Thredbo Resort

Thredbo is a popular ski resort located in the Snowy Mountains of New South Wales, Australia. It is situated within the Kosciuszko National Park and is known for its excellent ski terrain, beautiful alpine village, and vibrant après-ski scene.

Thredbo has a total of 50 runs across 480 hectares of skiable terrain, catering to skiers and snowboarders of all levels. The resort has a good mix of beginner, intermediate, and advanced runs, with the longest run stretching over 5.9 km. Additionally, Thredbo has one of the highest lifted points in Australia, reaching 2037 meters, which offers stunning views of the surrounding mountain ranges.

In addition to skiing and snowboarding, Thredbo offers a variety of other winter activities, including tobogganing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, and backcountry skiing. The resort also has a range of restaurants, cafes, bars, and shops to explore, as well as a cinema and leisure center with a heated indoor pool, waterslide, and gym.

Thredbo is easily accessible by car, bus, or plane, with the nearest major airport located in Canberra, about a two-and-a-half-hour drive away. The resort also offers a range of accommodation options, including hotels, apartments, and lodges, making it a great destination for a winter getaway.

Thredbo Snow Cam

Stay up to date with the snow conditions from every corner of Thredbo ski resort. We have collected all the best Thredbo snowcam so you can see every aspect of the ski resort and surrounding mountains. 

If you want to check out the snow depth from the latest storm, see if the sun is going to be shining or check out the weather before your next visit - check out the Thredbo snowcam below. 

Thredbo Alpine Resort Lift System

Thredbo has a world class lift system covering all areas of the mountain.

In 2020 Thredbo opened Australia’s first alpine Gondola offering fully enclosed travel from the base village up to Merritts Mountain House.

Adding to Thredbo’s stats is a T-Bar going up to Australia’s highest lifted point which is also the starting point for a few of the longest trails found in Australia.

Thredbo Ski Resort Stats

Thredbo Terrain Parks

Thredbo’s terrain park offering is on the strong side and can be found all across the upper area of the resorts. The higher altitude means they get more consistent snow which the amazing park teams shape into a fascinating array of features all across the park. A standout event in recent years is the Holy Bowly event that Thredbo now host where some of the world’s best park riders descend on Thredbo for competition and all-round good times in the Australian spring sunshine.

Thredbo Snow

Australia and snow don’t normally conjure up many thoughts for most people, however tucked away in the New South Wales snowy mountain range is Thredbo, Thredbo gets a decent amount of the good white stuff to keep everyone happy.

With and average cumulative snowfall of around 4m and an average season depth of 1.5m in the peak of winter (August) Thredbo is transformed into a world class ski destination. If a cold front from deep in Antarctica is lining up to hit Australia Thredbo comes alive as the powder offering can continue for days.

With one of the highest altitudes on offer in Australia the season can go late into spring with great riding up top even if grass can be seen down in the village.

Good storms can be few and far between in Australia so to keep the fun times rolling Thredbo has an expansive snow making system and an exceptional grooming team who keep the mountain in top shape throughout the whole season and really do a great job what the Antarctic cold fronts supply.

Where is Thredbo Alpine Resort?

Thredbo is located in the perisher valley of the New South Wales Snowy Mountain Range. The resort is located inside the Kosciuszko National Park and is at the foot of Mt Kosciuszko.

Sitting nearly halfway between Sydney and Melbourne it’s a 5.5-hour drive from Sydney and 6.5-hour drive from Melbourne. Canberra is the closest major city with an international airport at 2.5 hours’ drive from Thredbo.

For those staying in Thredbo village a car is not required once you arrive, you will be able to park and enjoy all the offerings of the pedestrian village.

For those not looking to stay in the Thredbo village the wonderful alpine country town of Jindabyne can be found 30 minutes away on the shores of Lake Jindabyne. Jindabyne offers all the essential amenities required for a great holiday and the accommodation options are more affordable.

Driving into the alpine region in Australia does require that you carry snow chains which fit your vehicles and the team who run Thredbo resort or the Kosciuszko National Park will advise when it’s time to fit the chains to your vehicle should you be driving up from Jindabyne.

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