{"id":231318,"date":"2021-10-19T10:50:49","date_gmt":"2021-10-18T23:50:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.australiantraveller.com\/?p=231318"},"modified":"2023-07-21T14:34:56","modified_gmt":"2023-07-21T04:34:56","slug":"what-you-need-to-know-before-skiing-thredbo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.australiantraveller.com\/nsw\/snowy-mountains\/thredbo\/what-you-need-to-know-before-skiing-thredbo\/","title":{"rendered":"7 things to know before you go skiing in Thredbo"},"content":{"rendered":"
A charming village life, epic all-night parties and intermediate-skewed slopes make skiing in Thredbo a winter holiday favourite.<\/h5>\n

What makes cashing in your annual leave for a visit to this\u00a0NSW\u00a0ski resort worth it? A long list of things spanning family-friendly thrills, unforgettable bar hopping and a diverse mix of accommodation options<\/a>. Here, we\u2019ve whittled the lot down to the key things to wrap your head around before skiing Thredbo<\/a>.<\/p>\n

1. If you\u2019re after apr\u00e8s, skiing Thredbo is your best bet<\/h2>\n

While none of Australia\u2019s alpine resorts can quite compare to the scenes in Europe, Thredbo is the country\u2019s best contender. It\u2019s home to impressive bars, some of which double as clubs, and caters to a wide array of punters.<\/p>\n

Fancy a relaxed drink in the company of an open fireplace, while relaxing on leather sofas and armchairs overlooking snow-capped mountains<\/a>? Visit Lounge Bar<\/a>\u00a0in the Thredbo Alpine Hotel from 2pm daily.<\/p>\n

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Spice up your Friday night at the Lounge Bar. (Image: Ben Calvert)<\/p><\/div>\n

After a second convivial option? Make a beeline for local stalwart, the Apres Bar<\/a>\u00a0in The\u00a0Denman Hotel.<\/p>\n

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Spend your date night at Apres Bar. (Image: Destination NSW)<\/p><\/div>\n

Keen to dial things up a notch or five after a day spent skiing Thredbo? Try the Keller Bar<\/a>, renowned as the village\u2019s only true \u2018club\u2019 and hosting full moon parties among other events on select dates.<\/p>\n

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Enjoy the starlight dinner at Kareela Hutte.<\/p><\/div>\n

There\u2019s also Kareela Hutte<\/a>, a winter-only ski-in, ski-out venue dishing up exquisite a la carte meals and premium cocktails, beer and wine, and for tasty home-made Gl\u00fchwein over live music, try the bar at the River Inn<\/a>\u00a0hotel near Friday Flat with its spacious, atmospheric deck.<\/p>\n

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Admire spectacular views of the Snowy Mountains on the outdoor deck of Kareela Hutte.<\/p><\/div>\n

2. It\u2019s a mecca for intermediate skiers and snowboarders<\/h2>\n

Nearly 70 per cent of the pistes at Thredbo can be classed as intermediate, which makes it a great spot for those who\u2019ve already dabbled in skiing or snowboarding and are looking to level up their proficiency.<\/p>\n

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Thredbo is home to Australia’s longest ski runs and best mountain hiking trails. (Image: Alexandra Adoncello\/Destination NSW)<\/p><\/div>\n

There\u2019s the wicked Supertrail, which rings in at 3.7 glorious kilometres, as well as the longest vertical drop of all the Aussie ski resorts clocking in at 672 metres. Beyond its 50+ kilometres of slopes, Thredbo also has four terrain parks, complete with jumps and rails to help you get the most out of skiing in Thredbo.<\/p>\n

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Learn how to ski with your family in Thredbo. (Image: Destination NSW)<\/p><\/div>\n

3. It\u2019s smaller in scale but big on amenities<\/h2>\n

If the amount of skiable terrain available is a deciding factor for your next holiday on the slopes, then\u00a0Perisher\u00a0does have an edge over Thredbo. After all, you can\u2019t argue with the fact Perisher is the largest ski area in not only Australia, but the Southern Hemisphere.<\/p>\n

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There’s nothing better than cruisy laps on a chilly morning in Thredbo.<\/p><\/div>\n

However, when it comes to atmosphere and amenities, Perisher doesn\u2019t hold a candle to Thredbo. The former doesn\u2019t have a central ski village of its own and offers fewer accommodation options. Skiing in Thredbo comes with a tiny but mighty village at the base of the mountains so chasing that apr\u00e8s life is a cinch.<\/p>\n

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Join in the fun at Australia’s best ski resort.<\/p><\/div>\n

A diverse variety of hotels, lodges, chalets and apartments glitter with unforgettable mountain views and there\u2019s also dining experiences right across all your favourite international cuisines.<\/p>\n

