AS the region gears up for the winter season, the final stages of construction are underway on Thredbo's Alpine Coaster.

The Southern Hemisphere's first alpine coaster will diversify Thredbo's year-round recreational offering as an all-weather, action-packed way to experience the mountain.

At 1.5km in length, passengers can 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," Mr Diver said.

This new development is a testament to Thredbo’s commitment to provide a premium experience for our guests 365 days a year."

Construction on the Thredbo Alpine Coaster commenced in October 2023 and is on track to be completed later this month. The track structure has now been fully installed and the final stages of construction are underway including the installation of electrical and control systems, the addition of walkways and handrails, finishing details on the top and bottom stations, fencing, site cleaning and revegetation.

As part of the construction, the Alpine Coaster will undergo safety testing by independent third-party engineers, ready for the first customers in winter this year