Instead, there is always so much going on in each of the ski fields, earing up for their seasons ahead, including some pretty fabulous walks to the top of the mountains, especially on bluebird days. And food. Lots and lots of food.

We ventured down to Thredbo over the weekend and while the snow wasn’t dumping, the vibe was certainly thumping with events, gigs, ice sculptures, bobsledding, a Heineken party, a Tinder (umm, hosted) party and a massive fireworks display – all part of what was a good, fun weekend.

The Denman, Keller Bar, Schuss Bar and Thredbo Alpine Hotel were thumping. We chose to stay at the Thredbo Alpine Apartments – which were perfect as there were six of us and they’re great size – check them out.

And the highlight? The G.H. Mumm Champagne ‘long lunch’ – where one very long table was placed down the Thredbo village square and the most extraordinary lunch was served to 150 people – it’s one lunch that sells out, well before it ‘officially’ goes on sale.

The lunch started with crispy, chilled Mumm Champagne – of course – followed by a perfect winter lunch, created by the team at the Thredbo Alpine Hotel. We started with an extraordinary winter vegetable soup followed by shared platters of roast pork, creamed cauliflower & baby carrots, before the most luscious and tender lamb was served with winter greens.

Considering the temperature outside was only just above freezing, it was extraordinary to have all of the food arrive piping hot on the long, chilly tables. It was a fun and very well-established lunch indeed, gearing everyone up for the start of ski season.

In between the social side of the ski season, it was just so nice to wander around, get the chair lift up to the Eagle’s Nest cafe and have a hot chocolate and look out to what will, in a week or two‘s time, be blanketed in snow. The team at Thredbo, who are all so laid-back and relaxed, are possibly some of the coolest ski peeps around.

So, good luck for the season all you ski bunnies!

For details and information about how to book your own stay, visit thredbo.com.au.

*Melissa was a guest of Thredbo Resort