5 Recommendations for the Best Ski Resorts in Australia
Author: Darma PamungkasDate: Wed, Jan 31, 2024
Snow trails in Australia offer a unique experience for skiers and snowboarders who want to enjoy fresh snow in a beautiful bush setting.
Thredbo
Location: Snowy Mountains, 5.5 hour drive from Sydney or Melbourne
Whether you want to slide down the longest ski run in Australasia, explore the intermediate slopes or are looking for an adventure area for beginners, Thredbo has it all. You can choose exclusive experiences like the Sunrise Session to kick off the action. Then enjoy a relaxing evening at Alpine Bar, then recharge with a rest at comfortable accommodation such as The Eastern or The Denman. Disabled guests can also experience an epic adventure with Thredbo's Adaptive Snowsports Guide.
Perisher Ski Resort
Location: Kosciuszko National Park, 5.5 hour drive from Sydney
If you want a big ski resort, choose Perisher. The resort has the most extensive ski terrain in Australasia and some of the best ski parks in the country. If you want a mountain stay in the Perisher area that's devoid of ski village crowds, you have options like the Marritz Hotel and The Man From Snowy River Hotel. Many skiers stay in nearby towns such as Jindabyne, here you'll find classic pubs, a selection of restaurants and a relaxed friendly atmosphere.
Falls Creek Alpine Resort
Location: Alpine National Park, five hours' drive from Melbourne
Falls Creek is a hikers-only ski village. Don't forget to pack your snowshoes as all accommodation, dining and snow activities are ski-accessible! Victoria's largest ski resort, which is also suitable for families, has a great ski school and special children's runs. If you want to venture outside the park, join the Hakuba Backcountry Tour with Australian Olympian Steve Lee to explore the snow trails. Visit Elk or Astra Lodge for quality mountainside dining.
Mount Hotham
Location: Hotham Heights, five hours' drive from Melbourne
The ski resort at Mount Hotham is located at the top of the mountain, meaning your skiing will start with a descent to the cable car. This is a mountain for steep and more challenging trails, combining intermediate, advanced and expert terrain, as well as a separate area for beginners. For a truly unique experience, try a husky dog ??sledding tour of the backcountry trails, then stop by the bar near Dinner Plain.
Mount Buller Alpine Resort
Location: High Country, 3.5 hour drive from Melbourne
Melburnians love Mount Buller, with 80 km (49 miles) of trails for beginners to advanced and the largest lift connection in Victoria – with enough terrain to explore all day! Many of Australia's winter Olympic athletes ski here, and you can sometimes catch them in action at the resort's competition events. When it's time to rest, enjoy the menu at the relaxed restaurant and bar of your choice.
Source: Tourism Australia
