Alpine O Road Thredbo Adventures

With the 75th anniversary for Land Rover being celebrated in Cooma this Easter, Land Rover and Thredbo have joined in the celebrations by o ering an adventure of a di erent kind, their alpine o road adventures presented by Defender. This autumn groups can join in with a guided drive in the luxury of a Land Rover Defender, who are sponsors of Thredbo Resort, and discover remote areas of picturesque Kosciuszko National Park. Thredbo guides lead the way while you and your friends follow in your privately booked Defender. Explore above and beyond the alpine way; unsealed roads, across rivers, wildlife spotting and taking in the idyllic scenes of this iconic countryside.

There are many four wheel drive tracks in the region that are not that often explored. With the knowledge of the local guide, you can experience terrain you may otherwise never have ventured.

The Defender vehicles are booked for an entire group of 1-4 people, with guests expected to supply their own food and beverages for their group. Water is supplied by Thredbo for the entire group.

Starting each Saturday from March 4 until April 15, the guided tours will be approximately five hours in duration.

The Land Rover was synonymous with the building of the Snowy Mountains Hydro-electric Scheme which spanned 25 years from 1949 to 1974. The toughness of the Land Rover is legendary, and the 75th anniversary in Cooma will showcase an array of models including the Defender (see page 38)

During winter the all-wheel drive capability of the Land Rover Defender is welcomed as drivers often navigate through snow and negotiate winter road conditions. This all wheel drive also allows the Defender to explore the o road trails in the region, and on Thredbo mountain itself.

Alpine O�-Road Adventures presented by Defender Saturday March 4 - Saturday April 15

Time: 9am (approx. 5 hours) www.thredbo.com.au/events/

Meeting spot: Defender banners near the Info Centre (Thredbo) or Jindabyne Info Centre. *Adventures vary depending on weather conditions. To book visit the Thredbo website events page.

Two Week Thredbo Easter School Holiday Adventure Carnival

KIDS and families will love the twoweek Easter school holiday carnival where Thredbo have daily events to keep the young ones fully entertained. Plus a special visit from Rowdy Rabbit, Thredbo’s Easter Bunny who will spread his chocolate love on Easter Sunday. Here is a guide to get you started on your adventure.

EASTER BUNNY

When: 9 April Easter Sunday

Where: Village Green

Time: 10.30am

Cost: Free

Thredbo’s Easter Bunny, Rowdy, loves chocolates and will have baskets of Lindt Chocolate for all his favourite kids. Rowdy will cruise from the top of Thredbo and then catch a ride in the fire truck to the Village Green. Listen out for the sirens and get ready to grab your chocolates.

LINDT LUCKY GONDOLA

When: Easter Weekend

Where: Merritts Gondola

Time: 9.30am - 4pm

Not only is it one of Thredbo’s favourite lift rides, but during the four days of Easter take a ride on the Merritts Gondola for your chance to win a chocolate goody box courtesy of Lindt Chocolate.

Every hour one lucky gondola will arrive at the bottom with the chocolates and you could be there to win. All you have to do is line up and take a ride for your chance to win.

Daily Events

Starting at the Thredbo Information Centre from 8.30am each day, the kids will love these daily events.

Thredbo Amazing Race - Follow secret clues to find hidden treasure, the first clue at the Information Centre.

Bike Challenge - Grab a location sheet, search for listed mountain bike trail heads and collect stickers to win prizes.

Hike Challenge - Collect stamps at the four hiking trail heads and collect your prize from the Information Centre.

Nature Bingo - Grab a free Nature Bingo sheet and head on a walk or hike with your friends or family. Complete a bingo row to collect your prize.

Did you say cocktails?

Courtesy Bus

When: Saturday 8 April though to Sunday 23 April

Time: 8:00am to 5:30pm Daily

Cost: Free

Sports Sessions

When: 14, 15 & 16 April

Where: Village Green

Time: 10am - 12pm & 1 - 3pm

Cost: Free

Are you the next sports star? You could be after you hone your skills with this interactive sports day. A variety of sports including soccer, cricket, football, hockey and more. Turn up for a quick game or stay all day with some fun drills. Programs are aimed at younger kids 7 and under that introduces them to the world of sports with a specialty coach on hand. Also games for the big kids to join in.

Flying Fruit Fly Circus

When: 22 & 23 April

Where: Riverside, opposite the Information Centre

Time: 11 - 12:30pm & 2 - 3:30pm

Cost: Free

Everyone loves the circus tricks, now you can learn to tumble, juggle and more with the Flying Fruit Fly Circus. Join in the 30 minute workshops and who knows, you may want to run away to join the circus. Each session is limited to 16 spots, just turn up and put your name down to enrol.

◼ Pump track bike action.