Lake · lake, Snowy Monaro Regional Council
  4. 15 km Lake Kiah · lake, Snowy Monaro Regional Council
  5. 17 km Lake Jindabyne · lake, Shire of Towong
  6. 17 km Coolamatong Lake · lake, Snowy Monaro Regional Council
  7. 5 km Back to Berridale

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From travellers near Berridale

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How to reach Berridale

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Berridale by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints586Devils Staircase (40 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2746Coolamatong Lake (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens727Wullwye Nature Reserve (18 km)
    Forts & heritage219Round Plain Uniting Church (22 km)
    Waterfalls214Rhine Falls (26 km)
    Caves19Yarrangobilly Caves (38 km)
    Museums12Cooma (39 km)
    Churches22St Pauls Anglican Church (38 km)
    Treks02Main Range Walking Track (60 km)
    Beaches & coast11Sandy Beach (20 km)

    Berridale: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Berridale?

    Lake Jindabyne (lake, about 22 km), Coolamatong Lake (lake, about 5 km), Lake Kiah (lake, about 5 km), Carrolls Lake (lake, about 9 km), Washing Lake (lake, about 14 km), Buckleys Lake (lake, about 17 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Berridale?

    48 places on Spotwander: 5 hill stations & viewpoints, 27 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens, 2 forts & heritage, 2 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Berridale?

    Devils Staircase, about 40 km by road; Disappointment Ridge (46 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Berridale?

    Coolamatong Lake, about 5 km by road; Lake Kiah (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Berridale?

    Wullwye Nature Reserve, about 18 km by road; Myalla Nature Reserve (22 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Berridale?

    Start in Berridale, visit Carrolls Lake, then Washing Lake, then Lake Kiah, then Lake Jindabyne, then Coolamatong Lake, and drive back — about 72 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Berridale?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Towns near Berridale

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Berridale’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Berridale on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.