Ski Australia
When the Australian ski season arrives; skiers, snowboarders, and snow bunnies alike flock to the winter playgrounds of New South Wales and Victoria.
The snow covered peaks draw visitors from all over the world to shred the slopes, and take in the majestic beauty of the Victorian Alps and the Snowy Mountains.
The Australian snow season usually begins in early June and continues through to October/September. This varies slightly from year to year.
With ten major Ski Resorts and Ski Parks, there is an array of facilities. From thriller runs for the more adventurous, terrain parks for those dare devils, flat runs for those just getting on their feet, and lots of other snow activities from sled dog rides to snow tubing. In this winter wonderland there is something for everybody. An Australian Ski Holiday awaits you....
New South Wales Snowy Mountains
Has four ski resorts within Kosciusko National Park.
Perisher
Offers self contained, lodge style and hotel accommodation. The park is a massive web of interconnected runs, ski lifts and on-snow activities for all ages.
- Number of lifts: 47
- Number of runs: 50+
- Skiable area: 1245 ha
- Half pipe
- Snowboarding
- Cross Country Skiing
- Night Skiing
- Snow tubing
- Tobogganing
- Snow Shoe
- Telemark
- Snow Sports Terrain Park
Thredbo
Is famous for its après ski action, with steep forested runs.
- Number of lifts: 14
- Number of runs: 30+
- Skiable area: 480 ha
- Snowboarding
- Cross Country Skiing
- Night Skiing
- Snow Sports Terrain Park
Charlotte Pass
As the highest resort in Australia there is quality snow fall, ski in/ski out accommodation and a number of runs for all skiing abilities.
- Number of lifts: 4
- Number of runs: 30+
- Skiable area: 50 ha
- Snow Sports Terrain Park
- Snowboarding
- Night Skiing
- Snow tubing
- Telemark
Selwyn Snowfields
Offers outstanding value for families, with a relaxed environment great for beginners and little kids.
- Number of lifts: 10
- Number of runs:
- Skiable area: 35 ha
- Snowboarding
- Cross Country Skiing
- Snow tubing
- Tobogganing
- Snow Sports Terrain
- Snow Shoeing
- Telemark
- Snow Biking
Victoria's Alpine country
Has five ski resorts:
Mt Hotham
Built on a spectacular mountain ridge there is terrain to suit all levels of ability.
- Number of lifts: 13
- Number of runs: 80+
- Skiable area: 320 ha
- Half pipe
- Snowboarding
- Cross Country Skiing
- Night Skiing
- Snow tubing
- Tobogganing
- Sled Dog rides
- Snow Sports Centre
Fall Creek
Victoria’s largest alpine resort, with Ski in/ski out accommodation. Runs for all levels of ability.
- Number of lifts: 14
- Number of runs: 92+
- Skiable area: 450 ha
- Snowboarding
- Cross Country Skiing
- Night Skiing
- Snow tubing
- Tobogganing
- Kite boarding
- Bungy Trampoline
- Snow Shoe
- Snow Sports Terrain Park
Mt Buller
With an extensive range of alpine activities, is the most accessible major snow resort in Australia.
- Number of lifts: 25
- Number of runs: 80+
- Skiable area: 263 ha
- Half pipe
- Snowboarding
- Cross Country Skiing
- Night Skiing
- Snow tubing
- Tobogganing
- Telemarking
- Snow Shoeing
- Figgles
- Indoor Rock climbing
- Terrain Park
Lake Mountain
Great for Melbourne visitors looking for winter activities for all ages.
- Number of lifts: 7
- Number of runs: 16
- Skiable area: 30 ha
- Snowboarding
- Cross Country Skiing
- Rails and Kick boxes
- Snow tubing
- Tobogganing
Ski Resorts Australia
Both The Snowy Mountains and the Victorian Alps have an array of accommodation options available to suit the needs of your Australian ski holiday. They not only offer the major ski resorts on the slopes, but they also have an array of accommodation options in the surrounding areas.
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