10 Best Ski Resorts in Australia
Where to Go Skiing and Snowboarding in Australia?
The best ski resorts in Australia are found in 3 of its southerly states: Victoria, New South Wales and the island of Tasmania. They’re renowned for their rugged mountain ranges, enchanting eucalyptus forests and expansive national parks. Here, you’ll enjoy truly epic powder in the deepest Aussie winters, as well as a wealth of apres-ski activities across dining and retail.
Australia might be famed for its dazzling white beaches, laid-back surf culture and red desert Outback, but it’s hardly synonymous with skiing and snowboarding. Dig a little deeper though, and you’ll discover a wealth of beautiful alpine playgrounds that are scattered across this sunburned country, all highly-rated by skiers and snowboarders.
1. Thredbo
Award-winning snow sports resort
Ideal para: Aventura, , Alimentação
Situated in Kosciuszko National Park in New South Wales, Thredbo has long been considered Australia’s best ski resort, awarded the title by the World Ski Awards 7 years running. Home to the nation’s longest runs and the only lift-accessed alpine bike park, it’s also blessed with a linked network of cross-country trails that wend their way through scenic landscapes.
Brush up on your skiing and snowboarding skills at Friday Flat, a gentle slope that’s served by the resort’s Snowsports School, before strolling through the village for a sumptuous meal at Cascades Restaurant.
Localização: Thredbo, NSW 2627, Australia
Abre: Daily from 9 am to 4.30 pm
Telefone: +61 (0)1 3000 20589
Thredbo
2. Perisher Ski Resort
Sprawling, multi-town playground
Ideal para: Casais, Famílias, Aventura,
Set in Australia’s spectacular Snowy Mountains, award-winning Perisher is the Southern Hemisphere’s biggest ski resort. It’s a harmonious union of 4 distinct villages and their respective ski fields, Perisher Valley, Guthega, Smiggin Holes and Mount Blue Cow. This winter wonderland boasts 3,000 acres of rideable terrain, including 100 cross-country trails.
Every Tuesday and Thursday evening, Perisher hosts its popular Night Skiing and Boarding event on the Village Eight Express, complete with a glittering fireworks display. For a bite to eat, grab a table at one of the resort’s many eateries including Burning Log Restaurant, Pretty Valley Kiosk and Aldo’s Pizzeria.
Localização: Kosciuszko Rd, Perisher Valley, NSW 2624, Australia
Telefone: +61 (0)1 3006 55822
Perisher Ski Resort
3. Hotham
Panoramic perfection
Ideal para: Famílias, , Alimentação
Famed for being the powder capital of Australia, Hotham is Victoria’s highest-altitude ski resort, celebrated for its double black diamond terrain, 360-degree vistas and world-class skiing and snowboarding. Located 4.5 hours from Melbourne, this holiday hotspot is a favourite with families thanks to its tobogganing adventures, snowmobile rides and musher-led dog sleigh tours.
Check into a cosy lodge or deluxe alpine chalet before enjoying some après-ski R&R at the resort’s many restaurants. We love Jack Frost in Davenport. Don’t forget to book yourself a place on the Snowshoe to Fondue experience, where you’ll sample French alpine cheeses and warm mulled wine after a walk under the magical snow gum trees.
Localização: 28 Great Alpine Rd, Hotham Heights, VIC 3741, Australia
Abre: Daily from 8 am to 4.30 pm
Telefone: +61 (0)3 5759 3550
Hotham
4. Falls Creek
Victoria’s biggest ski resort
Ideal para: Aventura, , Compras, Alimentação
Set in a sprawling national park in the rugged Victorian Alps, Falls Creek is elevated with diverse accommodation. These include rustic chalets with mountain views, modern alpine apartments and the centrally located Falls Creek Hotel. Here, skiing and snowboarding zones are designated for beginners, intermediates and experts, and feature easy-access chairlifts, deep powder stashes and an enthralling set of challenging runs.
Those seeking fabulous apres-ski can hit Falls Creek Village for its well-stocked retail outlets that sell all the latest snow sports apparel. For a warming meal, visit The Chophouse restaurant for Aussie-centric dishes like Humpty Doo barramundi with squid ink sauce and half-shell scallops with seaweed gremolata.
Localização: Falls Creek, VIC 3699, Australia
Abre: Daily from 8.30 am to 5 pm
Telefone: +61 (0)3 5758 1200
Falls Creek
5. Ben Lomond Alpine Resort
Tasmania’s top destination for snow sports
Ideal para: Famílias, , Foto, Alimentação
Ben Lomond Alpine Resort is the only commercial snow sports resort in Tasmania, an idyllic island state situated 240 km south of the Australian mainland. Skiers and snowboarders can whizz down 6 km of exhilarating mountain slopes, with elevations ranging between 1,460 and 1,570 metres.
