Ski
Australia's best skiing deals
- From: AAP
- May 20, 2010
MAKE sure you get in early and pick up one of these bargain deals at Australia's best ski fields.
Mt Hotham, Victoria
- Moritz Madness: Apartments feature private balconies, heated floors and stunning views of the valley and mountains. Package includes: 5 nights accommodation, 5 day lift pass, 5 day equipment hire, 5 adult group lessons or 5 half days at the Kids Snowzone. From $1121 per adult and $876 per child. Valid from July 2 to August 28.
- Super Spring Saver: Package includes 5 night stay in a Hotham Heights Chalet, 5 day lift pass, 5 days equipment hire, 5 adult group lessons or 5 half days at the Kids Snowzone. From $841 per adult and $741 per child (8 share). Valid June 12-24 and September 10 to Season Close.
- Ultimate Fly, Stay & Ski, from $832 per person (four share). Includes Return flights on QantasLink from Sydney to Hotham, 2 nights accommodation in an Ultima 1 Bedroom Apartment, 2 day all-mountain lift pass and equipment hire, return transfers from Hotham Airport.
Falls Creek, Victoria
- June 11-24, a family of four can stay in a 4 Share Bunk Room for two nights in Alpha a self-cater lodge for $104 adult, child 2-9 years $73 and child 10-14 years $83.
- Add two days' snow parka and pants (From Falls Creek Sports) $50 an adult, $40 a child; $70 for two days hire of skis, boots and poles per child or $100 for an adult, plus a Falls Creek Beginners Ticket at $69 a day (child $47).
Free/cheap activities:
- Pete the friendly Snow Dragon puts on free shows in the Village Bowl after the ski lifts close.
- Free Night Shows (under lights) on Thursday evenings in July and August
- Free helmets for kids 14 and under who rent skis or a board from Falls Creek Sports
- Kids 5 years and under Ski or Board for Free when accompanied by an adult
Mt Buller, Victoria
- Discover Lessons are free with a lift ticket and give first timers the chance to build their confidence in a two-hour dedicated session.
- Kids stay free during June and September at participating accommodation houses.
- Spring is Priceless: participating properties allow you to book a five night stay during September for half the normal peak season price, plus 50 per cent off lift passes.
- Luxury for Less: 5 night midweek hotel accommodation, 5 day adult lift ticket, 5 day skis, boots & poles or snowboard and boots, buffet breakfast daily, from $819 per person. Valid September 5 until close of season.
- Lodge Escape: 3 nights for the price of 2, 3 night midweek lodge accommodation, 3 day adult lift ticket, 3 day unlimited child lift ticket, 3 day ski or board hire, from $481 per adult and $325 per child. Valid June 14-25 and August 29 until close of season.
- Day lift tickets at $99 for adults and $54 for kids right through to Year 12. Buller is the only resort in Australia to extend kids pricing through to Year 12s.
- Baby Boomers get more with the Buller Boomers Bonus Day. Visitors born in 1954 or earlier show their identification when purchasing a lift pass on any Wednesday or Thursday to ski the following day free.
- Tertiary students get a discount of up to 20 per cent off all lift tickets, lessons and equipment hire from Buller Sports every day, and can ski for half price ($50) on Tuesdays.
Perisher, NSW
- Mum or Dad & Me. A weekend at the Man From Snowy River Hotel where you won't get charged for two adults. Package includes 2 nights accommodation in a Studio Room, 2 breakfasts, 2 dinners, 2 day Lift Ticket, 2 x 1 Hour Private Lessons. All inclusive rate for 1 adult and 1 child $1156. Dates June 20 to 27 and Sept 3 to 24.
- Miss the School Holiday Rush. Extend the July school holidays at Ski Rider for $1152 per adult and $859 per child in a 4 share room. Package includes 5 nights accommodation, 5 breakfasts, 5 Three Course dinners, 5 day First Timer Ticket inc 2.5 hr lesson every morning, 5 day ski hire (skis, poles & boots). Valid for arrivals Sunday July 18 only.
- Spring Super Value: Stay at Matterhorn Lodge during September. Package includes 3 nights accommodation, 3 breakfast, 3 dinners, 3 day lift ticket inc First Timer lesson or 3 full days in kids program, 3 days Ski & Clothing hire, $879 per adult and $516 per child. Must be booked and paid for by August 31. Valid for arrivals from September 5.
- Seven night discount package at Lake Crackenback Resort from $1782 in a 1 Bedroom Overwater Apartment sleeping 2 people including breakfast. Valid June 11 to July 3 and September 5 to October 3.
- Snow NSW Package at The Station resort, outside Jindabyne. Includes 5 nights accommodation, 5 breakfasts, 3 dinners, 5 and 1/2 day lift ticket inc First Timer Lessons, 5 day hire of skis, poles and boots. From $1093 per adult and $785 per child. Available June 25 to July 3, July 18-21 and August 22 to September 4.
- Helmets included free for children with pre-booked All Day Kids Programs and hire of Skis/Poles/Boots or Skiers Pack.
- Skitube Saver Packages include Skitube/Lift Ticket & Lesson and Hire.
- Free skiing Sunday PM with all 5, 6 and 7 Day tickets that commence on a Monday.
Thredbo, NSW
-Ski Free: From $260pp 2 share staying at Thredbo Alpine Hotel, includes 2 nights accommodation, 2 breakfasts, 2 day lift pass, valid June and September
-Kids Stay & Ski Free: From $1916 per family, includes 5 nights accommodation, 5 breakfasts, 5 day Lift pass, valid June and September
-All In Package: From $622pp 2 share, includes 2 nights bed and breakfast in Thredbo, 3 day Lift Pass, 3 x 2 hour 1st Timer group lessons, 3 day Equipment hire, 1 night bed and breakfast at Rydges in Canberra
5th Day Free: From $817pp 2 share (June and September), includes 5 nights accommodation, 5 breakfasts, 5 day Lift pass, 5 x 2 hour 1st Timer Lift and Lesson pass.
-Thredbo Saver: From $1074pp 4 share, includes 5 nights accommodation, 5 breakfasts, 2 dinners, 5 day lift pass, 5 x 2 hour 1st Timer group lessons Valid July Only, limited dates. Also available from $998 4 share in August. Limited Dates.
-3 Day Getaway: From $492 pp 2 share, 3 nights accommodation, 3 day Lift Only pass
-Thredbo Alpine Apartments Extra Value: Staying in 3 bedroom Thredbo Alpine Apartment, From $616pp 6 share, includes 5 nights accommodation, 5 day Lift Only pass.
-Thredbo Alpine Hotel Extra Value: From $564 pp 2 share, includes 3 nights accommodation, 3 breakfasts, 1 x 3 course dinner, 1 x pub meal, 3 day Thredbo lift pass.
-Spring Fling: From $328pp, includes 2 nights accommodation, 2 breakfasts, 2 day Thredbo lift pass, Valid September Only.
Charlotte Pass, NSW
- Three day Peak Midweek Deal, includes 3 nights self contained cabin, 3 day midweek lift pass. $220 each adult & $162 each child (7 to 15 years). This is based on family of 4 and is valid midweeks from July 19 throughout Peak Season. Total cost is $764 for a family of 4 for 3 nights accommodation with 3 day midweek lift passes for 2 adults & 2 children.