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30.06.08
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Destination: Thredbo, NSW.
Distance: A 2.5-hour drive from Canberra.
Stay: The Thredbo Alpine Hotel. Call 1800 026 333 or visit thredbo.com.au
How much: Rooms start at $570 per night.
Thredbo has the longest and most vertical alpine terrain, so whether it’s beginner snow ploughs at Friday Flat, or flat out off the Bluff, there are runs to suit every level of skier. Once you have mastered the chairlift exit, there is nothing better than sitting back on the quad on your way up to Crackenback, passing over snow-laden gum trees and listening to the currawongs. After the day’s work-out, you deserve a little après: lounge by the fire at the Alpine Hotel, head to the Schuss Bar or go clubbing at Kellers.
Must Do: Free night skiing on Saturdays with a backdrop of twinkling fireworks; lunch at The Mountain House at Merritts; dine at Segreto in the Alpine Hotel or have Tapas at Berntis Café. We also love shopping mecca Snowsport with its delectable collection of SOS, Prada and Gant. If you want a change of pace, try Thredbo Valley Horse Riding at Penderlea Chalets, Alpine Way (02 6456 2142), to test your Man From Snowy River credentials. Back on the slopes, adult lift passes cost $178 for two days. |
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