Visiting Perisher
Helpful resort information to assist planning your trip.
- Opens6 Jun 2026
- Closes4 Oct 2026
- Accommodation—
- Restaurants | Bars11 | 10
- Nearest Airport Cooma
- Nearest Train Station Queanbeyan
- Tourist Office Website
- Tourist Office Phone—
Perisher Features
The terrain at Perisher includes:
- Halfpipes1
- Terrain Parks6
- X-Country100.0 km
- Ski Hire—
What's it like at Perisher resort?
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, 47 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.
Latest photos from Perisher. View all photos at the Perisher gallery page.
Photo credit: Marc Diaper
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Photo credit: Snow Forecast Admin
Photo credit: Snow Forecast Admin
Photo credit: Snow Forecast Admin
Photo credit: Snow Forecast Admin
Photo credit: Snow Forecast Admin
Photo credit: Snow Forecast Admin
Explore Perisher Location Map
Interactive Perisher trail map and piste map. View the piste and trails as well as the surrounding terrain and mountain contours for backcountry action. Find and compare nearby resorts by clicking on the resort markers.

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Visitor Reviews of Perisher
Chris Czarnik from Australia writes:
I am now 79 and going to ski Perisher for 2 weeks. I started ⛷️ skiing in Perisher in around 1970 and remember a day ticket $6.00. The ticket person would use a different colour permanent marker to write a date on the ticket.
You had to attach it permanently to your outer garment. Those were the days never to be forgotten. Perisher is a great ski resort, especially after Blue Cow and Guthega were combined. I have been skiing ⛷️ Perisher for 55 years and have no complains. Sure we had good and not so good seasons with the snow.
I lived in Canberra, so it was a 2.5 hour drive to get to to Perisher.
Only thing was they were a bit slow putting in new lifts. I would give Perisher 9 out of 10.
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