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Thredbo 4-Day Lift Pass US$399 (~A$513) @ Ikon Pass

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Thredbo 4-Day Lift Pass US$399 (~A$513) @ Ikon Pass
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chillybags on 20/04/2021 - 21:12 ikonpass.com (1355 clicks)
Last edited 21/04/2021 - 10:13 by 1 other user

The deal involves a bit of a hack to get Thredbo lift passes for a bit cheaper despite Thredbo absolutely extorting all its customers.

During the peak season an adult lift pass is $169 per day, and this year there is no multi day discount. A 4 day lift pass for an adult will cost a whopping $676. The hack involves purchasing an ikon session pass for USD$399 which includes total of 4 days skiing at multiple resorts worldwide of which Thredbo participates. If you use a fee free card it equates to approx $513 so a saving of around $160 is available if you purchase the pass this way.

I bought 4 x ikon passes for myself and friends last week, just submit a form online and then they issue you a ticket to collect on arrival. Fairly easy process.

Thredbo were offering buy early and save discounts of up to 15% off but this was extremely limited and has now been pretty much exhausted (best maximum discount available is 6%, but this hack still trumps it)

**Please note this pass does not allow access during school holidays and during the off season (peak season is 26/06-12/09) the saving is only about $10.

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  • Broden on 20/04/2021 - 21:30

    Pretty cheap, +1

  • WoodYouLikeSomeCash on 20/04/2021 - 21:30
    +2

    For a second I thought it was a subscription program that gives you a pass to use certain lifts (elevators).

    • cyssero on 20/04/2021 - 21:34

      We have Express Paths at airports.. it wouldn't surprise me if there are VIP elevators one day that require a subscription.

  • mr fox on 20/04/2021 - 22:02

    Hmmm wonder if they cover Falls Creek.

    Edit: Buller. Yeahhh nahhh.

    • tunzafun001 on 20/04/2021 - 22:10
      +4

      Agree…Go to Remarks / Corro or Mt Hutt. These big ski conglomerates are going to kill the small businesses around the Aussie mountains.

    • battler on 20/04/2021 - 23:02

      for Falls Creek get the Perisher epic pass.

    • obiwanyahomie on 20/04/2021 - 23:59

      Whats wrong with Buller?

    • antik on 21/04/2021 - 00:53
      +2

      Epic season pass for $850 covers Falls Creek, Perisher and Hotham. Threadbo is a joke

      • bigspike on 21/04/2021 - 07:18

        Will that be cheaper than a 6 day ticket??

  • maiuspala on 20/04/2021 - 22:02

    I havent been in the snow in Australia yet, but very keen to do it this season.
    Any suggestions for accomodation within 1hr radius of Thredbo?

    • pete8oes on 20/04/2021 - 22:12
      +1

      Usually jindabyne would be your best best outside the national park 😎

    • belongsinforums on 20/04/2021 - 23:03
      +2

      Really not worth it. Bloody ripoff for poor snow. Go NZ if you are desperate to go this year. Just don't get sick. Otherwise, might be best to wait another year.

      • antik on 21/04/2021 - 00:54
        +2

        Epic season pass for $850 is good value for unlimited season access to Perisher, Falls Creek and Hotham

        • belongsinforums on 21/04/2021 - 07:38

          Only when compared to its domestic counterparts

    • botchie on 21/04/2021 - 09:28

      if you want to spend a week at the snow NZ is def the way to go, cheaper, better - AUS snow is a joke

      • maiuspala on 21/04/2021 - 11:58

        I already got stuck in europe a year ago for 4 months. Not willing to take the risk again.
        This travel bubble doesnt give us any guarantees, both governments can change the rules overnight and not take any responsibility.

        • botchie on 21/04/2021 - 14:03

          still less painful then Australian snow

  • t_c on 20/04/2021 - 22:04
    +3

    Was actually planning on going this winter, thanks for the headsup about the prices, definately not going until I'm first offered a six figure salary.

  • tunzafun001 on 20/04/2021 - 22:07
    +4

    Geez I miss Jucy's ski for free promo. I hope Vail wont try this shit at Hotham. If so, I will be using this deal and head to Remarks in NZ. $169 a day… for Thredbo?? I guess people must still pay it.

