Home to Australia's longest ski runs, Thredbo is a picturesque alpine valley that's shrouded in powder during the winter months and covered with hiking trails to explore the rest of the year.The village and snow resort can be found in the heart of Kosciuszko National Park at between 1,365m and 1,930m above sea level, where the white stuff falls between June and October.It's cosy village is full of hillside chalets, homely restaurants and a more than a pub or two to keep busy in while not on the slopes.
If you're staying within Thredbo village, getting around on foot is the easiest as the village is small. There is also a free shuttle that operates from 7:30am to 9pm daily. During July and August, a special service runs until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays.
All the main destinations, primarily the ski lifts, restaurants and accommodation, are accessible on foot or using the shuttle service.
Types of transport: The free Thredbo Village shuttle operates along three routes. Snowy Mountains Shuttles and Snowlink Shuttle provide transfers between Thredbo and Jindabyne, which is another ski resort in the Snowy Mountains region.
Paying for transport: While the Thredbo Village shuttle is provided free of charge, shuttles between Thredbo and Jindabyne start at $51.45 each way.
Getting to and from the airport: There is no public transport to or from Cooma or Canberra airports, but there are shuttle services. You can book these in Thredbo Village, at the airport or online prior to arrival.
While the slopes may be the main draw of the resort, there's plenty of other snow-based activities and things to do at Thredbo for those not keen to ski or snowboard.
Tobogganing, snowshoeing and horseback riding are all popular activities. You can also purchase a lift ticket as a non-skier to go up to the chalets where there's more snow - the perfect spot to sip a hot chocolate and take in the surrounds.
The resort is open year round and hiking and mountain biking tracks available nearby.
Images: Thredbo
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