Perisher Blue Ski Resort
Host: Mike Whitney
Mike checks out the new après ski activities at the snow – a moonlight snowshoeing tour, a tour on the grooming machines and a little night time skiing.
Perisher
Perisher Valley is 494km south west of Sydney and the snow is falling, so c’mon snow bunnies, get down there and enjoy it!
Perisher covers 4 resorts. Perisher Valley, Smiggins Holes, Guthega and Blue Cow. And now, it’s the biggest ski resort in the Southern Hemisphere.
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Indigenous Snowshoe Tour
Indigenous Snowshoeing Tours at Perisher Blue present a unique opportunity to explore the spectacular Snowy Mountains backcountry around a full moon while listening to Indigenous stories and tales direct from an experienced backcountry guide. No previous snowshoeing experience in necessary, just winter woollies and a spirit of adventure. Tours run around full moon nights (weather permitting) from 5pm until approximately 8pm. Tours include snowshoe guide, shoe hire, story telling and a light supper at Mid-Perisher Centre.
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More Information Indigenous Snowshoe Tour Perisher Blue Ski Resort Guest Services Telephone: 1300 655 822 The next tours are scheduled for September 13th and 20th, 2008. Cost is $30 per person. |
Prices correct as at 30/08/08
Groomer Tours
Groomer tours allow a limited number of resort guests the opportunity to ride in one of Perisher Blue's $450,000 snow groomers on night skiing nights: Tuesdays and Saturdays during July & August and Tuesdays during September. Due to space restrictions only FOUR guests can book the Tours each day. A typical Groomer Tour takes approximately 1 to 1 1/2 hours and is conducted on Perisher's Front Valley. Pick up is from the front of the Perisher Valley Hotel at 5.00pm. Bookings can be made through Perisher Blue Guest Services by 3.00pm on the day of the Tours.*
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More Information Grooming Tours Perisher Blue Ski Resort Guest Services Telephone: 1300 655 822 Price: $17 both adults and children. Max 4 people per Tour. |
Prices correct as at 30/08/08
Perisher Valley Hotel
The Perisher Valley Hotel offers the ultimate in deluxe on-snow holiday accommodation. Located at the base of the lifts in Perisher Valley, they offer ski-in, ski-out access for an exhilarating slide on the mountain. Soak up the luxury and hospitality of this superb on-snow boutique hotel featuring only 31 deluxe rooms and split level suites with balconies overlooking Front Valley, the heart of Perisher Blue.
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Indulge yourself in the spa and sauna, then why not allow yourself to be pampered with a massage from the in-house masseuse. Catch up with friends and family in the private billiard room.
Ski-in-Ski-out
Quite simply, this is the best address in the Southern Hemisphere’s largest ski resort. The staff at the Perisher Valley Hotel will go to great lengths to deliver first class ‘on-snow’ service to you.
Courtesy oversnow transport is provided on arrival and departure, from and to Perisher Valley’s Skitube Terminal.*
Snow Gums
The Hotel’s signature restaurant is an essential part of your on-snow experience, offering spectacular views overlooking Front Valley to Mt. Perisher.
Enjoy buffet breakfasts, à la carte luncheons and exquisite dinners in a relaxed atmosphere with first class service. Not to be missed is Snow Gums’ famous buffet that coincides with night skiing on Tuesday and Saturday evenings.
Relax in the comfortable cocktail bar and enjoy your favourite aperitif or hot beverage around the fireplace. On selected nights, settle back and savour the live entertainment featuring a blend of the delicate sounds of the flute and the smooth ambience of the piano.
Take in all the colour and activity of the resort right before you or simply indulge in the pleasures of your on-snow escape, it’s up to you.*
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More Information Perisher Valley Hotel Perisher Blue Ski Resort, Kosciuszko Road, Perisher Valley Telephone: (02) 6459 4455 Rooms start from $248 per person per night including full dinner & breakfast |
Prices correct as at 30/08/08