Khancoban

Khancoban is a small town in Snowy Valleys Council, New South Wales, Australia.

Khancoban is a small town in Snowy Valleys Council, New South Wales, Australia. The town is located 567 kilometres (352 mi) from the state capital, Sydney and 13 kilometres (8 mi) from the state border with Victoria, in the foothills of the Snowy Mountains, near the upper reaches of the Murray River.At the 2016 census, Khancoban had a population of 304.Khancoban Post Office opened on 7 November 1876.

Khancoban has a typical climate of the South West Slopes, with four distinct seasons. It is characterised by its inland location and likewise windward position (west of the Snowy Mountains); with the summers having a high diurnal range, and relatively low humidity and rainfall amount—although thunderstorms usually increase humidity in summer somewhat. Winters are cool and very rainy, with occasional snowfalls, and a much narrower diurnal range due to frequent cloud cover. Autumns are mild and dry, with crisp nights. Springs are mild, albeit tepid by November, and damp with a high frequency of thunderstorms. Under the Köppen climate classification scheme, the town has a humid subtropical climate (Cfa) with strong oceanic influence.

The town is a popular launching place for tourists exploring the Snowy Mountains area including Kosciuszko National Park.Khancoban is linked to Jindabyne and Cooma by the Alpine Way, a scenic route that takes travellers past the ski resort of Thredbo.The closest regional centre is Corryong, 20 kilometres (12 mi) to the west in Victoria.