Skiing in Australia was founded in the 1950s by family groups and migrants working on the Snowy Mountains Hydro Electric Scheme who came from countries where snow fell each winter. They recognised the potential for skiing in the Australian Alps, built the first resort accommodation, and soon set in motion the industry that thrives in Australia’s High Country today.
The Ski season opens in early June and closes in late September. Tasmania, New South Wales and Victoria are the only states to experience sufficient snow each winter to support regular snow skiing activities. Though they are quite small by world standards, Australia’s alpine region mountains are are easy to access and the terrain is gentle by international stardards. Tasmania has two snow ski resort area.
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Ben Lomond National Park
Ben Lomond National Park, Tasmania
The magnificent mountain of Ben Lomond with its imposing and precipitous cliffs is visible over much of the northern…
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Mount Mawson Snow Skiing
Mount Field National Park Tasmania
The Mount Mawson ski fields are located within the Mount Field National Park about 1 1/2 hours drive from…
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Ski Ben Lomond
Ban Lomond, Tasmania
Ben Lomond National Park is located in the northeast of Tasmania and is Tasmania’s premier ski resort. The ski…
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