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Perisher is Australia’s most popular snow holiday destination. Located in the picturesque Kosciuszko National Park in South Eastern NSW, its vast expanse makes it the Southern Hemisphere’s biggest Alpine Resort. Its varied terrain is suitable for all ages and ability levels from first timer’s right up to experts.

Covering 3,076 acres and serviced by 47 lifts you are able to access: Perisher Valley, Smiggin Holes, Blue Cow and Guthega.

The Valley is well serviced with a Medical Centre, Chemist, Post Office, Mini Supermarket, Equipment Hire Stores, Clothing Stores, Snack Bars, Après Bars and Restaurants. To keep up to date with what’s on in Perisher during your stay, click here for Perisher’s Entertainment Calendar.

Things to Do During your Stay

First Tracks

First Tracks

First Tracks

First Tracks is a one of a kind experience available for intermediate and advanced standard skiers and snowboarders. Unfortunately, the terrain available for First Tracks is not suitable for beginner skiers and snowboarders.

A First Tracks morning at Perisher provides unbeatable skiing and boarding on untouched corduroy; often in fresh powder, while you watch the sun come up and enjoy the brisk mountain air. Enjoy this truly unique experience, there’s really no better way to start your day!

Tube town

Tube town

Tube town

Conveniently located on Mt. Piper, adjacent to the car park, tube town has specially groomed lanes allowing fun lovers and thrill-seekers of all ages to enjoy a high-speed ride down the slopes and a lift back to the top, on a purpose built lift. No skill is required, just the desire to have fun.

Snow tubing is a fantastic low-cost snow experience for first time Perisher visitors in a fun, safe and organised environment as well as offering an exciting experience for seasoned snow lovers.

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Tobogganing

Tobogganing

Tobogganing

Tobogganing is one of the traditional childhood delights of the snowfields that’s great fun for kids and parents alike. Toboggans are prohibited on all Perisher ski slopes to avoid collisions with skiers and snowboarders; a designated toboggan slope is located beside Perisher Valley carpark on Pipers Ridge. Toboggans are available from Perisher Snowsports Hire located in the Perisher Centre.

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Night Skiing and Boarding

Night Skiing and Boarding

Night Skiing and Boarding

Night skiing and snowboarding under the stars! You can have more fun while you squeeze in more runs, plus, freestylers can take on the PlayStation Slopestyle Park under lights! The village 8 express chairlift will speed you to the top of front valley Perisher from 6:00pm to 9:00pm on Tuesday and Saturday nights.

Smiggin Holes offers a safe and fun-packed night out for the little ones on Zoe's ski carpet, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm on Wednesday nights.

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Fireworks

Fireworks

Fireworks

Tuesday is Perisher's night of lights! Don't miss Perisher's fantastic fireworks display at 7:20pm and Smiggin Holes spectacular fireworks can be enjoyed on Wednesday's from 8:00pm - weather permitting.

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Groomer Tours

Groomer Tours

Groomer Tours

Groomer Tours in Perisher, just for something a little different - go behind the scenes with the mountain groomers once the lifts close for the day to see the mountain in a whole new light! Experience what it's like to be behind the wheel of the machine that perfects the runs each night while you're normally sound asleep. Ride in one of Perisher's $450,000 snow groomers on Tuesdays and Saturdays during July & August and Tuesdays during September. A tour takes around an hour and takes place on Perisher’s Front Valley. They will pick you up from the front of the Perisher Valley Hotel at 5:00pm.

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Snow-shoeing

Snow-shoeing

Snow-shoeing

Come explore the hidden and secret places of Australia’s largest Alpine National Park, Kosciuszko. Snow-shoeing is a perfect way to discover Australia’s unique wilderness and wildlife, at your own pace, for as short or as long as you like. Experience a landscape very different to Europe and North America, a place with no pine trees, only the gnarled twisted limbs and mottled orange and green trunks of the unique snow gums. It is as simple as one foot in front of the next and fitness is not an issue. Half day guided tours are available and these include a gourmet lunch. For that little added adventure, try the famous “Roof Top of Australia Tour”. Explore the winter wonderland & freedom of snow-shoeing with a short 3km walk through the rock creek valley to the base of the Mt Perisher double chair for a cappuccino or hot chocolate before wandering back down the hill returning to the Perisher Centre. Click here for more details.

Call K7 Adventures 0421 862 354 or Wilderness Sports on 6457 5966, to discover the diverse range of Nordic Back Country experiences and activities on offer including snow-shoeing, telemark and cross-country skiing.

Telemark Skiing

Telemark Skiing

Telemark Skiing

Telemark skiing is where skiing all started in the early days and is still the most dynamic and exciting way to ski. Experienced instructors can introduce you to the joys and challenge of free heel skiing, with freedom to explore the vast expanse and terrain of the Perisher resort. Use the lifts, play in the terrain parks or venture backcountry. No matter what experience you would like to try on snow, Perisher has it all!

Call K7 Adventures 0421 862 354 or Wilderness Sports on 6457 5966, to discover the diverse range of Nordic Back Country experiences and activities on offer including snow-shoeing, telemark and cross-country skiing.

What is Telemark?
Telemark skiing is named after Telemark - a type of turn named after the place where it was invented (Telemark, Norway). In this turn, the inside knee drops low and the inside ski drops back creating a high degree of fore-aft stability (and the heel of that foot comes up). Telemark gear is designed to accommodate this technique with a toe piece that holds the toe securely and a strong cable that wraps around the heel pulling it into the toe-piece (giving it more stability). Unlike cross country, telemark gear is designed for skiing down steeper and more aggressive slopes. Metal edge skis with smooth surfaces (just like alpine skis) are used. Also capable of climbing uphill or across flat terrain with skins attached to the bases (synthetic fur that is smooth one way, rough in the other, allowing forward slide but traction when pushing back. These are put on and taken off as needed).

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Cross Country Skiing

Cross Country Skiing

Cross Country Skiing

Cross country skiing allows you to explore more of the picturesque Snowy Mountains and go on a cross-country skiing adventure. Perisher boasts over 100km of marked cross-country trails perfect for a peaceful walk, glide or a heart pumping workout - the extensive network of groomed, undulating and sheltered trails weave through the magical snow gums.

Call K7 Adventures 0421 862 354 or Wilderness Sports on 6457 5966, to discover the diverse range of Nordic Back Country experiences and activities on offer including snow-shoeing, telemark and cross-country skiing.

What is Cross Country?
Cross Country - Free heel like telemark gear, but much lighter (faster, requires less energy). This gear is not as as strong as telemark gear and does not accommodate aggressive downhill skiing. Bindings lock in toe, but do not have a cable (much less stability) forward slide but traction when pushing back do not have a metal edge (not good edge control). Often these skis have "fish scales" or special wax that allows forward slide but traction when pushing back. Cross country skiing is about touring rolling hills and flatter terrain.