Related Regions: Australia, New South Wales, Oceania

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Perisher

Seven mountain peaks across four resort areas (Perisher Valley, Smiggin Holes, Blue Cow, and Guthega) make up Perisher, which is Australasia's largest ski resort with over 1245 hectares of skiable terrain serviced by 48 lifts.

Elevation

Summit

6738ft
Vertical Drop

1164ft
Base

1604ft

Terrain

Beginner Runs

22%

Intermediate Runs

60%

Advanced Runs

18%

Expert Runs

Terrain Parks

Longest Run

2 MILES

Skiable Terrain

1245 ACRE

Lifts

Total Number Of Lifts: 47
Gondolas & Trams: 0
Eight Person Lifts: 1
High Speed Sixes: 0
High Speed Quads: 2
Quad Chairs: 4
Triple Chairs: 2
Double Chairs: 4
Surface Lifts: 34

Tourist Office

P.O. Box 42

2624 Perisher Valley

Australia

Phone: 61-02-6459-4523

pr@perisher.com.au

Important Dates

Projected Opening Ski Season: 06/08/2013

Projected Closing Ski Season: 10/05/2013

Projected Days Open: 119

Days Open Last Year: 119

Years Open: 17

Average Snowfall: 190"

Perisher Reviews

by hedgey 9th January 2010
- Overall Rating 4
- Family Friendly 4
- All Mtn. Terrain 4
- Terrain Park 3
- Nightlife 4
Big but can be crowded

Pros: Plenty of variety, plenty of lifts
Cons: Way too crowded on weekends and school holidays
by qldsuperski 4th October 2008
- Overall Rating 4
- Family Friendly 5
- All Mtn. Terrain 3
- Terrain Park 4
- Nightlife 4
Perisher Blue Review

Pros: Big (australian standards),
Cons: vertical drop, tame mountain
by carrie1608 13th February 2008
- Overall Rating 4
- Family Friendly 5
- All Mtn. Terrain 3
- Terrain Park 5
- Nightlife 3
Perisher Blue Review

Let's face it, skiing in Australia is unique. It's doesn't seem to fit with the image of Australia as the sun-burnt country with the world's best surf beaches. However, those who have... [! full_review
by anonymous_user 1st September 2007
- Overall Rating 2
- Family Friendly 5
- All Mtn. Terrain 1
- Terrain Park 1
- Nightlife 1
Perisher Blue Review

Novelty value only. If circumstances dictate that you must ski in Australia, then it suffices. Otherwise, go elsewhere, anywhere [! full_review