The village is built in the valley of the Thredbo River, formerly known as the Crackenback River, at the foot of the Ramshead Range. Thredbo represents Australia’s biggest vertical drop of 672 m/2204 ft. Tree runs as well as open areas and a true alpine village make the location an ideal location for snowboarders.
Thredbo also holds the biggest snow-making system in the Southern Hemisphere. Open vast areas of almost 2 km/1 mi with no natural snowfall at all are available and suitable for all level of practitioners. There are 30 trails that most of them are red but there are also green and some black ones.
At the snow resort, there are 14 lifts,2 half-pipes and terrain parks for all level, from junior to advanced. Thredbo Village offers more than 5,000 accommodation options, however, it is still a small place to scroll around. There is a free shuttle bus system with buses running in circles every 5 minutes, so you do not have to walk far when carrying your equipment and wearing your board.
The Village Square is the meeting point of the village, a place to browse, a place to buy, a place to meet or simply sit down to cafeteria, watching people passing by.
If you want to escape from the daily routine and have fun in all fields, visit one of the most famous Canadian places. Mont Cascades is located in Candely, Quebec. It is a well-known ski resort, water park and golf course. It is a place, which attracts many people both in summer and winter season, thanks to its easy access from Ottawa-Gatineu Region.
Donner Ski Ranch is a resort located on Donner Summit in the Tahoe National Forest, Nevada County, California, USA. The area has been used for skiing since 1939.
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If you are looking for something different and extreme, Mount Baldy is the most appropriate place to visit. It is situated between the South Okanagan towns of Oliver and Osoyoos, near Penticion in BC, Canada. It is an all year round destination and famous for its friendly atmosphere, great snow conditions and excellent wine.
Grouse Mountain is one of the North shore Mountains of the Pacific Ranges in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It is one of the most well-known ski areas in North Vancouver and attracts many people of all ages. Plenty of visitors come to this place, in order to satisfy their curiosity and enjoy themselves in all fields.
South Head is the southern headland of the entrance to Sydney Harbor, at the north of the suburb of Watsons Bay. Hornby Lighthouse, the third oldest lighthouse in New South Wales, is located in South Head.
Warriewood is a suburb in northern Sydney, at about 26 km/16 mi north of Sydney's CBD (Central Business District). The headlands on either side of the beach provide a good shelter from the wind.
Manly is a suburb of northern Sydney. Manly Dam is ideal for those seeking for off-road mountain bike experience.
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Maroubra is a beach-side suburb of Sydney, at about 10 km/6 mi in the south-east of Sydney's CBD (Central Business District). Maroubra beach lies between the arms of Maroubra Bay and provides a number of local facilities such as picnic areas, good restaurants and cafes.
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Maroubra is a beach-side suburb of Sydney, at about 10 km/6 mi in the south-east of Sydney's CBD (Central Business District). Maroubra beach lies between the arms of Maroubra Bay and provides with a number of local facilities such as picnic areas, good restaurants and cafes.
