Your Summer Escape Is Calling! Get Ready For The Ultimate Adventure
Posted on 1 Nov, 2022
Calling all adventure lovers, outdoor enthusiasts and chill seekers…It’s time to plan your summer escape! Thredbo’s mountain biking and hiking season officially kicks off on November 19 2022 and there is lots to get excited about.
From mountain biking to hiking, a food and wine festival plus a jam-packed events calendar and more, Thredbo’s endless range of outdoor activities make it the ultimate adventure. Keep scrolling to see what’s on the horizon this summer…
Mountain bikers, get ready to experience pure gravity with over forty kilometres of Australia’s best terrain accessible by four lifts – the country’s only lift-accessed gravity trails!
In addition to everyone’s favourite trails, Thredbo is expanding the MTB Park by an extra five kilometres, unveiling a brand-new Cruiser MTB area with three gravity trails for beginners and intermediates; Paparazzi, Grasshopper and Easy Rider.
Did someone say more time on the track? We are installing new state-of-the-art bike racks that will increase both the Cruiser and the Gunbarrel Chairlift’s uplift capacity by up to 40%.
Racers ready! On-mountain action is coming back in a big way this summer. From 10 consecutive days of adrenaline-filled racing at the 2023 National MTB Championships and Cannonball MTB Festival to the Australian MTB Interschools for the younger ones and Thredbo”s Gravity MTB Series for those seeking something more laid back, the line-up is massive.
More of a chill seeker? Awe-inspiring hikes await! With over 20 trails, prepare to experience endless natural beauty with unique flora and fauna, glacial lakes and mountains as far as the eye can see. 
Looking to get even more out of your next hike? Look no further than the Guided Hikes program! With experienced local guides, prepare to learn all about the environment, history and culture of the Snowy Mountains as you pass through picturesque natural wonders. From a family-friendly Kosciuszko Summit Hike through to the rugged Mt Townsend Hike and a series of Full Moon Hikes, Thredbo Guided Hikes offers the perfect journey for every age and ability. 
The options are endless! Whether it’s a family picnic, a quick dip or fly fishing, enjoy spending time in nature by the picturesque Thredbo River, or have fun working your way through Thredbo’s massive range of activities including golf, disc golf, tennis, Alpine Bobsled, trampolines, abseiling, Alpine Bungee Tramps and the Thredbo Leisure Centre. 
Ready to plan your summer escape?
There’s a summer pass that caters to everyone. From mountain biking, hiking, families and more…we’ve got the perfect pass to suit your summer adventure in Thredbo. To purchase your summer passes, please click here.
Whether you ski, snowboard, hike, mountain bike or are visiting for the first time, our app is your companion to Australia’s Premier Adventure Destination.
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Thredbo sits on the traditional land of the Monero – Ngarigo people who have looked after this land, water and community for over 60,000 years. We thank them for all they have done and continue to do to look after their country, a special place which we all love and respect.
