What makes Perisher Australia’s favourite alpine resort?
Perisher is Australia’s biggest ski resort, providing guests with world class facilities and access to around 1,250 hectares of snowy terrain, across seven mountain tops. You can have fun on over 100 groomed runs and make use of 47 lifts.
There’s Tube Town, with two terrain parks and Australia’s only super pipe, as well as Australia’s biggest snowboard school. Relax in a unique snow covered village with true ski-in ski-out accommodation. Savour on-mountain dining delights, café’s and bars and take time out with a variety of in-resort entertainment and specialty shopping options.
Winner in the 2010 World Travel Awards – Australia’s Leading Ski Resort
Perisher Fast Facts
Season Start: 9 June 2012
Season End: 1 October 2012
Location: 220 km SW of Canberra – largest ski resort in the southern hemisphere
Gateway City: Canberra 190km; Jindabyne 33km
Average Snowfall: 200cm
Highest Elevation: 2054 metres
Number of Lifts: 47
(Consisting of: 18-Seat High Speed Chairlift, 6 Quad Chairlifts, 4 Double Chairlifts, 2 Triple Chairlifts, 21 T-Bars, 4 J-Bars, 6 Ski Conveyors, 3 Rope Tows)
Difficulty: 22% Beginner; 60% Intermediate; 18% Advanced
Click on the link for your downloadable Trail Map – Perisher Trail Map
Resort activities: Tube Town, Snowshoe Walking (Wilderness Sports Snowy Mountains – 02 6456 2966), Cross Country Adventures, Guided Backcountry Tours.
Night Skiing/Snowboarding: Starts Tues 28 June. Tuesday only in September. Tues and Sat 6:00pm – 9:00pm.
The Perisher Manor is the closest hotel to the ski lifts – a truly ski-in and ski-out hotel located in the central area of the Perisher giving you the quickest access up the mountain.
Ski Rider is a 95 room hotel located on exclusive acres inside Kosciuszko National Park, only 11 kms from Perisher Ski Resort
Great location, delectable cuisine, affordable wine cellar, caring staff and an intimate atmosphere for you to experience.
Matterhorn Lodge offers great views over the entire resort and village and features a guest lounge with open log fires, drying room with ski storage, games room, public telephone and bar with pool tables.
Corroboree lodge is the sister property to the Matterhorn and is one of Perishers most popular mid range hotels.
Situated in Perisher Valley in the heart of the Perisher Ranges, The Stables Resort incorporates contemporary Australian features, designed to blend perfectly with the surrounding Snowy Mountains high country.
“The Man” is the skiiers choice for warm and friendly atmosphere, great location and excellent facilities for couples and families throughout winter since 1960.
Ski-In Ski-Out location, Unbeatable family hotel. Great for Kids
On-snow, self contained, ski-in, ski-out, Kids Club, Free onsite parking, family friendly in the heart of Smiggins.
Perfectly Located in Smiggins amongst the snowgums, offering the perfect ‘on snow alpine experience’ for all guests.