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Nestled inland between Sydney and Melbourne, the aptly-named Snowy Mountains are where Australians come to play during the winter months.
There are half a dozen ski resorts sitting on both the New South Wales and Victoria sides of the border, including Perisher, Thredbo and Mount Buller.
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Up to 45% off 7-night ski escape at Charlotte Pass
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Available on select dates until 1 October 2022. Includes stay at Lucy Lodge, breakfast, lift pass and return over-snow transport from Perisher Valley to Charlotte Pass.
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Up to 26% off 2 or 3-night Mt Buller ski holiday
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Available on Sunday to Thursday stays until 30 September 2022. Plus get 20% discount on breakfast, ski and chain hire and 10% off ski and souvenir purchases.
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Sydney to Perisher overnight snow tour from $130
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Available on select dates until 2 September 2022 and includes return transfers, national park admission fee and discounted equipment hire.
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Sydney to Thredbo overnight snow tour from $120
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Available until 2 September 2022 and includes return transfers, national park admission fee and more.
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Snow day trip trip to Perisher from $90
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Available on select dates from 2 July – 27 August 2022 and includes return transfers from Canberra.
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Up to 30% off 2-night stay in Mt Baw Baw
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Available on select dates until 18 September 2022 at EdSki Lodge.
Lastminute.com.au
Falls Creek stays from $120 per night
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Find a stay at Falls Creek during ski season from just $120 per night. Sample rate is for a stay at Riverbank Park Motel.
Expedia.com.au
Up to 10% off Thredbo hotels
Available on select stay dates until 2022. Includes free breakfast and cancellation on select hotels. T&Cs apply.
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Up to 60% off Australia getaways
Available on select stay dates with Express Deals. Destinations include Sydney, Adelaide, Byron Bay, Thredbo Village, Sunshine Coast, Jindabyne, Perth, the Gold Coast and more.
Stayz
Falls Creek stays from $130/night
Available on select stay dates. Sample stay in at Mount Beauty, Victoria. T&Cs apply.
HotelsCombined
Thredbo getaways from $120 per night
Available on select travel dates. Sample stay is at Corryong Hotel Motel.
July and August are the coldest months of the year in Australia and offer the best snow conditions in the area’s ski resorts.
Temperatures at the top of resorts like Thredbo, Mount Buller and Charlotte Pass hover at around freezing during these months.
If you're travelling with children, the July school holidays and weekends will likely also offer more activities for them. This will also be the busiest time of the year at the resorts. Accommodation prices will also peak during these weeks due to increased demand.
For snow, the shoulder months of June and October offer cheaper hotel prices and have the most deals available.
Occasionally, ski resorts will discount lift ticket prices right at the beginning and end of the season, but this can come at a cost. The weather conditions aren't as good for snow during this time of year so you may find limited runs are open or slushy conditions on those that are.
For the overall cheapest time, visit during the spring, summer and autumn months when the ski resorts are closed. There's still plenty to do in the area, including mountain biking and hiking. With less demand for tourists during the summer months, prices for accommodation drop. Plus, you won't be spending as much as summer activities like hiking are much less expensive than purchasing lift passes and equipment hire for skiing or snowboarding.
Enjoy a day at the snow at Mt Buller, including pick-up and drop-off in Melbourne CBD and a guided walk at the Village Circuit Track. For an additional cost, you can also take the Northside Express chairlift for views of the resort from above.
Check availabilityFor hiking, the summer months from December to February are the optimal time to visist the area. Being higher up, the temperatures tend to be cooler and more comfortable than the rest of Australia. Expect daytime temperatures around the 20-22 degree mark.
If you're planning on horse riding, this is available all year, but if you'd like to experience it with a bit of snow on the ground, go between June and October. If you're doing a multi-day horse trek involving camping, the summer months are the most comfortable for sleeping in a tent.
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