Winter is well and truly underway and if you can’t wait for snowy adventures, we’ve got some good news for you. The Southern Hemisphere’s first-ever alpine coaster in Thredo, a project over 8 years in the making has finally opened. The popular village and ski resort has a lot to offer to the hordes of holidaying Sydneysiders who flock there every year when the weather gets frosty. In 2024, thrill seekers have yet another reason to head down to the Snowy Mountains and traverse the alpine environment on the exciting alpine coaster.
Alpine Coaster in Thredbo, NSW
Home to Australia’s longest ski runs and excellent mountain bike and hiking trails, Thredbo’s latest offering is a year-round, all-weather attraction. On the 1.5-kilometre coaster, passengers will have the option to control their speed of up to 40km/h as they make their way along a mix of thrilling uphill and downhill tracks featuring a tunnel, bridges and circles.
Located in the heart of Kosciuszko National Park, Thredbo is packed with winter activities including skiing and snowboarding. It is also home to a charming winter village and a leisure centre that has an indoor heated Olympic pool, waterslide, bouldering wall, gym and squash court.
Construction started late last year with the attraction opening its doors earlier this month. Find more information on Thredbo’s official website.
Meanwhile, closer home, Sydney is also gearing up to welcome a $400 million indoor snow resort in the heart of Penrith.