Perisher Blue, NSW Australia
The super resort of Perisher Blue is nestled in the immense Kosciuszko National Park in southern New South Wales, just two hours drive from Canberra.   Boasting an incredible 49 lifts (including Australia's only 8 seat chairlift) and 1245 hectares of varied terrain to choose from, the resort caters to all standards of skiers, snowboarders. From super groomed runs to deep powder stashes, Perisher Blue has it all.   Other great on-snow features include: a giant super half-pipe, three terrain parks, snow-tubing park, over 100km of marked cross-country trails, snowshoeing tours, telemarking, Australia's largest Snowsports School and the Spring Carnival (a festival of fun in September).