FIRST-TIMER SKI & SNOWBOARD LESSONS AT PERISHER

Learn to Ski or Snowboard for the First Time 

There’s no better place to learn to ski or snowboard than at Perisher.  With gentle beginner terrain, friendly instructors, and easy to book first-timer options, learning to ski or snowboard is simple, fun, and stress free. 

First-timer and beginner ski and snowboard lessons for both kids and adults are available every day of the week out of Smiggin Holes, Perisher's best beginner terrain. With plenty of green runs and first-timer-friendly lifts, it truly is the perfect spot to learn to ski or snowboard. 

Smiggins adult 2-hour lesson

Adult First-Timer Lessons out of Smiggin Holes are available every day of the week so you can start your snow journey off with confidence and learn the basics in a fun, supportive environment. Perfect for those new to the snow or beginners looking for a refresher before they explore the slopes. 

What to expect

• Group lessons at Smiggin Holes will help you get started or find your feet on snow again
• The terrain provides the perfect place to learn and progress in a sheltered, confidence inspiring area of the mountain
• Experienced instructors will help you build confidence, learn the fundamentals and progress at a comfortable pace in a fun supportive environment

Program details

• Lesson duration: 2-hours
• Lesson start time: 10:30am
• Meeting place: Smiggin Holes
• Age: 15+
• Lift ticket required and must be purchased separately
Smiggins kids' 3-hour lesson

Kids' first-timer lessons out of Smiggin Holes are designed for children new to skiing and snowboarding. It is the perfect place for little skiers and boarders to fall in love with the snow. Lessons are available everyday at the week, commencing at 10am and finishing at 1pm so you have time for your own first-timer lesson!

What to expect

• Kids group lessons at Smiggin Holes will ensure kids have the best start to skiing and snowboarding possible
• The Smiggins terrain provides the perfect place to learn and progress in a sheltered, confidence inspiring area of the mountain
• Experienced instructors will help kids build confidence, learn the fundamentals and progress at a comfortable pace in a fun supportive environment

Program details

• Lesson duration: 3-hours
• Lesson start time: 10:00am
• Meeting place: Smiggin Holes
• Age: 3-14 for ski OR 7-14 for snowboard
• Lift ticket required and must be purchased separately

First Timer Lessons & Packages for the 2026 season will be available to purchase shortly. Please check back for updates.

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