The wait is over: Mt Perisher 6 set to spin for the first time this Friday
Interview opportunities available. Video and photography linked below.
Perisher Valley, NSW – The highly anticipated Mt Perisher 6 Chairlift (the 'Mt P 6') is now ready for guests to access Australia’s highest lifted point when it spins for the first time this Friday 27 June.
The brand new $26M investment into the guest experience at Perisher will mean less wait times (almost halving the trip to the top when compared with the previous Mt Perisher Triple and Double Chairlifts), more choice of runs and a wider ride down Mt Perisher thanks to the removal of 17 lift towers during construction.
“The Mt Perisher 6 has been 18-months in the making and a decade in the planning,” says Nathan Butterworth, Perisher’s Vice President & General Manager. “It’s been a huge achievement by our team to deliver this incredible piece of infrastructure in partnership with Doppelmayr Australia, the absolute experts in their field.”
“Everyone involved has played an integral part and we couldn’t be prouder,” says Shaun Turner, Doppelmayr Australia’s General Manager. “It’s a significant milestone for the Australian ski industry and we’re thrilled we played a part.”
What to expect:
- 6-seater comfort that is spacious and modern for a faster load and a smoother ride
- High-speed access to reach the summit in approx. 5.5 minutes
- Improved mountain flow, helping reduce congestion and improve guest circulation across the resort
- Superior wind performance due to being built with a wider rope gauge and advanced technology to handle wind on Mt Perisher better than ever before
All of this means more laps, less waiting, and more time enjoying everything Mt Perisher has to offer.
“Perisher is all about moments and what’s lovely this season is that we will all be experiencing the thrill of riding the Mt P 6 together for the very first time – whether it’s your first ride down Mt Perisher, or 500th, these will be moments to celebrate and remember forever,” says Butterworth.
Guests will also be able to access the newly named ‘Legends’ run, which was previously Towers Run. The new name is a tribute to the individuals who have significantly contributed to the resort's history. This "Hall of Fame" trail will be updated with new inductees over time, recognising their efforts and dedication to Perisher.
The Mt Perisher 6 is part of the wider Vail Resorts investment in capital improvement projects, known as the Epic Lift Upgrades.
About Perisher
Perisher is the largest alpine resort in the southern hemisphere. Nestled in Kosciuszko National Park in New South Wales, Perisher is home to four interconnected resort areas, 45 lifts, over 100 trails and more than 3,000 acres of terrain waiting to be explored by ski or snowboard.
Perisher is proud to have reliable natural snow coverage due to high elevation points, which, coupled with significant investments in snowmaking and grooming operations, keeps Perisher open for skiing and boarding for longer.
Located within the beautiful Kosciuszko National Park in the Snowy Mountains region of New South Wales, it’s just under 6 hours’ drive from Sydney and 2.5 hours’ drive from Canberra.
Discover your Moment at Perisher: www.perisher.com.au
⛰️ Link to video and photographs of the Mt Perisher 6 in the snow: https://vailresorts.imagerelay.com/fl/bb016577c070447387ca4f564fa85c84
🏗️ Link to construction imagery: https://vailresorts.imagerelay.com/fl/41be2b8870554682adc85ff38be7ca24
For more information or to set up interviews, please contact:
Dani Wright
Senior Manager – Communications
Vail Resorts Australia
