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Perisher ski resort, Australia (Oceania) — luxury alpine destination — Mountain views, ski slopes, and alpine landscape
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Perisher

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Resort Guide

Perisher is located in the Snowy Mountains of New South Wales, Australia, and is the largest ski resort in the Southern Hemisphere. The resort spans four interlinked ski areas—Perisher Valley, Blue Cow, Smiggin Holes, and Guthega—offering over 1,200 hectares of skiable terrain suitable for all abilities. Perisher features a modern lift system, extensive snowmaking, terrain parks, and a vibrant alpine village atmosphere, making it a premier destination for both families and advanced skiers. Its unique combination of size, variety, and accessible on-mountain facilities distinguishes it within the Australian ski industry.

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Key Info

Resort data by SnowSure™

RegionOceania
CountryAustralia
Base Elevation1,720m
Summit Elevation2,034m
Vertical Drop314m
Skiable Acres3,080
Total Runs112
Total Lifts47
Annual Snowfall73 inches / 185 cm
Longest Run3 km / 1.86 mi
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Perisher

Weather Forecast · 1,720m – 2,034m

Data reported at Fri, Aug 21, 1:01 PM UTC
Last Snowfall
—
Last 24h
0cm
Last 7 Days
0cm
Season Total
122.9cm
SnowSure™ Score
15
Limited
→
Stable
Conditions are holding steady.

Limited conditions.

Perisher currently has a snow depth of 98cm, with partly cloudy skies and temperatures around -1°C. In the past week, the resort received 5cm of new snow, contributing to a season total of 123cm, which is about 68% of the 5-year average for this time of year.

Depth
Recent
Forecast
Historic
Score calculated Mon, Feb 02, 10:31 PM UTC
Current Conditions
Reported Fri, Aug 21, 1:01 PM UTC
Base
1,720m
Temp
1°C
Wind
8km/h
Snow Depth
91cm
14-Day Forecast
0cm
Mid-Mountain
1,877m
Temp
-1°C
Wind
8km/h
Snow Depth
0cm
14-Day Forecast
—
Summit
2,034m
Temp
-1°C
Wind
8km/h
Snow Depth
1cm
14-Day Forecast
0cm
Lift Status
34 of 4772% open
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (2,034m) · Forecast from Fri, Aug 21, 1:01 PM UTC
GFS
0.3cm
JMA
4.1cm
Average
2.2cm
10-Day Forecast
Summit (2,034m) · Updated Fri, Aug 21, 1:01 PM UTC
Today
21
5°
-1°
Sat
22
7°
-5°
Sun
23
9°
-5°
Mon
24
9°
-6°
Tue
25
5°
-1°
Wed
26
4°
2°
0.8cm
Thu
27
8°
0°
Fri
28
7°
-1°
Sat
29
5°
-3°
Sun
30
7°
-1°
Season vs Historic
Updated Fri, Aug 21, 1:01 PM UTC
122.9cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
+68%
vs 5-Year Avg
181cm avg by now
+156%
vs 30-Year Avg
79cm avg by now
181cm
5-Yr Avg by Now

This season is at 122.9 cm to date. The last completed season totaled ~123.1 cm. That's 32% below the 5-year average (181 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 56% above the 30-year average (79 cm).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Perisher — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about skiing and staying in Perisher, Australia.

The current snow depth at Perisher is 91cm. The season total snowfall is 122.9cm. The current SnowSure™ rating is 15/100.

Perisher has 112 runs. and 47 lifts. covering 3080 skiable acres. The elevation ranges from 1720m to 2034m. with a vertical drop of 314m. The resort averages 73 inches / 185 cm of snowfall annually..

The 14-day snow forecast for Perisher predicts approximately 1cm of snowfall. LUXSKI provides forecasts from multiple weather models including ECMWF, GFS, GEM, JMA, and Météo-France, updated hourly.

You can browse and book luxury ski hotels at Perisher directly on LUXSKI. Visit the Perisher destination page to see all available hotels, check real-time room availability and pricing, and book with free cancellation options. You can also contact our concierge team at concierge@lux.ski for personalized trip planning.