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Perisher

Ski resort in New South Wales, Australia

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Overview

Perisher (formerly Perisher Blue) is New South Wales' and the Southern Hemisphere's largest ski resort. It's near the centre of Kosciuszko National Park in the Snowy Mountains.

Where to eat, drink and stay

Sleep4 places

Perisher Valley Hotel
In the middle of the village, next to the Ski Tube station, and the other facilities in Perisher Valley village. Walk out the front to the bottom of the Front Valley.
Check-in
3PM
Check-out
10AM
Address
13 Burramys Rd
Phone
+61 2 6459 4455
Website
perisher.com.au
Smiggins Hotel
Phone
+61 2 6457 5375
Matterhorn
Kosciusko Road.
Phone
+61 2 6457 5500
Eiger Chalet Ski Resort
Phone
+61 2 6457 5209
Website
eiger.com.au

Getting there and around

Getting there

By car
There is vehicle access to Perisher Valley, Smiggins Holes and Guthega. Roads are sealed and well maintained, and usually remain open in all but the most adverse weather conditions.
By skitube
The Skitube Alpine Railway runs from Bullocks Flat 21 km southwest of Jindabyne up through the national park and stops at both Perisher Valley and Blue Cow.
By bus
Murrays run a bus during the winter season from Canberra to the Ski Tube terminal at Bullocks Flat, on the way to Thredbo.

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Getting around

In the summer
The only options are to drive. Blue Cow is inaccessible in the summer, and there will be no one in the carparks at any of the other resorts to bother you.

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UnderstandPerisher is a ski resort that covers the areas of Perisher Valley, Smiggin Holes and Guthega, and the additional ski fields at Blue Cow.

Get inSee the article on the Snowy Mountains for advice on how to access the general area. This article has specific advice on local access.

Get aroundDuring the winter, you are likely to want to get between the ski areas of Perisher Valley, Smiggins Holes, Blue Cow and Guthega.

SeeSkiing is Perisher's main attraction, however during the summer the area is open, and is great for hiking.

DoThe entire resort is open to both skiers and snowboarders.

EatLike many ski resorts, finding a comfortable place to eat inside at lunchtime can be a challenge, as the eateries get busy. If the weather is good, usually by 2:30PM the standard lunch places are quiet.

SleepThere is limited accommodation at Perisher Valley and at Smiggins Holes, and it's extraordinarily expensive: rates start at around $1500/night in peak season.

BuyThere are resort shops at Blue Cow and Perisher Valley, selling ski-gear, socks, sunscreen, and souvenirs. There is a small supermarket at Perisher Valley selling supplies. There are ATMs at Perisher Valley and Blue Cow.

CopeSki hire is available at the Bullocks Flat terminal, and Perisher Valley. They rent clothing and equipment. The ski hire is all run by the resort, with the same prices.

Stay safeFirst aid stations are all over the mountain.

ConnectThere are Internet terminals at Perisher Valley and at the Bullocks Flat terminal. Cost is $2 per 10 minutes. There is a post office at Perisher Valley, open weekday business hours.

Sources and licences

Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Perisher" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0
Summary from the Wikipedia article "Perisher Ski Resort", available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Wikipedia
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