Falls Creek
Victoria's largest ski resort with a traditional ski-in/ski-out alpine village and varied terrain.
Key Stats
Vertical Drop
267m (876ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
1,780m (5,840ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
1,500m (4,921ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
175cm (69in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
92
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
14
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Resort Size
450 ha
Total groomed and patrolled terrain
Terrain Breakdown
The percentage of marked trails in each difficulty level. A higher beginner percentage means more terrain suitable for novices and families; a higher advanced percentage means more challenge for experts.
Beginner
25%
Intermediate
50%
Advanced
25%
Best For
Location
Falls Creek sits in the Victorian Alps of southeastern Australia, part of the Great Dividing Range high above the surrounding valleys. The setting is high-country alpine, with a continental interior climate and snow gums framing the open, rolling terrain.
Getting there
Hard to reach
Fly into Melbourne (MEL), about 5 hours from the resort by road.
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