Skip to content
SlopeGuide
Resorts

Resorts

  • All Resorts

Company

  • About
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
SlopeGuide

© 2026 SlopeGuide. 2025-2026 season data. Resort information is provided for reference only. Verify conditions with official resort websites before traveling.

  1. Home
  2. Perisher
🇦🇺

New South Wales, Australia

Perisher Ski Resort

Typically OpenPeak Season · ~72d left

Season dates, 113 trails, lift pass pricing, and monthly snow conditions

Snow Sure

6,884ft

Peak Elevation

1,310ft

Vertical Drop

113

Trails

75"

Annual Snow

Overview

Perisher is a ski resort in New South Wales, Australia, with an elevation range from 5,574ft (1699m) to 6,884ft (2098m). The vertical drop is 1,310ft (399m) across 113 trails served by 47 lifts and 3,076 skiable acres. The nearest airport is Canberra Airport (CBR), about 220 minutes away by car. Perisher receives an average of 75 inches of snowfall annually.

Season Overview

Season Timeline

Early June to Early October

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Opens: Early JuneCloses: Early October
Peak Open Early Late Closed

Snow Conditions

45cm(18in)Moderate

Average snowfall in August, Perisher's snowiest peak-season month.

75"

Annual Snowfall

(191cm)

2°C

August Avg High

-4°C

August Avg Low

Snowmaking covers 60% of the terrain, supplementing natural snowfall.

Monthly Snowfall

Monthly Snowfall

75"

annual avg

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
3
May
20
Jun
40
Jul
45
Aug
20
Sep
3
Oct
Nov
Dec
Peak Open Early Latecm/month

Terrain & Trails

113

Total Trails

47

Lifts

3,076

Skiable Acres

1,310ft

Vertical Drop

Trail Difficulty Breakdown

22%
Beginner: 25 trails
60%
Intermediate: 68 trails
14%
Advanced: 16 trails
Expert: 5 trails
22%Beginner (25)
60%Intermediate (68)
14%Advanced (16)
4%Expert (5)

Perisher has 113 trails: 22% green, 60% blue, 14% black, and 4% double-black.

Lift System & Elevation

47

Total Lifts

1,310ft

Vertical Drop

399m

(1,310ft)

Elevation Profile

6,884ft

Peak

5,574ft

Base

Price Trends

Price Trends

Day pass pricing across the season

$105

avg/day

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
$99
Jun
$119
Jul
$125
Aug
$99
Sep
$85
Oct
Nov
Dec
Peak Shoulder Off-PeakBest value: October ($85)

Best Month to Visit Perisher

Top Pick

July

Solid snowPeak conditions
62
score
40cm
Moderate
$119/day

July offers the best overall balance of snowfall, crowd levels, and pricing at Perisher, based on this guide's month-by-month scoring. Snowfall this month averages 40cm. Crowd levels are moderate.

Runner-Up

August

45cm snow, high crowds, $125/day.

Best Value

October

$85/day, 3cm snow, very low crowds.

Monthly Conditions

Monthly Conditions

June

Early Season

20cm

snowfall

3°/-3°

high/low °C

crowds

$99

day pass

Best Month

July

Peak Season

40cm

snowfall

1°/-4°

high/low °C

crowds

$119

day pass

August

Peak Season

45cm

snowfall

2°/-4°

high/low °C

crowds

$125

day pass

September

Late Season

20cm

snowfall

5°/-1°

high/low °C

crowds

$99

day pass

October

Late Season

3cm

snowfall

9°/2°

high/low °C

crowds

$85

day pass

Monthly conditions are based on historical averages. Actual conditions vary year to year. Click on any month for detailed conditions, crowd levels, and packing tips for Perisher.

Lift Passes & Pricing

Adult Day Pass

$109

per day

Season Pass

$999

full season

Multi-Resort Pass Inclusion:

Epic

Day pass pricing varies by date and ticket type; check the resort's official site for current rates. Perisher is included on the Epic pass.

Getting to Perisher

Nearest Airport

Canberra Airport (CBR)

Approx. 220 min drive

Location

New South Wales, Australia 🇦🇺

-36.3705°N, 148.4063°E

The drive from Canberra Airport to Perisher takes about 3 hours and 40 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does Perisher open for the season?
Perisher typically opens in Early June and closes in Early October. Exact dates vary year to year, so check the resort's official site before booking travel.
How much is a day lift pass at Perisher?
A day lift pass at Perisher starts at $109 per day. Prices vary by date and ticket type, so check the resort's official site for current rates.
Is Perisher good for beginners?
Perisher has 22% beginner-rated (green) terrain. Intermediate and advanced skiers will find more terrain to explore here.
How much snow does Perisher get per year?
Perisher receives an average of 75 inches of snowfall per year. Snowmaking covers 60% of the terrain, supplementing natural snowfall.
What is the best month to ski at Perisher?
July is the highest-scoring month to ski at Perisher in this guide's month-by-month ranking of snowfall, crowd levels, and lift pass pricing. It averages 40cm of snowfall and moderate crowd levels.

Quick Stats

Elevation Range
5,574 - 6,884ft
Vertical Drop
1,310ft (399m)
Trails
113
Lifts
47
Skiable Acres
3,076
Annual Snowfall
75" (191cm)
Season
Early June - Early October
Day Pass
$109
Nearest Airport
CBR (220min)

Monthly Guides

JunJulAugSepOct

Compare With Nearby Resorts

Thredbo

New South Wales, Australia🇦🇺

Typically Open

6,716ft

Peak

50

Trails

2,320ft

Vertical

●
16%
■
53%
◆
23%
◆◆
8%
Early June – Early October$115/day

Coronet Peak

Otago, New Zealand🇳🇿

Typically Open

5,413ft

Peak

30

Trails

1,962ft

Vertical

●
25%
■
35%
◆
30%
◆◆
10%
Mid June – Late September$85/day

Queenstown (The Remarkables)

Otago, New Zealand🇳🇿

Typically Open

6,247ft

Peak

36

Trails

998ft

Vertical

●
30%
■
40%
◆
20%
◆◆
10%
Mid June – Early October$89/day

Hakuba Valley

Nagano, Japan🇯🇵

5,249ft

Peak

137

Trails

2,788ft

Vertical

●
30%
■
40%
◆
22%
◆◆
8%
Mid December – Early May$52/day
Hakuba Valley