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Australia’s Highest Chairlift Debuts at Perisher Resort This Week

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After more than a decade of planning and anticipation, the Mt. Perisher 6 Chairlift will open to the public on Friday, June 27, ushering in a new chapter for Australia’s largest ski resort. The $26 million (AUD) project, developed in partnership with renowned lift manufacturer Doppelmayr, promises to transform the guest experience on Mt Perisher with faster, smoother, and more […]
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Australia’s Sunshine State Shivers—Rare Tropical Frost Hits Queensland as Cold Records Fall

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In a country better known for sun-soaked beaches and scorching summers, Australians have been bundling up—especially in Queensland, a state in northeastern Australia often nicknamed the “Sunshine State” due to its typically mild, subtropical climate. But this week, Queenslanders have faced a startling shift, as freezing temperatures swept far into the tropics, breaking decades-old cold records and delivering a frosty […]
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Falls Creek, Australia, Ramps Up Operations With 3 More Lifts Opening Following Strong Start to the Season

After a promising early start to the 2025 snow season, Falls Creek, Australia, is set to expand its terrain offerings this coming weekend. The resort announced on its social media channels that Eagle Express and Drovers Dream chairlifts will open this Friday, June 13, followed by the Gully Chair on Saturday, June 14, providing broader access across the resort and […]
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Massive Snowfall in Australia Kicks Off Perisher’s 2025 Ski Season Early, Major Lifts Opening This Week

A powerful snowstorm has delivered a stunning start to the 2025 Australian ski season, dumping 65 centimeters of fresh snow across Perisher over the King’s Birthday Long weekend. Combined with ideal snowmaking conditions, the early-season blizzard has allowed the resort to announce the opening of major lifts earlier than expected. The Perisher Quad Express will begin turning this Thursday, June […]
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Hikers and Drivers Rescued as Heavy Snowfall Traps Dozens Overnight at Mount Hotham, Australia

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Emergency services launched a rescue operation at Mount Hotham in Australia over the King’s Birthday long weekend after sudden, heavy snowfall stranded more than 20 people in their cars. Related: [PHOTOS] Selwyn Snow Resort, Australia, Receives 20 Centimeter Dump as Opening Day Approaches In addition, police, SES, CFA, and Parks responded after two hikers became stranded in blizzard conditions on […]
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[PHOTOS] Selwyn Snow Resort, Australia, Receives 20 Centimeter Dump as Opening Day Approaches

Australia’s northernmost snow resort, Selwyn Snow Resort, received a much-needed 20-centimeter (8-inch) snowfall over the past 24 hours, offering a welcome boost ahead of its planned June 21 opening. RESORT UPDATE : 8 JUNE 2025 It’s SNOWING….STILL !!! Just 12 more days until we will be welcoming all the riders and sliders to Selwyn. The snowfall has continued and the […]
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[PHOTOS] Falls Creek, Australia, Announces Season Opening for This Sunday

Falls Creek, Australia, announced today, Saturday, June 7, that the resort will open for skiing and boarding tomorrow, June 8. A season-opening snowstorm delivered 17 centimeters (7 inches) of snow overnight and there’s up to 65 centimeters (26 inches) in the forecast over the next three days. The village is a ski-in, ski-out wonderland, with plenty of June deals for […]
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Grollo Family Eyes Strategic Shift with Asset Sale at Mount Buller, Australia

In a significant move signaling a strategic pivot, the Grollo family—longstanding developers and owners of Buller Ski Lifts at Mount Buller, Australia—are preparing to sell the Kooroora Hotel, a cornerstone hospitality asset in the alpine village. This sale marks the family’s first divestment to an investor rather than an owner-occupier, as the family advances plans to establish a $1 billion […]
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[PHOTOS] Tasmanian Ski Resort Ben Lomond Kicks Off Australian Ski Season as Others Prepare for Opening Day

