THREDBO lies between Sydney and Melbourne, and can be reached from both cities (by car) by first taking the Hume Highway.

Join the famous Kosciuszko Alpine Way just before Canberra (coming from Sydney) or at Albury-Wodonga (coming from Melbourne).

The Kosciuszko Alpine Way is a scenic route rivalling the beauty of the Great Ocean Road, and is a Sydney to Melbourne alternative to the Hume Highway.  This road may be impassable due to snow in winter so check with the Resort centre before leaving home on 64594100.  Otherwise use the Snowy Mountains Highway which can be accessed from the Hume Highway.   You then proceed to Cooma and on to Jindabyne, the gateway to the Snowy's.



THREDBO is around 5 hours drive from Sydney or Melbourne and most of the drive is on dual carriage highway. The Kosciuszko Alpine Way between THREDBO and Jindabyne is clear of snow at most times during winter so it is easily accessed by two wheel drive vehicles. Depending on conditions every now and then snow chains may be required and must be carried in the National Park.  Chains can be hired from service stations in  Jindabyne, Berridale  and Cooma.   

Kosciuszko National Park
THREDBO resort lies within the boundaries of the Kosciuszko National Park. As such, there is a fee payable on entry to the Park. The fees are:

24 hour pass - $27 per car
1 year pass - $190

 



Daily coach services link THREDBO to most major centres. Call the Thredbo Resort Centre for schedule information, prices and bookings on 1800 020 589.

Or contact the following coach companies -

New South Wales and Australian Capital Territory (ACT)

Australian Pacific Tours
Snowy Day Tour (Sydney to THREDBO) - Luxury Day Tour to THREDBO.
Departures - Wednesday, Friday and Sunday from June - October 2002
Reservations - 24 hours nationwide 1300 655 965
Email - daytours@aptours.com.au

Lever Coachlines/Transborder Express
Snow Express - Canberra to THREDBO.
Daily Ski/Snowboarding Packages from July 1 to October 2002
Reservations - (02) 6262-3266 or (02) 6249-6006
Internet - http://www.transborderexpress.com.au

Murrays Australia
Snow Express - Canberra to THREDBO.
Daily Ski/Snowboarding Packages from July 1 to October 2002
Reservations - 13 22 51
Email - reservations@murrays.com

Summit Coaches (McCaffertys/Greyhound)
Express service to THREDBO.
Twice daily service from Central Station to THREDBO.
Freecall - 1800 608 008
Reservations - 13 14 99
See this link for Summit Coaches timetable

Jindabyne to THREDBO shuttle
A shuttle bus from Jindabyne to THREDBO is available twice daily.
Please call 6456 7340 for costs, times and pick-up locations.

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Queensland

Snowscene Xpress
Brisbane, Gold Coast, North-Mid Coast NSW

The Snowscence Xpress is a scheduled service operating from Brisbane via the North Coast every Saturday afternoon from 29 June to 12 Sept inclusive. The return trip leaves Thredbo every Friday afternoon.

Departures - Saturday afternoon ex Brisbane, Fridays ex Thredbo.
Reservations - 1300 766 911
Internet - http://www.snowscene.com.au

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Qantas partner airlines fly daily from Sydney to Snowy Mountains Airport (Cooma), which is located 1  hours drive from THREDBO.   From here you can hire a car  (bookings essential or use the Airport Taxi service phone  6452 4455.

Most airlines also service Canberra Airport from major Australian cities. Canberra Airport is located 21/2 hours drive from THREDBO.  Several major car hire companies also operate from Canberra Airport.

Call Qantas on 13 13 13 for rates and schedules

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