It's definitely a name that gets you wondering about the story behind it, so this is how the story goes...

James Spencer obtained the lease for the high country on the main range back in 1840. They say that Spencer bred imported black English Shorthorn cattle with white Shorthorns which gave the offspring blue roan coats. One cross-bred cow would disappear after the thaw each year and would be found grazing on the mountain before the next winter; and so the mountain was named Blue Cow.  

Blue Cow is accessible by the comfort of our Skitube where you can then ski directly out the door and start enjoying all that is on offer. With a great range of Green and Blue runs including Zali's, Pleasant Valley and Roller Coaster, as well as some great Black runs such as Kamikaze and Yarrandoo, Blue Cow really covers all bases for all ability levels.

How to get to Blue Cow

To spend the day in Blue Cow, you can jump on board the Skitube from either Bullocks Flat Terminal or Perisher Valley and arrive at Blue Cow Terminal.

From Blue Cow you then have direct access to ride at Guthega!

You can also ski to Blue Cow from Perisher via Perisher Express Quad Chair or Interceptor Chair.

Terrain at Blue Cow

Blue Cow has a great variety of runs that also directly link to Perisher and Guthega.

With a great range of Green and Blue runs including Zali's, Pleasant Valley and Roller Coaster, as well as some cheeky Black runs including Kamikaze and Yarrandoo, Blue Cow really covers all bases for all ability levels. 

To map out which runs you'll head for first, check out our trail map

Restaurants at Blue Cow

• If you want to relax with some lunch while admiring panoramic views, the Blue Cow Bistro, located upstairs from the Skitube Terminal, should definitely be on your list.
• If noodles are more your thing, Holy Cow is also located on the upper level of Blue Cow Skitube Terminal and has a great selection of noodle dishes.
• If you're looking for a coffee stop or a quick snack Cowpuccino Café is located on the Blue Cow Skitube Terminal level.
• For the adults wanting to enjoy a drink after a big day on the hill, The Top Spot Bar is located on the upper level of the Blue Cow Skitube Terminal and has great entertainment throughout the season too!