{"id":185054,"date":"2018-07-17T15:38:34","date_gmt":"2018-07-17T05:38:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.australiantraveller.com\/?p=185054"},"modified":"2023-06-05T12:50:56","modified_gmt":"2023-06-05T02:50:56","slug":"budget-ski-holiday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.australiantraveller.com\/australia\/budget-ski-holiday\/","title":{"rendered":"How to have a ski holiday in Australia on a budget"},"content":{"rendered":"
Ever wondered\u00a0how to go on a ski holiday in Australia on a budget? When it comes to the snow, Australia does it just as well as the rest of them, and if the price scares you off, well \u2013 you just haven\u2019t done your research\u2026<\/h5>\n

If there\u2019s one thing that really grinds my gears, it\u2019s when people say, \u201cIt\u2019s cheaper to go to Japan<\/em> and ski than it is to do it in Australia\u201d.<\/p>\n

Granted, flying to Japan (or New Zealand, or the French Alps) is an incredible way to partake in winter sports, but if you\u2019re lacking in the time department, it\u2019s definitely not the most logical option. Plus, as we discovered, it\u2019s not actually cheaper!<\/em><\/p>\n

Seeing the snow in Australia isn\u2019t hard, it doesn\u2019t take long, and it doesn\u2019t have to be expensive, you just need to arm yourself with some knowledge before you head off to the slopes.<\/p>\n

Avoid the chalets<\/h2>\n

Staying at a luxury ski lodge or chalet is one of life\u2019s greatest pleasures, let\u2019s just put that out there.<\/p>\n

However, if your budget simply doesn\u2019t allow it, it doesn\u2019t mean boycotting your ski dreams and staying home. Do your research about nearby accommodations and decide what you\u2019re willing to sacrifice. For example, would you stay in shared accommodation to save a few hundred dollars a night? Or are you willing to give up comforts like a bar and sauna, but need to stay in a private room? No matter what you decide, there\u2019s a range of options available in Jindabyne<\/a>. Located just 30 minutes out of Thredbo and Perisher, you can find something within your budget, in close vicinity to the slopes. Likewise, if you\u2019re heading to Mount Hotham; Hotham Heights and Dinner Plain will provide a range of affordable accommodation options.<\/p>\n

Here are our budget picks:<\/h2>\n

Thredbo YHA<\/h3>\n

Situated in the heart of the village, this comfortable backpacker accommodation<\/a> is a short walk to the slopes and has a full kitchen to use throughout your stay.<\/p>\n

Ski Club of East Gippsland<\/h3>\n

Ski Club of East Gippsland<\/a> is just a 10-minute walk from Mount Hotham Alpine Resort and just over 2.5km from Mount Hotham, there\u2019s also free wi-fi and a free area shuttle.<\/p>\n

Sundeck Hotel, Perisher Valley<\/h3>\n

A family-friendly hotel<\/a> with free brekkie, and only an eight-minute walk to Village 8 Express and Perisher Resort.<\/p>\n

Arlberg Hotel, Mount Hotham<\/h3>\n

Featuring its own bar, bistro, spa and sauna, Arlberg Hotel<\/a> also has no minimum night stay, meaning you can stay just one night if you like. It also has one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments that sleep up to 12 guests, so families and groups don\u2019t need to split up.<\/p>\n

Candlelight Lodge, Thredbo<\/h3>\n

At the luxurious end of the budget scale, Candlelight Lodge<\/a> has sweeping views of the slopes and is situated within a 15-minute stroll of Thredbo Leisure Centre. It also has its own bar and sauna.<\/p>\n

Feathertop Alpine Lodge, Falls Creek<\/h3>\n

This luxe-style family retreat<\/a> is just a 15-minute walk from Falls Express and features its own restaurant, bar and lounge \u2013 as well as some pretty decadent furnishings.<\/p>\n

Organise your gear ahead of time<\/h2>\n

So many people fall into the trap that comes with being unorganised. Waiting to hire your snow gear until you get to the slopes means that you\u2019re at the mercy of the retailers who can quite frankly charge you anything they\u2019d like ($50 per day just for the pants and jacket in some parts!).<\/p>\n

To ensure you\u2019re not selling an organ to get a set of skis and a jacket, try places like eBay and Gumtree before heading off for the weekend. Better still, ask a friend to borrow theirs \u2013 odds are if they\u2019re not planning to hit the slopes, their gear is just taking up room in their house!<\/p>\n

Pack your own meals<\/h2>\n

Sure, part of the attraction of a snow break is the nightlife. The beautiful warming meals, the mulled wine \u2013 oh, and the jam-packed restaurants?<\/p>\n

Yep. Some of your favourite ski villages just aren\u2019t built to handle the volume of the winter snow crowd. Eateries in places like Jindabyne are often packed to the brim and for those on a budget, can be a little out of the price range. If you\u2019re in a group, it gets even harder to get in to eat \u2013 so the best advice is to stay somewhere with a kitchen, prepare your own meals, brew your own mulled wine, and spread out in your own dwelling, without having to give the table back by 8 pm.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s also a good idea to buy your supplies before you make the trip, as the supermarkets in ski towns are often much more expensive because they can be.<\/p>\n

Buy an annual ski pass, it\u2019s cheaper<\/h2>\n

For just $1,249, you can buy an Epic Australia Pass<\/a>. With that, you get unlimited, unrestricted access to Perisher, Falls Creek, Hotham and more during the season. With the annual pass, you also get savings on accommodation options, like 15 per cent off rooms at popular accommodation, The Station. You also get six \u2018Bring a mate\u2019 discounted lift ticket invitations to share, up to 25 per cent off lessons, discounts from food and drink outlets and free access to Night Skiing and Boarding.<\/p>\n

Ski the smaller mountains<\/h2>\n

If it doesn\u2019t faze you which <\/em>mountains you ski, then it could be worth investigating smaller mountains. Mount Mawson in Tasmania is a small club field operated by the Southern Tasmanian Ski Association and is operated and patrolled by volunteers. Catering to the beginner and all the way up to the advanced skier, the snow field features three rope tows and four kilometres of slopes, which are included in your ticket price.<\/p>\n

Book for the shoulder season<\/h2>\n

By booking your ski trip for the month of June or September, you could potentially save hundreds. Though there\u2019s always the risk that the quality of snow could be jeopardised \u2013 so that\u2019s something you have to take into account.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Ever wondered\u00a0how to go on a ski holiday in Australia on a budget? When it comes to the snow, Australia does it just as well as the rest of them, and if the price scares you off, well \u2013 you just haven\u2019t done your research\u2026 If there\u2019s one thing that really grinds my gears, it\u2019s […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":253,"featured_media":185059,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"article.php","format":"standard","meta":{"_expiration-date-status":"","_expiration-date":0,"_expiration-date-type":"","_expiration-date-categories":[],"_expiration-date-options":[]},"categories":[980],"tags":[903,1346,5714,5514,4628,4450],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nHow To Have A Ski Holiday On A Budget - Australian Traveller<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Ever wondered\u00a0how to go on a ski holiday in Australia on a budget? 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