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Elevation
1,365m–2,036m
Ski area
52 km
Lifts
15
Nearest airport
Canberra Airport (CBR)
Schools
1 listed
Overview
Thredbo at a glance
Common questions
- Yes, Friday Flat at the village base offers gentle, purpose-built slopes perfect for first-time skiers and snowboarders. The ski school also provides highly regarded instruction.
- The ski season typically runs from June to October. You can expect the most favourable snow conditions during July and August.
- Intermediates will enjoy Australia's premier run, the 5.9km Supertrail with 672m vertical descent. The Cruiser area also provides well-groomed pistes to develop your skills.
- Absolutely. The Karels T-Bar area provides access to Australia's steepest skiing terrain. These slopes offer a genuinely rewarding experience, especially on a powder day.
- Snowmaking capabilities cover most of the resort, which helps ensure reliable skiing conditions. This is particularly helpful even during leaner snowfall years.
The mountain
Ski area details
Key stats
Summit2,036m
Base1,365m
Vertical drop (resort)671m
Vertical drop (domain)945m
Total Lifts15
Total Slopes52 km
The mountain
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Lesson providers
Ski schools at Thredbo
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About the resort
About Thredbo
Thredbo is an outdoor ski area in Thredbo Village, New South Wales, Australia. The available data lists terrain from 1365 m to 2036 m elevation, 52 km of recorded slopes and 15 lifts.
About the resort
Key facts about Thredbo
The lifts run between 1,365m and 2,036m, a vertical drop of 671m. 52 km of marked pistes are served by 15 lifts. The nearest airport is Canberra Airport (CBR).
Who teaches here
Ski schools and instructors in Thredbo
One ski school is listed at Thredbo.
- Thredbo Snowsports School — Ski school.
Resort guide
Thredbo resort guide
Thredbo boasts Australia's longest runs, including the Supertrail (5.9km with 672m vertical descent), and the highest lifted point at 2,037m. The resort features a distinct village atmosphere, drawing inspiration from the European Alps, offering the closest experience to Alpine skiing in Australia.
For intermediates, the Supertrail (5.9km, 672m vertical) is widely considered Australia's premier intermediate run. The Cruiser area, located mid-mountain, provides additional well-groomed pistes perfect for developing skills.
Snowmaking capabilities cover most of the resort, ensuring reliable skiing conditions even during leaner snowfall years.
From the top of the chairlift, visitors have the opportunity to hike to Mt. Kosciuszko, Australia's highest peak, standing at 2,228m.
Friday Flat, situated at the village base, offers gentle and purpose-built slopes specifically designed for first-time skiers and snowboarders. The ski school at Thredbo is highly regarded as the benchmark for instruction in Australian skiing.
The Karels T-Bar area provides access to Australia's steepest skiing terrain. On a powder day, these slopes offer a genuinely rewarding experience for advanced skiers seeking a challenge.
The ski season in Thredbo typically extends from June through to October. The months of July and August generally offer the most favourable snow conditions.
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