Thredbo is a village and ski resort in the Snowy Mountains of New South Wales, Australia, in the Snowy River Shire. Thredbo is about 500 kilometres south of Sydney. It is accessible by the Alpine Way. It is built in the valley of the Thredbo River, formerly known as the Crackenback River, at the foot of the Ramshead Range. The town has around 4150 beds but a permanent population of only about 300 people. When the mountain is fully covered by snow, Thredbo has the longest ski runs in Australia, and this attracts around 700,000 winter visitors annually. In summer, Thredbo is a hiking and summer sport destination, and hosts a blues music festival, boasting approximately 300,000 summer visitors.

Thredbo was developed by a syndicate of people who were working on the Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Scheme. In 1957 this syndicate was granted a head-lease over the area that Thredbo now occupies. Development occurred in following years under Lend Lease Corporation. In January 1987, Amalgamated Holdings Limited (AHL) purchased the head lease from Lend Lease. AHL operates the Thredbo village, services, real estate, and lease arrangements as a public company."

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Golf Course Bowl and Funnel Web on powder days, according to Census data the majority of wealthy single men are in Thredbo in August!, Waimea high above the Cruiser, night skiing, the trails in Bushranger off Snowgums Chair, snow shoeing to Kosciuszko, Thredboland Animals, Friday Flat Freddie train for the kids, Segreto Restaurant in the Thredbo Alpine Hotel, Saturday night flare run and fireworks, kids fibre optic flare runs on Thursday nights, exploring the Ramsheads in the back country (then heading for a run into Dead Horse Gap), gondola ride to dinner at Eagle’s Nest, The Mountain House private dining room.

The terrain parks at Thredbo get better every year, as does the diversity of features. They always try to cater for all levels of riders from beginners through to advanced, and there are many solid local riders to inspire you.

Thredbo has many other activities to offer if your having a rest day from the snow. You can go to the Leisure Centre for a work out, a swim, or for a climb on the bouldering wall, or you can just kick back and ease the aches and pains in the sauna. There is also lots of great little eating spots, bars, and shopping if you feel like mixing it up.

The closest major town to Thredbo is Jindabyne which is where most of the action takes place during winter, and where most staff need to find accomodation. Jindabyne is about a 30 minute drive from Thredbo and for those who don't have a car, hitch hiking to and from the resort is part of the local culture. (As with all car sharing, slipping the driver a few dollars for fuel is always a good call)

In Jindabyne, you will find everything you need with all shopping, restaurants, medical centres and services being provided. There is a couple of great bakeries in town as well as one of the best Mexican restaurants you could hope to find...it's called Wrap a GoGo's and their food is fantastic, with the huge wraps being a stand out. http://www.snowworkers.com/node/3421 (Click for Jindabyne)

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