The small ski resort Ben Lomond in Tasmania, Australia, kicked off the Australian ski season today, Friday, June 6. While it was only one t-bar operating and skiers had to dismount half-way, this did not deter some diehard skiers and boarders from ringing in the Australian ski season. Tomorrow, June 7, Thredbo, Perisher, Hotham, and Mount Buller will open skiing […]
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Thredbo Resort, Australia, Confirms Friday Flat Will Be Open for Skiing & Boarding This Long Weekend

Thredbo Resort, Australia, announced today, Wednesday, June 4, that the resort will be opening for skiing and boarding for King’s Birthday Long Weekend. The resort confirmed on social media as well as in a press release that Friday Flat will be open for skiing and snowboarding this Opening Day, Saturday, June 7, with Easy Does It Chairlift, Magic Carpets and […]
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Freestyle Events at Thredbo Resort, Australia, Become FIS Sanctioned Events

Thredbo Resort, Australia, and Snow Australia, the Australian ski and snowboard association, have announced on Thursday, May 15, that the Thredbo Triple Crown Slopestyle and Big Air events will now be officially sanctioned as FIS competitions and included in the prestigious Australian New Zealand Cup (ANC) Series. This landmark collaboration presents a major milestone in elevating Australia’s freestyle ski and […]
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PEAK Festival Returns to Perisher, Australia, to Kick Off 2025 Winter Season

Winter is coming, and with it, the return of the Snowy Mountains’ coolest celebration—PEAK Festival 2025. From June 6–9, Perisher, Australia, transforms into a vibrant alpine playground, blending live music, snow sports, and family-friendly fun to kick off the ski season in style. The best part? Entry is free! Live Music Across 7 Stages A mix of local legends, international […]
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Opening of Guthrie’s Chair at Charlotte Pass, Australia, Delayed Until Winter 2026

A long-awaited $3 million infrastructure upgrade at Australia’s highest-situated ski resort will have to wait another year. Charlotte Pass Snow Resort, Australia, announced on April 16, 2025, that the new Guthries Double Chair, initially slated to open for the 2025 winter season, will not be operational until winter 2026 due to regulatory delays. The lift, constructed by Austrian manufacturer Doppelmayr, […]
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Thredbo Resort, Australia, Winter 2025 Season Pass—Best Value Season Pass Available for Limited Time Only

Thredbo Resort, Australia, supported by EVT, is redefining value for the 2025 Winter Season with the launch of its highly anticipated Season Pass. Offering skiers and snowboarders an opportunity to lock in the lowest price for a limited time and paying over two instalments. Available from March 27-April 10, this exclusive offer provides guests a saving of over $250 and the […]
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Construction Teams Work on Final Stage of Cloud 9 Restaurant at Falls Creek, Australia  

Skiers and riders to Falls Creek, Australia, this winter will benefit from a major redevelopment at the Cloud 9 Restaurant at the top of Halley’s Comet chairlift, thanks to the ongoing partnership between Falls Creek Ski Lifts and Traverse Alpine Group (TAG), with local construction teams now into their third year putting the redevelopment together in challenging alpine and high-altitude […]
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Jindabyne, Australia, Gets Own Concrete Production Facility for Construction of Perisher 6-Chair

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Since the 2024 snow season ended, the Perisher maintenance team has been hard at work removing the Mount Perisher Triple Bottom drive-station, making way for construction to start on the bottom station. The team will now focus on works higher up the hill.  Related: New High-Speed Six-Chair Coming to Perisher, Australia in 2025 The biggest win so far has been Doppelmayr […]
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Chairlift Construction at Charlotte Pass, Australia, Will Impact Some Summer Traffic in Kosciuszko National Park

Final preparations are underway for the construction of the Guthries Double Chairlift at Charlotte Pass, Australia. The Guthries Double Chairlift will be the second chairlift at the small ski resort Charlotte Pass located just 7 kilometers (4.35 miles) from Perisher Valley in the Kosciuszko National Park in New South Wales. Charlotte Pass offers skiing between 1,765 meters (5,791 feet) and […]
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