Thredbo YHA, located in the heart of Australia's premier alpine village, is the best place to stay in the Snowy Mountains.

When you are not skiing the slopes or trying out the huge range of summer activities, simply relax by the fire in the cosy, fully-equipped hostel, or watch the sunset on the balcony.

Chairlifts run 365 days a year taking you to the start of the 6.5km walk to Australias highest mountain, Mount Kosciuszko. Down in the village, thrill seekers can go mountain biking, abseiling, horse-riding, rock climbing or enjoy the many festivals and events.

Ski season runs from June to October.