The Skiing season in Australia is opposite to that in the northern hemisphere. Between the months of June to August you will be able to ski in the following areas in Australia, New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania. The most popular areas are within a few hours drive of Sydney. Thredbo and Perisher Blue are the ski resorts located closest to Sydney.

Charlotte Pass is the highest and oldest ski resort it may also be the most remote. This resort only allows a maximum of 600 visitors to the area at any one time so you can pretty much guarantee a great day of skiing. Perisher Blue is a large ski area with four resorts that’s spread over seven mountains. Thredbo is one of Australia’s most popular ski resorts. As well as boasting the longest vertical in the country at 2,200 feet, its impressive runs are complemented by extensive artificial snowmaking - a necessity due to its relatively low base elevation of 4,478 feet - meaning exhilarating top to bottom runs and guaranteed snow cover.

It also boasts a great beginners’ area, loads of accommodation options and some of the best après-ski in the Snowy Mountains. Thredbo village and its numerous ski resorts boast an atmosphere reminiscent of large European alpine resorts. Its intuitive layout means it never takes long to hit the slopes, making up for the lack of ski-in ski-out accommodation. Comprehensive facilities include childcare and medical facilities, ski and snowboard hire, a renowned ski school, shops, banks, supermarkets and a post office.