Where can you ski in Australia?
You can ski in Australia in the Snowy Mountains of New South Wales, the Victorian Alps and the highlands of Tasmania. The main resorts include Perisher, Thredbo, Falls Creek, Mount Hotham and Mount Buller.
The ski season usually runs from the start of June to early October, depending on snow conditions. The busiest periods are weekends and school holidays.
In New South Wales, Perisher is the largest resort in the Southern Hemisphere by lift network, while Thredbo has the longest runs in Australia and the highest lift-served terrain. Charlotte Pass and Selwyn Snow Resort are smaller options.
Victorian and Tasmanian resorts
In Victoria, Mount Buller is the most accessible resort from Melbourne, while Falls Creek and Mount Hotham offer extensive skiing and cross-country trails. Smaller areas include Mount Baw Baw and Lake Mountain.
Tasmania has smaller ski fields at Ben Lomond and Mount Mawson, mainly used by locals.
Australian resorts use snowmaking to supplement natural snowfall, which can be variable. Snowboarding, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing are also popular. Many skiers combine a winter trip with visits to nearby towns such as Jindabyne and Bright.