Red Energy is 100% Australian, owned by Snowy Hydro, a leader in renewable energy and is a proud partner of Vail Resorts Australia. Red Energy has partnered with Perisher dating back to 2005, and is the official electricity supplier to all Vail resorts. Energising all major resort operations, including snow making, Skitube (in Perisher), admin buildings, staff and some resort accommodation and maintenance workshops.
Red Energy is proud to be the largest energy retailer in Australia to have its business operations certified carbon neutral by Climate Active. Red Energy is proud to be the only energy retailer to win a Canstar Blue Award for Most Satisfied Customers 14 years in a row. You too can play a role in helping reduce Australia’s carbon emissions by switching your home or business to 100% GreenPower, supplied Red Energy.
Red Energy offers customers a renewable matching promise on the Red Wildlife Saver, the Taronga Flex (NSW only) and the Red EV Saver. The renewable matching promise means that for every unit of electricity you buy from Red Energy, Snowy Hydro will match it by generating one unit of electricity from a renewable source.
Red Energy’s multi award winning customer service team is based right here in Australia and would be delighted to talk to you about your home or business energy needs.
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Peak Snow Days at Perisher
There are certain periods during winter when Perisher is particularly popular. Typically, NSW School Holidays (7 July - 18 July 2025) and weekends in August are particularly busy at Perisher. During these periods, we strongly encourage guests to plan ahead to make the most of their mountain experience.
You’ll see us refer to these periods as ‘Peak Snow Days’, and if you have a lift ticket purchased during this time, you’ll likely receive some communications from us to help you prepare.
We have pulled together our top tips and tricks to help you prepare for peak periods at Perisher.
Planning for Peak Snow Days at Perisher
Prepare
- Subscribe to our daily snow report email or view the snow report on the Perisher website
- View the latest updates on road conditions here. We also recommend staying across live traffic information via Live Traffic NSW
- Keep your eye on the lift report as well as Perisher's Facebook and Instagram for the latest updates
- Whether you are planning to catch the Skitube, the bus or drive to Perisher, please allow extra time, especially in the event you have a morning lesson booked
Explore
Perisher is the largest ski and snowboard resort in the southern hemisphere! With over 3,000 acres of rideable terrain, there’s plenty of room for everyone to enjoy the thrills and chills of skiing and boarding.
Avoid the crowds and explore one, two, or all four resort areas during your trip. Whether you're a seasoned expert or a first timer, there is a heap of amazing terrain outside of Front and Centre Valley waiting for you to enjoy.
Try starting your day at Blue Cow with a coffee or hot chocolate from Subarista and enjoy arguably the best views in the resort!
If you're a first-timer or beginner, we recommend heading to Smiggin Holes (affectionately known as 'Smiggs') for Perisher's best beginner terrain and plenty of group and private lessons options with Perisher Snowsports School.
View our trail maps and start planning your day here.
Act
We love our first timers as much as we love our locals and season-regulars. Whether it's taking the bus instead of driving, or starting your day at Smiggin Holes or Guthega and not at Front Valley, everyone has a role to play in ensuring Peak Snow Days are as enjoyable as possible.
If you do decide to drive to Perisher, please consider carpooling where possible. It is also worth considering starting your day with Skitube from Bullocks Flat or Snowy Mountains Bus Service from Jindabyne. Learn more below.
Know
Skitube
Catching Perisher's Skitube from Bullocks Flat will save you the time and stress of driving in alpine conditions with potential snow and ice on the road, as well as help you avoid the traffic that can build up during peak periods. There's also plenty of free day and overnight parking at Bullocks Flat, meaning you'll spend less time looking for a spot and more time enjoying the mountain! Skitube is the quickest and most reliable way to travel to Perisher, being only a 10-minute trip between Bullocks Flat and Perisher Valley!
Bus
The improved Snowy Mountains Bus Service is another convenient alternative to traveling between Jindabyne and Perisher. The Snowy Mountain Bus Service takes passengers from Jindabyne to Perisher 7 days a week, with connecting services via East Jindabyne, Tyrolean Village and Cooma.
Wondering how to get to your beginner lesson in Smiggin Holes? Perisher offers a free shuttle service between Perisher Valley and Smiggin Holes every day between 7:30am and 5:30pm. Pick-ups are from the turning circle at Perisher Skitube Terminal and the metal bridge outside the Smiggins Hotel at Smiggin Holes. Shuttles depart approximately every 15 minutes daily.
On-mountain accommodation
Staying on the snow? If your accommodation does not provide parking, you will need to park your car at Bullocks Flat and take the Skitube to Perisher Valley. 'Open Return' Skitube tickets are available for guests staying on-mountain and allow for one trip up and one trip down, to be used within 14 days. Please speak directly to your accommodation provider to confirm the transport options available to you.
