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June 12, 2018
Schagne Venter from
Australia
Schagne Venter from
Australia
Thredbo and Perisher refuse to acknowledge reality and move this weekend on a week or two, to a time when there is actual snow on the ground. In the seven years that I have lived in Canberra there has never been natural snow on the ground in the first week of July. And to add insult to injury, Thredbo has now even refused to offer the fake snow and toboggan rides which drew families to it. Oh, and they waited until a week before the day to announce that.
So what can you expect? At Thredbo expect zero snow, paying top dollar for ski-lifts, mechanical sled rides food and drink, a sad snow sculpture melting in the heat, empty pubs where one or two bored people watch footy, over-heated coffee shops closing early, a DJ playing house music to which toddlers and pre-teens dance while their parents stand around sipping over-priced beer and wine. The fireworks were such a non-event that we didn’t even realise they had happened. At Perisher expect some man-made snow, a few better musos, but not much more. Don’t expect a magical, fun-filled snow weekend as advertised in the brochures.
Don’t waste your money, time and energy on this over-hyped, over-priced kids party. Snow open weekend offers you zero snow and zero fun at full season prices. Despite the fact that Threbo and Perisher no doubt know, after so many years of having no actual snow on this weekend, that it will be snowless, they continue to promote this weekend as a funtastic opening to the snow. Too much to expect snow on a weekend claiming (and priced) to be the “start of the snowy season”? Apparently it is. Even Perisher barely has any snow at this time of the year and the reason those photos look so filled with happy people on the snow is because everyone is trying to squeeze onto the few man-made patches of snow for their instagram moment.
Until both Thredbo and Perisher start admitting that they are artificially extending the snow season in order to rake in extra money, and stop charging like there is actual snow on the ground, do yourself a favour and don’t fall for their lies. Show them the contempt they deserve by boycotting them for these first two weeks of June and go when there is actual snow and you are getting what you pay for. I for one will not be paying snow fees for a zero snow weekend again. Fool me once.....
September 06, 2016
Joe from
Australia
Joe from
Australia
August 29, 2015
Peter Gare from
Australia
Peter Gare from
Australia
For advanced skiers and boarders wanting fresh runs, down groomed slopes with steep terrain, such as the Accelerator run, forget it.
If you are lucky they can open at 9am, providing it hasn’t been snowing. If it has been snowing they have to “de-ice” the chair, which they can’t apparently do before they open. Thredbo opens top to bottom at 8.30am regardless of snow fall.
Of late, the Accelerator run is used by “athletes” to train before 9am, so by the time it opens the run is tracked out.
If you want to go off-piste you’ll find that Ski Patrol has already completed many laps of the best slopes.
You would think that for $122 a day, Perisher might consider you, guess not.
You are left with a feeling that Perisher wants to extract as much money from you as they can while providing the minimum amount of service.
October 16, 2014
Felicity from
Australia
Felicity from
Australia
I had my 7 month old in the Snowy day care at Perisher. I was NOT happy with my experience. Firstly, I was not allowed to take my baby into the room myself and twice when I opened the door (because there was no one at the front desk after I waited for some time), I saw that my baby was strapped in a pram and just left to cry (unattended) and I was quickly let out of the room and the door closed. It is also very concerning when your baby is sent home with 1 full bottle of formula which hasn't been given. So I can only assume he was given one bottle all day. The feedback I was given both days was -"he was very unsettled today". Well of course he was, he wasn't fed! It does make me very suspicious of the way things are run when you don't let parents come in and check children or put them to bed yourself when you arrive. I think the young girls you have working there are too inexperienced to look after the number of babies you have in there.
August 17, 2012
PJ from
Australia
PJ from
Australia
Just got back from the best weeks skiing we have had in Perisher for at least 10 years. Great snow, great company and no hassles. Like most punters are saying, if you get there a little earlier and plan your day then there is no problems with crowds. Love the new ticketing system except for one problem. Not all the lifts have an electronic gate (as yet) so my sixteen year old son got the wood on me for the week, because I spent too much time @ Nth.P. The only place that really needs attention is getting back from Mt.P.via Happy Valley T-Bar, where a lift is desperately needed. P.S even got 15% off beer @ Jax bar using my cheap season pass.
