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🦘 Perisher

The largest ski resort in the Southern Hemisphere. 1,245 hectares, 47 lifts, and skiing in the middle of summer.

Altitude
Summit2,034m
Base1,720m
Vertical314m
Terrain
Total pistes58km
Runs102
Lifts47
Season
OpensJun
ClosesOct
Transfer2h
Lift Passes
£75
Day pass
6-day pass£368
Getting There
AirportCBR
Transfer2h
Canberra
// Run Distribution

58km · 102 runs

18%
38%
32%
12%
● Green 18% ● Blue 38% ● Red 32% ● Black 12%
// New South Wales, Snowy Mountains

Why ski Perisher?

Perisher is the biggest ski resort in Australia and the Southern Hemisphere, comprising four interlinked resort areas (Perisher Valley, Smiggin Holes, Mt Blue Cow and Guthega). The skiing season runs from June to October — midsummer in the UK — making it a genuinely unique July or August ski trip for those who can't wait for the Northern Hemisphere winter. The terrain suits beginners and intermediates, the snowpack is variable year to year, and the Skitube alpine railway from Bullocks Flat is unlike any ski access system in the world.

// Ratings
Beginner 4/5
Off-Piste 2/5
Après-Ski 3/5
Snowpark 3/5
Family 5/5
// Top Reasons to Visit

What makes Perisher special

01Skitube alpine railway — world's only underground railway to a ski resort
02Southern Hemisphere skiing July–October — mid-European summer
03102 runs across four interconnected villages
04Kosciuszko National Park — ski within Australia's highest national park
05Wildlife encounters — wombats and kangaroos visible near the resort
// Where to Stay

Accommodation price guide

Per person per night — prices vary by season and booking lead time.

Budget
£60
per person / night
Shared rooms, basic B&B, self-catered apartments on the periphery.
Mid-Range
£150
per person / night
3–4 star hotels, comfortable half-board chalets, good ski-in/ski-out access.
Luxury
£380
per person / night
Premium catered chalets, 5-star hotels, best ski-in/ski-out locations.
// Insider Knowledge

Book accommodation inside the park well in advance — Perisher accommodation sells out for July school holidays by March. The snowpack varies significantly year-to-year; follow the snow reports from June onwards and be prepared to adjust timing.

// Bespoke Ski Planning

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