PERISHER

📍Perisher Valley, New South Wales, Australia

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Cruiser 🟢 Beginner Friendly 🏞️ Scenic Cruiser 🎿 Park Rat Unlimited on Epic ☀️ Year-round destination

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Vertical drop: 1,165 ft
Skiable terrain: 3,076 acres
Avg snowfall: 80 in^*
Lifts: 45

Hotels & direct contacts ↓

GETTING THERE

Nearest Airports

✈️

CBR

Canberra Airport

About 3–4 hours

drive time

✈️

SYD

Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport

About 5–6 hours

drive time

Approximate planning ranges; allow extra time for traffic and winter conditions.

Jindabyne is the gateway to Perisher. Drive up Kosciuszko Road to Perisher Valley, or take Alpine Way to Bullocks Flat and ride Skitube. Change trains at Perisher Valley for Blue Cow, or take the shuttle to Smiggin Holes. Check winter road conditions and chain requirements for your route. Two-wheel-drive vehicles must carry chains on designated park roads during the winter restriction period.

WHERE TO STAY

Use these picks to compare location, atmosphere and the kind of stay you want. Ask for a total quote for your dates and room, including fees and cancellation terms.

premium

High-quality stays with great features

Premium

Marritz Hotel

hotel · Perisher Valley

The mix of hotel rooms and larger apartments suits couples through groups, while on-site meals, laundry and recovery facilities help with longer snow stays.

Perisher Valley staysFamilies and groupsPool and sauna users

🏊Pool

Contact the hotel directly

Reservations+61 2 6457 5220 Reservationsbookings@marritz.com.au

Official hotel website & booking ↗

Contact source · checked 2026-10-21

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, property type, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link, pool.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-27

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

Premium

Matterhorn Lodge

lodge · Ski-in/ski-out in Perisher Valley, minutes from Village 8 chairlift

Meals are built into every stay, while the lounge, bar, games room, and short walk to Front Valley lifts give families and ski groups useful shared space and direct mountain access.

Perisher ski-in/ski-out staysMeal-included lodgingFamilies and ski groups

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, property type, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-27

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

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moderate

Solid value with good amenities

Moderate$$ · earlier budget guide

Sundeck Hotel

hotel · On the slopes above the lifts · Perisher Valley

Staying above the lifts gives skiers a start on snow. Ask the hotel about luggage and arrival arrangements before heading up.

On-snow staysSki-season trips

Features to ask about

Earlier listings mention Ask about hot tub availability, Ski Storage. Current availability at this property or in your room is not confirmed.

Sources & planning details

Checked: mountain access, recommendation details, booking link.

Without current field-level confirmation: identity, property type, price guide, Ask about hot tub availability, ski storage.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page

Moderate$$ · earlier budget guide

Smiggins Chalet Apartments

condo · Chalet building near Smiggins Hotel and the Smiggin Holes lifts

Families can prepare simple meals and still eat at the hotel when they want a break from cooking.

Self-catering familiesSmiggin Holes stays

🍳Kitchenette in the one-bedroom layout

Features to ask about

Earlier listings mention Ski Storage. Current availability at this property or in your room is not confirmed.

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link, Kitchenette in the one-bedroom layout.

Without current field-level confirmation: property type, price guide, ski storage.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page

OVERNIGHT STAYS & CAMPERVANS

For Perisher, compare a booked room or rental around Perisher Valley with a designated campsite that accepts your vehicle and winter dates. Choose your base around the daily mountain journey and the power, water and indoor facilities you need.

Compare lodging options ↗

Book a designated overnight place for your vehicle and dates. Day parking does not provide permission to camp.

🐕 PET POLICY

Historical pet-policy guidance.

Pets are not permitted at the resort. Perisher is located within Kosciuszko National Park, which has strict regulations about domestic animals in alpine areas to protect native wildlife.

Confirm rooms, fees and access rules with the property or resort before you travel. A pet-friendly area does not mean pets can use ski slopes or lifts.

