Perisher

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SnowPak review

4.3

Customer reviews

3.7

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Overall

4.3

Perisher is one of the top resorts in Australia. With 133 runs spanning 3,076 acres, it is well worth a visit if you find yourself in the area. To give you a snapshot of the resort, we've put together a comprehensive list of key statistics, including mountain profile, lift system, historical opening and closing dates, and ticket pricing. Make sure you read the reviews left by skiers and riders who've experienced it first hand, and check out how they rate the resort!

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Perisher vs

	Perisher	Falls Creek
beginner	22 %	17 %
intermediate	60 %	60 %
advanced	17 %	23 %
expert	1 %	-
total runs	133	92
ski area	3,076ac	1,112ac
summit elevation	6,738ft	5,839ft
total lifts	48	14
child lift ticket	$84 AUD (£48 GBP)	$74 AUD (£42 GBP)
adult lift ticket	$153 AUD (£88 GBP)	$133 AUD (£76 GBP)
uncrowded
snow
back country
value for money
average total snowfall	50″	29″

Perisher Reviews

Good

3.7 / 5

based on 24 reviews

How well the resort caters for beginner skiers / boarders

Beginners

How well the resort caters for intermediate skiers / boarders?

Intermediates

How well the resort caters for advanced skiers / boarders

Advanced

How accessible and convenient it is to get to this resort from a major destination

Accessibility

Quality of the off-piste terrain

Side/Backcountry

Overall value for money of the resort

Value for money

Quality of lifts, lift speed and lift layout in the resort

Lifts

Quantity and quality of the snow

Snow

How uncrowded is the resort

Uncrowded

Après ski and dining options

Town

Services and facilities e.g. child care, tubing, health care, equipment hire

Facilities

How family friendly is this resort?

Family Friendliness

Good!

3.8 / 5

Jul 06, 2018

Matt W.

advanced skier

Great place, good range of terrain and places to spread out. Great places to have a feed and drink. Can easily spend days there without hitting the same terrain constantly.... More

Average!

3.3 / 5

Jul 01, 2018

Daniel V.

advanced skier

Perisher is a super fun resort. Is the highest Australian resort and so gemerally has the best snow quality. It is also the largest resort in the SH and comprises of 4 mountain areas. This gives it a very large amount of variety and types of terrain. There is tree skiing amongst snow gums as well as open bowls. The continous vertical drop isn't... More

Very Good!

4 / 5

May 31, 2018

Simon K.

intermediate skier

Perisher is our family resort. We have skied other resorts in Australia and keep coming back to Perisher. It's ski school is amazing for our younger kids and gives us the chance to explore the terrain.... More

Very Good!

3.9 / 5

May 29, 2018

Harry C.

advanced snowboarder

Best snow in aus! Most lifts, best parks and awesome customer service. Can get pretty busy on school holidays and when leaving jindybyne late good luck finding a carpark. Epic pass provides really great value skiing!... More

Average!

3.3 / 5

May 29, 2018

Joshua A.

advanced snowboarder

Overall great resort with good runs and most years has good snow. Go every year with mates. One of the best options for people who live in sydney. Would recomend going to other people... More

Good!

3.6 / 5

May 14, 2018

Jin P.

advanced skier

Perisher is an awesome getaway resort in NSW, Australia. Although Australia isn't known for it's snow, the quality of the Perisher snow is probably the best in that region. There’s plenty to do all around, and the size of the resort is incredible. Amenities are great, although slightly pricey. The skiing is fantastic, always good coverage, always... More

Average!

3.2 / 5

May 13, 2018

Andrew C.

advanced skier

Great ski lift options although the snow quality is always going to struggle compared with Japan/North America. Very good place to learn to ski (go to the Blue Cow resort rather then the Perisher ski area) and very family friendly. Accommodation options to stay at Perisher are very expensive so a more affordable option is to stay at Jindabyne and... More

Average!

3 / 5

May 09, 2018

Jarrod K.

intermediate snowboarder

It was a great experience. Given it is starting to get quite busy I'd like to see plans for more chairlifts and runs in the near future. Other than that it was great... More

Average!

3.3 / 5

May 05, 2018

Alan M.

advanced skier

The largest resort in the southern hemisphere. Suffers from excessive crowds and queuing during peak times. However, if you can pick your time away from weekends and school holidays, it can make a huge difference. Operated by Vail, it is hoped that facilities can be modernised in the future. Needs a village, but it seems that this has been on the... More

Good!

3.9 / 5

Dec 01, 2017

PMPeter M.

advanced skier

Easy to use! Great experience for everyone of all ages! Experienced staff to help you regardless of your skiing ability! Friendly atmosphere everywhere and access to the entire resort is easy!... More

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