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A Perisher snow break

A suggested itinerary based in Jindabyne. Allow 2 days in snow season.

A suggested route for your own trip, inspired by the Journal’s locations. It is not a record of Andy’s personal itinerary.

Allow2 days in snow seasonBaseJindabyneRoute4 planned stages

Editorially reviewed 16 September 2026 · confirm live access before travelling.

Perisher Ski Fields — photograph from Andy’s Journal

Your suggested route

The times below are suggested allowances, not live opening hours or transport schedules. Adjust the order for your arrival time, bookings and conditions.

  1. Before day 1 · Fit equipment and check the meeting point

    Collect rental equipment as early as your arrangements allow and confirm where your lesson starts. Perisher Valley and Smiggin Holes are not interchangeable meeting points. Sort boots, layers and passes before the morning rush so the first day is not spent troubleshooting at a counter.

  2. Day 1 morning · A lesson, not a mountain tour

    Book a beginner lesson if you are new to skiing or snowboarding. Allow the operator’s check-in buffer and focus on stopping, turning and lift use. Do not follow experienced friends onto terrain beyond your ability simply because the lesson finishes before lunch.

  3. Day 1 afternoon · Repeat comfortable terrain

    Eat on the mountain, rest, then practise the same suitable runs. Finish early enough to return equipment or make your transport without a last-minute rush. Dinner in Jindabyne and a quiet evening will do more for day two than forcing one extra tired run.

  4. Day 2 · Build on what worked

    Take another lesson or spend the morning consolidating familiar terrain. More experienced visitors can choose another open area based on conditions and the resort map. Have lunch, then stop with enough time for gear return and the journey home.

Where to pause for food

Eat breakfast before leaving Jindabyne and carry a pocket snack. Mountain lunch is convenient but needs time during busy periods. Have water even in cold weather and save a proper dinner for after you are out of boots and back at your accommodation.

Getting around

Choose the Skitube from Bullocks Flat or a suitable road transfer according to conditions. The Skitube serves Perisher Valley and Blue Cow; confirm how your chosen lesson meeting point fits. Road access, chain requirements, parking and snow conditions need current checks.

For a shorter day or different weather

If lifts or weather limit the day, use the resort’s current advice rather than improvising off-piste travel. Non-skiers should book a suitable permitted experience separately. This two-day plan is for the operating snow season, not a year-round promise of snow.

Before you go

Reserve accommodation, rental, lift access and lessons. Check what each product includes: a lesson may not include a lift ticket. Read the current resort and Skitube information before travel and allow for winter disruption.

Visitor information and further planning

Use these destination, attraction and operator resources to check current access and arrangements before booking.

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