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Skiing in Australia
9 ski schools and 15 resorts listed
9
Ski Schools
15
Ski Resorts
About Skiing in Australia
Skiing in Australia is concentrated in the Australian Alps, spanning across New South Wales, Victoria, and the Australian Capital Territory, with additional ski areas in Tasmania. The winter sports season typically runs from June to October, attracting enthusiasts to its well-developed resorts.
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June - October
Total Resorts
15
Total Runs
~693 km
Highest Altitude
2,042m
Ski Regions
Australian Alps, Snowy Mountains, Victorian Alps
Did You Know?
Recreational skiing in Australia began in 1861 at the goldrush town of Kiandra, New South Wales. The Kiandra Snow Shoe Club, founded in the same year, is considered the world's oldest ski club. Australia has also been a consistent participant in the Winter Olympics, winning medals at every game since 1998.
Popular Ski Areas
PerisherThredboMount HothamFalls CreekMount Buller
15 ski areas are listed in Australia, including Perisher, Thredbo, Falls Creek, Mt Buller, Mt Hotham, and Selwyn Snow Resort. By type, that is 12 outdoor ski areas, 2 indoor snow centres, and one dry ski slope. The highest lift-served point is at Perisher, 2,037m. The largest listed piste network is Perisher, with 65 km. Perisher lists the most lifts, 47.
- Perisher — Outdoor ski area. The lifts run between 1,604m and 2,037m, a vertical drop of 433m. 65 km of marked pistes are served by 47 lifts. The nearest airport is Canberra Airport (CBR).
- Thredbo — Outdoor ski area. The lifts run between 1,365m and 2,036m, a vertical drop of 671m. 52 km of marked pistes are served by 15 lifts. The nearest airport is Canberra Airport (CBR).
- Falls Creek — Outdoor ski area. The lifts run between 1,507m and 1,774m, a vertical drop of 267m. 49 km of marked pistes are served by 15 lifts. The nearest airport is Albury Airport (ABX).
- Mt Buller — Outdoor ski area. The lifts run between 1,388m and 1,777m, a vertical drop of 389m. 47.5 km of marked pistes are served by 20 lifts. The nearest airport is Melbourne Airport (MEL).
- Mt Hotham — Outdoor ski area. The lifts run between 1,449m and 1,856m, a vertical drop of 407m. 30 km of marked pistes are served by 14 lifts. The nearest airport is Albury Airport (ABX).
- Selwyn Snow Resort — Outdoor ski area. The lifts run between 1,490m and 1,600m, a vertical drop of 110m. 10 km of marked pistes are served by 8 lifts. The nearest airport is Canberra Airport (CBR).
- Mount Baw Baw — Outdoor ski area. The lifts run between 1,455m and 1,566m, a vertical drop of 111m. 10 km of marked pistes are served by 7 lifts. The nearest airport is Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW) - 104 km.
- Charlotte Pass — Outdoor ski area. The lifts run between 1,750m and 1,928m, a vertical drop of 178m. 10 km of marked pistes are served by 5 lifts. The nearest airport is Canberra Airport (CBR).
- Ben Lomond — Outdoor ski area. The lifts run between 1,464m and 1,566m, a vertical drop of 102m. There are 6 lifts. The nearest airport is Launceston Airport (LST).
- Mount Mawson — Outdoor ski area. The lifts run between 1,220m and 1,245m, a vertical drop of 25m. There are 3 lifts. The nearest airport is Hobart International Airport (HBA) - 78 km.
- Winter Sports World – Western Sydney (planned) — Indoor snow centre. There are 0.3 km of marked pistes. The nearest airport is Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) - 51 km.
- Corin Forest — Outdoor ski area. The lifts run between 1,198m and 1,213m, a vertical drop of 15m. There are 2 lifts. The nearest airport is Canberra Airport (CBR) - 34 km.
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When to Ski in Australia
The ski season in Australia usually runs from June to October.
Conditions vary a lot by resort and altitude within that window — the resort pages below carry the snow report and lift status for each one.
9 ski schools are listed in Australia. They are based at Charlotte Pass, Falls Creek, Thredbo, Mt Hotham, Perisher, and Mt Buller.
Charlotte Pass, Australia
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Charlotte Pass, Australia
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Falls Creek, Australia
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Thredbo, Australia
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Mt Hotham, Australia
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Perisher, Australia
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Mt Buller, Australia
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