Australia has a thriving ski industry in the country especially in southern region. The winter season which is from June to August is the best time to visit Australia for some skiing. There are various ski resorts but let us look at the very best resorts.
Falls creek
Located in the Alpine national park in the Victoria Alps, the falls creek alpine resort lies on 450 hectares which is perfect for intermediate skiers. 60% of the terrain is for intermediate runs with 23% advanced runs and 17% for beginners. Falls creek has 14 lifts and boasts 92 runs, where the longest measures 3kms.Tours are the most popularly activity but you could also ride their grooming machine on a grooming trip. There are other activities like riding a ski trail on their snow bikes, night skiing, a helicopter lift for a spectacular view of the whole place, Nordic snow shoeing, bungy trampoline and snow tubing.
Thredbo Village
Located 33km from Jindabyne, thredbo village has 14 lifts and 3 high speed quads, covering 450 hectares of ski area. Thredbo village offers some of the most exciting terrain with 16% of its terrain designated for beginners, while intermediate runs and advanced runs are 67% and 17% respectively. Enjoy Thredbo’s traditions along with fireworks display on Saturday nights. During summer there are numerous activities including walking, hiking, mountain biking and trout fishing.
Mt. Hotham
This mountain is located in the Victoria Alps in the beautiful state of Victoria. The Hotham Alpine resort is the second highest resort in Australia. It is also known to hold the record for the highest annual snowfall with 320 hectares and has a total of 66 runs. 20% of its terrain is designed for beginners while advanced and intermediate runs both use 40%. There are a number of activities including grooming tours, night skiing, helicopter links while the children get to have fun on the kids skidoo rides.
Perisher ski resorts
This is one of the largest ski resorts in the southern hemisphere that attracts snowboarders and skiers from all over the world. It lies on approximately on 1245 hectares of land covering four villages. During the ski peak season the temperatures drop to around 5 degrees, creating the best conditions for snow. Perisher ski resorts offers accommodations which are quite affordable and will suit your budget. 60% of its terrain is created for intermediate, 18% for the advanced and 22% for beginners. Snow shoeing, tobogganing and cross country is also available therefore be prepared to have some fun.
Mt. Buller Ski Resort
Located in Victoria, Mt. Buller offers variety of activities from the helicopter flights, snowboarding and ski competitions and a little night skiing. The children will have lots of fun on the magical gnome roam adventure or escape to the cinema to watch a movie for quiet an hour or two. Snowboarders and skiers get to access 300 hectares of terrain. With 22 lifts, the resort has 8 quad chairs and has 41 runs. 20% is designated for beginner runs, 45% for intermediate runs while 35% advanced runs.
These ski resorts do not only offer good skiing moments but an all-round amazing holiday experience. You will find skiing in the Australian mountains an incredible experience so take your Australian visa and have some fun.
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