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This week, Thredbo Ski Resort, Australia, launched its biggest and best summer offering yet, encouraging people from near and far to escape to the mountains and find their inner wild. From chasing downhill thrills while exploring Australia’s only lift-accessed mountain bike park to stargazing on the rooftop of Australia on a unique night hike, Thredbo offers summer adventures that can’t be experienced anywhere else in the country. Unveiling a new and improved mountain biking and hiking offering as well as a bigger and better lineup of activities, entertainment, and events, Thredbo is the place to be this summer.
Thredbo’s 23/24 summer season of mountain biking and hiking will begin on November 18, 2023, and run through to April 27, 2024, with season passes, day passes, adventure passes, rentals, lessons, and more becoming available to purchase from today. Thredbo General Manager Stuart Diver said Thredbo is gearing up for another massive summer season in line with growing demand for active outdoor adventures such as mountain biking and hiking.
“From adventure-seeking families to wellness-focused travellers and our loyal mountain biking community, our summer visitation and the number of repeat guests is increasing each year across multiple demographics. Last year, we sold a record number of MTB season passes and had more than half of our previous MTB season pass holders come back for another season. We believe this strong number of guests coming back each year is a testament to our incredible summer offering. Whether it’s reconnecting with themselves, others or nature, I love seeing everyone getting outdoors in summer and experiencing the magic of the mountains. We can’t wait to welcome our guests back for another massive summer of adventures.”
Stuart Diver, Thredbo General Manager
Experience Pure Gravity At Australia’s Only Lift-Accessed MTB Park
Boasting Australia’s only lift-accessed mountain bike park, over 40 km (25 miles) of downhill terrain for all abilities, an MTB School offering daily clinics with Australia’s top instructors, an extensive range of quality bikes and gear for rental or purchase, and a huge calendar of MTB events, Thredbo is a world-class mountain biking destination. To improve the MTB experience, Thredbo is making some exciting new realignments and updates to sections of the existing trail networks. These updates will see more trail riding accessible off the open ski slopes in the trees and new features added to existing trails.
Thredbo has committed to opening three chairlifts every day this season, weather permitting. While these three chairlifts may change throughout the season, having at least three lifts spinning at all times will ensure that riders can always access an exciting variety of terrain. Designed with progression in mind, Thredbo Mountain Bike School boasts Australia’s top instructors and offers clinics, lessons & programs for all levels. In addition to our wide range of existing MTB clinics and programs, Thredbo will offer an exciting new specialty kids’ program on select days this summer. The new Gravity Groms sessions are a one-day program designed for kids aged 5 – 13 to refine their gravity riding and racing skills with our PMBIA certified Instructors.
Last summer, Thredbo transformed the first-timer MTB experience by ensuring there was enough suitable terrain for beginner and intermediate riders. With the debut of three new trails in the Cruiser area, Easy Rider, Paparazzi, and Grasshopper, that were specifically designed for less experienced riders, Thredbo’s first-timer MTB experience was improved significantly. With this whole area dedicated to beginner and intermediate skill progression, convenient bike and protective equipment rental, and an MTB School offering daily introductory clinics, Thredbo will continue to focus on providing a fun, safe, and supportive environment for beginner riders this summer.
A limited number of 23/24 MTB Season Passes are available to purchase now, with Adult Season Passes for $699 and One-Day Adult Passes starting from $89. Passes are limited to ensure a positive guest experience, so guests are encouraged to plan and book online in advance. From today, bookings are available for a wide range of clinics and programs at Thredbo MTB School, with Introduction to MTB lessons from $59 and progressive clinics from $89.
From Sunset To Starry Nights: Experience Australia’s Highest Hikes
With the picture-perfect Alpine Lakes Hike for keen photographers, the Aries Tor Hike for budding ecologists, the challenging Mt Townsend Hike for fit adventurers, and New Moon Hikes, Sunset Hikes, and Meteor Shower Hikes for astrology lovers, Thredbo offers a unique hiking adventure that is suited to everyone’s interests and abilities. In response to strong demand last summer, Thredbo Hikes has expanded its range of unique evening hikes, announcing a new series of Aries Tor At Sunset Hikes and New Moon Hikes. Thredbo’s evening hikes are expected to be a popular offering this summer, from stargazing underneath the Milky Way to watching the full moon rise over the mountains and witnessing rare astrological events.
Thredbo Hikes offers a range of Self-Guided Hikes, Guided Hikes, and Private Hikes led by Thredbo’s knowledgeable local guides. Both private and guided hikes help guests get more out of their hiking experience as they can be safely guided through adventurous terrain to access beautiful landscapes while learning about history, ecology, and more along the way. Thredbo’s Private Hikes offering continues to increase in popularity as it allows more flexibility with dates and times and provides a more personalized hiking experience tailored to guests’ interests and abilities.
With the NSW Government’s Snowies Alpine Walk project currently on track for completion in 2024, Thredbo is set to become the base camp for adventurers who undertake this new hiking experience. Expected to boost summer visitation to the region significantly, the Snowies Alpine Walk will deliver a world-class, multi-day walk across the alpine roof of Australia. The new tracks are building upon Thredbo’s existing tracks that start from the top of Kosciuszko Chairlift, further establishing Thredbo as the hiking hub of the Snowy Mountains.
Most alpine hiking trails start from the top of the resort, which can be accessed via the Kosciuszko Chairlift. Adult 23/24 Hiking Season Passes are available to purchase now for $449, with Adult One-Day Scenic Lift Passes starting from $59. Thredbo Guided Hikes start from $59 for adults to $19 for children, including a One-Day Scenic Lift Pass.
New for 23/24: Save With The Summer Adventure Pass Upgrade
This summer, Thredbo is excited to launch a new Summer Adventure Pass Upgrade where guests can upgrade their MTB or Scenic Lift Pass by adding unlimited access to the Alpine Bobsled, Thredbo Leisure Centre, Australia’s highest golf course, and the tennis courts for an extra $10 per day.
A Massive Summer Of Events
From adventure lovers to chill seekers, Thredbo’s summer events calendar has something for everyone, with a non-stop lineup of events, competitions, live music, and activities. To find out more about Thredbo’s summer events calendar, please click here.
Coming In 2024: Thredbo Alpine Coaster
This summer, Thredbo will continue construction on Australia’s first Alpine Coaster. Planned to open for winter 2024, the coaster will diversify Thredbo’s recreational offering by providing a year-round, all-weather rail-guided toboggan ride. The coaster is approximately 1.5 km (0.9 miles) in length with a mix of uphill and downhill tracks, a tunnel, bridges, and circles that traverse through the alpine environment with passengers able to control their speed of up to 40 km/hr (25 miles per hour).
Thredbo is dedicated to ensuring a continuous plan of development is in place. Due to annual chairlift maintenance and the construction of the Alpine Coaster, the Kosciuszko Chairlift, Snowgums Chairlift, and Merritts Gondola will be closed from October 9 – November 14, and there will be no scenic lift access during this period, with further closures potentially required from April 29 to May 26, 2024.