  • Bilzbargain on 20/04/2021 - 22:08
    +1

    Thanks OP. I literally just purchased 4 days at thredbo for the $169 each day. Going to request a refund and try this method instead.

    • Dealseeker21 on 21/04/2021 - 08:56
      +2

      Good luck with that

      • Bilzbargain on 21/04/2021 - 11:43
        +1

        Yeah dam, no luck so far

        • Dealseeker21 on 21/04/2021 - 12:23
          +1

          They won't refund you :(

          • sydney_kings on 18/05/2021 - 09:22
            +2

            @Dealseeker21: Best they will usually do is a credit voucher. Prices are a complete joke though $169 for a days skiing :/

            Oops - replied to wrong comment!

  • Oz-Bogan on 20/04/2021 - 22:39

    The resorts are making a motza using the COVID excuse…

    • belongsinforums on 20/04/2021 - 23:04
      +3

      Thredbo has always been a huge ripoff.

      • haru on 20/04/2021 - 23:06

        Where is better value?

        • droodle on 20/04/2021 - 23:09

          I'd like to know too ..the best place for skiing in Vic cheers.

          • Chicken Kyiv on 21/04/2021 - 00:17
            +1

            @droodle: Mt Baw Baw is slightly cheaper and only 2 hours away

          • antik on 21/04/2021 - 00:51
            +1

            @droodle: Epic season pass for unlimited season access to Perisher, Hotham and Falls creek is $850. Threadbo is a joke

      • Dealseeker21 on 21/04/2021 - 08:57

        So tell me more about the day ticket prices for Perisher

  • nezumi on 20/04/2021 - 23:28
    +2

    For anyone looking to do more than 5 days at Thredbo, the Mountain Collective pass is cheaper than buying direct through Thredbo if you select Thredbo for your free extra day, and you get 2 free days at Mt Buller to boot!

    Base pass = $643 Aus
    Additional days = $84.50.
    Total for 6 days = $896.50

    Thredbo shop 6 day pass = $954 if you are lucky enough to get 5 days where you get the 6% discount, otherwise it's $1,014.

    For under 12s, the Mountain Collective pass is even better - pays for itself after 2 days

    • antik on 21/04/2021 - 00:56

      A season pass to Falls Creek, Perisher and Falls Creek is cheaper than 6 days at Threadbo haha

      • nezumi on 21/04/2021 - 01:03

        Undoubtedly, but my 5 year old can't get snowboarding lessons at any of those, so…. \0/

        • antik on 21/04/2021 - 03:55

          Why not? They all do kids lessons

          • nezumi on 21/04/2021 - 07:53

            @antik: Not for snowboarding. Youngest option without going private is 6 for an all-day snowboard lesson. under 6 years of age and it's ski only.

  • Assclown on 20/04/2021 - 23:51
    +2

    Thredbo don't care about plebs from ozbargain complaining about how expensive it is. They have their market who are happy to pay the prices they have advertised.

  • HecticCrunt on 21/04/2021 - 00:40

    If I was willing to do it dirt cheap, what's the most realistic price I could go skiing. Idm anywhere.

    • bigspike on 21/04/2021 - 08:41
      +1

      Mt Hutt NZ. 1200 all in. Cadrona (stay at Wanaka) 1500 for a week.

  • antik on 21/04/2021 - 00:50
    +2

    What a rip off. The Epic season pass which covers all season at Perisher, Hotham and Falls Creek plus 5 days Hakuba Japan and 10 days at Whistler Canada is $850

    • Gonltruck on 21/04/2021 - 09:52

      Hey mate, just wondering how to access an Epic pass for $850 you keep mentioning? I can only see it listed at $950

  • RogerLoger on 21/04/2021 - 07:38

    People who can afford the accommodation and food can probably afford the passes at full price, which is just as well. It looks like the passes have ended. Quote:

    THE 20/21 IKON SESSION PASS 4-DAY IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE

  • punkindrublic on 21/04/2021 - 08:42

    Bah it's been Ozbargained!

    • calinya on 21/04/2021 - 09:14

      Looks like you can still buy: https://www.ikonpass.com/en/shop-passes

      Just go to top LH corner, click on 21/22 passes and you can select 4 day pass. I was able to add to cart.

    • nezumi on 21/04/2021 - 09:19

      Nope, for some reason they linked last year's pass, which is no longer offered for obvious reasons.

