Do you need snow chains to drive to Bullocks Flat?
When you arrive at Bullocks Flat Terminal, you’ll find free day and overnight parking and because it is located below the snow fall levels, you generally won’t require chains. You also don’t need to purchase the National Parks entry fee.
How long does the Skitube take from Bullocks Flat to Perisher?
10 minutes
The Skitube travels 8.5 km with 6.3 km’s of that journey being underground, taking only 10 minutes to arrive at Perisher from Bullocks Flat. Why should you catch the Skitube?
Is Thredbo or Perisher cheaper?
Winner: Thredbo. When we look at costs, Thredbo’s lift passes come in cheaper than Perisher. Accounting for the $5 Thredbo Card, Thredbo 1-Day Adult Passes work out $11 less than those offered by Perisher, and Child Passes are $6 cheaper. Overall, you stand to save from $32 to $52 on multi-day passes at Thredbo.
Do you need snow chains to get to Thredbo?
Snow chains: It’s compulsory for all 2WD vehicles to carry snow chains in winter, between June and October long weekends, on: Alpine Way between Thredbo and Tom Groggin. Kosciuszko Road (to Perisher) Island Bend/Guthega Road for its full length.
How much does the Skitube cost?
On Snow Stays
| Full Price | Buy Early & Save | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult Skitube Open Return | $95 | $ |
| Child Skitube Open Return | $51 | $ |
| Over 65’s Skitube Open Return | $77 | $ |
Can you ski from Thredbo to Perisher?
I love the snow and truly believe that you will have a great experience anywhere you go whether it be Thredbo, perisher or another Australian slope….Perisher or Thredbo, Which Resort is Best For Your Ski Holiday in 2022?
| Perisher | Thredbo | |
|---|---|---|
| Tobogganing | Yes (Toboggan Park only) | No |
| Vertical | 355m | 672m |
| Longest Run | 3km | 5.9km |
Why is Thredbo so cold?
Source: According to the IBRA, Thredbo Top Station has an Alpine climate, as it lay in excess of 1,800 m (5,900 ft) AMSL (i.e. the tree-line); being one of the coldest locations in Australia. On average, the Top Station receives 56.9 centimetres (22.4 in) of snow annually, similar average to that of Cincinnati in Ohio.
Can you ski from Smiggins to Perisher?
It’s extremely easy to ski from Smiggins to Perisher and there is a free shuttle bus as well.