Katherine’s guidebook
Snow season guide
Your quick guide to snow sports around Canberra region
It's only 60 minutes away by car. You don't need snow chains. Terrific family outing that doesn't have to chew up an entire day or bore the kids with travel. Perfect introduction to skiing without the huge overheads of the bigger resorts further afield.
23 locals recommend
Corin Forest Mountain Resort
1268 ⛉ Corin Dam RdIt's only 60 minutes away by car. You don't need snow chains. Terrific family outing that doesn't have to chew up an entire day or bore the kids with travel. Perfect introduction to skiing without the huge overheads of the bigger resorts further afield.
2.5 hours away by Murrays Bus (tour operated and can provide packages) or car (chains required)
Thredbo Snow Sports School
2C Friday Dr2.5 hours away by Murrays Bus (tour operated and can provide packages) or car (chains required)
2.75 hours by bus (Murrays bus tour packages available) or car (snow chains required). Stay in Canberra to take advantage of local eateries and shopping and affordable accommodation, but head off for snow play without the huge overhead expense of the chalets and resorts.
47 locals recommend
Perisher Ski Resort
Kosciuszko Road2.75 hours by bus (Murrays bus tour packages available) or car (snow chains required). Stay in Canberra to take advantage of local eateries and shopping and affordable accommodation, but head off for snow play without the huge overhead expense of the chalets and resorts.
Murrays offer snow packages, pick up from Canberra/Sydney.
Murrays Coaches - Hourly Express Services from Canberra to Sydney Airport & Sydney
67 Northbourne AveMurrays offer snow packages, pick up from Canberra/Sydney.
Blue Cow Mountain
Another snow field near Perisher
Mount Kosciuszko
More snow fields