Holidays
Ski Packages Australia
Despite the general perception, Australia does have great ski facilities and fantastic snow holidays. The picture of the country being just dry and hot is never complete without seeing great alpine regions of Victoria, NSW and Queensland. There are many ski holiday destinations with ski packages in Australia. Some, such as:
- Threbo
- Jindabyne
- Perisher
- Falls Creek
- Mt Hotham
- Mt Buller
- Mt Baw Baw
experience a constant influx of foreign and local tourist annually. And no, you do not need to ski to enjoy the snow. Many of the ski resorts and holiday destinations offer other activities. But nothing will bring more fun than to make a snowman or have a crazy ride on a toboggan. Unfortunately, the main cost for the ski packages is in accommodation. During the season the prices can be excruciating. However, there are ski packages Australia wide which can minimise the financial damage. These are often called the snow holiday deals.
Falls Creek Ski Packages in Australia
Falls Creek in Victoria offers good ski packages in Australia. Currently, the Silverski Hotel cuts 20% off from the original price for 5 day stays. They also offer 10% on weekly rates. In addition, there are great deals on lift prices (50% off), equipment rental and ski lessons. This ski package in Australia is a good value for money because many ski resorts limit their specials to the accommodation only.
Jindabyne Ski Packages in Australia
Jindabyne is another great ski resort with picturesque landscape which offers ski packages in Australia. There are currently great deals on apartments, cottages and homesteads. Accommodations vary from maximum of 2 adults to a group of 12. The prices for 1 bedroom cottages are within $150 per day. During the snow season the price-tag can easily increase by 70% for that ski packages in Australia.
Ski Packages on Mt Buller
Mt Buller is the most famous ski attraction in Victoria which offers ski packages in Australia.
It has great facilities including snow making machines.
Many chair lifts service hundreds of ski and snowboard enthusiasts each day.
There are also ski lessons for "less confident" and the young.
Currently, Mt Buller offers a fantastic ski packages deal of $350 per night for a house accommodating 10 people. Thus, this can cost as little as $35 per night per person.
The ski packages deal also includes 10% discount on ski hire.
This is an ideal opportunity for 2 or more families or a group of friends.
Ski Packages on Perisher
Perisher offers great deals which can save 50% off the peak season. Generally, prices are $450+ per night but the discounts can save $230 or so for adults and $140 for a child. This is Australia's largest skiing resort with incredible 49 lifts. It is located in the Australian Snowy Mountains in the southeastern section of New South Wales. It has first class facilities and great snow fall. Thus, 50% discount is certainly worth the try.
Snowy Mountains Ski Packages in Australia
This is the highest Australian Mountain Range. Five of the peaks are above 2100 meters. The Snowy Mountains resorts offer great ski packages in Australia. Currently, 6 day accommodation in Jindabyne resort cost $550 per person. This includes breakfast, transport from Sydney/Canberra and shuttle to and from the mountain each day. Even national park fees are included into this ski packages in Australia.