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Driving to Perisher
Whatever your preference in getting to the Snowy Mountains, On Snow Reservations are happy to help you find the best possible way for you and your group to help take the hassle out of organising a holiday! The NSW Snowfields are easy to get to with direct flights from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane to Canberra. From there, you can either hire a car or catch a coach transfer to the snow.
Snow Chains: It is a requirement that all vehicles except 4WDs carry properly fitting chains at all times on the road to Perisher Valley. These can be hired at most service stations on your way to Jindabyne or we can organize them for you from our Jindabyne Hire Partner.
Kosciuszko National Park entry: You will be required to pay an entry fee for the National Park (Perisher Valley lies inside the National Park). Day and multi day passes are available from the park gate or the NPWS Visitors Centre in Jindabyne.
Visit the National Parks website for Park Entry Fees.
Annual passes can only be purchased online on the National Parks website prior to arrival or at the NPWS Visitors Centre in Jindabyne; they are not available at the park gate.
Day Parking: There is free DAY PARKING ONLY available in the Perisher Valley and Smiggin Holes car parks. See below for overnight parking information.
Overnight Parking and Skitube (Alpine Railway)
What is the Skitube?
Perisher’s Skitube is a rack-rail train that takes passengers from Bullocks Flat (on the Alpine Way – 18km from Jindabyne) through a tunnel in the Ramshead Range to Perisher Resort. The first stop is the underground station at Perisher Valley, and then the train continues on to Blue Cow through the Perisher Range.
The tunnel is 6.3km long and at its deepest level is 550m below the surface. Generally the trip time is 10 minutes uphill and 20 minutes downhill.
Where do I park when catching the Skitube?
When you arrive at Bullocks Flat you’ll find free day and overnight parking. As the station is located below the snow line, no National Park fees apply, and generally you won’t require chains. The carpark is patrolled by security.
How do I transport my luggage and ski gear on the train?
If you are staying in Perisher overnight and catching the train to reach your accommodation in Perisher Valley, it is best to park in the drop off zone at the front of the building to drop off your luggage, then park your vehicle in the overnight car park. Luggage trolleys (similar to those you would find at an airport) are available for use, and concourse staff are on hand for every train trip to assist you on and off the train. They will place your family and luggage in a specific car on the train for ease of getting on and off the train.
What do I do when I arrive in Perisher?
When your train arrives, you will be greeted by Perisher concourse staff who will assist you off the train with your luggage, and will help you onto the lift to get your luggage to the top level of the building. If you are staying in Perisher, well before your arrival day check your accommodation arrival information or contact your accommodation provider for details on how you will get to your accommodation from the Perisher Skitube Terminal. This information varies depending on where you are staying. Some properties have their own oversnow vehicle, other properties may require you to arrange your own oversnow transfers and this may also depend on your arrival time.
How much does the Skitube cost?
For up to date pricing and to purchase your Skitube tickets (both daily tickets and single open return tickets for those staying on-mountain) please visit the Perisher website.
Coach Transfers
The Snoexpress coach service provides fast and affordable coach & bus transfers between Canberra and the NSW ski fields including Perisher, Smiggins, Thredbo and the Jindabyne gateway. If you’re staying in Perisher, this shuttle transfer alleviates the need for the Skitube as the coach conveniently drops passengers at the main car parks in Perisher and Smiggins.
The Snoexpress service runs on Sundays and Fridays between 23rd June and 20th September 2024
Early Bird Special!
Book by 31st March 2024 and SAVE $20pp each way!
Full, non-refundable payment is due at time of booking
Winter 2024 Prices
| Departing From | Adult (18+ yrs) Return |
Adult (18+ yrs) One Way |
Child (2-17 yrs) Return |
Child (2-17 yrs) One Way |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canberra to Thredbo | $280 | $140 | $140 | $70 |
| Canberra to Perisher | $280 | $140 | $140 | $70 |
| Canberra to Jindabyne | $280 | $140 | $140 | $70 |
Infants: Infants must be under the age of 2 years at time of travel. Infants will not be allocated a seat however if a seat is needed, the infant should be booked as a child.
Coach luggage allowance: 2 cases, 1 pair of skis or snowboard & boots per person. Additional luggage charged at $10 per item
Winter 2024 Timetable – To The Snow
Please note: There are 2 coach services running between 23 June and 30 August 2024, referred to below as Service 1 and Service 2. Please see the below tables for service dates.
| Service 1 Sunday or Friday 23 Jun – 20 Sep |
Service 2 Sunday or Friday 23 Jun – 30 Aug |
|
|---|---|---|
| Departs: | ||
| Pavilion on Northbourne | 8:00am | 11:00am |
| Mantra on Northbourne | 8:05am | 11:05am |
| Canberra Airport | 8:35am | 11:35am |
| Arrives: | ||
| Jindabyne | 10:45am | 1:45pm |
| Ski Rider | 11:15am | 2:15pm |
| Smiggins OR Thredbo Friday Flat Car Park | 11:25am | 2:25pm |
| Perisher Valley OR Thredbo Info Centre | 11:30am | 2:30pm |
Winter 2024 Timetable – From The Snow
| Service 1 Sunday or Friday 23 Jun – 20 Sep |
Service 2 Sunday or Friday 23 Jun – 30 Aug |
|
|---|---|---|
| Departs: | ||
| Perisher Valley OR Thredbo Info Centre | 12:30pm | 3:30pm |
| Smiggins OR Thredbo Friday Flat Car Park | 12:35pm | 3:35pm |
| Ski Rider | 12:45pm | 3:45pm |
| Jindabyne | 1:15pm | 4:15pm |
| Arrives: | ||
| Canberra Airport | 3:30pm | 6:30pm |
| Mantra on Northbourne | 3:55pm | 6:55pm |
| Pavilion on Northbourne | 4:00pm | 7:00pm |