Perisher ski resort: snow, terrain & trip planner

Snowy Mountains, Australia · Base 5,266 ft · Summit 6,739 ft · Vertical 1,473 ft

Updated Nov 15, 2026, 22:00 UTC: usually opens around Jun 13.

Perisher snow report

Nov 15: opens ~Jun 13; no new snow forecast in the next 7 days.

Forecast and modeled snow from Veabird's snow model. Updated Nov 15, 22:00 UTC.

Opens ~Jun 13

Opens around Jun 13, 211 days away, with no summit snow in the next 7 days.

Quietest weeks are Aug 15 and Aug 29, busiest is the week of Jul 11.

Grades from Veabird's snow model; wording by AI (Muse Spark), checked against the forecast. Updated Nov 15, 22:00 UTC.

42% of its mapped runs are beginner terrain, 49% intermediate and 9% advanced or expert. That makes it a good pick for beginners.

Perisher is on the Epic Pass (2025-26 partners). Check the pass's site for blackout dates and day limits before you buy.

■ Beginner 42% · ■ Intermediate 49% · ■ Advanced 9%

199 mapped runs (about 51 miles) and 45 lifts.

Shares of mapped run length from OpenSkiMap (OpenStreetMap contributors); advanced includes expert terrain. Official acreage splits can differ.

On the Epic Pass (2025-26 partners; confirm before you buy).
Day tickets are usually cheapest bought online, in advance, from the resort's site.

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