Who can book a school group package?

Perisher school group packages are available to eligible primary and secondary schools travelling with 20 or more students.

Teachers and adult supervisors

• One complimentary teacher or adult supervisor package is provided for every 10 paying students. 
• The complimentary package mirrors the lift, lesson and rental products purchased for students.
• Teachers and adult supervisors may participate in lessons, but are not included in the student numbers used to determine class sizes and instructor allocation. 

Planning a different type of group trip?

• School group rates do not apply to tertiary education, social or community groups.
• Contact the Groups Team This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to discuss available options for your group. 

Lessons that build confidence

Perisher Snowsports School’s local and internationally certified ski and snowboard instructors deliver a structured daily program designed to help students safely enjoy their time on the mountain and understand their next steps. 

Daily group lesson

• Select from a two-hour lesson or All-Day (6-hour) lesson for each day.
• Preferred lesson times can be requested from the following sessions:
  • 8:30am
  • 10:30am
  • 1:30pm (2 hour lesson only)
  • Add a two-hour afternoon lesson to your students’ morning session for a four-hour lesson day, with more time on snow to build skills and confidence with our instructors.
• Instructors assess suitable terrain and lifts for each group. 
• Students receive recommendations on where they can safely continue after the lesson. 
• Lesson locations and times are allocated after final ski and snowboard numbers are received, based on availability and operational considerations. 

Complimentary first timer lesson with five-day packages

• First-time skiers and snowboarders on five-day packages can begin with a complimentary two-hour lesson, including lift access, on the afternoon before the first package day. This introduction is designed for first timers and is not available to intermediate or advanced students. Pre-booking is essential. 

How classes are organised 

Lessons are organised with approximately one instructor for every 10 students, with a minimum of eight students of the same ability and discipline per instructor. Where group numbers are lower, additional instructors may be required to deliver lessons and additional charges may apply.

If a student requires additional assistance, include details in the booking form so we can understand their needs and explore available options. If you have any questions, please contact the This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 

Choose the right package

Start with lift access and lessons, then add the options that make your school trip easier to organise. Choose from transport, equipment, clothing, meals and retail products to build the right package for your group.

Lift, Lesson & Rental

• Lift access and either a two-hour group lesson or an all-day group lesson each day. 
• Skis, boots and poles, and helmet, or snowboard, boots, wristguards, and helmet.

Lift & Lesson

• Lift access and either a two-hour group lesson or an all-day group lesson each day.

If your students already have a Season Pass, we offer a lesson only product. 

Additional options & experiences

• Daily Skitube travel from Bullocks Flat, including National Park entry fees.
• Rental clothing: jacket and pants.
• On-mountain lunch at Blue Cow Bistro.
• Night skiing and boarding is included with qualifying group tickets when operating or can be purchased separately.
• Accommodation at The Station, Jindabyne.
• Gloves, Goggles, Beanies and Neck Buffs for those who need to purchase.

Convenient school group rental

Add Perisher rental packages to your school snow experience with modern equipment, convenient locations and support close at hand. Collect your equipment in resort, with quick adjustments available from our rental team to help students stay comfortable and make the most of their time on snow.  

• Ski package:
  • Skis, boots and poles, and helmet.
• Snowboard package:
  • Snowboard, boots, wrist guards and helmet.
• Optional clothing rental: add a jacket and pants to either package. 

Gloves, beanies, goggles and balaclavas are available to buy but cannot be rented. Students can bring their own, or pre-order through our add-on packages and collect them with their rental equipment. See the pricing page for options. 

Helmets are mandatory for students participating in lessons. 

Make the trip easier to organise

Skitube & coach access

Skitube offers safe, quick and convenient travel from Bullocks Flat to Perisher. Add daily return travel via Skitube, including the National Park entry fee, to your school group package. Ample free coach parking at Bullocks Flat makes arrival straightforward for schools.

Coaches can travel directly to Perisher Valley or Smiggin Holes via Kosciuszko Road. For lessons at Blue Cow, drop-off is beside the Perisher Valley Skitube terminal, then travel to Blue Cow by Skitube. For lessons at Smiggin Holes, drop-off is at Smiggin Holes. Allow extra time for winter road conditions and visit our Getting Here page for more information.

Coach parking for both lesson locations is at Smiggin Holes. Spaces can be limited during busy periods due to high demand.

On-mountain lunch

School group lunch options are available at Blue Cow Bistro, subject to operating dates and availability, with meal choices designed to accommodate a range of dietary requirements.

One complimentary teacher or adult supervisor meal is provided for every 10 paying students.

Night skiing & boarding 

Make your school trip even more memorable with skiing and boarding under lights at Perisher on Tuesdays and Saturdays, conditions permitting. Night skiing is included with bookings of five or more days, or three or more days during off-peak periods. Dinner options can also be arranged to complete an exciting evening on the mountain. 

Accommodation at The Station

The Station in Jindabyne provides a practical base for a school winter trip, with dorm-style rooms, spacious group accommodation and versatile food options. For more information click here. 

School group pricing

Booking your Perisher school trip

Before you submit 

Have your preferred dates, estimated student numbers, package requirements, discipline and ability mix, rental needs, Skitube requirements and lunch preferences ready. Providing accurate information early helps us identify the most suitable available products, lesson location and instructor allocation for your group.  

The booking process gives your school clear milestones from initial request through to arrival. 

1. Submit your booking request 

Complete the online School Group Booking Request Form with your preferred dates, estimated numbers and package requirements. Submit your request early, as preferred dates and products are subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed. 

2. Receive your booking confirmation 

The Groups Team will review your request and confirm the available dates and products. If your booking can be accommodated, we will issue an order confirmation and a tax invoice for the non-refundable deposit, equal to 10% of the total booking value.  

Once confirmation has been issued, the Group Booking Conditions and Product & Service Terms and Conditions apply. 

3. Confirm details at least 14 days before arrival 

Provide the final information needed to prepare products, rentals and instruction for your group: 

• Final student numbers by discipline and ability
• Full name and date of birth for each participant  
• Medical information, medications, food allergies and other relevant allergies
• Rental details, where applicable
• An in-resort emergency contact
• Relevant learning or support needs, including information that may help instructors support individual students 

We’ll confirm lesson times once final student numbers by discipline and ability are received. Instructor planning starts from your original request, so let us know early if numbers change. We’ll then issue the final order confirmation and invoice. 

4. Pay the balance seven days before arrival 

Pay the final balance by Direct Deposit, BPAY or EDConnect for NSW-based schools at least seven days before arrival. 

Booking and planning resources

Group Booking Conditions 
The booking conditions explain eligibility, deposits, class composition and available options where student numbers vary by discipline or ability. 

Product & Service Terms and Conditions 
The product terms apply once the booking has been confirmed. 

Risk Assessment & Safety 
Perisher provides information to assist schools completing their own group risk assessment. 

Talk to the Groups Team

Planning a school snow trip involves plenty of moving parts. Perisher’s Groups Team can help schools work through package options, lesson planning and practical preparation.