New South Wales · Australia

Perisher

Perisher is one of the largest and most popular snowsports destinations in Australia, located in the Snowy Mountains region of New South Wales (NSW).

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The mountain

1,6001,8002,000Top 2,037mBase 1,604m433m vertical
Profile of Excelerator, the mapped run with the most vertical: 1.3km long, 338m drop.
Skiable terrain
1,245ha
Runs
20382.9km in total
Lifts
4514 chairs · 24 surface · 7 carpets
Longest run
3km
Average snowfall
1.9m
Snowmaking
9.3km of runs

Runs by ability

  • Beginner 42%
  • Intermediate 49%
  • Advanced 9%

By length of mapped runs.

Run, lift and elevation data © OpenStreetMap contributors, via OpenSkiMap.

About Perisher

Perisher is one of the largest and most popular snowsports destinations in Australia, located in the Snowy Mountains region of New South Wales (NSW). With over 1,200 hectares of skiable terrain, it offers a variety of runs suitable for all skill levels, as well as some of the best terrain parks in the country. The resort has invested heavily in snowmaking technology, ensuring that it can maintain a consistent ski season from June to October. Perisher also offers a range of other winter activities, including tobogganing, snowshoeing, and night skiing. The resort has a variety of on-mountain accommodation options, as well as restaurants, bars, and retail shops, making it a popular destination for both day-trippers and longer stays.

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Where is Perisher located?

Perisher is located in the Snowy Mountains of New South Wales, Australia. About a 5-hour drive from Sydney or a 7-hour drive from Melbourne.

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