Falls-Creek Travel Guide
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375km (233 miles) NE of Melbourne
One of Victoria's best ski resorts, and my favorite, Falls Creek is on the edge of the Bogong High Plains overlooking the Kiewa Valley. This compact alpine village is the only one in Australia where you can ski from your lodge to the lifts and back again from the ski slopes. The nightlife is also very good in the ski season, with plenty of party options as well as a range of walk-in lodge restaurants.
The ski fields are in two parts, the Village Bowl and Sun Valley, with 17 lifts covering more than 90 trails. There are plenty of intermediate and advanced runs, as well as a sprinkling for beginners. You'll also find some of Australia's best cross-country skiing; Australia's major cross-country skiing event, the Kangaroo Hoppet, takes place here on the last Saturday in August every year. Entry to the resort costs a steep A$24 (US$19) a day in winter. Full-day lift tickets cost A$65 to A$82 (US$52-US$66) for adults and A$39 to A$43 (US$31-US$34) for children, depending on the time you ski. June 28 to September 12 is roughly the most expensive time. Combined lift and ski-rental tickets are also available (roughly twice as expensive). Call the Falls Creek Ski Lifts (tel. 03/5758 3280) for details. The ski lifts can also arrange accommodations.
Falls Creek is a pleasant place to visit in summer, when you can go bushwalking, horseback riding, and trout fishing. Angling Expeditions (tel./fax 03/5754 1466) is the best option for fly-fishing for trout in the alpine area during spring, summer, and fall. Trips last from 3 hours to all day and are suitable for everyone from beginners to experts. Overnight trips are also available. Horseback-riding operators include Falls Creek Trail Rides (tel. 03/5758 3655) and Bogong Horseback Adventures (tel. 03/5754 4849).
