In a boost to emergency readiness in the Snowy Mountains region, the New South Wales Government has announced the completion of modernisation projects for Cooma and Thredbo Fire Stations. With an investment exceeding $2.5 million, the upgrades are designed to enhance firefighting capabilities and ensure safety for local communities. PHOTO: Emergency Services Minister Jihad Dib […]
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Natural Snow Dump Delivers Best Opening Weekend for Major Resorts in Years
The winter season has officially kicked off with a bang in the Snowy Mountains, as Perisher and Thredbo Resorts reported an impressive start to their opening weekend, thanks to a timely low-pressure system that brought substantial snowfall, and blizzard conditions across higher elevations. PHOTO: Stellar natural snow provided some excellent early season turns CREDIT: Perisher […]
Operation Snow Safe 2025 Launches Ahead of the Ski Season
NSW Police have launched Operation Snow Safe for the 2025 ski season, a high-visibility initiative aimed at ensuring the safety of visitors and residents in the Snowy Mountains. The operation commences today, Friday, June 6, and will continue until Monday, October 6, coinciding with the official ski season opening on Saturday June 7, 2025. PHOTO: […]
Thredbo Unveils Après Club: Australia’s Biggest Free Winter Music Series
Thredbo Resort has just unveiled their line-up of music artists set to headline this winter’s calendar of free après events, now officially dubbed Après Club. The massive line-up features 10 headline acts to entertain travellers from far and wide, including Hot Dub Time Machine, Sneaky Sound System, Peking Duk (DJ SET), Yolanda Be Cool, Little Fritter, and many more. […]
Thredbo Resort Confirms It’s Open For Skiing This Saturday
Thredbo Resort has just confirmed that Friday Flat will be open for skiing and snowboarding this Opening Day, Saturday June 7, with Easy Does It Chairlift, Magic Carpets and a hike park. Thanks to the snowmaking team, the first laps of the season are on for Opening Day. With over 50cm of fresh snow in the forecast, […]
Snowfall Forecast for Opening Weekend in Snowy Mountains
The Snowy Mountains are likely to receive much needed snowfall over the coming week, thanks to a promising weather forecast which includes cold southerly winds and a subsequent storm system. Reports from Weather Zone, the Australian Bureau of Meteorology (BOM), and Mountain Watch confirm a series of weather that will favour snow accumulation, just in […]
Getting to the Snow Has Never Been Easier
The Snowy Mountains Bus and SMS alert services will return this year to ensure snow lovers can make the most of the ski season. Transport for NSW Executive Director Operations Management Craig Moran said tickets are on sale now for the popular Snowy Mountains bus service, which will operate every day from Saturday June 7 […]
Tourism Snowy Mountains Website Recognised at 2025 Australian Web Awards
Tourism Snowy Mountains (TSM), the leading organisation for destination marketing and tourism business development in the Snowy Mountains region, celebrated a significant achievement recently. The TSM website, www.snowymountains.com.au was named a finalist in the prestigious 2025 Australian Web Awards in the fiercely competitive Tourism category. PHOTO: The TSM website has been instrumental in boosting year-round […]
Thredbo Announces Project Shred: Inspiring the Next Generation of Ski and Snowboard Talent
Thredbo just announced the return of Project Shred, a fun and progressive day in the park, designed to develop and inspire the next generation of young skiers and snowboarders aged 13 years and under. PHOTO: Project Shred is designed to develop and inspire the next generation of snow athletes CREDIT: Thredbo Resort Taking place on […]
Snow Falls Just in Time for 2025 Winter Season
The Snowy Mountains have welcomed another snowfall, sparking excitement and anticipation ahead of the 2025 winter season. With just over a week until the season normally starts, 15cm of snow has been recorded at Perisher from Tuesday, May 27 to Wednesday, May 28. The front valley is already beginning to transform with the assistance of […]