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Revision as of 00:52, 28 April 2009 Perisher Blue [1] is a ski resort in the Snowy Mountains of New South Wales, Australia.
UnderstandPerisher is the name of the ski resort that covers the areas of Perisher Valley, Smiggins Holes and Guthega, and the additional ski fields at Mount Blue Cow. There were originally four separate ski resorts at Perisher Valley, Smiggins Holes, Blue Cow and Guthega. It is now a single resort, sharing lift passes and are all linked through a variety of lifts and the ski-tube railway. Perisher has a total of 50 lifts. Get inSee the article on the Snowy Mountains for advice on how to access the general area. Thie article has specific advice on local access. By carThere is vehicle access to Perisher Valley, Smiggins Holes and Guthega. Access to Blue Cow is only by Ski Tube. Cars cannot be parked overnight, and if you are staying overnight you need to park at Bullocks Flat and catch the Ski Tube. Snow-chains are required to be carried, and fitted when required.
By Ski-Tube
There is a free shuttle bus from Perisher Valley Ski Tube station to Smiggins Holes. Bullocks Flat which is well below the snow line, and before the national park entry gate. You don't usually need to carry chains or to pay the vehicle admission to the national park to catch the ski-tube to either Perisher Valley or to Blue Cow. By busGet aroundThere are two Skitube stops within the resort itself: Perisher Valley (close to lifts up Mount Perisher and Back Perisher Mountain) and Blue Cow (close to lifts up Mount Blue Cow and to the snow traverse to the Guthega area). You can use the Skitube to transfer between the two. However, most travel within the resort is done either on ski or snowboard, or by the lifts. There is a shuttle bus that runs between Perisher Valley and the Smiggins Holes. When staying within Perisher on the snow you can't actually drive your car up to the resort due to the roads being too hard to maintain and the fact they don't want a million cars going up to the lodges a day, so you have to rely on two things one you're strong and can walk your gear up or you can rely on Han's oversnow or any of the other over snow vehicles who will drop you right at the door with your gear for about $10 per a person. Check with where you are staying because some may do free lifts after a certain time. Cars are not allowed to stay within the national park at Perisher over night so for those staying within the National Park someone will have to drive the car to the Ski Tube terminal in Bullocks Flat and catch the Ski Tube back to Perisher. It may sound like a hassle but it is far better this way then driving everyday from Jindabyne or catching the Ski Tube everyday. SeeSkiing is what Perisher village is all about. It is accessible in summer, but there are no lifts operating, and not much to see. , and it is very quiet. Consider nearby Thredbo as a summer destination nearby. DoSkiing and snowboardingThe entire resort is open to both skiers and snowboarders. There are beginner and all-mountain lift passes available for 1, 3 or 5 days. LessonsPerisher Blue offers both skiing and snowboarding lessons. There are five grades of lessons ranging from complete beginner to parallel turns (skiers) and intermediate terrain (snowboarders) together with a special advanced class covering advanced runs (skiers) and half pipes (snowboarders). Group lessons run for upto 2.5 hours with both a morning and afternoon session both taking place in either Perisher Valley or Blue Cow. Classes run three times a day from Perisher, Smiggin Holes and Blue Cow bases. Adults and children have separate classes with about 15 students per class. Private or small group lessons that run from 1 to 2 hours are available on a pre-booked or walk-in basis. The ChildrenPerisher Blue has a few ways to keep the children out of your hair, whether it be full day or half day ski lessons or placing them within in child care facilities. All of these can be found within the snowsports area of the Perisher Blue Website [2]. Tube TownIf the children are looking for something different and to place further stress on your empty pockets then Tube Town is located to the far side of Perisher Valley as you enter the parking area it is hard to miss as the toboggans are located just to the side of it. Tube town has snow making and lighting EatAldo's located within the Perisher Valley Ski tube terminal it is an excellent Italian & Pizza restaurant it closes during dinner but it is none the less an excellent place to go and have a great lunch. The place leaves many raving about the food. JAX The local pub down in perisher valley has a very unorthodox approach to your meal, basically you pick the cut of meat or chicken you want and then you head over to the grill where you can cook it up to perfection your way, you then get a all you can eat one serving of salads ranging from pasta, potato and normal salads. Ski Tube Donut Store A donut store located on the platform for the ski tube at the Perisher stop. The best warm snack after a days boarding or skiing. Made fresh when you order. SleepCheck out On Snow Reservations for just about every resort you can stay at with in and outside of Perisher Blue; also Deane's Ski Accommodation. Also looks after lodges. Although many people stay down in Jindabyne, some accommodation is available within the resort.
Get outIf you get over the snow (Not likely), you could always head over to Jindabyne as it is the closest town to perisher and the central hub to the Perisher Snow Season. What your gonna do there l have no clue, but hey go give it a shot if you have some time. If the environment's your thing go and check out the Snowy Hydro plant where all the snow run off is turned into hydroelectricity. See also
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