Australias high country is home to spectacular peaks, clear mountain streams and cool, crisp air, which make an interesting setting for any holiday. Natural occurring features in the Snowy Region abound and are for the most part easily accessible by car. More than half of the alpine habitat in Australia falls inside the Snowy Mountains boundaries. Coupled with the abundance of unpolluted freshwater streams, the famous Murray and Snowy Rivers, magnificent valleys and undulating meadow, the region is proudly unique and abundant in its natural attractions. National Parks cover a fairly large area of the Snowies, including Kosciuszko National Park, the largest National Park in New South Wales and home to Mt Kosciuszko, Australias highest mountain at 2228 metres. Other parks in the area include, Wadbilliga, Deua, Namadgi and South East Forests National Parks.