06 July 2025
The school holidays are here, and there’s no better place to make memories than at Perisher! Whether you’re introducing your little adventurer to the snow or you're a seasoned veterans, Perisher offers something for everyone this July.
Smiggs First Timer Lessons: The Perfect Snow Start for Kids
Let your little ones discover their first snow moments in a fun and supportive environment with a 3-hour First Timer Lesson at Smiggin Holes.
Led by expert instructors in small group settings, these sessions are perfect for helping kids gain confidence on the snow, while you head off and carve out some mountain time of your own.
Lessons are available every day of the week, commencing at 10am and finishing at 1pm, giving you time to get to your own First-Timer Lesson! Especially during school holidays, we recommend purchasing your ski and snowboard lessons well-in advance of your visit to Perisher to ensure you secure your desired date and time.
Night Skiing & Fireworks: Fun After the Sun Sets
The fun doesn’t stop when the sun goes down at Perisher! Enjoy the thrill of night skiing and snowboarding under the stars every Tuesday and Saturday night. Plus, each night is capped off with a spectacular fireworks display lighting up the mountain (weather permitting) creating a magical experience for the whole family.
Don't forget, Epic Australia Pass holders can enjoy all the night skiing and snowboarding action for free. Night Skiing is included with the Epic Australia 4-Day Pass if you've already skied or boarded that day, otherwise it will count as one of your 4 days.
For tips, tricks and reminders on how to get the most of your 4-Day Pass, check out the Epic Australia 4 Day Pass Guide.
Fire and Rescue Fun: Hot Demonstrations Every Saturday
This school holidays, Perisher Fire and Rescue are bringing the heat to Night Skiing from 5–6 PM every Saturday! Based at the bottom of the V8, come check out the Kitchen Fire Simulator (yes, real flames!), get up close with the impressive Hägglunds Snow Fire Truck, and learn more about fire safety and the team’s vital role here at Perisher.
Kids Après Disco!
Make the most of night skiing on Saturday 19th July with our Kids Apres Disco from 6–8pm! Head over to the front of JAX Bar where we’ll have a DJ pumping out the tunes and fresh popcorn for everyone to enjoy. Plus, we’ll be serving up FREE Hot Chocolate to keep you fuelled for dancing and those extra night skiing laps!
Epic Hot Chocolate Stops: Refuel for More Mountain Fun!
With all that action, your little snow explorers are going to need a serious refuel and nothing hits the spot like an Epic Hot Chocolate!
Swing by JAX Bar, Base Grind or Blue Cow Bistro for a warm, chocolatey treat that’ll have the kids recharged and ready to dive back into the snow. Whether it’s a mid-morning pick-me-up or an après ski indulgence, it’s the ultimate winter reward.
Hot tip for parents: Epic Australia Pass holders score 15% off at all Perisher-owned hospitality venues, yes, that includes your well-earned coffee, too.
Three Peaks Demos
Demo the latest and greatest gear from Burton, Nitro, Capita, Korua, Salomon, Union, Gnu, Lib Tech and Arbor. Head over to Centre Valley, next to quad. (You’ll see it!). Found something you love? Swing by Slopestyle, where our expert team is ready to help you make it yours. Don’t forget, Pass holders receive 15% off at all Perisher Retail locations.
Plus, Oakley will be in-store on Wednesday 9th July, catch them at Perisher Sports in the morning and Slopestyle in the afternoon.
Plan Ahead On Peak Snow Days
With fantastic early-season conditions and the launch of our brand new 6-seater chairlift on Mt Perisher, we’re expecting Perisher to be buzzing these school holidays. In case you’re new here, we call these Peak Snow Days.
If you’re planning to hit the slopes, we recommend you plan ahead and allow for extra time, especially if you have a morning Snowsports lesson.
For the smoothest experience, we suggest taking the Skitube, the most convenient way to travel up the mountain. Be sure to pre-purchase your Skitube tickets online to avoid delays at Bullocks Flat. Alternatively, the upgraded Snowy Mountains Bus Service is a great option, running daily between East Jindabyne, Jindabyne, Bullocks Flat, and Perisher 7 days a week.
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