Thredbo, Australia
Thredbo is found in the Kosciuszko National Park, New South Wales, Australia. The field opened in the early 1950’s by Austrian and Czech immigrants who were involved in building the Snowy Mountain Hydro Electric Scheme. Tony Sponar, a Czechoslovakian hydrographer saw the potential for a mountain resort. He had been a ski instructor at the renowned St Anton Resort in Austria from 1941 to 1948.
Thredbo boasts the largest snowmaking system in the Southern Hemisphere that now covers 63 hectares of the snow riding area. The Thredbo base is at 1365 metres and the summit is at 2037 metres giving a vertical rise of 672 metres. The field covers 480 hectares with 16% suitable for beginners, 67% suitable for intermediates and 17% where the advanced will be contented. The longest winter run is 5.9km. Thredbo has an average snowfall of 204cm.
On the night of 30 July 1997 the Alpine Way, the road above Thredbo collapsed under pressure from heavy rain, melting snow and transported material. Carinya Lodge was pushed by the road collapse into the lodge below and both it and Bimbadeen Staff Lodge were completely destroyed. The collapse occurred late at night when most residents were in bed. Eighteen people perished in the collapse.
In the aftermath all aspects of the physical geography of the site were examined by engineers, geologists, civil contractors, technical experts such as the geomorphologists, climatologists, geotechnical advisors and landscaping specialists. Reconstruction has since taken place and full precautionary measures have been covered to make sure nothing like the disaster happens again.
It will take you approximately 5-6.5hrs drive to get to Thredbo from Sydney (500km), 5.5-7hrs drive from Melbourne (500km) or 2.5 hrs from Canberra (180km).
Thredbo boasts the largest snowmaking system in the Southern Hemisphere that now covers 63 hectares of the snow riding area. The Thredbo base is at 1365 metres and the summit is at 2037 metres giving a vertical rise of 672 metres. The field covers 480 hectares with 16% suitable for beginners, 67% suitable for intermediates and 17% where the advanced will be contented. The longest winter run is 5.9km. Thredbo has an average snowfall of 204cm.
On the night of 30 July 1997 the Alpine Way, the road above Thredbo collapsed under pressure from heavy rain, melting snow and transported material. Carinya Lodge was pushed by the road collapse into the lodge below and both it and Bimbadeen Staff Lodge were completely destroyed. The collapse occurred late at night when most residents were in bed. Eighteen people perished in the collapse.
In the aftermath all aspects of the physical geography of the site were examined by engineers, geologists, civil contractors, technical experts such as the geomorphologists, climatologists, geotechnical advisors and landscaping specialists. Reconstruction has since taken place and full precautionary measures have been covered to make sure nothing like the disaster happens again.
It will take you approximately 5-6.5hrs drive to get to Thredbo from Sydney (500km), 5.5-7hrs drive from Melbourne (500km) or 2.5 hrs from Canberra (180km).
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