Every year the New South Wales Awards for Excellence in Tourism pay tribute to the best tourist destinations in the state. Crackenback Farm and Cottage is one of those winners. Manager Sarah Young was also awarded the Wendy O'Donohue Young Achiever In Tourism Award for her efforts.
1996 Finalist NSW Tourism Awards for Excellence.
1996 Winner High Country Cuisine - Dinners Choice Award.
1997 Award of Distinction, NSW Tourism Awards for Excellence.
1997 Wendy O'Donohue Young Achiever in Tourism Award.
1997 Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide.
1997 Canberra Times Good Food Guide.
1997 Finalist National Australia Day Council.
Young Australian of the Year Awards.
1997 Snowy River Shire Young Citizen of the Year.
1998 NSW Tourism Awards for Excellence.
Award of Distinction - Tourism Restaurants.
Winner Outstanding Contribution to Tourism by a Young Achiever.
1998 Winner SMH Customer Service in Tourism Award.
1999 Regional Finalist Accommodation Industry Awards for Excellence 2000 to 2006 SMH Good Food Guide.

Crackenback Guesthouse

Woolshed inspired, the guesthouse was designed in the early 1980s by acclaimed Australian architect Glenn Murcutt. Today, the guesthouse offers a special experience, blending country charm with award winning service. No matter what the season, there's always a warm welcome. In winter, the farm is well located for skiing, being within easy distance of both Thredbo (15 minutes) and Perisher Blue, two of Australia's premier ski resorts. It is only five minutes from the Perisher Blue Ski Tube. In summer, the farm forms the perfect base for fishing, water sports and golf. Lake Jindabyne is ideal for sailing, wind surfing and water skiing. Nearby lakes and streams offer trout fishing while horse riders enjoy the alpine tracks. Kosciuszko National Park beckons bush walkers to reach the top of Australia at 2227 metres. There is a 9-hole golf course only a short drive away. Throughout the year the region hosts numerous cultural, musical and sporting events.

Crackenback Farm offers superbly decorated, cosy, country style bedrooms - all with ensuite. There are seven ensuite rooms (some with spa). Downstairs, rooms each have king or queen beds, while in the loft, there are two or three singles. The loft rooms are great for families, but the lofts are only suitable for children of 5 years of age and over. There are cosy lounge areas with huge open fire places, a fully licensed cosy bar (NO BYO available), featuring Australia's largest variety of Schnapps and a great selection of fine wines. There is also a billiards room with a full sized billiard table. You can relax weary muscles after a day of mountain activities in the sauna and indoor heated pool. There is also a tennis court. Rates include a freshly baked afternoon tea and a full country breakfast with our home-made jams and free range eggs.

All dinner packages include pre-dinner nibbles, coffee & chocolates. Dinner is served in the lodge or, on occasion, á la cate in the award winning Crackenback Cottage restaurant on the property (for further details click on 'Crackenback Restaurant' from the map below.

We have friendly, efficient staff with good local knowledge. There are special rates available to groups and Crackenback Guesthouse is popular for group workshops and team-building conferences. Crackenback Guesthouse is a perfect spot to spend a few days for a group of friends - book the whole of the guesthouse (7 rooms) and receive a champas on arrival, 5% discount on your stay and late check out for everyone. A great way to celebrate a birthday, weekend away with friends or work getaway! There is no minimum stay at anytime, including August (subject to availability).

Room Rates per Couple

Room rates per couple (winter): from $220 to $350
Room rates per couple (summer): from $75 to $225
This includes - Dinner, bed & breakfast.

A rustic Chapel Function Centre is also located on Crackenback Farm and is the perfect location for a romantic, country wedding where your every wish is catered for. Our chapel is the perfect country mountain venue .. timber pews, candles, water features and set in a beautiful field .. it's pure country romance.

Day Spa - Massage & Beauty at Crackenback

The Day Spa provides the ultimate experience at Crackenback Guesthouse
Remedial Massage (1 hour $65, 1.5 hours $95)

Swedish Massage (1 hour $65, 1.5 hours $95)

Body Exfoliation, Polish & Massage (1.5 hours $115)

Face Reviver: Your face is thoroughly cleansed & exfoliated followed by a face, neck & décolletage massage. As a wonderfully soothing & revitalizing mask goes to work your scalp is peacefully massaged. Your face will then be nourished & moisturized during a lymphatic massage of the face, leaving you feeling refreshed & your face hydrated, & revitalized. (1 hour $90)

Body Polish & WRAPS: Your body is exfoliated then cocooned in a warm soothing blend of marine or phyto extracts & a warm thermal blanket helps to infuse a multitude of active ingredients that provide balance within the body. A gentle scalp massage to relax you even more, followed by a shower, coming back to have your body polished with a nourishing emulsified oil, & a facial massage to finish off.

This is an intensely relaxing experience that increases circulation, lymph & energy levels for days, soothing tension & stress.(1.5 hours $115)

Check in 15 minutes prior to your booking and unwind in the sauna, spa, pool or relaxation room and enjoy fresh fruit and juice or herbal tea.