Equipped with 7 lifts, 3 T-bars and 4 pomas, Ben Lomond’s assorted terrain is suitable for beginners, intermediates and professionals, making it a choice venue for a family vacation. The location is remote, so the best place to grab a bite to eat is in the historic city of Launceston. Try the Mudbar Restaurant or the Levee Food Company.
Localização: Ben Lomond Rd, Ben Lomond, TAS 7212, Australia
Abre: Daily from 9 am to 4 pm
Telefone: +61 (0)3 6724 3638
Ben Lomond Alpine Resort
6. Mt Buller
Beloved mountain paradise
Ideal para: Casais, , Alimentação, Foto
Mount Buller is a panoramic ski resort in eastern Victoria, a 3-hour drive from central Melbourne. In the High Country, you’ll enjoy skiing, snowboarding and alpine hiking across 300 hectares of breathtaking landscapes.
Along with its traditional ski lodge and chalet accommodation, Mount Buller is elevated by the iconic Kooroora Hotel, which is Aboriginal for ‘camp’. It’s an authentic Aussie watering hole that’s nestled in the village square and popular with locals and visitors alike. Grab a table and feast on chicken parmigiana and juicy porterhouse steak, paired with a glass of local wine or a bottle of regional beer.
Localização: 26 Breathtaker Rd, Mount Buller, VIC 3723, Australia
Abre: Daily from 9 am to 5 pm
Telefone: +61 (0)1 8002 85537
Mt Buller
7. Selwyn Snow Resort
A haven for tobogganing
Ideal para: Famílias, , Foto, Alimentação
Selwyn Snow Resort is found in the northernmost part of the Snowy Mountains, in the Australian state of New South Wales. This family-owned venue is less well known than some of its larger counterparts but its claim to fame is wholly unique: it’s the nation’s biggest toboggan park.
Along with riding the resort’s 150-metre snow carpet, guests can ski and snowboard down the scenic slopes, or improve their skills on an extensive network of green trails. Inside the Selwyn Centre, you’ll find a warm and inviting bistro that serves piping hot coffee, alcoholic beverages and tasty home-style meals.
Localização: 213A Kings Cross Rd 02, Kiandra, NSW 2629, Australia
Abre: Daily from 8 am to 5 pm
Telefone: +61 (0)2 6454 9488
Selwyn Snow Resort
8. Dinner Plain Alpine Resort
A sanctuary for après-ski
Ideal para: Casais, , Vida noturna, Alimentação
Located 15 minutes from Mount Hotham, Dinner Plain Alpine Resort is a charming rural escape in the heart of the Victorian Alps. When you’re not skiing and snowboarding through Hotham’s deep powder, you can indulge in some of Australia’s best apres-ski activities in this cosy country town.
Curl up fireside in one of Dinner Plain’s self-contained apartments, cabins or chalets, before indulging in gastronomic delights in a trendy bistro or wine bar. We love Alphütte Restaurant for its handcrafted cocktails and European-inspired dishes like the slow-cooked 12-hour lamb shoulder and the puttanesca pizza.
Localização: 3 Sorrel Pl, Dinner Plain, VIC 3898, Australia
Telefone: +61 (0)1 8001 11885
Dinner Plain Alpine Resort
9. Charlotte Pass Snow Resort
The nation’s only snow-bound resort
Ideal para: Aventura, , Alimentação, Vida noturna
Charlotte Pass is Australia’s highest ski resort, situated in Kosciuszko National Park in the state of New South Wales. Known for its epic skiing and snowboarding, this majestic holiday destination is served by a range of accommodation including the Stillwell Hotel, Kosciuszko Chalet and the back-to-basics Lucy Lodge.
When you’re not shredding the slopes or gliding along the trails, you can clink Martini glasses at Adams Cocktail Lounge before enjoying an a-la-carte dinner at Stilwell Restaurant, which teeters on a ridge over the glorious Thredbo River. Alternatively, drive an hour south-west to iconic Eagle’s Nest, Australia’s highest eatery.
Localização: Charlotte Way, Charlotte Pass, NSW 2627, Australia
Abre: Daily from 9 am to 4 pm
Telefone: +61 (0)2 6457 1555
Charlotte Pass Snow Resort
10. Mt Baw Baw
A magical time in the Australian bush
Ideal para: Famílias, , Econômico, Alimentação
A stunning mountain summit in Victoria’s Great Dividing Range, Mount Baw Baw is conveniently situated 2 and a half hours outside of Melbourne’s city centre. This affordable Latrobe Valley ski resort offers 35 hectares of alpine terrain and 10 km of cross-country trails. There are also 13 ski and snowboarding runs, the longest of which measures 750 metres.
After a day out on the powder, come inside for a hearty pub-style meal and panoramic views above the clouds at the Village Central Restaurant. This remarkable diner serves feel-good comfort food like cheesy pizzas, fish and chips, salmon fettuccini and steak and mashed potatoes.
Localização: Currawong Rd, Baw Baw Village, VIC 3833, Australia
Abre: Daily from 9 am to 4 pm
Telefone: +61 (0)3 5165 1136
Mt Baw Baw
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