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Thredbo Village, the most recognised and renowned
ski area in Australia. Thredbo's
elevation and location on the edge
of the Kosciuszko National park makes
it perfect for heaps of natural snow. The elevation means the snow starts earlier and stays
long but as will all resorts we are at the mercy of the elements
and to our advantage the owners of Thredbo have invested heavily
in a large snowmaking system and continuing to do so which makes
the trip to the resort a safe bet even in the most marginal of seasons.
BEGINNERS
Friday Flat is a dedicated beginners area serviced
by the ski school and a low speed quad chair, so you don't flip out
on your first ride. Thredboland is the ski school for children and
provides one of the best learning environments comparable to anywhere
in the world. Oberdere is a five minute walk from Friday Flat
GETTING OUT THERE
A highlight of a days skiing at Thredbo is the Crackenback Supertrail, a 5.7km
run from the highest lifted point in Australia to the base lodge. It's worth
it for the view alone.
We love to stop for refreshments on the way down. Black
Sallees, Eagles Nest and the legendary Kareela Hut provide the sustenance
to continue to the bottom. Of the advanced runs Funnel Web, Cannonball
and Michael's Mistake are the pick of the bunch. Intermediates have
a great range of terrain to choose from in the Merritts area with
highlights being Exhibition and The Falls.
The annual Thredbo Top to Bottom, for both Boarders
and skiers, provides some amazing scenes with its Le Mans style start.
There are great prizes, such as trips to the US, so if you think
you can beat some of the best get to Thredbo for the big race. Also
Carnival week in mid September is another great time in a resort
thats never short of a good time.
There is a wide variety of accommodation and restaurants
in Thredbo Village so you can enjoy Thredbo regardless of your budget.
The village itself probably has the best atmosphere of all the Oz
resorts, which adds to the experience. If you haven't skied Thredbo
then you've really missed out on some great skiing and boarding,
not to mention the nightlife ... so get up there this year and see
what all the fuss is about.
THREDBO STATISTICS
Top elevation 2037 m
Base elevation 1365m
Skiable terrain 175 hectares
Season, Early June - mid October |