Read our pet travel guide →

Sources & planning context

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

Compare the setting and type of stay. Room choice, availability and the total booking price are specific to your dates.

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 ↗

Schedule source ↗Official resort ↗

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
Lifts: 45; 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
Runs: Over 100; 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.

Perisher 2026 wrap and 2027 outlook ↗
Official season-wrap article looks ahead to winter 2027, but supplies no 2027 opening or closing dates.
Perisher — Visit NSW ↗
Bushwalking; Mountain biking around Perisher village and toward Charlotte Pass.
Perisher resort statistics ↗
The official Perisher resort statistics page supports the asserted static mountain facts. Metric source values are stored in the site's rounded imperial display units.
Perisher snow grooming ↗
The official Perisher snow grooming page supports the asserted static mountain facts. Metric source values are stored in the site's rounded imperial display units.
Epic Australia Pass — 2027 Epic Australia 4-Day Pass FAQs ↗
The 2027 Epic Australia pass FAQ directly publishes recurring Perisher night-ski days.

GETTING THERE

Nearest Airports

✈️

CBR

Canberra Airport

About 3–4 hours

drive time

✈️

SYD

Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport

About 5–6 hours

drive time

Approximate planning ranges; allow extra time for traffic and winter conditions.

WHERE TO STAY

Use these picks to compare location, atmosphere and the kind of stay you want. Ask for a total quote for your dates and room, including fees and cancellation terms.

premium

High-quality stays with great features

Premium

Marritz Hotel

hotel · Perisher Valley

The mix of hotel rooms and larger apartments suits couples through groups, while on-site meals, laundry and recovery facilities help with longer snow stays.

Perisher Valley staysFamilies and groupsPool and sauna users

🏊Pool

Contact the hotel directly

Reservations+61 2 6457 5220 Reservationsbookings@marritz.com.au

Official hotel website & booking ↗

Contact source · checked 2026-10-21

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, property type, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link, pool.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-27

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

Premium

Matterhorn Lodge

lodge · Ski-in/ski-out in Perisher Valley, minutes from Village 8 chairlift

Meals are built into every stay, while the lounge, bar, games room, and short walk to Front Valley lifts give families and ski groups useful shared space and direct mountain access.

Perisher ski-in/ski-out staysMeal-included lodgingFamilies and ski groups

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, property type, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-27

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page

moderate

Solid value with good amenities

Moderate$$ · earlier budget guide

Sundeck Hotel

hotel · On the slopes above the lifts · Perisher Valley

Staying above the lifts gives skiers a start on snow. Ask the hotel about luggage and arrival arrangements before heading up.

On-snow staysSki-season trips

Features to ask about

Earlier listings mention Ask about hot tub availability, Ski Storage. Current availability at this property or in your room is not confirmed.

Sources & planning details

Checked: mountain access, recommendation details, booking link.

Without current field-level confirmation: identity, property type, price guide, Ask about hot tub availability, ski storage.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page

Moderate$$ · earlier budget guide

Smiggins Chalet Apartments

condo · Chalet building near Smiggins Hotel and the Smiggin Holes lifts

Families can prepare simple meals and still eat at the hotel when they want a break from cooking.

Self-catering familiesSmiggin Holes stays

🍳Kitchenette in the one-bedroom layout

Features to ask about

Earlier listings mention Ski Storage. Current availability at this property or in your room is not confirmed.

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link, Kitchenette in the one-bedroom layout.

Without current field-level confirmation: property type, price guide, ski storage.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page

🐕 PET POLICY

Historical pet-policy guidance.

Pets are not permitted at the resort. Perisher is located within Kosciuszko National Park, which has strict regulations about domestic animals in alpine areas to protect native wildlife.

Confirm rooms, fees and access rules with the property or resort before you travel. A pet-friendly area does not mean pets can use ski slopes or lifts.

Read our pet travel guide →