Rip up the powder as you tear down the ski runs at Perisher Blue, or work on your board tricks at Thredbo during an action-packed snow weekend from Sydney. Whether you are a complete beginner or an advanced skier or boarder, get set for a wild weekend of Snowy Mountain fun.
Your weekend includes partying at the Snowy Valley Resort on Saturday night and two full days at the snow, as the bus departs the snow to return to Canberra/Sydney late Sunday afternoon.Highlights
- Ski the slopes of Thredbo and Perisher Blue
- Return coach transportation from Sydney or Canberra to the Snowy Valley Resort
- Includes 2-nights accommodation at the Snowy Valley Resort in Jindabyne
- Daily shuttle to the mountains
- Hot breakfast daily
- Enjoy a 3-course dinner on Saturday night at Lakeside Bistro
Recent Photos of this Tour
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Friday FlatTrainer in red waiting for new skiersPhoto by: Jason Wuen Jin DSingapore, 08 2009 -
Showgums chairliftUnable to go up this ski lift but we went up Merritts and Kosciuszko to Eagle's Nest.Photo by: Jason Wuen Jin DSingapore, 08 2009 -
Skiers going down the slopesThey do it effortlessly!Photo by: Jason Wuen Jin DSingapore, 08 2009 -
Up at MerrittsThe view up at MerrittsPhoto by: Jason Wuen Jin DSingapore, 08 2009 -
Moon in the morning skyThe pink hues makes the view of Jindabyne lake from the resort lovely in the early morning as we queue up for breakfast.Photo by: Jason Wuen Jin DSingapore, 08 2009 -
Blue SkiesAnother shot of Lake Jindabyne. It might be too cold to stand out there to enjoy the view for some of us.Photo by: Jason Wuen Jin DSingapore, 08 2009 -
Useful Information
Thredbo or Perisher Blue Weekend Snow Trip
Thredbo:
At Thredbo there is something for everybody. From Friday Flats beginner runs through to steep tree runs, board park and half-pipe. Thredbo also guarantees snow, as it has the largest snow making facilities in the southern hemisphere and boasts the highest lifted point in Australia. The combination of long runs and lots of vertical terrain, means less time traversing and more time ripping up the slopes.
There are also plenty of challenging off piste runs filled with natural hits and powder filled chutes. The more advanced boarders will enjoy the 110 meter long half-pipe, in Thredbo's extreme board park. So join us as we head to Thredbo for the all round snow experience!
Perisher Blue:
Tear up the powder on the slopes of Perisher Blue. Perisher Blue offers an amazing natural experience surrounded by great Australian scenery. Enjoy the largest skiable area in the southern hemisphere, for all levels of skiing and boarding, from beginner to the radical, thrill seeking skier or snowboarder.
Perisher offers a wide range of services, for example the terrain park which includes a 26 meter rail, tabletops, burns, kickers and a half pipe designed by the experts.
AccommodationAccommodation is at the Snowy Valley Resort. Famous for its breathtaking vantage point above Lake Jindabyne with magnificent views, the resort offers lodge style accommodation with many features and facilities.
Resort Facilities: Open-air Deck spa, Indoor Heated Pool, Sauna, Onsite Ski Hire, Night Club, Public Bar, Live Entertainment and Karoke, Lake View Bistro, Snowy Valley Resort Shuttlebus, Internet Access, Drying Room, ATM.
Room Facilities: No single rooms available, accommodation is on a share basis with other travelers (1 to 6 people). Shared facilities - 2 rooms will share the same bathroom.
Reviewed by Hui M C, June 2011
This snow weekend was exactly as described, no hidden or unexpected costs! The crew were very helpful, informative and accommodating. My friends and I enjoyed the trip very much and I can't wait to return in 3 weeks!
Reviewed by Jason Wuen Jin D, Singapore, August 2009
