Australian Ski Resort Ratings
This page shows only the Top Ski Resorts of Australia, ranked according to various criteria.
Opinion Alert:- Only the fact-based comparisons are reliable; everything else is purely subjective and your experience may vary. J2Ski are not responsible for your snow, your mates or your attitude... although we hope you enjoy them all!
There are J2Ski guides to some 15 Ski Resorts in Australia.
Which Australian ski areas have the most vertical?
| Ski Resort | Vertical | |
|---|---|---|
| Thredbo | 565m 1,854ft | |
| Perisher | 429m 1,407ft | |
| Hotham | 410m 1,345ft | |
| Mount Buller | 400m 1,312ft | |
| Falls Creek | 342m 1,122ft | |
| Charlotte Pass | 189m 620ft | |
| Ben Lomond | 150m 492ft | |
| Selwyn | 122m 400ft |
Which are the highest ski areas in Australia?
| Ski Resort | Top | |
|---|---|---|
| Perisher | 2,034m 6,673ft | |
| Charlotte Pass | 1,954m 6,411ft | |
| Thredbo | 1,930m 6,332ft | |
| Hotham | 1,860m 6,102ft | |
| Falls Creek | 1,842m 6,043ft | |
| Mount Buller | 1,805m 5,922ft | |
| Selwyn | 1,614m 5,295ft | |
| Dinner Plain | 1,570m 5,151ft | |
| Ben Lomond | 1,570m 5,151ft | |
| Mount Baw Baw | 1,564m 5,131ft |
Which are the biggest ski areas in Australia?
| Ski Resort | Pistes | |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Buller | 80km 50 miles |
Where is the best expert skiing in Australia?
| Ski Resort | Experts | |
|---|---|---|
| Perisher |  | |
| Mount Buller |  | |
| Charlotte Pass | | |
| Thredbo | | |
| Hotham | | |
| Falls Creek | |
Where is the best intermediate skiing in Australia?
| Ski Resort | Interm. | |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Buller | | |
| Perisher | | |
| Charlotte Pass | | |
| Thredbo | | |
| Hotham | | |
| Falls Creek | | |
| Selwyn | | |
| Ben Lomond | |
Where is the best skiing for beginners in Australia?
| Ski Resort | Beginn. | |
|---|---|---|
| Perisher | | |
| Thredbo | | |
| Falls Creek | | |
| Selwyn | | |
| Mount Buller | | |
| Charlotte Pass | | |
| Hotham | | |
| Ben Lomond | | |
| Mount Baw Baw | |
Where is the best snowboarding in Australia?
| Ski Resort | Snowboarding | |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Buller | | |
| Perisher | | |
| Hotham | | |
| Falls Creek | | |
| Selwyn | | |
| Ben Lomond | | |
| Charlotte Pass | | |
| Thredbo | | |
| Mount Baw Baw | |