  • nezumi on 21/04/2021 - 09:22
    +1

    The correct link for the current Ikon Session Pass is https://www.ikonpass.com/en/shop-passes/ikon-session-pass-4-…

    The pass linked above is the 2020/21 pass, which was valid in 2020 in the southern hemisphere, and 2020/21 in the northern.

    • chillybags on 21/04/2021 - 10:13

      Thanks, good pick up. I have updated link in post.

  • klonky on 21/04/2021 - 09:33

    I entertained the idea of going to the snow this year, saw the cheapest accommodation available for our family and have now decided will go to Japan instead.
    Prices are beyond ridiculous.

    • obiwan79 on 21/04/2021 - 11:09

      likewise, accom is the killer here in Oz. I was looking at the ikon base pass (~$930 AUD) gives you 5 days at both Thredbo & Mt Buller plus 5 days total at the NZ resorts of Remarks / CP & Hutt if you wanted to make a dash across the ditch. It also gives you 5 days in Niseko but last time i went there I vowed never to return and think its pretty unlikely O/S travel will be getting a greenlight before Nth hemi winter.

    • Telios on 21/04/2021 - 11:12

      When I was looking at doing some cross-country skiing around Hotham I thought I'd check the cost of a single night stay in-case the weather turned poorly.

      It was about an $800 minimum up to $3000 a night.

      I flew to Japan for <$400 a few years ago.

      Australian price inflation is unbelievable.

      • Dealseeker21 on 21/04/2021 - 11:28

        You can get single nights in lodges for about $85 mid week at Hotham

        • nezumi on 21/04/2021 - 11:34

          Hell, you can get a room with breakfast, lunch and dinner provided for $120 per night mid week.

        • Telios on 21/04/2021 - 13:44

          I can not find anything even close, are you talking off season?

          Do you have an example?

    • nezumi on 21/04/2021 - 11:35
      +1

      The only reason I can even contemplate Thredbo is because I was told when rooms at the YHA would go on sale, and booked one for my family immediately. The general cost for accommodation there is getting absurd.

  • Flying Ace on 21/04/2021 - 15:16

    Is there anywhere decent to go and see snow in NSW without going to one of the big ski resorts? My wife has never seen snow - we live in SE QLD so would be interested in driving somewhere to see it.

    • Oz-Bogan on 21/04/2021 - 23:15
      +1

      Dead Horse Gap beyond Thredbo or on the road to Perisher. July or August best bet.
      Long drive just to see snow but…

    • bigspike on 22/04/2021 - 08:44
      +2

      You can play in the snow for free at the resorts. You could drive to Thredbo village and play and then get a coffee or lunch.

      • Oz-Bogan on 22/04/2021 - 23:46
        +1

        No tobogganing allowed at Thredbo

  • suchan on 22/04/2021 - 15:58

    If you're keen to go Thredbo / Perisher, why not wait for one of Costco's Ski Passes instead?

    I didn't go in 2020 but in 2019, a single pass for the peak period (July to September)is listed as $319 which includes
    - 2 day lift pass
    - 2 day hire (ski boots, skis or snowboard and snowboard boots)
    - 2 x lessons
    - ski tube

    I'm not sure when (and if) Costco will sell another one this year but after using their pass both in 2018 and 2019 for a significant saving, I'd imagine this year's won't be too bad also? Might give them a call to check it out this year.

    • cyssero on 25/04/2021 - 19:46
      +2

      They are almost certainly not going to offer any discounts (outside of deals like this) for 2021. Given there's little to no competition with NZ, no one being able to travel to Japan during their winter and domestic tourism quite high (last year nearly all days were sold out), the demand exceeds supply.

      In the past there have been other promos for booking in advance or buy 4 get 1 free, but I'm not expecting any multi day pass offers this time around (nor were there any last year). There were some unfortunate folk who had accommodation booked but couldn't get lift passes last year.

      I seem to recall back in the day there were 2 nights accommodation and 2 days lift pass at The Station for $199 at Costco..

  • adventurer96 on 01/05/2021 - 16:04
    +1

    Flyng Ace, try Selwyn. You can toboggan, Make a snowman, etc and the slopes are very gentle. Havent been foe yonks but accomodation relatively cheap.

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