Falls Creek Ski Resort Guide
Falls Creek, Australia
Rated: 4/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
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| Highest Lift | 1,842m |
| Resort Height | 1,500m |
| Nearest Airport | Canberra |
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Falls Creek
A top Australia ski resort with modern lift infrastructure, long open slopes, mogul fields and glade skiing. There is also a selection of Cross Country Ski Trails. Expert and advanced skiers and snowboarders can play on Mt McKay - known for steep and deep terrain, couloirs and great views.
Summary
The Australian ski resort of Falls Creek is at an altitude of 1,500m.
Falls Creek has direct access to 102 marked pistes, served by a total of 18 ski lifts.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Falls Creek?
The next notable snow forecast is 1cm, expected on 18 June, with around 2cm forecast over the next 7 days.
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Ski Area Stats
Falls Creek Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 30 | |
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| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 43 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 27 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 2 | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 30km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 18 | |
Altitudes
Falls Creek Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 1,842m |
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| Lowest Piste | 1,500m |
| Resort Altitude (Falls Creek) | 1,500m |
| Max Vertical | 342m |
Ratings & Suitability
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Falls Creek Overview
Falls Creek is a car-free, ski-in, ski-out resort - with skiing from the door of most accommodation (snow permitting). The Lift Pass includes nearby Mount Hotham, accessing additional terrain - with a 10-minute helicopter transfer the recommended route.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Falls Creek is 3km long.
Skiing
Falls Creek's generally south-facing slopes hold onto the snow and often offers powder skiing.
The ski area includes Sun Valley, The Maze and Village Bowl. There are cornices, steeps and moguls - for experts - around the sides of the Bowl and easier skiing to and at the base. The best of the off-piste can be accessed from The Maze, with lines among the gum trees!
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snowboarding
Popular with snowboarders, Falls Creek has a 600m boarder-cross course on Headwater trail next to the half-pipe, and a snow park with various features. A choice of runs allows excellent carving or free-riding.
Location and Map
Where is Falls Creek?
This ski resort is in Australia.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Falls Creek is Canberra, 178 minutes drive away.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 18 ski lifts are able to uplift 25,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 25km of ski runs, with 200 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Falls Creek open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
Open.
Usual opening is Early June, and usual closing is Late Sept.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
COVID-19 / Coronavirus
We don't yet have specific details of the COVID-19 precautions being taken in Falls Creek, but they are likely to include most of the following :-
- Face masks required on lifts, and in shops.
- Social distancing in public areas.
- Reduced lift capacity.
- Extensive disinfection / sanitization.
French Ski Resort COVID-19 Measures describes further measures that may also be applied.
Visit the Falls Creek Tourist Office for the latest.
Talking about Falls Creek
Mentions in recent J2Ski News Items and Snow Reports from our users...
Aprés Ski
There is varied night life with a range of bars, clubs and music venues.
History and Development
The first lifts serving the Falls Creek ski area were installed around 1960 and the purpose-built resort has since grown to be the largest ski station in Victoria.