Looking to the future
In collaboration with the local and state government, as well as our local community, we have been working hard on medium and long-term solutions to current access issues to Perisher. Please refer to those outlined in the Snowy Mountains Special Activation Precinct to learn more about these as well as short-term solutions we have in place to improve your experience with us in 2024.
We are so grateful to live, work and play in our very special part of Kosciuszko National Park and are committed to ensuring the experiences of all our guests are as exceptional as the Park itself.
We look forward to welcoming you to Perisher in 2024. If you have any concerns with your trip, please contact us here.
Lift tickets, lessons, and rentals for 2025 are on sale now! Start planning your trip to Discover Your Moment in the snow at Perisher this season.
Explore Lift Access 
Explore lift tickets, Epic Australia Pass & Epic Australia 4-Day Pass Discover Lessons 
Lessons for every level with Perisher Snowsports School
Ski & Snowboard Hire
Hassle-free equipment hire right in resort with Perisher Sports!
Welcome to Subaru AWD Country
Since 2007, Subaru has held a long-standing partnership with Perisher as our major car sponsor. The partnership was born after seeing the natural synergies between Australian snowfields and the undeniable all-terrain capabilities of a Subaru vehicle.
Due to Subaru’s Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, X-Mode and comprehensive safety features, Subaru vehicles are the vehicle of choice for many with an appetite for adventure and outdoors. Head up the mountain throughout the Australian snow season, and it’s not uncommon to see carparks full of Subaru’s.
Welcome to Subaru AWD Country and look out for special offers throughout the snow season. Check out what’s currently on offer below.
Subaru WRX First Tracks
WRX First Tracks gives you a license for thrills, available exclusively for intermediate and advanced standard skiers and snowboarders with a valid Epic Australian Pass, operating from 7:30am on Saturday and Sunday mornings from 24th June to 10th of September 2023.
Subaru Driving Tips
Have confidence in your next trip to Perisher? Check out some great vehicle and road safety tips on driving in the snow brought to you by Subaru in partnership with Australian Road Safety Foundation CEO and Founder Russell White.
How-to fit your accessories for the snow
Need help fitting your accessories to your Subaru? Check out these quick and easy how-to videos to make packing a breeze for your next adventure.
Have fun on the way to the snow
Tune in to Subaru’s new podcast on your drive to Perisher. Created for kids and grown-ups to enjoy in the car, or anywhere else. Join host and Subaru Ambassador, Andrew Daddo, along with guest experts to learn mor about our amazing country – experiences, people, places, food, animals and more!
Lost and Found
Lost and Found is located at the Perisher Centre Ticket Office. If you have lost a personal item on the slopes this winter, please drop in to Guest Services to see if we have located your item. Alternatively, please submit a General Enquiry Form and our Guest Services Team will be in contact with you if we are able to locate your item.
Snow Grooming at Perisher
At Perisher, snow grooming is an essential part of our commitment to delivering the best snow conditions for skiers and snowboarders. Our expert grooming team works around the clock to maintain optimal snow conditions on the slopes, ensuring the Experience of a Lifetime for guests of all skill levels.
The Perisher Grooming Crew
The grooming team have one of the most important jobs on the mountain. They are responsible for turning lumps and bumps into turn-tastic corduroy, moving and farming snow, building, maintaining and reshaping terrain parks, and constructing competition standard mogul and downhill race courses.
At present, the Perisher grooming crew has 225 years of experience between them. Perisher operators are among the best in the world in this highly specialised field, and are often specifically sought out for their expert skill.
The Perisher grooming team also have round-the-clock mechanics working alongside them, who support our operators by keeping the fleet operational throughout the winter season.
The Mountain
It’s all about the corduroy! (Well, sort of) The Perisher Grooming Team can groom / maintain a huge amount of skiiable terrain in a single night including: Over 100 trails, 5 parks, 1 mini pipe, 2 rider cross courses, 1 world-class mogul course and lift tracks inc. uploads and unloads, PLUS more across the 4 resort areas of Perisher Valley, Blue Cow, Smiggin Holes.
During a winter season, the grooming fleet can log up between 12,000 and 15,000 hours depending on the season and groom approximately 33% of the 1,245 hectares of skiable area most nights (about 412 hectares)
Fun Facts:
- 1 Snow Cat can cover up to 100km per night.
- Perisher groomers winch up to 20 runs per night..
- The Perisher Express Way takes up to 2 days using 4-5 machines to open.
The Work
Grooming is predominantly a night operation consisting of two shifts - 4 p.m. to 12 midnight and 12 midnight to about 9 a.m. In some circumstances grooming may also occur during the day, however this is kept to a minimum for safety reasons
A daily grooming report is available to the public each morning on the online Snow Report or via the Perisher App.