Perisher vs Thredbo

Perisher vs Thredbo compared side by side: 65 km vs 50 km of slopes, 47 vs 14 lifts, top elevation 2,054 m vs 2,037 m. See which resort suits you.

Perisher vs Thredbo ski resort statistics
Statistic Perisher
Australia
Thredbo
Australia
Total slopes 65 km ▲ 50 km
Easy (blue) slopes 25 km ▲ 14 km
Intermediate (red) slopes 30 km ▲ 24 km
Expert (black) slopes 10 km 12 km ▲
Share of easy slopes 38% ▲ 28%
Ski lifts 47 ▲ 14
Snow parks – –
Base elevation 1,605 m ▲ 1,365 m
Top elevation 2,054 m ▲ 2,037 m
Vertical drop 449 m 672 m ▲
Season June – October June – October
Ski area Perisher Thredbo
Known for Après-ski · Modern lifts · Scenic views Après-ski · Traditional charm · Scenic views

The verdict

  • Perisher is the bigger ski area with 65 km of slopes versus 50 km (about 1.3× more).
  • Perisher goes higher: its top station is at 2,054 m compared with 2,037 m, which usually means more reliable snow late in the season.
  • For beginners, Perisher has the friendlier terrain mix with 38% easy slopes (25 km).
  • Expert skiers get more black runs in Thredbo: 12 km of expert slopes.
  • Perisher has the larger lift network with 47 lifts.

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