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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: During the snow season 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: During the snow season there is free DAY PARKING ONLY available in the Perisher Valley and Smiggin Holes car parks. If your accommodation in Perisher or Smiggin Holes does NOT have on-site overnight parking for your vehicle (many properties do not have on-site parking) please see below for overnight parking information.
Overnight Parking and Skitube (Alpine Railway) – Snow Season Only
The Skitube operates during the snow season only. If your accommodation is in Perisher and you are travelling via the Skitube, ensure you check the Skitube timetable so as to co-ordinate your journey to Perisher within the Skitube operating hours.
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.
Private Transfers From Jindabyne To Perisher Valley
Private transfers from Jindabyne is an alternative to travelling to Perisher Valley via the Skitube. These services are popular so we suggest you contact them asap for a quote and make a booking early. Prices are reasonable in comparison to the cost of the Skitube however this does depend on the size of your group and vehicle capacity. Following are some transfer services we suggest you contact:
Snow Connect – Tel: 0455 577 478
Snowy Access Transfers – Tel: 0497 827 339
Snow Alliance – Tel: 0417 234 838
Snowlink Shuttles – Tel: 0438 385 961
Snowy Mountain Shuttles – Tel: 0497 888 444
Coach Transfers
Snoexpress is a convenient and affordable coach service from Canberra to Jindabyne, Perisher, and Thredbo. Snoexpress will drop you right at the resorts – no need to jump on the Skitube – and NSW National Park entry is included in all fares.
Services run on most Fridays and Sundays during the snow season. Check the Snoexpress timetable for exact times and dates of operation and book online with Snoexpress to secure your seat!