Ski season 2026–27
Perisher Ski Guide
Perisher is in New South Wales, Australia. This guide maps the ski runs and lifts around it, shows when snow builds through the winter, and lists the nearest airports and the airlines that fly there.
- 83 km of runs, up to 2,037 m
- Deepest snow in July
- Canberra (CBR) about 2h 58m by road
Getting to Perisher
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Perisher at a glance
- Runs
- 83 km
- Top
- 2,037 m
- Bottom
- 1,604 m
- Vertical
- 433 m
- Named runs
- 104
- Named lifts
- 41
- Most snow (regional)
- Jul
- Nearest airport
- CBRabout 2h 58m by road
Perisher piste map
- Intermediate: 53 named runs
- Easy: 37 named runs
- Advanced: 10 named runs
- Novice: 2 named runs
- Not graded: 1 named runs
- Expert: 1 named runs
- Lifts
Runs and lifts within 14 km of Perisher, which can include neighbouring ski areas. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), read 22 Oct 2026. Check the resort's own piste map for closures and grading on the day.
Snow and temperature by month around Perisher
Average snow depth on the ground in centimetres, 2001–2020, for the area around Perisher. Snow on the pistes depends on altitude and snowmaking, so treat this as when the season builds and fades, not as a snow report.
| Month | Snow depth | Avg temperature |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0 cm | 19.3°C / 67°F |
| Feb | 0 cm | 17.8°C / 64°F |
| Mar | 0.01 cm | 15.1°C / 59°F |
| Apr | 0.13 cm | 10.9°C / 52°F |
| May | 0.9 cm | 6.8°C / 44°F |
| Jun | 2.91 cm | 4.4°C / 40°F |
| Jul | 5.81 cm | 3.4°C / 38°F |
| Aug | 4.68 cm | 4.0°C / 39°F |
| Sep | 1.36 cm | 6.8°C / 44°F |
| Oct | 0.51 cm | 10.0°C / 50°F |
| Nov | 0.14 cm | 13.6°C / 57°F |
| Dec | 0 cm | 16.2°C / 61°F |
Source: NASA Langley Research Center POWER Project, Climatology API.
Flying to Perisher
Airports within 300 km (straight-line distance) that at least three airlines on our route maps fly to.
Canberra (CBR) · 139 km
- By car
- 209 km · about 2h 58m without traffic or snow
5 airlines fly here on our route maps:
Melbourne (MEL) · 348 km
30 airlines fly here on our route maps:
Driving: OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap roads (router.project-osrm.org): distance and typical driving time without traffic, snow or chains. Train: SBB timetable via transport.opendata.ch: connections leaving from 09:00 on Tuesday 15 December 2026. Check the operator before you travel.
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Where to stay in Perisher
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Perisher ski questions
What is the nearest airport to Perisher?
Canberra (CBR) is 139 km from Perisher in a straight line, and 5 airlines on AirConnect's route maps fly there. Melbourne (MEL) is 348 km away.
How long does it take to get from Canberra airport to Perisher?
By car it is 209 km, about 2h 58m without traffic or snow (OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap).
When is there most snow around Perisher?
In NASA's 2001–2020 averages for the area around Perisher, snow on the ground peaks in July (5.81 cm). This is a regional average over roughly 50 km, not a resort snow report.
How many ski runs and lifts does Perisher have?
OpenStreetMap lists 104 named downhill runs and 41 named lifts within 14 km of Perisher (read 22 Oct 2026).
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Where these numbers come from
Runs and lifts: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), read 22 Oct 2026. Snow and temperature: NASA POWER, 2001–2020 averages. Driving: OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap roads (router.project-osrm.org): distance and typical driving time without traffic, snow or chains. Train: SBB timetable via transport.opendata.ch: connections leaving from 09:00 on Tuesday 15 December 2026. Airlines: our own route maps.
- Every figure sourced
- Checked 22 Oct 2026
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