Thredbo, New South Wales

Situated beside the Thredbo River at an altitude of 1370 metres, Thredbo is the closest resort to Mount Kosciuszko, Australia’s highest mountain.

Thredbo Village is open all year with plenty of adventure activities during summer and winter. With its chalets, narrow winding streets and mountain vistas, the village feels like a true alpine retreat, unique in the Australian Alps.

Things to see and do around Thredbo include the Kosciuszko Express Chairlift, operating all year round and particularly the top station, which boasts Australia's highest restaurant, the Eagles Nest.

You can also slide down the Thredbo Bobsled, a 700 metre luge-style track, take advantage of village facilities, such as fashion shopping, gift stores, great cafes and restaurants and there are also activities including tennis, mountain biking, golf, horse riding and hiking on offer.

One of the best walks is the 13 kilometre return hike to the top of Mount Kosciuszko, or for the less adventurous, the scenic chairlift ride to the top of Thredbo, which is a perfect start to the day.