Thredbo Ski Resort Guide
Thredbo, Australia
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
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| Highest Lift | 1,930m |
| Resort Height | 1,365m |
| Nearest Airport | Canberra |
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Thredbo
Thredbo has some of Australia's longest and steepest runs, and one of the most extensive snow-making systems in the southern hemisphere. It's also the location of Australia's highest peak; Mount Kosciusko - rising to 2228m.
Summary
The Australian ski resort of Thredbo is at an altitude of 1,365m.
Thredbo has direct access to a total of 12 ski lifts.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Thredbo?
The next notable snow forecast is 10cm, expected on 25 May.
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Ski Area Stats
Thredbo Ski Area
| Cross Country Total Length | 12km | |
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| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 12 | |
Altitudes
Thredbo Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 1,930m |
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| Lowest Piste | 1,365m |
| Resort Altitude (Thredbo) | 1,365m |
| Max Vertical | 565m |
Ratings & Suitability
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Thredbo Overview
Thredbo is widely regarded as among the top ski resorts in Australia, with the country's highest lift-served skiing at 2037m and the largest vertical drop (672m). It's also home to the longest ski run and benefits from comprehensive snow-making. South facing slopes have a good natural snow record.
Skiing
The mountain offers a variety of skiing; with Friday Flat purpose-built for beginners, and a wide range of pistes for Intermediates of all levels. There is less skiing for experts, although that does include some of the best steep skiing in Australia with runs like Cannonball, Funnel Web and Michael's Mistake.
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snowboarding
Although off-piste riding is not permitted, Thredbo is popular with snowboarders and there are great runs for carving and a funpark with a half-pipe.
Location and Map
Where is Thredbo?
This ski resort is in New South Wales, Australia.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Thredbo is Canberra, 161 minutes drive away.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 12 ski lifts are able to uplift 18,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, with 400 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Thredbo open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
Closed.
Usual opening is Early June, and usual closing is Early Oct.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
COVID-19 / Coronavirus
We don't yet have specific details of the COVID-19 precautions being taken in Thredbo, but they are likely to include most of the following :-
- Face masks required on lifts, and in shops.
- Social distancing in public areas.
- Reduced lift capacity.
- Extensive disinfection / sanitization.
French Ski Resort COVID-19 Measures describes further measures that may also be applied.
Visit the Thredbo Tourist Office for the latest.
Talking about Thredbo
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Aprés Ski
Thredbo has a couple of dozen varied restaurants and half-a-dozen bars to keep things lively. Happy hours are common and a night club is open until early morning.