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Sip your morning coffee before doing ski runs.<\/p><\/div>\n

A collection of stores to pick up any last-minute ski garb you\u2019re missing is also on hand. The range of ski-in\/ski-out properties available is, however, more limited than at other ski resorts across NSW and Victoria but the ones Thredbo does contain deliver magical snow-scattered experiences<\/a>\u00a0every season.<\/p>\n

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Family days are best spent skiing with your loved ones.<\/p><\/div>\n

4. It\u2019s one of only two Australian ski fields included on the Ikon Pass<\/h2>\n

Keen skiers looking to get more bang for their buck (and ski all over the globe) should investigate the\u00a0Ikon Pass<\/a>\u00a0which covers both Thredbo and Mount Buller in Australia.<\/p>\n

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Glide through the snowy slopes on the Ikon Pass.<\/p><\/div>\n

Internationally, the multi-resort multi-day pass includes more than 40 other ski resorts across Europe and North America, plus Niseko, Chile\u2019s Valle Nevado and New Zealand\u2019s<\/a>\u00a0Coronet Peak, The Remarkables and Mount Hutt.<\/p>\n

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Make the most of your ski adventures with Ikon Pass.<\/p><\/div>\n

5. Yes, you can bring the kids<\/h2>\n

With ten dedicated\u00a0ski programs\u00a0<\/a>catering to those aged anywhere from three up to 17, it\u2019s fair to say Thredbo is a family-friendly resort. And if you feel like your little one needs extra special attention, private \u2018It\u2019s All About Me\u2019 lessons for children aged from two to four, plus private lessons for those aged five and over are both included in the mix.<\/p>\n

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Springtime is a fun time to ski with friends and family.<\/p><\/div>\n

Lift passes are also heavily discounted for children with rates increasing incrementally up until 21 years of age. Patient mums and dads can also take to the slopes with the kids in tow. Friday Flat is perfect for beginners, though critics may caution that the snow at the base of the mountain has a tendency to verge towards slushy.<\/p>\n

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Spring is all about learning to turn in Thredbo.<\/p><\/div>\n

Regardless, its easy-going slopes are made for youngsters. And the kids\u2019 action doesn\u2019t stop there. There are truckloads of kid-focused activities for families skiing Thredbo. Every Thursday, as dusk falls, the resort stages its Kids\u2019 Flare Run & Fireworks and there\u2019s school holiday Snow Festivals that include movie nights, fire pit S\u2019mores making, animal character selfie opportunities on the snow, dancing, games and prize giveaways. The village also offers further\u00a0off-piste activities\u00a0for little ones.<\/p>\n

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The Kids Flare Run is an unmissable event in Thredbo.<\/p><\/div>\n

6. It\u2019s home to Australia\u2019s only alpine Gondola<\/h2>\n

A scenic adventure in itself, Thredbo\u2019s Merritts Gondola is an eight-person, fully enclosed Euro-style cable car that travels from the base of the village, right near the Kosciuszko Chairlift, 298 metres up to Merritts Mountain House at the base of the Cruiser area.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s fast and warm, making the six-minute journey up the stunning powder-laced hill completely cosy, recharging and breathtaking. And again, it\u2019s a fabulous kid-friendly activity as there\u2019s an unofficial yet spacious patch of powder right when you step off the Gondola that begs for giddy children to build a snowman or throw a few balls at their parents.<\/p>\n

When the chill gets the better of you all, pop back on the Gondola for a quick return to Village life. How convenient.<\/p>\n

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Take in snowy sights on the Merritts Gondola.<\/p><\/div>\n

7. If you don\u2019t have gear, you can rent just about everything<\/h2>\n

If skiing is more of a once-every-few-years type of holiday for you and your clan, you don\u2019t need to pour money into sourcing an entire kit before you go. All the flashy sporting brands including Rossignol, Nitro and Burton can be loaned through a rental package right at the base of the mountains, which is also going to cut your luggage size down dramatically.<\/p>\n

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See the freezing beauty of Thredbo on a snowshoe adventure. (Image: Destination NSW)<\/p><\/div>\n

Choose from clothing or equipment packages and let the team size you up for the perfect fits and thrills. There are also discounts to be snapped up if you book the packages together with your lift passes prior to skiing Thredbo.<\/p>\n

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Nothing beats skiing in Thredbo. (Image: Destination NSW)<\/p><\/div>\n

Plus, two central locations situated next to car parks and plenty of accommodation options, are fitted with lockers to make changing in and out of your on-mountain adventures extremely convenient.<\/p>\n

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Reach Thredbo Community Bell at Australia’s Highest Lifted Point. (Image: Destination NSW)<\/p><\/div>\n

Written by Chloe Cann with entries 6 and 7 written by Kristie Lau-Adams.<\/h5>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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