25 Vintage Photos Of Australians In The Snow

    It's like Christmas, but in June.

    1. Who says we can't build a snowman in Australia? We're more than just beaches and koalas down here.

    2. Whilst all of the northern hemisphere shed their clothes in June for their summer, we, cool people, trek up the mountains to get a taste of the magical snow.

    3. Though, the cold hasn't stopped some from sunbaking. Classic Australia!

    4. Tobogganing with friends is mostly for optimum body warmth.

    5. Or a "sleigh ride together with you".

    6. Snowmobiling is probably the easiest and laziest way to plough through the snowfields. But who's judging?

    7. It really is the most wonderful time of the year.

    8. There's no reason to look drab in the cold. Here is some timeless fashion from the fields:

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    12. Ski the slopes with your bestie...

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    14. And fall gloriously.

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    17. Is that you, Torah Bright?!

    Courtesy of the State Library of NSW

    Unidentified, Mount Kosciuszko, 1947 / Torah Bright, Sochi, 2014.

    Courtesy of the State Library of NSW

    Unidentified, Mount Kosciuszko, 1947 / Torah Bright, Sochi, 2014.

    Courtesy of the State Library of NSW

    Unidentified, Mount Kosciuszko, 1947 / Torah Bright, Sochi, 2014.

    18. You may just find something while you're down there!

    19. Here's the snow patrol watching every naughty little fella out there.

    20. But nothing can stop these kids from starting a snowball fight.

    21. The adults are in it too!

    22. Time for some quick snacks before you head back to the slopes.

    23. Or do a proper picnic in the snow.

    24. Party at the peak like a true blue Aussie.

    25. Stay cool, Australia!

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