Thredbo - A year round mountain resort.
Thredbo ski resort was first established in 1957 in the heart of the snowy mountains and is the ideal getaway year round. Bushwalking, mountain biking and conquering Australia's highest peak, Mount Kosciuszko are all available during summer, while in winter there is a mountain of trails to be discovered and some great boarding terrain to be found. Add to that the village atmosphere of Thredbo and you've got the perfect mountain escape.
Thredbo offers the highest lifted point in Australia (the top of Karels T-bar at 2037 metres), the greatest vertical rise at 672 metres and the longest runs (the longest is 5.9 kilometres from the top of Karels T-bar to Friday Flat). Its 480 hectares of skiable terrain is divided between 16% beginner, 67% intermediate and 17% advanced. Snowmaking covers 25% of the resort.
Thredbo also boasts Australia's highest Golf Course, highest restaurant, the AIS accredited altitude training facility and the Cannonball Run 4.2km downhill mountain bike track (accessed by the chairlift).
The top of the Kosciuszko Express chair is the closest access point to Australia's highest peak, Mount Kosciuszko, 6 kilometres walk away.
The ski school prides itself on its innovative approach, including children's and women's programs. Thredbo also offers child-care facilities for the very young, freeing parents to spend time together on the slopes.
The Village
Thredbo is one of Australia's highest towns at 1365 meters above sea level. Its character and atmosphere are outstanding amongst Australia's alpine resorts and it centres on the Village Square with its shops, restaurants and the Thredbo Alpine Hotel, a few minutes walk from Koomerang. The village offers great nightlife in bars, restaurants and the Alpine Hotel.
Thredbo is particularly proud of its year-round attractions and of being a real town with many full-time residents. Supporting this are the development of a respected and impressive summer events calendar and the recent construction of the community centre and chapel. Summer events ensure that there is always something to do in Thredbo, along with summer sports facilities such as the golf course, tennis courts and the Leisure Centre, and direct access to the magnificent Kosciuszko National Park.
Resort Entry Fee
If driving from Victoria via the Alpine Way, you need to stop at the National Parks Visitors Centre in Khancoban to buy a NSW National Parls Pass. If this is closed, you will have to buy the pass from the Thredbo Newsagency or the Thredbo Sports shop. Note: whilst there is an Entrance Station on the Alpine Way when driving from Jindabyne, there is no station before Thredbo after you have left Khancoban.
Further information
Please contact Koomerang's Thredbo building manager for any other information or visit the Thredbo web site at www.thredbo.com.au for details on the resort, available services and current pricing.
