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Why Ski Australia
Great reasons to should keep it local

We understand that the allure of New Zealand is incredibly appealing so we have put together a few facts to help you make an informed choice when shelling out hard earned money for a holiday in the snow.

So.....why ski australia?

Longest Runs, Biggest Ski-able Area:

Australia has the longest ski run in Australasia, a 5.9km run at Thredbo in New South Wales. It also has the largest commercial ski area in Australasia, Perisher's 1245 hectares across seven peaks.

On Snow - Ski In/Ski Out:

Falls Creek, by far the prettiest ski village in Australia and New Zealand, is pedestrian-only. Guests park in the long-term car park and are transported by snow cat to their accommodation. Across the range, Mt Hotham village sits on the top of the mountain, meaning first run down is to get to the first chairlift.

Charlotte Pass requires oversnow transfers, and is completely bound by snow offering a unique experience and stunning views across the mountain ranges whilst you ski.

Tree Runs:

If you like to ski through the trees, then Australian snow gums are part of the quintessential Down Under ski experience; if you don't then head to New Zealand where snow is above the tree line, the runs wide and open with breathtaking lake and plateau views.

Food & Dining:

Gourmet foodies may well prefer to dine on mountain in Australia where award-winning dining exists both on the ski runs and in the ski-in, ski-out villages.

Thredbo has more than seven on-mountain restaurants possible to ski into and that doesn't include the premium dining options in the village. New Zealand has yet to raise its bar with on mountain catering, it's simply best to pack your own lunch, as choice and quality are limited

Back Country and Cat Skiing:

Perisher, and Mt Hotham also both offer cat skiing for an alpine back country experience so you too can enjoy untouched fresh tracks above the tree line without heading over seas

Australia's Successful Winter Athletes:

We have created Andrea Binning, a world champion extreme free skier who is a Hotham devotee. Mt Buller is favoured by Winter Olympic medallists Jacqui Cooper and Alisa Camplin and Winter Olympic gold medallist snowboard champion Torah Bright is a Perisher Blue prodigy. Did we mention the first non-European to win an FIS World Cup was an Australian? Malcolm Milne in 1969

Getting to the Snow:

Many a visitor to Queenstown and Wanaka in New Zealand's South Island have been surprised to realise getting to their ski area of choice can take anything from 25minutes to an hour's drive on roads that are generally not sealed and not for the faint-hearted.

Australia offers both on and off snow accommodation with safe transfers for those who don’t wish to drive in snowy conditions

Snow Guarantee:

Falls Creek, Mt Buller and Mt Hotham Ski Resorts offer "Snow Guarantee". Snow Guarantee packages provide a money back guarantee on all prepaid accommodation, lift ticket and lesson packages in the event the insufficient snow cover prevents selected lifts from operating within three days of your scheduled arrival date.