Family Guide
Looking for an unforgettable family holiday? Youโve come to the right place!
Whether youโre a first time visitor to the snow or a dedicated snow family thereโs no better way to enjoy it than a trip to Thredbo.
The resort is a favourite for families with convenient accommodation right at the base of the mountain, a range of snow programs for toddlers through to teenagers and a stack of great family events and activities.
With activities, events and entertainment to suit every member of the family and endless unique experiences in a breathtaking environment, Thredbo ticks all the boxes and is guaranteed to create some unforgettable family memories.
What You Need To Know
Kids Pricing for Everyone Under 18!
Enjoy more snow holiday savings thanks to our family friendly under 18 child pricing on all lift and lesson products.
Kids Ski Free* in Sept
Purchase a โ3 dayโ or โ5 dayโ Kids Ski Free adult pass and youโll receive a complimentary โ3 dayโ or โ5 dayโ Under 18 pass! The deal is only available for September 2 – October 7 when you purchase online 7 days in advance.
July Kids Snow Festival
Thereโs something for everyone these school holidays, with a mountain of terrain to explore, a huge line up of free activities and plenty of aprรจs for Mum and Dad. The Kids Snow Festival is a favourite for kids of all ages with movie and pizza nights, special kids flare run, night skiing, loads of activities on and off the mountain plus lots more.
Kids Ski Free 5 Night Accommodation Package
Save when you stay and ski with us during the Kids Ski Free period, September 2 – October 3. The package includes 5 nights village central accommodation and 5 day lift pass per person.
Thredboland
The perfect ski program for children aged 3 to 6 years, Thredboland provides kids with fun and safe ski lessons, meals and fun themes and activities to enjoy both inside and outside with their new ski buddies.
Animal Hideouts
Spot your favourite Thredboland Animal at one of the fun and funky Animal Hideouts located across the beginner slopes of Thredbo. This is a fun feature for all the kids to enjoy and get them extra excited on learning how to ski or snowboard.
Thredbo Leisure Centre
Enjoy the family friendly Thredbo Leisure Centre during your stay, located just a 5 minute walk from Thredbo Village Square.
We are open to everyone and offer a variety of activities ranging fromย a Waterslide and Missionย Inflatable, the blow up obstacle course, to Trampoline sessions at our world class facility. With the pool, indoor sports hall, bouldering wall, squash court and weights gym Thredbo Leisure Centre is jam-packed with fun activities for everyone.
Kids Disc Golf
Disc Golf isย a fun activity for the kids or family during your stay in Thredbo. Head over to the exciting and scenic course at Thredbo Golf Course and enjoy this fun family game.
Lesson & Programs
Thredbo has one of the best ski and snowboard schools in Australia and offers a variety of lessons and programs to suit every family member.
There are great deals on passes, lessons and rentals for families.
Activities & Events
Thredbo is home to a massive line-up of activities and events the whole family can enjoy. Every Thursday during winter enjoy the freeย Family Fun Nightย where kids interact and meet the Thredboland animals. Then as the sun sets, all kids ski down Friday Flat under the night sky with LED flares and enjoy the spectacular fireworks show that lights up Friday Flat. This is a magical night out the whole family can enjoy.
Lift Passes
Avoid paying full price by pre-purchasing your Thredbo lift pass online. We offer the lowest prices online and itโs a great way to maximise time spent on the mountain and not queuing to purchase your pass.
Twilight Riding
Thredbo offers twilight skiing and snowboarding every Thursday night at Friday Flat in July and August. Itโs a great family experience as you link turns under the night sky and enjoy the magic of Thredboโs fireworks display that lights up the mountain.
Childcare
Thredbo offers the perfect childcare program for children aged 6 months to 6 years old. All of the Thredbo Childcare staff are qualified, experienced and trained in first aid to provide a fun and safe environment for your kids to enjoy. Relax whilst youโre on the mountain knowing your child is having lots of fun and is in safe hands.
Guided Mountain Tours
Join a free tour of Thredbo with one of our experienced guides, thanks to Toyota. The tours are 2 hours long and take you all over the mountain to explore and get some local Thredbo tips.
Private Lessons
Private Lessons are a perfect customised experience for those skiers and snowboarders of all ages who want to work on their style, skill level and confidence with the best instructors in Australia. Thredbo Snow Sports offers a great flexible private lesson program, allowing you to choose the time, day and how long you want the lesson to run for. You can form a group of up to three of your family or friends who are at a similar level for better value and more fun.
Premium First Timer Lesson Add On
This season Thredbo have a new Premium Beginner Ski Lesson where first timer guests can cruise into day one on the slopes with a 10:30am lesson start time instead of 9:30am. No need to now rush into the first day!
Upgrade and guests gain access to a MAX 6 beginner ski lesson and a complimentary coffee from Friday Flat Bar & Bistro.
This promotion can be added at the time of purchasing a beginner lift and lesson or beginner lift and lesson plus rental product or after the beginner product has been purchased.
Frequently Asked Questions
If it’s your first visit to the snow as a family, it’s natural to have a lot of questions…
- What can I do if I’m not skiing or snowboarding?
- Can adults and children go in the same lesson?
- Can I ski/ride while carrying my child in a baby carrier?
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