How to Get to the Ski Fields

The Snowy Mountains Bus Service, operated by Cooma Coaches, provides transportation to Perisher and Thredbo resorts from Jindabyne, with connecting services via East Jindabyne, Tyrolean Village, and Cooma (via Berridale). The service operates 7 days a week, from June 7 to October 5, 2025, offering various ticket options including single day, 3-day, and season passes. Tickets can be purchased on line.

Bus to Perisher, Bullocks Flat and Thredbo

Ski Tube - Bullocks Flat to Perisher and Blue Cow

Perisher's Skitube is Australia's only alpine railway and services Perisher exclusively, transporting guests from Bullocks Flat to Perisher Valley and Blue Cow. In just 10 minutes, Skitube travels 8.5km through Ramshead Range to Perisher Resort, with 6.3km of the journey being underground, making it Australia's longest ski lift! Tickets can be expensive, so worth checking out on line before you get to the Ski tube terminal at Bullocks Flat.

Ski Tube Time Table

Driving to Thredbo and Perisher

When driving to Perisher and Thredbo, be prepared for winter driving conditions and carry snow chains (in a 2WD car). Check road conditions and weather forecasts before you go, and be aware of potential hazards like black ice and animals. Consider using the Skitube for transport, especially during peak periods or in adverse weather.

If you’re planning a short visit to Kosciuszko National Park, during normal operating hours you can buy day and multi-day passes from any of the local NPWS visitor centres or vehicle entry stations, as well as at Thredbo Visitor Centre and NPWS Perisher Valley Office.

If you’re planning a longer trip or you generally visit other fee-collecting national parks you should buy your annual pass online before visiting Kosciuszko National Park. When you buy your pass online it will link instantly to your vehicle.