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.
Top 8 Australian Ski Resorts for Maximum 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 |
Top 10 Australian Ski Resorts for Highest Ski Areas
| 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 |
Australian Ski Resorts for Biggest Ski Areas
| Ski Resort | Pistes | |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Buller | 80km 50 miles |
Top 6 Australian Ski Resorts for Best Expert Skiing
| Ski Resort | Experts | |
|---|---|---|
| Perisher |  | |
| Mount Buller |  | |
| Charlotte Pass | | |
| Thredbo | | |
| Hotham | | |
| Falls Creek | |
Top 8 Australian Ski Resorts for Best Intermediate skiing
| Ski Resort | Interm. | |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Buller | | |
| Perisher | | |
| Charlotte Pass | | |
| Thredbo | | |
| Hotham | | |
| Falls Creek | | |
| Selwyn | | |
| Ben Lomond | |
Top 9 Australian Ski Resorts for Best gentle Skiing
| Ski Resort | Beginn. | |
|---|---|---|
| Perisher | | |
| Thredbo | | |
| Falls Creek | | |
| Selwyn | | |
| Mount Buller | | |
| Charlotte Pass | | |
| Hotham | | |
| Ben Lomond | | |
| Mount Baw Baw | |
Top 9 Australian Ski Resorts for Best Boarding
| Ski Resort | Snowboarding | |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Buller | | |
| Perisher | | |
| Hotham | | |
| Falls Creek | | |
| Selwyn | | |
| Ben Lomond | | |
| Charlotte Pass | | |
| Thredbo | | |
| Mount Baw Baw | |