Nariel Haven in Australia's Snowy Mountains

ADDRESS CHANGE — Since my article on AUSTRALIA’S Snowy Mountains was printed (Feb. ’07, pg. 24), the contact information has changed for the wonderful B&B where I stayed. Here is the new mailing address for Nariel Haven (2037B Murray Valley Highway, Colac Colac, Victoria 3707, Australia; phone/fax [02] 607622 51, e-mail narielhaven@activ8.net.au or visit www.narielhaven.com.au).

I stayed at Nariel Haven in April ’06 for three nights at a cost of about $50 per night. The hosts, Jenny and Barry Byatt, have two rooms available in their home, both containing double beds and sharing a bath.

On those same grounds, they also rent a self-contained 2-bedroom cottage that has two queen-size beds and one single bed plus a full bath and laundry facilities. (2008 rates are AU$80 [US$69] per night for accommodations with breakfast in the house and AU$90 per night for the 2-bedroom cabin with breakfast groceries provided in the cabin the first morning.)

The location provides spectacular views of the mountains and of cattle grazing in adjoining pastures. It is close to some of Australia’s leading 4-wheel-drive tracks and adjacent to one of Australia’s leading trout-fishing streams.

Nariel Haven is six kilometers from Corryong, which is the gateway to Kosciuszko National Park and is also the the scene of The Man From Snowy River Bush Festival (http://manfromsnowyriverbushfestival.com.au).

Jenny and Barry are wonderful hosts and treat their guests like family. Jenny provides more than ample breakfasts, including fresh fruit, eggs cooked to order, juices, coffee, tea, breads, cereal, etc.

There are small pets on the premises, but they’re well behaved and friendly.

ROSEMARY McDANIEL

Trenton, FL