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Getting to Perisher

More information about lift tickets, lessons, and rentals for the 2024 season will be made available in coming months. Please stay connected for the latest updates.

    Skitube

    Take the stress out of your morning commute to Perisher by travelling on Skitube. Perisher's Skitube is Australia's only alpine railway and is the quickest and most reliable way to travel to Perisher in winter.

    Departing from Bullocks Flat, it only takes 10 minutes to travel to Perisher Valley on Skitube. Disembark at Perisher Valley Terminal for access to Front Valley and Smiggin Holes (via free shuttle), or swap trains to continue on to Blue Cow. 

    With loads of free day and overnight parking at Bullocks Flat Terminal, Skitube is a convenient, time-saving alternative to driving to Perisher in winter. 

    To learn more about Perisher's Skitube, click here.

  • Bullocks Flat Terminal
    • All Skitube services to Perisher depart from Bullocks Flat Terminal, approximately a 20 minute drive from Jindabyne
    • Both day and overnight parking is free at Bullocks Flat and it is rare that parking at Bullocks Flat reaches capacity 
    • Guests wishing to use Skitube may also use Snowy Mountains Bus Service to travel to and from Bullocks Flat
    • National Park entry fees are not required for day and overnight parking at Bullocks Flat
    • Click here for all services and amenties available at Bullocks Flat Terminal
  • Please check back closer to the beginning of the snow season for the 2024 Skitube timetable. 

    To learn more about Perisher's Skitube, click here.

  • Snowy Mountains Bus Service

    Snowy Mountains Bus Service is a safe and convenient way to travel between Jindabyne and Perisher during winter.

    Services depart frequently, 7 days a week with pick-up/drop-off points in both Jindabyne and East Jindabyne, as well as Bullocks Flat (for Skitube) and Perisher Valley. 

    We recommend booking online ahead of time, especially during peak periods such as school holidays.

    Please check back closer to the beginning of the 2024 snow season for timetable and routes.

    For more information about Snowy Mountains Bus Service, click here.

    By car

    We strongly recommend travelling to and from Perisher via Skitube, especially during peak periods such as weekends and school holidays and in the event of adverse weather.

    Travelling on alpine roads in winter can be dangerous. If you choose to drive Perisher, it is vital that you are familiar with driving in snowy conditions

    For more information on driving in snowy conditions, click here or visit Subaru Driving Tips

  • Parking
    • Limited day parking is available at Perisher, Smiggin Holes and Guthega. Please note that Perisher's car parks reach capacity quickly during peak periods, especially on weekends and in school holidays 
  • Traffic
    • Travel time from Jindabyne and surrounds to Perisher can vary depending on weather conditions and travel dates
    • We recommend allowing at least 40 minutes to travel from Jindabyne to Perisher and allowing extra time during peak periods such as weekends and school holidays
  • National Parks requirements
    • All visitors to Kosciuszko National Park are required to pay an entry fee of $29 per day per vehicle
    • Entry permits can be purchased at the NPWS Visitor Centre in Jindabyne or when entering the National Park from Kosciuszko Road (toward Perisher), or online here
    • It is compulsory for all 2WD vehicles to carry snow chains in winter between June and October long weekends and it is important that you are familar with how to fit snow chains to your vehicle
    Private bus, coach & airport transfers

    There are a range of bus, coach and private transfers which service the Jindabyne area. 

    Greyhound Australia
    Tel 1300 473 946
    Direct, daily services between Sydney & Canberra and Jindabyne and Bullocks Flat Skitube Terminal.

    Oz Snow Adventures
    Tel 1800 851 101
    Buses depart every Friday evening from Sydney’s Central Station, Western Forecourt Coach Area at 5:30pm; Canberra, Jolimont Centre at 9:30pm and return late Sunday night.

    Ski Kaos
    Tel 02 9908 8111
    Bus trips for 2-6 days

    Snoexpress
    Tel 1800 642 112
    Fast and affordable coach & bus transfers from Canberra to Perisher and the Jindabyne gateway

    Snowy Mountains Shuttles
    Tel 04 9788 8444
    Daily return shuttle bus service from Jindabyne (and surrounds) to Perisher.

    Luxury VIP 4×4 private and transport ex Canberra and Snowy Mountains airports. Shared Snowy Mountains airport shuttle for guest staying in Perisher or Jindabyne.

    Snow Alliance
    Tel 1800 280 121 / 0417 234 838
    Private charters from Sydney, Canberra, Snowy Mountains Airport, Jindabyne to Perisher. All drivers professionally driver trained.
    Experience being driven to the snow by the professionals with over 10 years experience. Safety and reliability are at the forefront of our business. Operating premier 4WD vehicles plus buses for larger groups.

    Snowlink Shuttle
    Tel 0438 385 961 
    Operating a daily door to door return Shuttle Bus service during winter from your accommodation in Jindabyne to/from Perisher.

    Snow Connect
    Tel 0455 577 478
    Specialising in private 4WD and bus transfers all year to Perisher from Sydney, Canberra, Snowy Mountains Airport, Cooma and Jindabyne. 

    Transborder Alpine Express
    Tel 02 6241 0033
    Private charters from Canberra and surrounds, minimum of 20 people.

Getting around Perisher

    Perisher Valley & Smiggin Holes

    During winter, a free shuttle bus service operates between Perisher Valley and Smiggin Holes, 7 days a week. 

    Shuttle services run approximately every 15 minutes between 7:30am and 5:30pm. 

    Pick-ups are from the turning circle outside Perisher Valley Skitube Terminal and the metal bridge outside Smiggins Hotel in Smiggin Holes. 

    Perisher Valley & Blue Cow

    When conditions allow, all four of Perisher's resort areas are interlinked by ski and snowboard trails. 

    For first-timers, early beginners, and guests wanting a quick and convenient way to travel between resort areas, Skitube operates between Perisher Valley and Blue Cow during winter. 

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