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Perisher Family Ski Weekend

Why Choose Perisher? It’s perfect for families, with a dedicated toboggan area, easy ski and snowboard lessons for beginners, and a large terrain area for skiers and snowboarders to explore.

Overview of the Snowy Mountains Weekend Escape

The Snowy Mountains Weekend Escape is a two-day guided coach tour from Sydney to Canberra and Perisher. Overall, it is ideal for travellers who are looking for scenic alpine landscapes, enjoyable local tastings, and a relaxed introduction to the snow. In addition, the tour is thoughtfully designed to remove the stress of planning while still offering memorable experiences.

Comfortable Travel with Local Experiences

Throughout the journey, guests travel in comfort aboard a modern coach led by a friendly and knowledgeable local guide. Along the way, the tour includes curated local stops such as wine and chocolate tastings, a hands-on farm animal experience, and sightseeing in Canberra. As a result, travellers can sit back, relax, and enjoy the journey knowing that every detail has been carefully organised.

A Well-Balanced and Enjoyable Itinerary

Importantly, the itinerary strikes a balance between guided group activities and personal free time. Therefore, couples, families, and small groups can enjoy meaningful connections while still having space to explore independently. Moreover, each stop has been carefully selected to showcase the charm and character of Australia’s alpine region. Ultimately, this tour delivers a rewarding blend of comfort, discovery, and light adventure—without the pressure of self-planning

Why Choose Our Tours?

Expertly Guided Travel with peace of mind alongside a friendly, English-speaking guide who manages the entire day. Perfect for relaxing and meeting fellow travelers!

Luxury Coach

Stress-Free Transit: Forget dangerous mountain driving and expensive parking. Relax in our comfortable, fully heated luxury coaches.

Max Time on the Snow

Optimized itineraries engineered to get you on the mountain early for a full day of skiing, snowboarding, or snow play.

No Hidden Costs

National Park entry fees are 100% covered. Plus, get access to exclusive BY Tours discounts at our partner gear hire outlets.

When :July,2026 : Sat 4–Sun 5, Sat 11–Sun 12, Sat 18–Sun 19, Sat 25–Sun 26.

Tours Highlights

  • Affordable family winter holiday
  • Family – Friendly drive and local guide make the journey fun and enjoyable
  • Family activities Wine tasting for the adults paired with a unique chocolate tasting experience, and hands-on farm animal feeding for the kids to touch and enjoy outside the city
  • Memorable snow adventure
  • Our dinner at Star Buffet Burns Club famous the best international buffet in Canberra incl. seafood Experience the best of regional ACT famous.
    Relaxing overnight escape full rest before a full day play.
  • Safety and Comfortable luxury coach travel with Professional Snow Licence.
  • Sightseeing Canberra in Winter top view bird eye’s view Mt. Ainslie
  • The best part of Resort area for family snow play area
    Toboggan Fun for children after ski or snowboard. and small groups looking for a fun seasonal escape.
  • Unmissable Photo Ops: Capture incredible memories throughout the day with stunning landscapes, vibrant lavender, and lush at Ski Field.
  • Perisher Ski Resort suitable for Beginner Ski & Snowboard
  • Proudly Australian Owned: Support a local, family-owned Australian business dedicated to high-quality travel experiences.

Adult Own Room

Fare Inclusions
$ 580 Person
  • Luxury Coach Transport: Round-trip travel on our premium touring coach.
  • 4-Star Accommodation: 1-Night stay at the modern Abode Woden Canberra.
  • National Park Entry: Kosciuszko National Park entry fees are 100% covered.
  • Seafood Buffet Dinner: All-you-can-eat dinner at Star Buffet (Burns Club).
  • Wine & Chocolate Pairing: Premium wine tasting paired with matching artisan chocolates.
  • Farm Animal Visit: Interactive handfeeding and farm experience for the kids.
  • On-Board Refreshments: Included light snacks and a breakfast noodle cup.
  • Expert Local Guide: Professional, fully guided service throughout the trip.
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Adult 2 Share

Fare Inclusions
$ 450 Person
  • Luxury Coach Transport: Round-trip travel on our premium touring coach.
  • 4-Star Accommodation: 1-Night stay at the modern Abode Woden Canberra.
  • National Park Entry: Kosciuszko National Park entry fees are 100% covered.
  • Seafood Buffet Dinner: All-you-can-eat dinner at Star Buffet (Burns Club).
  • Wine & Chocolate Pairing: Premium wine tasting paired with matching artisan chocolates.
  • Farm Animal Visit: Interactive handfeeding and farm experience for the kids.
  • On-Board Refreshments: Included light snacks and a breakfast noodle cup.
  • Expert Local Guide: Professional, fully guided service throughout the trip.
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Adult 3-4 Share

