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Thredbo Mountain Resort in Australia has announced that the Alpine Coaster is now in its final stages of construction ahead of the launch on June 8, 2024. The Alpine Coaster will be complete and opening in time for the resort’s season opening on King’s Birthday Long Weekend.
Today marks exactly one month until the Australian ski season kicks off and the Southern Hemisphere’s first-ever Alpine Coaster will certainly be setting Thredbo’s offering apart this season. At 1.5km (0.9 miles) in length, passengers can control their speed of up to 40km/h (25 mp/h) as they travel along a mix of uphill and downhill tracks featuring a tunnel, bridges and circles that traverse the alpine environment.
Construction on the Thredbo Alpine Coaster commenced in October 2023 and is on track to be completed later this month. The track structure has now been fully installed and the final stages of construction are underway including the installation of electrical and control systems, the addition of walkways and handrails, finishing details on the top and bottom stations, fencing, site cleaning and revegetation.
Winter 2024 Opening Weekend
Kicking off on June 8, Thredbo’s Winter 2024 Opening Weekend is set to be the biggest yet. In addition to scoring the first rides on the Alpine Coaster, guests can enjoy the first days of skiing and snowboarding plus a huge lineup of live music, entertainment, dining experiences, family activities and more.
From dancing underneath the fireworks at the first Alpine Bar Après Party of the season to kicking back on the deck at a Merritts Mountain House DJ session or celebrating in true Thredbo style at the annual Long Lunch presented by Pommery, the celebrations are non-stop all weekend. Plus, there’s plenty of fun planned for all ages this opening weekend with a stacked family itinerary featuring giant games, arts & crafts, Lindt Chocolate s’mores making, fireworks, face painting, alpine bungee and more.
More Ways To Save In June | Kids Ski From $44 A Day
Thredbo is offering new ways guests can save this winter including:
- Value Season discounts of up to 50% for kids and up to 30% for adults on 3-to-5-day mid-week lift passes between June 8 – 28 and September 9 – October 7.
- Great value discounts all season by booking lift passes 7 days in advance, plus 20% off rental hire when bundled with their pass.
