Travel ACCESS
JULY 2020
Edited by DALLAS SHERRINGHAM
We’re in the Business of Travel
FABULOUS SNOW SEASON AHEAD WITH NEW GONDOLA STARRING AT THREDBO DALLAS SHERRINGHAM HE snow is falling, the lifts are buzzing and the slopes are alive with the swish of the skis and the flash of trendy outfits on the slopes of Thredbo as a 10-year-old whizzes past me. He is followed by half a dozen other “smarties”, all graduates of the junior ski academy. Now I will tell you straight up, I am one of the world’s worst “snowploughers” and I once was banned from the T bar because I somehow fell off three times, but I still love going to Thredbo and being part of it all. The skiing is the number one reason we are here, but the social life and the crispness of the alpine air, the colorful clothing and the sound of people having fun all come together in one amazing statement about life “at the snow”. But enough about me. Thredbo Resort is really going places with the completion of several exciting new developments. These include the launch of the Merritts Gondola, the only alpine gondola in Australia. In addition, is a new car park, improvements to Dream Run including snowmaking, an expanded grooming fleet and the introduction of new sustainability measures all of which contribute to delivering an enhanced experience for visitors to Thredbo. Thredbo is Australia’s premier alpine resort and has been voted Australia’s Best Ski Resort in the World Ski Awards for three consecutive years. The Gondola investment will further enhance this position, replacing the Merritts double chairlift and quadrupling capacity. The cabin-style lift is like those found in Europe and North America and represents the culmination of two years of planning and development, delivering a new crucial inter-mountain link. General Manager of Thredbo Resort Stuart Diver said the investment being made in Thredbo was really exciting to see. “I have no doubt Thredbo customers will agree. The launch of the Gondola is a huge event for Thredbo and the entire community who have worked so hard to make this happen.” “It is a remarkable engineering achievement and the completion of this phase of our development plan will enhance the customer experience and continue to ensure we remain Australia’s premier resort.
Away from the slopes Some Places to enjoy on your snow visit -
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• BURGER BIZ JINDABYNE – American style burgers, hotdogs, loaded fries, smoked meats, super thick shakes and matched with the best USA beers. • JAI YOGA JINDABYNE Great for enhancing body and spirit and relaxation. • ALPINE ABODE COOMA – Simple, Livable Interiors. Homewares, Occasional Furniture AND Unique Gifts.
“Snow lovers will be thrilled with easier access to the Cruiser area and the Friday Flat beginners’ area, and with the improvements we have made to the popular Dream Run, including a new automated snowmaking system. “We care deeply about our responsibility of operating in a unique natural environment, which is why being Australia’s first ski resort to be powered exclusively by clean, renewable energy was also an important milestone.” The investment in the Merritts Gondola provides: • Easier access for Village guests of all abilities to the Friday Flat and Cruiser area. • Fast turnaround access from the Gondola Mid-Station to the Top-Station for intermediate and advanced ski and snowboarders accessing the popular Dream Run and its surrounding tree runs. • Easier access for foot and scenic passengers to the Merritts Mountain House. • Reduced pressure on the Kosciuszko Express and Gunbarrel Express chairlifts. So, this year I will be ditching the skis and heading up the mountain as a “foot” passenger with the Tourists. Even I can’t fall off that!
WESTERN SYDNEY BUSINESS ACCESS JULY 2020
• ALPINE RESORT HOTEL JINDABYNE – Affordable, fun place to stay. • BOLOGO WEST JINDABYNE – Modern, airy, friendly accommodation. • WILDBRUMBY – Set in the heart of the Australian high country between Jindabyne and Thredbo, Wildbrumby is the highest distillery in Australia.
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