Perisher Ski Resort Guide
Perisher Ski Resort Guide
Perisher consists of four adjacent ski areas: Perisher Valley, Smiggin Holes, Blue Cow Mountain and Guthega which makes this the largest ski resort in Australia with a terrain that is nothing less than sensational. Seven mountain peaks, 48 lifts and 1,245 hectares of skiable area offer something for skiers and snowboarders of all abilities and aspirations. Perisher’s lift capacity is close to 53,000 skiers per hour, and lifts such as the six quad-chairlifts and the eight-seater high-speed chairlift, the only one outside Europe, cut through the queues in record time. For freeride skiers and snowboarders, there are six terrain parks plus a superpipe. Perisher is also high. The base elevation is 1,720 m and height matters, given Australia’s fickle winters. For cross-country skiers, the Nordic Shelter gives access to more than 100 km of marked runs for skiers of all ability levels. Perisher has more than 60 lodges that offer the convenience of ski-in/ski-out access. And, of course, there’s everything you need to make the most of your ski holiday including various dining options, equipment and gear hire, boutiques and bars making Perisher the complete location for the perfect ski holiday.
Resorts close to Perisher include:
Charlotte Pass (8 km),
Thredbo (15 km),
Selwyn Snowfields (55 km),
Falls Creek (114 km),
Dinner Plain (125 km),
Select Perisher Location Map Detail:
(Also see our detailed Weather Map around Perisher, which will give you visual overview of current and future snow conditions)
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Trails (Pistes): 105 |
Halfpipes: 1 |
| Summit: 2034 m |
Toplift: m |
| Beg: 22% Int: 60% Adv: 18% |
Terrain Parks: 6 |
| Vertical Drop: 334 m |
X-Country: 100 km |
| Lifts: 48 (13 chair lifts, 35 surface lifts) |
Snowmaking: 5% |
| Gondolas / Cable Cars: 0 |
Slopeside accommodation: Y |
| Restaurants: 11 |
Acres of ski: 3076 |
| Bars: 10 |
Nearest Airport: Cooma |
| Nearest Train: Queanbeyan |
Tourist Info Phone:: -,
Perisher Tourist Office Website |
Visitor Reviews of Perisher
Phil from Australia writes:
Just back from skiing three days at Perisher. All blue bird days.
All but a few lifts were open and the snow coverage was very good. This was the first time I had skied this area, and I was impressed with the lift access and the staff. I am not sure what people are expecting when skiing Australian resorts but I must say Perisher was well worth a visit. There has not been much snow of late, but all open runs had full cover and most were groomed. Lift queues were minimal which was surprising as there was such a great cover of snow with blue bird conditions.
Access on to the hill was very easy from Jindabyne though one always has to pay the National park fee. Lift prices are expensive, but that is the price and with all the snow making I can understand that it cost more than some areas that have more natural snow.
Certainly a good resort for those that are beginners to intermediate skiers. There looked like there was a lot of back country skiing available and more advance skiers could find a challenge if they know where to look. The half pipe and terrain parks looked as good as any I have seen. Not my thing but I can see why Australia produces some good free stlye skiers/boarders.
Overall, a great few days, and if you like skiing/boarding and are in Australia, why would'nt you have a look. For me back to Europe in December and more skiing.
2011-08-27 |
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- Season opens: 9 Jun 2012
- Season closes: 7 Oct 2012
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Information supplied 3 Jun 2010
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