Book Your 2021 School Group in at Perisher!

Why bring a school group to Perisher?

Perisher has a great range of group ski and snowboard packages to make the most of your snow experience. Our School Groups coordinator can provide all-inclusive ski and snowboard bundles that cover everything you need from lift tickets, 2 hour lesson, equipment and clothing rental through to accommodation at Perisher properties and lunch on the mountain.

Book with Confidence

With our flexible cancellation and change policy, you can book your school snow trip with confidence.

All the information you need to book your 2021 School Group snow trip is ready and waiting for you below, so we'll see you here soon!

2021 Important Updates

In the event that the resorts need to manage capacity to allow for physical distancing, Vail Resorts may make amendments to the 2021 groups offering. Your groups coordinator will advise of any such changes.

Please note: School Group Rates will not be available for the period 26 June through 11 July in 2021. School Group rates will also not be available throughout weekends in July and August for 2021.

Free Teacher Bundle

School Groups will receive one free bundle for a teacher or adult supervisor for every ten paying students.

Additional attending teachers or accompanying adult supervisors attending as part of the school group can take advantage of great discounted prices.

Group Snowsports Lessons

Perisher Snowsports School has an experienced team of local and internationally qualified ski and snowboard instructors, ensuring your students receive expert tuition and maximise their learning potential.

2 Hour Lesson

Our 2hr lessons are designed to give your students the confidence they need to enjoy their time on the mountain. All lessons include tuition and pointers to ensure students are educated on mountain safety.

Additional Afternoon lesson

Our School Groups program also offers the option of an additional afternoon lesson designed to help your students' progress faster. For more information please speak to our Group Coordinator.

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School Groups Snowsports Lesson Locations

Perisher’s Snowsport School offers group lessons at Blue Cow and Smiggin Holes with lessons tailored to suit each location’s unique environment and terrain.

It is advised all School Groups arrive 10 minutes prior to their designated start time.

School Group Lesson Times

School group lessons are offered at 8.30am at Smiggin Holes (excluding NSW July School Holidays and weekends in July & August) and 9am and 11am in Blue Cow.

Beginners who have never skied or snowboarded before will have priority access to the first lesson time each day to ensure they can safely make the most of their time on the mountain.

Access to the early lesson time may be restricted from the second day onwards as preference will be given to school groups with first time skiers and snowboarders who are on the first day of their visit.

School Group Class Sizes & Composition

We require a minimum of 20 students for a school group. Perisher Snowsports group lessons are assigned at a ratio of approximately 1 instructor for every 10 students. Perisher requires a minimum of 8 students of the same ability and discipline per instructor.

Lessons will be allocated based on student’s ability and discipline. Class groupings will be determined during your first lesson. As instructors are allocated based on student numbers, ability levels and discipline, if your group does not meet our minimum requirement your smaller groups may be merged with another school or public lessons. Class groupings will be determined during your first lesson.

School Group Class Ability Table

Please use the guide below to determine your students' ability prior to booking your Snowsports lessons. Please remember all abilities can benefit from a lesson, not just beginners.

• First Timer: First time on snow or need to refresh basics - Learn how to make basic turns and safely ride a lift.
• Beginner: You know the basics and ride beginner lifts - Expand your ability and learn to control speed on green runs.
• Intermediate: Can confidently link turns and control speed on green runs - Take your skills onto blue terrain.
• Advanced: You have mastered every groomed run prepare for more challenging terrain.

Participant numbers and abilities should include ALL lesson participants i.e. any teachers joining lessons as well as students as this affects group sizes and number of instructors required.

Perisher Snowsports Rental

The great advantage of hiring your gear from Perisher Snowsports Rental is that it's the most convenient place for your group, offering a large range of equipment, clothing and accessories to fit you before heading out on snow.

If you intend on renting your equipment from Perisher and travelling to the resort via Skitube daily, you will have the ability to conveniently store your equipment at Bullocks Flat Skitube terminal overnight, saving you time loading it on and off the bus.