August 09, 2012
Anne Bourke from
Australia
Anne Bourke from
Australia
Look out for "The Pole Planters Ski Team 2012" - week commencing 12 Aug 12, we have definitely timed it right with this latest dump. We have skied Perisher on about 6 occasions and have enjoyed it immensely. My son Sean has cerebral palsy and last year he skied unaided after the wonderful instruction from the Adaptive Ski Instructors. The staff all over the mountain make our holiday a wonderful experience. The Man from Snowy River Lodge is a home away from home, and I agree with previous reviews, if you get up early and plan your day, you can miss the queues. If the weather closes in there is always somewhere to ski. We are Queenslanders and we love coming to this winter wonderland. Two more sleeps. Yeehaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!
August 05, 2012
Kerry Putland from
Australia
Kerry Putland from
Australia
Just spent a week in Perisher, first time in decades and have to say the electronic pass readers were fantastic and efficient. We did not have to endure waiting for a lift for more than 2 minutes in any part of the resort and the snow quality was exceptional. Lift operators were always on hand to offer out smallest skier help onto the chair. Ski tube was a great and safe way to access the mountain enabling us to use off snow accommodation. Only problem we encountered were a lot of snowboarders who just did not stop and hoped the skiers would get out of the way so that they did not have to, not a fair way to share, very dangerous and not necessary to board as though the mountain is for them only. Other than that a great time and we will be back.
July 18, 2012
Gerry from
Australia
Gerry from
Australia
Hello Everyone, I've just read previous comments about Perisher, good to see that most were positive and enjoyed their snow holiday.
I've skiied Perisher every season for the last 43 seasons and greatly enjoyed every one of them. Having also extensively skiied America, Canada, Europe and Japan I feel I'm well qualified to make comparisons.
Perisher is without doubt a world class resort and the management and staff do a wonderful job of providing us with the best possible ski experience every day despite a very challenging environment (no, I don't work there).
I'm still blown away by the discounted season pass deal which makes Perisher's prices comparable to a lot of overseas resorts which have much longer seasons.
As for crowds, yes it can be a pain waiting in long lift queues, but as a previous reviewer mentioned if you arrive early and plan your day you can usually avoid the worst of them.
Here's my tip;
Make a point of getting on the V8 for first lift, cross to Mt P when lifts open there, hot choc at halfway by 10am, when most day trippers are arriving.
If you have kids take them on a tour to Blue Cow before lunch and even to Guthega. On crowded days avoid Blue Cow like the plague, you'll spend a lot of time waiting in queues, Mt P is generally the best option. Don't be afraid to have a look at Smiggins, it can be surprisingly uncrowded.
Most of all, just enjoy being in the high country, breathe some clean air and leave your stress behind.
July 06, 2012
Nic from
Australia
Nic from
Australia
Hey all. Sunny days,stress free. It is what it is. I left Sydney this week from a busy week to now play in Australia wonderland. Oh what a difference a few days can make to your life if you just enjoy your every day. Look at it this way, you ski as little or as much as you like. Use someone else's power water. Heat up by the open fire. Chill den with a few drinks with friends. No need to cook a meal as that is also supplied for you. Just relax. Don't think of it as money, think of it as well earned rest in the winter playground called Perisher. You will quickly forget about the cost when you return home. Back into your everyday existence. Exist to live, not live to exist! Think about it. Be happy.
June 26, 2012
Andy from
Australia
Andy from
Australia
Will all the wingers about prices stop and think about how expensive their flights around the world are!!!!
Perisher has such a varied terrain, stacks of lifts and if you avoid the main areas,and or plan your day, small waiting times.
Sure tickets are not cheap but I get value for money each and every day on the snow.
Early season obviously has less snow than August {just look at the snow depth graphs}.
Start taking overseas trips and get buses or drive to the slopes each day instead of just going outside the door of your accommodation.
Suck it up and enjoy what we have!!
Nearest