Questions around this news
What is an alpine coaster?
An alpine coaster is a gravity-powered ride that carries passengers in small cars along a track, often over hilly or mountainous terrain. Riders can typically control the car’s speed within limits set by the ride’s design. Unlike a seasonal snow-based activity, a coaster may operate in different weather conditions, depending on its design and local conditions.
What features and speeds are planned for the Thredbo Alpine Coaster?
The release describes a 1.5-kilometre track with uphill and downhill sections, a tunnel, bridges and circular turns through the alpine environment. Passengers will be able to control their speed, up to 40 kilometres per hour. The ride is intended to accommodate both thrill-seekers and people who prefer a more leisurely trip.
What safety checks are planned before the coaster opens?
Before the first customers are expected in winter 2024, the coaster is due to undergo safety testing by independent third-party engineers in the latter part of autumn. The release does not describe the testing procedures or report any results, so it does not establish what checks will be carried out in detail.
March 1, 2024 -- EVT’s Thredbo Resort has announced that construction is underway for the Southern Hemisphere's first-ever year-round Alpine Coaster, set to open in winter this year. The new Thredbo Alpine Coaster will diversify the resort's year-round recreational offering as an all-weather, action-packed way to experience the mountain.At 1.5km in length, from thrill-seekers to leisure cruisers, passengers will be able to control their speed of up to 40km/h as they travel along a mix of uphill and downhill tracks featuring a tunnel, bridges and circles that traverse the alpine environment. Thredbo General Manager Stuart Diver said this development is in alignment with the resort's focus on providing a premium guest experience and EVT’s overarching strategic focus to create experiences that escape the ordinary.“The Alpine Coaster is set to add a new dimension to every guest's visit. It will be a hugely exciting on-snow experience in winter, and it will build upon our wide range of outdoor adventures in summer as a drawcard for new tourists to the village in the shoulder seasons. This new development is a testament to Thredbo’s commitment to provide a premium experience for our guests 365 days a year," said Mr Diver.Construction commenced in October last year, and there has been considerable progress with the bulk civil excavation works and concreting now complete, and the track installation currently in progress. As part of the construction, the Alpine Coaster will undergo safety testing by independent third-party engineers in the later part of Autumn, ready for the first customers in winter this year.
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At a glance
- Company
- EVT’s Thredbo Resort
- Announcement
- Expansion
- Location
- Thredbo
Key figures
- Course length
- 1.5km
- Maximum rider speed
- 40km/h
People
- Stuart DiverThredbo General Manager
