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Falls Creek is one of Australia’s
finest alpine resorts. Located 350 kilometres north-east
of Melbourne.
Its magnificent terrain caters for
all levels of skiers and snow boarders from beginners
through to advanced downhill and cross-country skiers,
snow boarders and telemark skiers.
Falls Creek is also known as an eco-friendly
tourism hot spot offering a wide activities, attractions
and events year round.
Falls Creek is located above the snow
line and is renowned for its European style village
with true ski in ski out accommodation throughout
the resort, and great skiing. Popular in winter for
downhill and cross-country skiing and snowboarding,
it has fantastic ski fields covering 96 ha suitable
for all levels of skiing ability, Falls Creek has
Victoria’s largest snow making facilities which
enhances the natural snow fall even in marginal times,
and many lodges offer a "snow guarantee".
The village sits in an alpine bowl
and lifts provide access to both sides of the mountain.
An excellent dedicated terrain park is built each
year and often has the largest half pipe in Australia.
Winter activities include:
- Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Cross Country skiing
- Alpine touring
- Snowcat skiing and boarding on Mt
McKay
- Night Skiing
- snowmobiling
Winter statistics are:
- Highest lift point 1780 metres
- 23 Lifts
- Groomed skiing area 145 hec
- Winter sports terrain: 480 hec/1200acr
- Difficulty: Beg:17% / Int:54% /
Adv:29%
Snow Season Dates: June-October
In summer, hike the Bogong High Plains.
Experience the alpine ash and snow gum forests and
the rolling country of the High Plains and visit
old cattle drovers huts. The Bogong Plains are a
sea of colour in the summer months with a wide range
of alpine flowers in full bloom.
The rivers and reservoirs provide
excellent locations for fishing, boating and other
water sports. Lake Dartmouth to the North East of
Mount Bogong is one of the best freshwater fishing
spots in Australia.
Summer activities include
- Fishing
- Hiking and walking
- Mountain Biking
- Relax in an indoor or outdoor spa
- Water sports including canoeing,
sailing,
- white water rafting
- horse riding
- abseiling, orienteering, rope courses
- environmental studies
There is a variety of festivals held
throughout the year in Falls Creek such as the Food
Wine & Wildflowers festival held in late January
and a Classical Music festival in March. During winter
various skiing and snowboarding events are held.
Falls Creek is a fully self contained
village with a wide range of facilities including:
- Ski and snowboard hire and shops
- Ski school
- Nightclubs and bars
- Restaurants and cafes
- Medical Centre
- Licensed Supermarket
- Extensive range of shops including
a Bakery, Newsagency, Pharmacy
- Post Office
- Child Care facilities
- Banking facilities
Falls Creek experiences a traditional
alpine climate with cold winters and refreshing summers.
The climate can vary greatly in a single day.
The average temperatures in degrees
Celsius are:
Summer: Maximum +18° - Minimum +8°
Winter: Maximum +3° - Minimum -3°
Situated in North East Victoria, Falls
Creek is in the heart of the Victorian Alps. It is
easily accessible by coach, car or plane.
By Car
Falls Creek is an easy days drive from Sydney and 41/2 hours from Melbourne.
The road to Falls Creek is safe and cleared of snow daily, which means that
chains are rarely fitted. Carrying chains, however, is compulsory during
winter and can be hired.
By Coach
Regular coach services operate from Melbourne
By Air
There are regular flights into Albury or Melbourne Airport, with connecting
coaches direct to Falls Creek.
Falls Creek has a wide variety of
accommodation offering 3 and 4 star hotels, bed and
breakfast, catered ski lodged, ski chalets and apartments.
Due to its location above the snowline Falls Creek
accommodation offers ski in ski out.
For more information about Falls Creek
visit www.fallscreek.com.au
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