Perisher
Australia's largest ski resort in the Snowy Mountains, with the most lifts and terrain in the southern hemisphere.
Key Stats
Vertical Drop
407m (1,335ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
2,034m (6,673ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
1,720m (5,643ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
200cm (79in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
47
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
47
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Resort Size
1,245 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
30%
Intermediate
50%
Advanced
20%
Best For
Location
Perisher sits in the Snowy Mountains of southern New South Wales, part of the Australian Alps near the country's highest terrain. This is high, rounded continental country, well above the tree line in places, with gentle alpine ridges rather than steep peaks.
Getting there
Moderate to reach
Fly into Canberra (CBR), about 3 hours from the resort by road.
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