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Does Perisher or Thredbo have a better ski village? Here’s some of our top recommendations for photo opps in Canberra, or pay a visit to Parliament House. If you’re driving from Sydney, consider stopping off in Canberra for a night or two. I really liked both resorts a lot, but if I had to pick, I’d say I preferred the runs at Perisher but the atmosphere and village at Thredbo.īoth Thredbo and Perisher have magic carpets and space dedicated for beginners and families, with enough skiable areas to get a feel for the sport, if it’s your first time, before moving onto something bigger. However, I would encourage you to try both, if your time and budget allow, and then decide for yourself. But, I know others prefer steep and deep. Some of the blue/intermediate runs were still pretty steep, while Perisher (to me) seemed a bit more cruisy, which is my kind of skiing. I can make it down most runs, but it certainly won’t always be pretty.Īfter spending time at both resorts, it seemed to me like Thredbo ski resort is more challenging of the two. I’d consider myself an intermediate skier- although I’ve been doing it since I was a kid, and I love it, I am definitely not super advanced. Perisher vs Thredbo for beginners, intermediate or advanced skiers or boarders Not a skier? Don’t worry! There is still lots to do in Thredbo if you don’t ski. However, there were just as many boarders as skiers at both resorts, so I’d say both are really popular choices if you snowboard. As a skier, I have mainly focused on skiing in this article, so, unfortunately, can’t provide too much input on snowboarding. However, the good news is that they are under an hour apart, so you could easily visit both if you have a few days. Having two ski resorts so close together can be a little confusing if you’re unsure which is best for you.

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Does Perisher or Thredbo have a better ski village?.Perisher vs Thredbo for beginners, intermediate or advanced skiers or boarders.So, if you’re keen to ski, it might be hard to decide between Thredbo and Perisher, so here’s a breakdown and comparison of Australia’s most popular ski resorts in the Snowy Mountains. There are also emus in the area (I had no idea they lived in cold climates), so it would certainly be special to see an emu in the snow. I probably saw hundreds of wallabies and kangaroos and even had the luck of seeing a wombat on the ski slopes. It’s one of the most rugged, wind-beaten, and spectacular parts of the country- an incredible place to visit in both winter and summer.Įven if you don’t ski or snowboard, visit for photography, relaxing, or wait until summer when there are lots of great bushwalks in the area.īeyond winter sports, check out the wildlife in the area- it is as incredible as the snow. If you’re trying to decide between Thredbo or Perisher, this guide should help.īoth resorts are located in the Snowy Mountains, part of Kosciuszko National Park. They are within a short distance of another and are about a five-hour drive from Sydney or two from Canberra, or just 30 minutes from Jindabyne. However, if you’re based in Sydney and wondering where to ski in Australia, you’ll probably come across the two largest resorts in NSW, Perisher and Thredbo. It may surprise you that not only does it snow in Australia, but it snows enough to create some fantastic ski resorts.