NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service

The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service will once again play a central role in the Snowy Ride fundraiser next weekend, when more than 3,000 motorcyclists will experience mountain hospitality at the Snowy Region Visitor Centre in Jindabyne.

NPWS Manager of Tourism and Visitor Services Steve Redden says National Parks is pleased to offer the visitor centre as a checkpoint once again, and says the ride provides a great opportunity to showcase Kosciuszko National Park and the surrounding region.

"This year promises to be huge following the success of the 2010 tenth anniversary ride, and once again we'd like to see the locals join in and become part of the occasion," Mr Redden said.

"On November 5 riders will travel along many of the major roads in the mountains, stopping at Jindabyne and other checkpoints in the region.

"The Snowy Ride raises money for childhood cancer research, but we've worked with ride organisers to also highlight the plight of the endangered Coroboree Frog, and there will be yellow buckets for donations at the Jindabyne checkpoint.

"Blue Lake Brassiere will provide an all-day barbecue and refreshments at the entrance to the visitor centre and have live music in the afternoon.

"It will be an amazing sight to see more than 3,000 motorcycles in Jindabyne and most will stop at the checkpoint at various times during the day.

"The event will end at Thredbo on Saturday evening with presentations and entertainment," Mr Redden said.

The Snowy Ride is the principal fundraising event for Steven Walter Foundation whose vision is 100% Survival for Children with Cancer.