Australia isn’t the first place that comes to mind when planning a winter holiday, especially when skiing, snowboarding or snowmen are on the cards.
What comes to mind are sun drenched beaches, wild kangaroos and babes in bikinis along with vast expanses of outback terrain and reptiles!
The fact is, skiing is definitely a happening thing in OZ, with around 15 ski resorts that offer anything from the basic cross country trails to full commercial villages!
The ski season generally runs from June until October, with the largest commercial resorts being found in Victoria and New South Wales. Most resorts are equip with serious snow machines so the seasons are pretty guaranteed to be a blast no matter what.
Let’s take a quick peek at some of the popular spots in New South Wales (NSW) and Victoria (VIC) keeping in mind that there are other fantastic spots in Tasmania (TAS) and the Australian Capital Territory (ACT): Continue reading Australia June – October: skiing, snowboarding and snowy mountains