Family Guide
There’s a tonne of family fun to be had at Australia’s Best Ski Resort this winter. Whether you’re a family of first-timers or dedicated shredders, there’s no better way to enjoy Australia’s highest mountain than a trip to Thredbo.
Thredbo Resort boasts a huge amount of snow terrain for all ages and abilities, a range of amazing lessons and programs to help your family get their snow feet, plus Australia’s biggest and best winter events calendar.
Thredbo was announced Australia’s Best Family Resort in 2020 at the Ski & Snowboard With Kids Awards.
Lift Pass & Lesson Limited Availability | School holidays and some peak season dates will sell out so we encourage guests to plan early and pre-purchase passes and lessons online.
Bringing the family for the first time? Check out our Beginner Guide.
Plan Your Trip
Child Pass & Rental from $86/day*
No matter your skill level or age, Thredbo’s ski and snowboard rental fleet has got you covered with a wide range of quality brands and friendly staff to talk you through your equipment.
Save 20% when booking your rental equipment at the same time as your lift pass.
*$86 per day applies to a 7 Day Lift Pass with Sport Rental Package add on (13 to 17 years) for date ranges: 12 – 25 June, 13 September – 4 October 2021. Buy online at least 14 days in advance, subject to availability.
Getting Here
Thredbo is located in the heart of the Kosciuszko National Park in Snowy Mountains, NSW and is conveniently accessed by car, bus or plane.
Roughly 5.5 hours’ drive from either Sydney or Melbourne and 2.5 hours’ drive from Canberra, Thredbo offers both day and overnight car parking facilities.
Alternatively you can fly direct from Sydney and Brisbane to Snowy Mountains Airport (Cooma).
The Mountain
Thredbo mountain is the perfect destination for riders of all ages and skill levels. Beginners new to the snow will love Friday Flat, the purpose built area designed to progress skills in a fun and safe environment. Intermediate and advanced skiers and snowboarders can enjoy Australia’s longest runs and the wide variety of terrain on offer.
Lift Pass & MyThredbo Card
Your MyThredbo card is your personal key to Thredbo. Whenever you buy a lift pass or lesson online it will be loaded onto this card. All guests need a MyThredbo Card to access the mountain. Better yet, load MyMoney to your MyThredbo Card and enjoy contactless payment at all Thredbo outlets!
Collect your MyThredbo Card at one of Thredbo’s 24-7 MyThredbo Card Kiosks, conveniently located in Thredbo and Jindabyne, or at Guest Services in Thredbo.
On Mountain
Torah Bright Mini Shred | 11 July
Come and spend the day riding with Torah Bright and her pro friends as they coach young snowboarders through the purpose-built, kid-friendly terrain park.
This is a family favourite of the July Kids Snow Festival, with free activities running every day of the school holidays.
Thredboland & Kids Lessons
Thredboland offers a range of kids’ lessons and programs to fit your child’s needs with friendly, experienced instructors to guide them along the way.
The fun doesn’t stop on the mountain with kids meals, exciting themes and activities to enjoy with their new ski buddies.
Lessons & Programs
Ski and snowboard lessons from Thredbo’s outstanding team of instructors provide the best possible opportunity to learn or improve your skills, build confidence on the mountain and access lift line priority.
Browse our group and private lesson options…
Thursday Night Kids Flare Run
An iconic evening event for over 30 years. Kids descend the gentle slope of Friday Flat with twinkling LED flares, creating a magical show of light for their families below.
The night is topped off with a spectacular firework display lighting up the evening mountain sky.
Animal Hideouts
Spot one of the fun and funky animal hideouts located across the beginner slopes at Friday Flat and Cruiser areas. This is a fun feature for all the kids to enjoy and gets them extra excited to learn how to ski or snowboard.
Find them on our trail map…
Merritts Gondola
Home of Australia’s only alpine gondola, Thredbo makes it easy for those new to snow to get up the mountain, and to Merritts Mountain House faster. The Merritts Gondola is a high speed, eight-person Gondola that takes skiers, snowboarders and scenic passengers from the Village to the base of the Cruiser Area in approximately 6 minutes.
New This Winter | On Saturday nights, ride the gondola under the stars to Merritts Mountain House and enjoy a family-friendly, Bavarian-inspired feast!
Off Snow
School Holidays Festival
There’s something for everyone during the June-July school holidays. The Kids Snow Festivals are a favourite for kids of all ages with movie and pizza nights, special kids flare runs, night skiing and loads of activities on and off the mountain.
The Village
Thredbo’s village is located at the base of the mountain and offers a great range of lodges, bars, restaurants, cafes and shops all within a short walking distance. At night the village transforms into a vibrant alpine environment with live music, action and stunning sights to enjoy with family and friends.
Thredbo Leisure Centre
Enjoy the family friendly Thredbo Leisure Centre during your stay, located just a 5-minute walk from Thredbo Village Square.
Open to everyone and offering a variety of activities ranging from the waterslide and Mission Inflatable to trampoline sessions. With a heated pool, indoor sports hall, bouldering wall, squash court and weights gym, Thredbo Leisure Centre is jam-packed with fun.
Alpine Bungee Trampolines
Take your height to a whole new level this winter. Open daily, Alpine Bungee is a high adrenaline experience for all ages and abilities. Visit us under Merritts Gondola at Valley Terminal and get your bounce on!
Kids Disc Golf
Disc Golf is 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.
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