







Fresh mountain air, breathtaking alpine scenery, the exhilaration of skiing down a mountainside...
These are not things people usually associate with Australia, but this sun-drenched country is blessed with some truly great snowfields. The recent Vancouver Winter Olympics showed that Australia can hold it's own on the snow, and if you enjoyed watching it on the TV you'll love getting out there and experiencing the wonder of winter first hand.
Skiing is more accessible and affordable than you might think, with over 10 great resorts to choose from, many located in easy driving distance from our major capital cities.
Whether you've never laid eyes on snow before, or a you're a seasoned pro, there is plenty of great skiing to suit all in Australia. Our extensive Aussie ski resort guide is packed with information about each of the main ski resorts in Australia to help you choose where to go for your next winter holiday.Thredbo is one of the best known ski resorts in Australia... Discover Thredbo
A renowned and popular Victorian ski resort, Mount Hotham... Discover Mt Hotham
Falls Creek in North-East Victoria, is the state's largest Alpine resort... Discover Falls Creek
Mount Buller is a large ski resort, located three hours from Melbourne... Discover Mt Buller
Perisher is the largest ski & snowboard area in the Southern Hemisphere... Discover Perisher
Located in Gippsland, just 2.5 hours drive from Melbourne... Discover Mt Baw Baw
Located in Kosciuszko National Park near Perisher Valley... Discover Charlotte Pass
Selwyn Snowfields is a winter playground, popular with families... Discover Selwyn Snowfields
There are a number of advantages to skiing closer to home. Perhaps the most obvious is accessibility. Travelling in Australia is usually cheaper and closer than venturing overseas, and less time travelling means more time holidaying.
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