Perisher

Perisher is a popular ski resort located in the Snowy Mountains of New South Wales, Australia. It is the largest ski resort in the Southern Hemisphere, with more than 1,200 hectares of skiable terrain, 47 lifts, and over 100 kilometers of trails. The resort is located approximately 5-6 hours from Sydney and Canberra, and is accessible via road, coach or train.

Perisher is open for skiing and snowboarding during the winter season from June to October. The resort has a variety of terrain suitable for all skill levels, from beginner to expert. The ski area is divided into four interconnected mountain areas: Perisher Valley, Smiggin Holes, Blue Cow, and Guthega. Each area has its own unique terrain, ranging from gentle beginner runs to challenging black diamond runs and off-piste areas.

Perisher offers a range of services and facilities to cater for skiers and snowboarders of all abilities. There are several ski schools located throughout the resort offering lessons for all ages and abilities, as well as rental shops for ski and snowboard equipment. The resort also offers a range of accommodation options, including hotels, lodges, apartments, and chalets.

In addition to skiing and snowboarding, Perisher offers a range of other activities and events, including snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, tobogganing, snowmobiling, and night skiing. There are also several on-mountain restaurants and bars for visitors to enjoy après ski activities.

Overall, Perisher is a fantastic ski resort that offers a wide variety of terrain, excellent facilities and services, and a range of activities and events. It is a great destination for skiers and snowboarders of all levels and ages, and is well worth a visit for anyone looking for a winter adventure in Australia.

Perisher Mountain Review

Perisher Snowcam & Live Snow Cams

Stay up to date with the snow conditions from every corner of Perisher ski resort. We have collected all the best views from the Perisher snowcam so you can see what the conditions are like from all around the resort. 

If you want to check out the snow depth from the latest storm, see if the sun is going to be shining or check out the weather before your next visit - check out the Perisher snowcam below

Perisher Ski Resort Lift system

Perisher has Australia’s largest and most expansive lift system. 47 lifts span out over the 7 mountains Perisher has on offer. There is a continual challenge where people try to ride all 47 in one day

Perisher Ski Resort Mountain Stats

Terrain Parks

Perisher is most known in Australia for its terrain park offering, a simple YouTube search will bring up hundreds of videos of some of the world’s best riders lapping the Perisher front valley terrain Park. With some of the top park building crew in the world choosing to spend their southern winter down in Australia, Perisher is able to offer 5 terrain parks including one under the lights for night-time sessions.

When one is just not enough Perisher has Australia’s only halfpipes within the resort with the main halfpipe near the front valley and the smaller second one found in the Yabby flat terrain park.

Perisher Snow

This unique alpine region might be one of the snowiest places in Australia with 4 villages offering a large range of accommodation options.

With and average cumulative snowfall of around 4m and an average season depth of 1.9m in the peak of winter (August) Perisher is transformed into a world class ski destination. If a cold front from deep in Antarctica is lining up to hit Australia Perisher comes alive as the powder offering can continue for days.

Good storms don’t back themselves up like Japan and the USA so to keep the fun times rolling Perisher has an expansive snow making system and an exceptional grooming team who keep the mountain in top shape throughout the whole season and really do a great job with what mother nature gives them.

Where is Perisher

Address: Kosciuszko Rd, Perisher Valley NSW 2624

Phone: 1300 655 822

Perisher is located in the New South Wales Snowy Mountain Range. The resort is located inside the picturesque Kosciuszko National Park.

Sitting nearly halfway between Sydney and Melbourne it’s a 5.5-hour drive from Sydney and 6.5-hour drive from Melbourne. Canberra is the closest major city with an international airport at 2.5 hours’ drive from Perisher.

For those staying in one of the 4 Perisher villages a car is not required once you arrive. Parking is available but very limited across all of the villages, most people prefer to park at the base of the valley and take the unique swiss designed Skitube train system up to the resort. The Skitube has two stations within the resort and drops riders off at the centre of all the action.

For those not looking to stay in the Perisher resort the wonderful alpine country town of Jindabyne can be found 30 minutes away on the shores of Lake Jindabyne. Jindabyne offers all the essential amenities required for a great holiday and the accommodation options are more affordable.

Driving into the alpine region in Australia does require that you carry snow chains which fit your vehicles and the team who run Perisher resort or the Kosciuszko National Park will advise when it’s time to fit the chains to your vehicle should you be driving up from Jindabyne or elsewhere in the region.

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