We’re barely a few days into autumn but if you can’t wait for winter and snowy adventures, we’ve got some good news for you. Construction is currently underway for the Southern Hemisphere’s first-ever alpine coaster in Thredo and it’s expected to open this winter. The popular village and ski resort has a lot to offer to the hordes of holidaying Sydneysiders and Melburnians who flock there every year when the weather gets frosty. In 2024, thrill seekers will have yet another reason to head up 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 set to open for its first set of customers by winter this year. The journey to Thredbo from Melbourne is around 6.5 to 7 hours drive, but the new alpine coaster will certainly be worth the trip. Find more information on Thredbo’s official website.