2021 Ski Season at Thredbo YHA

The drop off area is located at the front of the building (laundry/studio). Vehicle access is from Buckwong Place, turn left just past Schulfwinkle and in front of Kiama Lodge. This area is strictly drop off only, a 5 minute limit will be placed on all cars using the access and a $300 fine will be imposed if cars exceed the limit. You will be required to drive in and out of the drop off zone front first, there will be no backing out of this area. There is only space for two cars at one time, so cars must wait until the area is vacant before proceeding along the road and bridge. Please note snow chains may be required to access the driveway.

Finally, we recommend you use the overnight parking at the northern end of the village (Thredbo Leisure Centre/Friday Flat), and take advantage of the free shuttle bus service throughout Thredbo.

Please do not drop off or park near either Kiama or Schlufwinkle Lodges, the electricity sub station or on the steep part of Buckwong Place. The people in these lodges will take action against unauthorised cars.

ARRIVALS

Check in is between 3pm-7pm, please do not arrive before this time. If you will be arriving after 7pm, or not arriving at all, please contact reception (02 6457 6376).

DEPARTURES - STRICT CHECK OUT TIMES

Check out is from 7am - 10am on the day of departure. Fees apply for not complying to this check out time. For those skiing a half day, there are lockers available for luggage storage (you will need a padlock).

OPENING & CLOSING TIMES

Reception is open from 7am-10am and 3pm-7pm, outside of these hours the hostel is locked for your safety and security. You will be provided with a door code at check in for after-hour access to the lodge during your stay.

CANCELLATION TERMS & CONDITIONS

If you are unable to use your booking, you can transfer it to a friend who is of the same sex for a $10 transfer fee, payable upon arrival. If you are transferring a booking you must give 48hrs notice (in writing). If a booking is cancelled and re-made for a different date a cancellation fee will apply, not a transfer fee.

In order to claim a refund, the person who booked the accommodation must contact Thredbo YHA by email thredbo@yha.com.au or phone 02 6457 6376.

*We regret that the $1 contribution to the Sustainable Hostel Fund cannot be refunded.

If a COVID lockdown is declared by the Government, a deferral voucher for 90% will be issued valid for 12months from check-in date. Unless 29+ days before arrival in which case a 100% refund will be applicable.

YHA MEMBERSHIP

If this is your first stay at a YHA property, you will become a YHA member withn your first night.

STAY AT CANBERRA CITY YHA BEFORE/AFTER YOUR THREDBO BOOKING

Get 20% off at Canberra City YHA when staying on your way to or from Thredbo YHA. Contact the team in Canberra, with your Thredbo YHA 2021 Ski Season booking confirmation, to redeem the offer via email canberracity@yha.com.au or phone 02 6248 9155.

EARLY-BIRD BOOKINGS FOR 2022

Once you have stayed at Thredbo YHA, we have a feeling you'll want to return. We will add you to the early bird ski season contact list for next year.  But don’t wait until next winter, Thredbo is full of appeal all year round! Check out our hiking and biking pages here.

SKI SEASON PASSES

Season Passes will be available on 31st March 2021 - all the information you need can be found here.

DURING YOUR STAY

ENTERTAINMENT

Break out the board games and card tricks in the comfy lounge room or cozy up in the TV room.

WHAT'S ON

Find out about events in Thredbo this ski season, and the other months of the year, here!

INTERNET

FREE Wi-Fi throughout building + free Wi-Fi hotspots in village.

KITCHEN

All necessary pots and pans, crockery and cutlery are supplied. There is a soft drink machine, refrigerator, benchtop stoves, toaster, zip boiler and a microwave oven but no conventional oven. There is limited space in the fridge/freezer so plan your meals carefully. When you place food in the fridge, please label your food containers with the labels provided. All food is to be stored in the kitchen and not in the bedrooms. The kitchen and common areas close at 10am for cleaning. The hostel sells a small supply of groceries – check at reception.

DRYING ROOM

There is an efficient drying room where you can leave wet ski clothes and boots. Please keep this room tidy – remove clothes when dry – please do NOT forget to take your clothes and towels home with you. It is impossible for any drying room to dry sodden ski gloves overnight. Two pairs of gloves will give you a more comfortable holiday than a single pair.

LABEL YOUR EQUIPMENT

YHA accepts no responsibility for lost or stolen goods. Ski clothing and equipment are often similar in appearance, so please make sure you identify all of your clothing and equipment.

WASHING & DRYING MACHINE

The Lodge has coin-operated washing and drying machines. $4 each for a Wash & a Dry at Thredbo YHA. Bring your $1 coins!

NO SMOKING

Thredbo YHA is a non-smoking lodge. Penalties apply.

SKI LOCKERS

There are ski and board lockers at the lodge where you can safely leave your skis, stocks and boards overnight - bring your own padlocks or buy one at at reception ($7).

RECYCLING

We have glass, plastic, metal and cardboard recycling bins, as well as food waste bins in Thredbo - please use the correct bins provided. Please consider carefully what you bring to the National Park, and do your part to reduce waste.

THREDBO INFORMATION

THREDBO VILLAGE

There is a supermarket which has fresh and frozen meat and a bakery for fresh bread and cakes. Prices are higher than most places. The Post Office and newsagent are also located in the village. There are many eating places which range from ‘inexpensive’ pizzas to cafes and top-of-the-range restaurants.

SKI HIRE

Ski hire is available in Thredbo, check here for rental information. 

MONEY

We have one ATM in Thredbo. Branch offices of the Westpac and Commonwealth Banks are open during business hours in Jindabyne. You can use selected credit cards for hiring ski equipment (except for deposits), for ski lift or ski lesson tickets. You can also use credit cards or Eftpos to pay for additional overnights at Thredbo YHA if you wish to stay longer and accommodation is available.

GETTING TO THREDBO

To enter Kosciuszko National Park, by car, a Daily/Annual Pass is required. Available from National Parks and Wildlife Service in Sydney or at any National Park - visit nationalparks.nsw.gov.au for information. 

From opening to closing weekends you are required to have snow chains with you – even if you don’t use them. Make sure they fit your car wheels. Chains can be hired from service stations along the way.

BY CAR - Most of the roads between Sydney and Thredbo are very good, with long stretches of divided road. Please approach this long drive responsibly – stop if you’re getting tired. Canberra City YHA makes the perfect stopover on the way to or from Thredbo, and is right in the heart of the city.

BY COACH/BUS - For details please visit thredbo.com.au

BY PLANE - REX Regional Express may offer limited fights - please visit rex.com.au.

24 Feb 2021