Historical planning figures · Figures marked * come from earlier references and may differ from current resort figures.
Other names · Perisher Ski Resort, Perisher Blue, Perisher Valley
Our guide helps you choose a mountain and plan the kind of trip you want. Recommendations reflect our editorial judgment; source checks cover the specific details listed below.
Typically early June to early October
A broad planning range from the historical guide, conditions permitting. Use the operator’s schedule for your travel dates.
Official schedules & conditions ↗- Summer and winter destination
- Yes
- Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
- Beyond winter
- Bushwalking; Mountain biking around Perisher village and toward Charlotte Pass.
- Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
- Official website
- https://www.epicaustraliapass.com.au/
- Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
- Skiable area (acres)
- 3076
- Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
- Vertical drop (ft)
- 1165
- Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
- Summit elevation (ft)
- 6739
- Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
- Night skiing
- Scheduled · 2027 · Selected Tuesdays and Saturdays through July, August, and early September 2027 · The 2027 Epic Australia pass FAQ proves the recurring nights; exact dates and hours remain unpublished.
- Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Historical mountain figures awaiting field-level confirmation: Reported average snowfall (in), Base elevation (ft).
Individual listings retain their own sources and check dates. A source check covers only the named details; it does not confirm availability. Snowfall averages describe climate, not a forecast.
Perisher – Getting here ↗Skitube serves Bullocks Flat, Perisher Valley and Blue Cow. A shuttle connects Perisher Valley to Smiggin Holes. Separate day-parking areas serve the resort. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
NSW National Parks – Perisher visitor information ↗Two-wheel-drive vehicles must carry chains on designated winter roads. Bullocks Flat has parking outside the park-entry fee area and overnight car storage. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Perisher trail maps ↗Perisher recommends Smiggin Holes for first timers and names Front Valley, Centre Valley, Blue Cow and Guthega for further exploration. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Perisher winter season wrap ↗Official season-wrap article looks ahead to winter 2027, but supplies no 2027 opening or closing dates. · Checked Oct 21, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Home - Marritz Hotel and Salzburg Apartments ↗The Marritz page identifies a classic European ski property in Perisher Valley with hotel rooms and suites, two- to four-bedroom Salzburg apartments, a heated indoor pool, residents sauna, gourmet restaurant and bar, kids club, lounges and guest laundry. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Stay at Matterhorn Lodge, Perisher Valley: on snow accommodation ↗28 rooms · Ski In, Ski Out · 3-course dinners · cooked breakfasts · Village 8 chairlift · games room · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Sundeck Hotel · Perisher Valley ↗Ski-season lodging on the slopes above the lifts, with Front Valley views, licensed bar, restaurant and sauna. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Smiggins · Chalet Apartments ↗Separate chalet near the Smiggins Hotel and lifts. One-bedroom apartment has a kitchenette, private bathroom and living/dining area with hotel facilities available to guests. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Perisher private lessons ↗Perisher’s winter private ski and snowboard tuition can start from Perisher Valley or Smiggin Holes. Lift access is separate. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Perisher first-timer packages ↗The resort’s 2026 Smiggin Holes offer combined an afternoon group lesson, rental equipment and a limited lift ticket. These inclusions have a defined program scope. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Rhythm hire and Smiggins closure ↗Rhythm says it had no Perisher rental store in 2026 due to relocation and offers Cooma pickup. Demo rentals can be booked online. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Rhythm Cooma contact and departments ↗The Cooma shop provides alpine ski, snowboard, backcountry and cross-country gear and workshop support. Overnight hours depend on demand. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Harro’s Snowsports winter hire ↗Harro’s offers ski, snowboard and clothing rentals and demo skis at Lake Crackenback on the Alpine Way before the Skitube. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
The Dining Room | Dining | The Man From Snowy River Hotel - Perisher's iconic hotel ↗The hotel dining room looks across Perisher Front Valley and serves cuisine using produce from the Snowy Mountains, South Coast, and southern New South Wales. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Snow Gums Restaurant ↗Perisher Valley Hotel’s signature restaurant and cocktail bar, with breakfast service, slope views, and a fireplace setting. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Eat & Drink, Iconic Restaurants and Bars in Jindabyne — Banjo Paterson Inn ↗Banjo Paterson Inn’s two kitchens cover pub classics at Clancy’s and pizzas and burgers at The Overflow, backed by three full bars. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.
