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Thredbo
Renowned for its thrilling snow-riding action and nestled in the depths
of a wooded valley, Thredbo is Australia’s premier alpine resort.
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Must see and do
View the spectacular Flare Run and
fireworks display on the slopes every
Saturday night.
Explore the backcountry on a guided
snowshoe tour.
Swoosh through the snow gums, from
the top of Karels, the highest point on
the mountain, down Saschas Schuss.
Become a Snowy Mountains pioneer
with a backcountry tour, telemark or
cross-country lesson.
Enjoy night skiing under the stars on
Thursday and Saturday nights.
Photographs
above left to right: Thredboland, Friday Flat;
Granite tors, Thredbo; Heading for the après
scene, Thredbo Village; Off-piste skiing
far right: Thredbo Village (Thredbo)
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The Thredbo difference
For snow sports enthusiasts, Thredbo has it
all – the largest snow-making system in the
southern hemisphere and the longest runs
in Australia plus an assortment of thrilling
tree-lined trails, open bowls and groomed
supertrails. This unique mix offers something
for everyone.
On the slopes
The purpose-built Friday Flat beginners’ area
is a gentle slope with easy-to-use lifts to make
learning the basic skills a breeze.
The intermediate trails cover 67 per cent of the
480-hectares of terrain, and then there are the
awesome black trails for downhill screamers.
At Thredbo you can slide and grind your way
through the four terrain parks, ridercross course
or natural features, such as wind-lips, eucalypts
and granite tors.
Thredbo’s off-piste areas are among the best
in the southern hemisphere. Karels T-Bar takes
you to the highest point on the mountain
accessible via chairlift and, from there, it’s
all downhill on 672 vertical metres of snowcovered
slopes.
A comprehensive snow-making system
virtually guarantees top to bottom skiing.
Finish it off with a European-style ski village
nestled in the bottom of the valley and you
have a world-class resort that offers some of
the most exciting terrain in the country.
If you haven’t skied before – or haven’t skied
in a long time – you’ll be surprised just how
easy it is these days, thanks to technological
advances in the sport. The hour-glass shape
of modern skis makes them easier to turn,
and the shorter, fatter design makes learning
easier and faster than ever before. The latest
snowboards are just the same – light and easy
to control, even for beginners.
Thredbo Village
You’ll find everything you need right in
the village – ski or board hire, clothing and
accessories. There’s also a variety of restaurants
with magic mountain views, cosy bars, lounges
and a nightclub along with accommodation
options including self-contained apartments,
lodges, hotels and B&Bs. There’s something to
suit just about any budget. Just drive right in,
park your car and get set for the thrills of
a lifetime.
Thredbo Snow Sports
Thredbo is also a great place to hone your
skills, and the instructors here communicate
with flair. Whether you’re a complete novice or
a black-run bomber, Thredbo Snow Sports can
set you up with a group or private lesson that’s
just right for you. They also guarantee to fasttrack
your learning experience with a program
that keeps you constantly improving.
Thredbo Snow Sports also offers five-day
programs offering high intensity training and
instructors for intermediates and above.
Just for kids
Based at Friday Flat and specially designed
for 3- to 6-year-olds, Thredboland stimulates,
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Snowy Mountains NSW