Lift, Lesson and Rental Bundles

Lift, Lesson and Rental Bundles offer the best value for your group and include:

• 1 x 2hr group lesson per day with the option to add an additional afternoon lesson
• A lift ticket giving your students access to 47 lifts across Perisher’s 4 inter-linked resort areas
• Skiers receive the latest skis, boots and poles; Snowboarders receive wrist guards, boots and a snowboard. You can also rent clothing, please note due to COVID-19 we will not be offering goggle and glove rental, please speak to our Group Coordinator for information on purchase pricing.
• FREE helmet rental (wearing helmets is mandatory for students participating in lessons)
• Blue Cow Lift, Lesson & Equipment Rental Bundles also include daily Skitube travel from Bullocks Flat including all NSW National Park entry fees and complimentary equipment storage

For details on multi-day Lift, Lesson and Rental bundles please see our rates table.

Lift and Lesson Bundles include:

• 1 x 2hr group lesson per day
• A lift ticket giving your students access to 47 lifts across Perisher’s 4 inter-linked resort areas

For details on multi-day Lift & Lesson bundles please see our rates table.

Lift and Lesson Bundles with an additional afternoon lesson include:

• 2 x 2hr group lessons per day
• A lift ticket giving your students access to 47 lifts across Perisher’s 4 inter-linked resort areas

For details on multi-day Lift with additional afternoon lesson & Lesson bundles please see our rates table.

Complimentary First Timer Lesson:

Want to learn some of the basics before your first full day of skiing and boarding? We offer a complimentary first timer lesson at 1:30pm which can be used on the day prior to your first full day, to boost your skills. This is a great introduction to our four resort areas and is available for all 5 day packages.

Please note: Group lessons are not available for children under 6 years. Free lift access is included on all 5 day products on the afternoon prior to your first full day of skiing/riding.

Lunch at Perisher

We have a reserved seating area at Blue Cow available between 11:30am and 1:30pm daily where we provide your choice of healthy meals including options for all dietary requirements. 

Lunches are also available from Ski Rock Cafe in the Perisher Centre. Seating is not reserved at this location.

School Groups will receive one free of charge meal for a teacher or adult supervisor for every 10 paying students.

Please note: Only two different School Group lunch options may be selected per day..

Skitube - Alpine Railway

Skitube is the easiest way to get your group to Perisher. No need to worry about snowy roads and delays with having to put snow chains on the bus, also potentially save money on coach costs by not having to travel into the National Park, and there is plenty of parking available at Bullocks Flat.

Skitube Pricing:

Bullocks Flat - Perisher Valley Return - $34 Adult, $22 Child

Perisher Valley - Blue Cow Return - $34 Adult, $22 Child

Skitube
Scenic Chairlift Rides

In 2021 scenic chairlift rides will only be available Monday to Friday. Scenic chairlift rides will not be available through the NSW school holidays, 26 June – 11 July.

Scenic Chairlift Ride Pricing:

$22 per student, round-trip on the Perisher Quad Express.

Please note: School groups will not have the ability to alight at mid station. 

Additional Activities

Neon night skiing & boarding under lights at Perisher is an experience like no other. FREE night skiing is included on your groups lift ticket. Valid Tuesday and Saturday only.

Accommodation

The Station is the perfect base for your group, school or club’s next winter adventure. With versatile food options, it’s a great base for skiing and snowboarding for every budget. Hit the link below to find out more.

The Station
Booking Information

Please ensure you have the following information when booking your School Group at Perisher via our online 'Booking Form'.

• Dates
• Length of stay
• Size of group
• Ability levels and discipline of all the students in your group (Please check information in School Group Snowsports Lesson above)

Payment is due a minimum of 7 days prior to your arrival. Payment must be:

• received in full prior to the issuing of tickets
• be made by Direct Deposit. Credit Card payments are not accepted.
Booking Terms & Conditions
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Risk Assessment Resources

We understand that you'll need to complete a Risk Assessment for your School Group, and this is something our teams can help you with.

Perisher Risk Assessment

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2021 School Group Rates

STEP 1 Please select a date range:

• 14 Jun - 25 Jun
• 12 Jul - 30 Jul
• 31 Jul - 29 Aug
• 30 Aug - 1 Oct

Please note: School Group Rates will not be available for the period 26 June through 11 July in 2021. Initially School Group rates will also not be available throughout weekends in July & August.