Falls Creek
Falls Creek is a popular ski resort located in the Australian state of Victoria and continually wins the title of Victoria’s best ski resort. It is situated in the Alpine National Park, about a 4.5-hour drive from Melbourne, and is known for its excellent skiing and snowboarding.
The resort has 92 runs across a variety of terrain, from beginner to advanced, and features 14 lifts to transport skiers and snowboarders around the mountain. In addition to skiing and snowboarding, Falls Creek also offers other winter activities such as snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and tobogganing. Falls Creek has several on-mountain accommodations, including hotels, lodges, and apartments, as well as restaurants, bars, and cafes. The resort also has a ski school, where visitors can take lessons and improve their skills on the slopes.
One unique feature of Falls Creek is its pedestrian-only village, which is located at the base of the mountain and is only accessible by oversnow transport. This helps to create a relaxed and peaceful atmosphere, as well as reducing traffic and noise. Overall, Falls Creek is a great destination for skiing and snowboarding enthusiasts, offering a range of terrain and facilities to suit all levels of experience.
Falls Creek Mountain Review
Falls Creek Snow Cam & Live Snow Cam
Stay up to date with the snow conditions from every corner of Falls Creek ski resort. We have collected all the best views from the Falls Creek snow cam 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 Falls Creek snow cam below.
Drovers Dream Lake View
Sitting at the top of Drovers Dream Quad Chairlift this Falls Creek snowcam looks down Drovers Dream ski run towards Rocky Valley Lake.
Falls Creek Lift System
Falls Creek has an expansive lift system with most of the lifts servicing the lake side of the resort. Getting around Falls Creek is nice and easy with a number of lifts going straight out of the village.
The upgraded Eagle Express to a high speed quad offers a quick option to get up to the amazing groomers found in the Ruined Castle.
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Falls Creek Snow
This unique alpine region might be one of the snowiest places in Victoria which is what makes it so great.
With and average cumulative snowfall of around 4m and an average season depth of 1.5m in the peak of winter (August) Falls Creek is a winter wonderland offering great riding. With some storms providing single day dumps over 50cms of fluffy snow and when a storm hangs around it can leave over a metre of snow which creates heaps of joy for the people staying in the village.
Good storms don’t back themselves up like Japan and the USA so to keep the fun times rolling Falls Creek 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.
Seasons
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The official opening and closing dates at for current and past seasons. These dates are subject to change at Ski Resort discretion based on weather and snowfall. Estimated dates are based on historical averages or advice from the resort and retrieved from the resort website.| Season | Opening | Closing |
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*Closed early due to COVID-19
Where is Falls Creek
Falls Creek is tucked away in the Victorian high country alpine region and most easily accessed by car. Falls Creek is about 4.5 hours’ drive from Melbourne or 7 hours’ drive from Sydney.
Access to the resort is controlled and you will need to purchase Falls Creek resort entry, during winter there is only a single road in and out of the resort. If you are staying overnight, you will need to pay for parking and Falls Creek resort entry.
Local govt regulation requires all visitors into the alpine regions to carry snow chains which fit your vehicle. On the approach to the resort you will meet the snowline and the Falls Creek resort staff will be advising when to fit snow chains to your vehicle in the dedicated snow chain bays.
The closest towns to Falls Creek are Mount Beauty and Bright, both are incredible local Victorian towns and offer a cheaper option to stay for those not looking to stay in the Falls Creek Village. It’s worth noting that even if you are not staying on the mountain you will still need to purchase Falls Creek resort entry before heading up to the ski resort.
Falls Creek Snow News
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Despite a milder winter in the Northeast, ski resorts in the region have persevered, benefiting from late-season snowstorms. Riders, known for their resilience, continue to ski as long as the lifts are operational. Thanks to recent storms, many resorts are extending their season into mid-April and even May. A list of projected closing dates for resorts has been compiled, with some expected to remain open longer. However, these dates are subject to change, so it's advisable to check resort websites for the latest updates.