Kosciusko National Park
Perisher Resort
While staying at Smiggin Holes make the most of your holiday by checking out the 4 different ski areas available to you, including Perisher, Blue Cow and Guthega. During the majority of the ski season all these areas are accessed from Smiggin Holes via the Link Tee Bar. All 4 resorts allow for a range of beginner to advanced skiers and boarders.
Smiggin
Holes
Smiggin Holes is situated within the Perisher resort area. Located on the right when accessing from Jindabyne, it provides the perfect family ski area. Sitting at 1,680 metres above sea level, Smiggin Holes was established in 1939. The name ‘Smiggin Holes’ is of Scottish origin. The trampling of hundreds of cattle consuming rock salt that graziers had placed there, caused depressions that filled with water. These depressions were called ‘the smiggin holes’.
Perisher
Resort
Perisher resort (previously known as Perisher Blue) is the largest ski resort in the southern hemisphere, and is made up of four distinct areas. Perisher Valley, is the most commonly known area, allowing visitors access to the ski areas of Smiggin Holes, Blue Cow and Guthega. Each area showing off the beautiful Kosciusko National Park to all those who venture here each Winter.
Blue
Cow
Smiggin Holes is situated within the Perisher resort area. Located on the right when accessing from Jindabyne, it provides the perfect family ski area. Sitting at 1,680 metres above sea level, Smiggin Holes was established in 1939. The name ‘Smiggin Holes’ is of Scottish origin. The trampling of hundreds of cattle consuming rock salt that graziers had placed there, caused depressions that filled with water. These depressions were called ‘the smiggin holes’.
Resort Statistics and Information
Characteristics
- 7 mountain peaks
- Summit height – Mt Perisher 2,054m
Lifts
- 47 lifts
(lift capacity = 51,305 people per hour)
Terrain
- Grading of Runs
- Beginner 22%
- Intermediate 60%
- Advanced 18%
- Skiable area 1,245ha
Ski Hire
Ski lessons
Ski pass
