What's On in Thredbo
There is plenty to do in Thredbo year round. Below is a guide to Thredbo activities.
Summer (see below) | Winter | Year Round
Summer
Walks for Everyone
Collect guide maps and walking maps at our brochure stand and learn about Thredbo’s environment, art, heritage and memorial. Thredbo’s fantastic hiking trails are all clearly outlined in the walking guide.
Resort Pass
Golf & Tennis, Bobsled, Leisure centre and Scenic chairlift are all included in the one pass for families or individuals. Alternately you can purchase tickets separately for just one or two resort activities.
Mountain Biking
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Mountain biking above Thredbo.
Downhill, custom tours & clinics and bike hire are all available through South East MTB Co. Phone 02 6457 6334. www.thredbomountainbiketours.com.au
Village Bike Trails
Cross country mountain bike tracks can be used by anyone with their own or a hire bike. Some tracks are multi purpose for use of both mountain bikers and walkers. A specific mountain bike map is available at SE MTB Co at Valley terminal in Thredbo.
Rock Climbing, Abseiling & Caving
From novices to experts, individuals or small groups, half or full day adventures. Book on 1300 736 581. www.k7adventures.com
Fly Fishing Tours by Appointment
The best way to learn fly fishing is to take a lesson with a professional. These can be booked through Thredbo sports on 02 6459 4119.
Kosciuszko Summit Guided Walks
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At the summit of Mount Kosciuszko.
Available Saturdays, Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, they leave at 10am and return around 3.30pm. Book at Thredbo Sports on 02 6459 4119.
Horse Riding
Pender Lea Chalets does everything from $5 pony rides (for children under 10) to scenic day trips for experience riders and 1-3 hour tours. Contact Pender Lea Chalets on 02 6456 2142. www.penderleahorserides.com.au
Snowy Wilderness Homestead
There’s a range of thrill seeking activities available including quad bike riding, 4WD-ing, horse riding and fly fishing. We have brochures here at the lodge. www.snowywilderness.com.au
Tom Groggin Station and the Murray River
You’ll find places to picnic, 4WD, Fish, plenty of Kangaroos and even the inclination to swim in the river!
White Water Rafting
Spectacular high country forest rafting through the Kosciuszko national park on the famous upper Murray River. www.realfun.com.au/white_water_rafting_canberra.html
Winter
Snow Sports
Snowboarding, skiing, cross-country and back country skiing is what Thredbo is all about in winter. Snow sports school bookings for all ages and ability can be made through Thredbo sports on 02 6459 4100. Group and private lessons are available.
Flare Run
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Thredbo flare run and
fireworks at night.
The flare run lights up the Supertrail every Saturday night and one of the best vantage points to view it is from Boali’s very own balcony!
Mountain Hosts
The Thredbo mountain hosts know Thredbo extremely well and want to share the best ski spots with you. You can meet them at the top of the Gunbarrel Express chairlift daily. This free service is suited to snow riders of an intermediate level and above.
Night Riding
On Thursday nights Friday Flat is open for beginners and Saturday nights the Supertrail under lights is a magical experience.
Winter Walks
Not a skier? There are self guided village walks which can be done any time of year (choose from Heritage, Art, Environmental, Memorial and Eco). Other walks we would recommend in winter are the Riverside golf course walk, Bridle loop trail and pipeline path.
Please remember the Alpine Responsibility Code when using the snowfields.
Year Round
Take a trip to Yarrangobilly Caves
Located 6km off the snowy mountains Highway, 156km from Thredbo, there are guided and self guided tours available as well as thermal springs for a hot dip.
Book a Massage
By appointment. Phone 02 6459 4200. Tineke is well recommended, specializes in remedial, sports, therapeutic and aromatherapy massage and is just across the road at the Alpine Hotel.
Wild Brumby Distillery
Schnapps is the traditional drink in mountain areas and we are lucky enough to have a distillery on our doorstep in the Thredbo Valley on the Alpine way. The Cellar door is open 10-5pm daily and along with free tasting you can enjoy coffee, lunch, home-made cakes and the outdoor sculpture walk. Brad Spalding, owner and distiller is also happy to explain the distillery process. www.wildbrumby.com
Snowy Hydro
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Tumut 2 Tailwater Tunnel, 1960.
Visit the Information and education centre located a couple of minutes from the centre of Cooma or the Murray 1visitor centre. You will learn the story of the snowy mountains scheme from the early construction days to the role the scheme plays today. www.snowyhydro.com.au
Helicopter Scenic Tours
Helifun operate scenic flights all year round, from short trips over Jindabyne to scenic mountain sunset flights. Flights offer interesting and informative commentary as well as unrivalled beauty. http://www.helisurveys.com.au/scenicflights.htm
Snowy Region Visitors Centre, Café & Cinema
Gifts, souvenirs, maps, walking track guides and books are available. Staff can also provide you with your park entry passes and latest weather and road conditions. There is also a café in the building and the Jindabyne cinema. Phone 02 6457 1777 for movie session times.
Thredbo Ski Museum
Displays an interesting collection of photos and ski memorabilia from the 1890’s to the present. Entry is free. www.thredboskimuseum.com
Gaden Trout Hatchery
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Learning fly fishing.
The hatchery is one of Australia’s main centres for the breeding & rearing of cold water sport fish, they run informative tours daily. Visitors can also view feeding of the big fish. www.fisheries.nsw.gov.au
Eucumbene Trout Farm
Located in Berridale and open 7 days in the ski season and Thursday to Sunday in summer, the trout farm conducts guided tours and for those who would like to try their luck, they guarantee you’ll catch a trout! www.eucumbene.com
Snowy River Winery (Berridale)
This winery sells cold climate wines and also provides lunches, morning/afternoon tea and coffee. www.snowywine.com