THREDBO | Merritts Gondola | Australia

Merritts Gondola is the only 8 person gondola operating in Australia and we were super excited to finally get to Thredbo to check it out. Opening to the public in 2020 the lift has had two interesting seasons thanks to the lockdowns, however this season the lift has been running non stop taking riders from the base up to the mid mountain area. Merritts gondola is the only lift in Australia and New Zealand (possibly the southern hemisphere) where the lift passes under another lift. Starting down at the valley floor means much of the initial ride showcases some of the brilliant plants in and around Thredbo before you watch the scenery transform into a winter wonderland as you cruise into the high alpine. Merritts Gondola Quick Facts: Lift Type: 8 Person Gondola Year of Construction: 2020 Manufacturer: Doppelmayr Duration: 6:00 Bottom Station: 4,478ft (1,365m) Summit Station: 5,456ft (1,663m) Length: 4,462ft (1,360m) Vertical Rise: 977ft (298m) Thredbo is seen to be ‘the’ ski resort of Australia, and the fast facts seem to back that up along with some prestigious awards. Thredbo has the top 5 longest trails in Australia, they have the most accessible vertical offered in Australia and also the highest lifted point in a resort at 2037m.  Thredbo has a unique European style village at the base of its mountains packed full of all the amenities required in a modern-day ski resort with plenty of ski in and ski out accommodation. Thredbo really is a top of the line ski destination tucked away in the New South Wales snowy mountains. Thredbo Resort Snapshot: 🏔️ Summit Elevation: 2037m / 6683ft 🏔️ Base Elevation: 1365m / 4479ft 🏔️ Vertical Drop: 672m / 2205ft 🟩 Beginner: 16% 🟦 Intermediate: 67% ⬛ Advanced: 10% ⬛ Expert: 7% 🎿 Number of Runs: 53 🚡 Number of Lifts: 13 ❄️ Avg Annual Snowfall: 400cm / 157" 📐 Resort terrain: 480 ha / 1186 acres 🎟 Pass Type: Ikon / Mountain Collective If you want to explore Thredbo for yourself check out our website first. https://www.snowstash.com/australia/n... Follow us on our socials: Instagram:   / snow.stash   Facebook:   / snowstash   #thredbo #skilifts #gondola