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OVERVIEW:Australia’s highest alpine village at 1,760 metres, Charlotte Pass Village is the most intimate ski resort in Australia with only 11 club lodges plus the Kosciusko Chalet. With 5 lifts (1 triple chairlift, 1 T-bar, 2 pomas and a J-bar), lift lines are kept to a bare minimum, in fact it is unusual to see any lift lines at all at Charlotte Pass.
Charlotte Pass is named after Charlotte Adams, the adventurous 21 year old daughter who accompanied her surveyor father on a trip to Mt. Kosciuszko in February 1881.
The Kosciusko Chalet at Charlotte Pass Ski Resort was established in 1930 and is the birthplace of modern skiing in Australia. We are proud of our long tradition. Several generations of skiers have learnt to ski on our slopes.
Our small snowbound resort is a perfect environment for a family ski holiday. The whole emphasis is on ski fun for all the family at an affordable price.
Our highest mountain, Mt. Kosciuszko, is nearby. We hold the record for the coldest temperature ever recorded in Australia of minus 23 degrees Celsius. The coldest and highest adds up to some of the best snow skiing and snowboarding in the country.
We are the only snowbound ski resort in Australia, located eight kilometres past Perisher Valley towards Mt. Kosciuszko. The only access in winter is by oversnow tracked vehicles.
This isolation is part of our appeal. There are no roads for cars or buses, so our population is limited to village residents and guests - a maximum of 607, plus just a few visitors who come to escape the crowds of bigger resorts.
As you can imagine there are no ski lift lines and the ski slopes are uncrowded - lots of easy skiing.
OTHER THAN WINTERDrive up, up, up for a stay in our historic mountain lodge anytime from spring to autumn.
You can drive no further nor higher into Kosciuszko National Park.
Behind and beyond you are seven thousand square kilometres of pristine alpine wilderness.
Spring starts late, about mid-October when the snow begins to melt. We open in
early November.
Streams and rivers tumble swiftly down into the lakes. Trout jump again.
The first plants and grasses burst into vivid green. Days are cool to mild with a warm sun, the nights often still cold and bracing.
Summer fairly explodes from about mid-December.
Trillions upon trillions of tiny, colourful alpine and sub-alpine wildflowers carpet the slopes. Days are mild to warm, nights pleasantly cool.
The heavens from late summer into autumn tend to be particularly clear, and of course there's no smog to dim their glory.
Autumn creeps in with light frosts from about early March. Hues of red, orange and brown appear.
The first light snowfalls may occur, but there are still many brilliant, sunny days to enjoy until we close near the end of April.
Whatever the season, the air is always clean and invigorating. You'll feel on top of the world.
The feeling will persist when you sample our fine, fresh food and unpretentious service, and will linger long after you leave as well.
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Last Updated: 23 Nov 2006 |
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