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Thredbo, Snowy Mountains, New South Wales © Tourism Australia
The best ski resorts in Australia
Australian snowfields offer a unique experience for skiers and boarders looking for fresh snow with a beautiful bushland backdrop.
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Thredbo
Fireworks, Thredbo, New South Wales © Thredbo
Sunrise Sessions, Thredbo, New South Wales © Thredbo
Dead Horse Gap, Thredbo, New South Wales © Thredbo
Thredbo, Snowy Mountains, New South Wales © Thredbo
Thredbo Alpine Village, Snowy Mountains, New South Wales © Thredbo
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Thredbo
Where: Snowy Mountains, a 5.5-hour drive from Sydney or Melbourne
Whether you're zipping down Australasia’s longest ski run, cruising intermediate slopes or finding your feet in the beginner's area, Thredbo has it all. You can choose to indulge in exclusive experiences like their Sunrise Session to snag the first run of the day. Après the nights away at Alpine Bar, then rejuvenate with a night in at cosy accommodation options like The Eastern or The Denman. Those with access needs can also check out Thredbo’s Adaptive Snowsports Guide to prepare for epic adventures on the slopes.
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Perisher Ski Resort
Blue Cow, Perisher, New South Wales © Perisher
Smiggin Holes, Perisher, New South Wales © Perisher
Perisher Ski Village, Snowy Mountains, New South Wales © Destination NSW
Ski Fields, Perisher, New South Wales © Perisher
Perisher, Perisher Valley, New South Wales © Perisher
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Perisher Ski Resort
Where: Kosciuszko National Park, a 5.5-hour drive from Sydney
If you like your ski resorts big, then Perisher is for you. The resort boasts the largest terrain in Australasia and some of the best terrain parks in the country. You can stay on-mountain at Perisher without the crowds of a ski village with options like the Marritz Hotel and The Man From Snowy River Hotel. Many skiers opt to stay in the nearby town of Jindabyne, where you'll find classic country pubs, a range of restaurants and a welcoming, laid-back vibe.
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Falls Creek Alpine Resort
Falls Creek, Alpine National Park, Victoria © Chris Hocking
Tubing, Falls Creek, Victoria © Charlie Brown
Snowmobiles, Falls Creek, Victoria © Falls Creek Alpine Resort
Skiing, Falls Creek, Victoria © Steven Lee
Skiing, Falls Creek, Victoria © Falls Creek Alpine Resort
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Falls Creek Alpine Resort
Where: Alpine National Park, a five-hour drive from Melbourne
Falls Creek is a pedestrian-only ski village, where all the accommodation, dining and snow activities are ski-in/ski-out – so bring your après boots! The largest ski resort in Victoria, it's also great for families, with a thriving ski school and child-dedicated runs. If you fancy adventuring beyond the park, take a Hakuba Backcountry Tour with Australian Olympian Steve Lee to find fresh powder snow. Visit Elk or Astra Lodge for quality food by the slopes.
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Mount Hotham
Hotham Alpine Resort, Mt Hotham, Victoria © Hotham Alpine Resort
Hotham Ski Village, Victoria © Tourism North East
Skiing, Mount Hotham, Victoria © Tourism Victoria
Mount Hotham, Victoria © Karl Gray Media
Hotham Alpine Resort, Mt Hotham, Victoria © Hotham Alpine Resort
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Mount Hotham
Where: Hotham Heights, a five-hour drive from Melbourne
The ski village at Mount Hotham is perched on top of the mountain, meaning your first ski of the day is down to the chairlift. This is a mountain for those who like their runs steeper and deeper, with an impressive mix of intermediate, advanced and expert terrain as well as a separate beginners' area. For something truly unique, take a husky sled dog tour of the backcountry trails before bar-hopping in nearby Dinner Plain.
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Mount Buller Alpine Resort
Skiing, Mount Buller, Victoria © Mt Buller/Peter Dunphy
Mount Buller, High Country, Victoria © Andrew Railton
Mount Buller, Victoria © Andrew Railton
Tobogganing, Mount Buller, Victoria © Mt Buller
Mount Buller, Victoria © Andrew Railton
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Mount Buller Alpine Resort
Where: High Country, a 3.5-hour drive from Melbourne
Melburnians love Mount Buller, with 80km (49mi) of beginner to advanced trails and the largest lift network in Victoria – enough to keep your thighs burning all day! Many of Australia’s winter Olympians ski here and you can sometimes see them in action at the resort's competitive events. When it's time for a break, take your pick of restaurants and après bars.
