This is due to its proximity to major ski resort developments within the Kosciuszko National Park, including Thredbo, Perisher and Charlotte Pass.

In mid-July in 2004 and 2005, snow fell up to half a metre following freak snowfalls over a large area of New South Wales.

Jindabyne is connected to the surrounding area by Kosciuszko Road East to Cooma then North to Canberra, the Alpine Way West to the Riverina and Wodonga and the Barry Way to the South and Gippsland.

Jindabyne is a service town for Australia's highest ski resorts: Perisher, Thredbo and Charlotte Pass.

Prices can be heavily increased during the peak winter season, although they generally remain lower than those of outlets within the national park and ski resorts.

[13] The Gaden Trout Hatchery, located about 10 kilometres north-west of Jindabyne, on the route leading to Perisher Ski Resort, holds tours of the hatchery's trout ponds, and is one of Australia's main centres involved in the breeding and rearing of cold water sport fish.

[14] Access to information regarding current tourist activities, business listings can be found using the area's free mobile app, the "Jindy Guide".

The Lake has many sculptures on display including the Count Paul Strzelecki in the Banjo Paterson Park and an Irish harp.

Snowfalls are common in the region through winter and spring, but are generally light owing to its position on the leeward side of the ranges.