OVERVIEW:

THE RESORT

Falls Creek Resort is situated in north east Victoria, high in the Alps. From small beginnings over 50 years ago, Falls Creek has developed into a picturesque self contained village with facilities including mountain ski hires, ski shops, supermarkets, medical centres, a pharmacy, restaurants ranging from a la carte to bistro style and night spots with live entertainment. The Falls Creek village is compact and designed in a European style with easy access to all lodges, facilities and ski slopes. It is the only true ski-in ski-out resort in Australia where you can ski right from your door to the slopes and back again in normal conditions. Falls Creek offers unparalleled ski conditions with consistent, quality snow.

SKI AREAS

There are four main ski areas in Falls Creek:

1. The Village Bowl - The skiing in the Village Bowl provides some of the most challenging advanced skiing in Australia. There are long bump runs, steep groomed runs and cornices to jump off. As well there are gentle sheltered beginner areas at the base.
The base of the bowl also caters for the first time skier and children, with gentle beginner runs and more shelter.
Night skiing is also held in this area on Tuesday and Saturday nights from 7.00 - 9.00pm.

2. The Maze Area - Fast narrow tree skiing, great bump runs and three kilometre runs in amongst the snowgums. The terrain is steep and adventurous with spectacular views across the Bogong High Plains. 1998 sees this area with snow making guns to top up the natural deep snow falls.

3. Sun Valley - There are many runs in the Sun Valley Area providing beginner, intermediate and advanced skiing. Wombats Ramble is the longest beginner run in Australia, being 2.2 kilometres long, with wide open spaces to ski and more tree skiing for all standards. The majority of ski runs in this area are Intermediate, with Snowboard Park an added bonus for snowboard enthusiasts. New this year in Sun Valley are public facilities at the base of Twin Towers T-Bar lifts.

4. Snowboard Terrain Park - For bumps and spills try the park in South Gully, on the Summit. As well as plenty of excitement, it offers a halfpipe and a series of obstacles that are reset throughout the season.

GUARANTEE

Falls Creek was the first Australian ski resort to offer a Ski Guarantee. Over the last few years, Falls Creek has invested heavily to update and improve their snow making facilities. It is today amongst the most advanced in the world and can quickly provide the snow conditions you expect form a ski holiday.

The following conditions apply: All payments received (less a 15% booking fee) will be refunded if three runs are not open for the purpose of skiing 48 hours prior to the scheduled arrival. This guarantee is applicable every day during the declared Victorian ski season.

SUMMER

On a Summer break at Falls Creek you'll have time to relax, catch your breath and laze around under a wide blue sky. Enjoy a picnic amongst fields of wildflowers surrounded by breathtaking views. Activities available include:

• Mountain Biking: Most lodges have bikes for hire.
• Two and Four Wheel Driving: Visit Mt McKay, the highest driveable point in Australia, for 360 degree views of the High Plains.
• Enjoying a bushwalk in the Alpine National Park.
• High Country Wining & Dining.
• Discovering the Wildlife.
• Tennis: There are 3 Supergrass tennis courts in the picturesque setting of the Village Bowl.
• Daybreaks and Golden Sunsets - Pure Relaxation.
• Canoe, sail, fish and water ski on Rocky Valley Dam, just a few minutes by car, or a brisk fifteen minute walk.
• Take an exhilarating dip in the secluded rock pools at Pretty Valley.
• Horse Riding across the Bogong High Country.