Located in the heart of the heritage-listed Alpine National Park, Falls Creek features the most extensive ski and snowboarding terrain in Victoria during the winter season. In the warmer months, it transforms into a top destination for mountain biking and hiking. With 92 marked trails and 14 lifts, Falls Creek boasts 450 hectares of skiable terrain, making it the largest ski area in Victoria.
It’s important to plan ahead to secure entry to the national park. Additionally, booking your accommodation well in advance is advisable, as the resort tends to fill up quickly during the snow season.
We offer a private return transfer service from Melbourne and Albury, perfect for those who prefer not to dig their car out of snowdrifts after a big snowfall. Let one of our drivers handle the journey for you:
It’s important to plan ahead to secure entry to the national park. Additionally, booking your accommodation well in advance is advisable, as the resort tends to fill up quickly during the snow season.
Falls Creek is a 4.5 hour drive (356km) from Melbourne (closest international airport) or 1.5hr drive from Albury (closest regional airport). Falls Creek is a day’s drive from Sydney (690km).
During winter you will need to park your vehicle in overnight car parking.
See here for information on car parking and late arrivals.
FALLS CREEK COACHES
Falls Creek Coach Service provides services to Falls Creek from Melbourne, Albury and Mt Beauty. For bookings and timetables visit Falls Creek Coach Service;
http://www.fallscreekcoachservice.com.au/
FALLS BUS
Falls Bus to Falls Creek Alpine Resort operates a regular transfer coach service from Melbourne, Tullamarine Airport, Adelaide and Albury with the cheapest coach fares to or from Falls Creek plus family return coach ticket passes including resort entry fees from Melbourne. For bookings visit Falls Bus; https://www.fallsbus.com.au/
Avoid the long drive and hassle of snow chains this winter by arriving at Falls Creek Resort with Forest Air Helicopters.
Helicopter flights operate daily up the mountain in only 6 minutes from Mt Beauty and 35 minutes from Albury. For more information visit Helicopter Service;https://www.alpinehelicopters.com.au/snow-resort-transfers-and-scenic/
Please note that a Resort Entry permit is required for all vehicles travelling to Falls Creek. The Resort Entry permit is not included in the tariff.
Resort Entry can be purchased online at https://www.fallscreek.com.au/plan-your-trip-winter/resort-entry/
Please note, all vehicles are required to carry snow chains.
The easy terrain of Wombats Ramble comes alive after dark two nights a week, offering extended skiing and snowboarding adventures even after the sun sets.
At 2.2kms, Wombats Ramble is Australia’s longest green run and a favourite among skiers and snowboarders at Falls Creek. The entire run is illuminated by high-voltage Green Power floodlights, lighting up the trail from the top of Halley’s Comet at Cloud 9 all the way down to St Falls Hotel.
Grab the kids, gather some friends, and enjoy the thrill of skiing under the stars.
Available on:
Saturdays: 6pm-9pm
Wednesdays: 6pm-9pm
*Subject to snow and weather conditions.
Thursday nights come alive at Falls Creek during July and August with an exciting fireworks show in the Village Bowl, starting at 7pm.
Open daily from 2pm to 6pm, our purpose-built Snow Tube Park in the Village Bowl provides fun for the whole family while on a break from the slopes.
Numbers are limited so please visit the Activities Desk located at Falls Creek Sports in the Village Bowl to arrange your half hour Snow Tubing session during your visit to Falls Creek.
Please note participants must be 90cm tall and a minimum of 5 years old to Snow Tube.
Steve Lee’s family is now offering the backcountry tours that Steve made famous over the past decade.
Starting at the top of Eagle Express, you’ll be whisked away by snowmobile into Falls Creek’s pristine backcountry. Experience the Australian Alps like never before, from the open bowls and gullies of Rocky Knolls to the tree skiing in Pretty Valley and the black diamond steeps and chutes of Mt McKay.
Going up the mountain is as much fun as coming down, with custom snowmobiles ensuring a comfortable and stylish return to the top. These half-day tours are perfect for solid intermediate to advanced skiers and boarders of all ages.
