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About Falls Creek ski resort

Falls Creek is in the Australian Alps in north-east Victoria. At the base of the ski mountain that is Falls Creek is Mt Beauty. It’s so Australian to call the mountain a creek and the town at the base of the mountain, Mount!

Falls Creek ski resort is considered one of the prettiest. The village is in a bowl so not only is it protected from the most severe winter weather, regardless of wind direction, one can always find a run out of the wind.

Falls Creek is a resort that caters for beginners, intermediate and experience skiers and snowboarders. The easy-skiing south-facing slopes in Sun Valley are the first to open for the ski season due to their aspect and extensive snowmaking. Falls Creek also has double black runs on Mt McKay which is used for guided Snow Kat Tours. And don’t forget the cross-country skiing – the Australian cross-country ski team are based in Falls Creek because of the excellent cross-country trails.

Travelling to Falls Creek ski resort

Those living in Australia tend to drive from their home town as the highway connecting Sydney and Melbourne is double lane most of the way. Driving from Melbourne will take about four hours; from Sydney eight hours.

Albury is the closest airport and regional flights come into Albury from Melbourne and Sydney. The resort is about two hours by road with bus services transferring skiers to the resort. You can fly REX, Virgin Blue and Qantaslink. Hiring a car to take you from the Albury airport to Falss Creek is also an option.

Where to stay at Falls Creek ski resort

The village is snow bound and only accessible by oversnow transport during the ski season (an additional cost for the transport to your lodge or apartment).

The main types of lodging are self-contained apartments and lodges which have community dining and recreation areas and small bedrooms with or without a bathroom. There is also accommodation off the mountain at Mt Beauty, about a 45 minute drive down the hill.

Eating at Falls Creek ski resort

Cloud Nine is a big cafeteria style eatery at the top of the mountain. It’s convenient but not cosy. If you want cosy, try Milch Cafe. This is a more intimate setting and has great, healthy food.

At night, there are plenty of places to meet and catch up with friends. ‘The Man’ is the hotel for Apres ski drinks. Quality restaurants abound such as the Winterhaven.

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Best runs at Falls Creek

According to Ian Talbot, Sydney based ski writer and photographer, f you asked Steven Lee his favourite runs he’d say Valley of the Moon on a fresh powder morning. Steven, who represented Australia in three Winter Olympics, grew up at Falls Creek so he knows something about the mountain. Another local hot skier, Mitch Smith, who runs the Air + Style coaching program would nominate the black diamond trails on the Summit.

Most recreational skiers would sway to the groomed corduroy in Sun Valley and the left-hand side of the Summit whereas Falls Creek-based boarders head to the big hits in the ruined Castle Terrain Park used for the annual invite-only Stylewars event. Participants are the world’s best boarders.

Lets not forget our world-class cross-country terrain. Groomed classic and skating trails fan out into the Alpine National Park. The Australian cross-country team is based at Falls Creek throughout the Australian winter.

(The above content was provided by Ian Talbot, ski writer and photographer, in January 2010)

What makes Falls Creek worth going to?

Falls Creek Ski Resort is beautiful. Because cars are kept out of the village throughout winter, walking along the snow covered streets is the most common form of transport around the village. It’s gorgeous.

And it’s an easy mountain to ski and to fall in love with.

Link to the official website for Falls Creek.