Fare Inclusions
$ 399 Person
  • Luxury Coach Transport: Round-trip travel on our premium touring coach.
  • 4-Star Accommodation: 1-Night stay at the modern Abode Woden Canberra.
  • National Park Entry: Kosciuszko National Park entry fees are 100% covered.
  • Seafood Buffet Dinner: All-you-can-eat dinner at Star Buffet (Burns Club).
  • Wine & Chocolate Pairing: Premium wine tasting paired with matching artisan chocolates.
  • Farm Animal Visit: Interactive handfeeding and farm experience for the kids.
  • On-Board Refreshments: Included light snacks and a breakfast noodle cup.
  • Expert Local Guide: Professional, fully guided service throughout the trip.
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Child 2-4 Share

Fare Inclusions
$ 399 Person
  • Luxury Coach Transport: Round-trip travel on our premium touring coach.
  • 4-Star Accommodation: 1-Night stay at the modern Abode Woden Canberra.
  • National Park Entry: Kosciuszko National Park entry fees are 100% covered.
  • Seafood Buffet Dinner: All-you-can-eat dinner at Star Buffet (Burns Club).
  • Chocolate tasting
  • Farm Animal Visit: Interactive handfeeding and farm experience for the kids.
  • On-Board Refreshments: Included light snacks and a breakfast noodle cup.
  • Expert Local Guide: Professional, fully guided service throughout the trip.
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Our Accommodation

Adult Single

Please note that the room does not include a dental kit and in‑room slippers. We are not mixing groups, so kindly ensure you bring an additional guest with you. If you must bring an additional guest, it isn’t a “Single” room anymore—it’s a twin/2-share. If an individual can book it alone, clarify the single supplement price

Quad-share

Full Furniture , Microwave , Kettle. No Breakfast included during early morning departure. Instant Noodles will be provided a night before.  

Family Suites

Our hotel is located in Canberra and offers 4‑star accommodation featuring ensuite bathrooms and our signature Dream Bed

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What to Bring ?

Pick-up Location

  • 8:15 am City boarding at Hilton Sydney Hotel Entry via 255 Pitt Street, Sydney NSW 2000.

  • 8:45 am Bankstown Train Station Bus Stand G

  • 9:15 am Cabramatta Hotel (Railway Pde)

  • Important Travel Tips:

  • Please arrive at your chosen meeting point 10 minutes before the scheduled pick-up time.

  • Restroom Reminder: Before we head off, we highly recommend using the public restrooms at Strathfield Station so you are completely comfortable for the first leg of our scenic journey.

  • Need help on the day? Contact the BY Tours Hotline at +61 404 127 058.

Essential Information

  • Baggage is not suitable for bring around Ski areas.
  • Children ‘s car seats are not required when travelling on the coach
  • Coach Re-fueling: Passengers are required by law to deboard the coach during re-fueling. Restrooms are available nearby at the service station.”
  • Food not allowed to bring inside the Restaurant
  • Fuel Surcharge during War time
  • Fuel Surcharge: We reserve the right to apply a fuel surcharge with 15 days’ notice if third-party coach costs increase by 15%-20% or more
  • National Park does not allow to be cooking inside the buildings
  • Pram and wheelchairs are not suitable for used on snow.
  • Rubbish cannot be left in the National Park area (Please take all trash with you).
  • Third-Party Costs: Any new or increased government-mandated charges (e.g., tolls, levies) introduced after your booking date will be passed through at cost.
  • While we strive to honour quoted prices, our costs are subject to external factors like transport and energy increases.
  • Your Rights: If the surcharge exceeds 30% of your original ticket price, you have the option to cancel for a full refund if notified within 48 hours of the surcharge notice.

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Experience the Magic of winter with our 2-Day Perisher Snow Tour!

Treat your family to the ultimate weekend winter escape from Sydney to the snowy heights of Perisher. Designed with families in mind, this stress-free overnight itinerary takes care of all the driving, logistics, and entry fees, so you can focus entirely on making memories together.

Day 1: The Journey, Wildlife & Capital Highlights

Your adventure begins on Saturday morning with convenient city and suburban pick-ups before hitting the road. Stretch your legs with a fun lunch stop at the iconic Big Merino in Goulburn. From there, we journey to The Vintner’s Daughter winery, where the kids (and kids at heart) can enjoy hand-feeding friendly farm animals, while adults indulge in local wine tasting.

As we roll into Canberra, take a scenic drive past the impressive diplomatic embassies, snap a memorable family group photo outside the New Australian Parliament House, and capture breathtaking panoramic views from the Mount Ainslie Lookout. Wrap up an exciting day with a hearty buffet dinner at the Star Buffet before a cozy group check-in at the comfortable Abode Hotel.

Day 2: Snowy Adventures at Perisher

We kick off Sunday early to maximize your time on the snow! After departing the hotel, we’ll head straight toward the Snowy Mountains, stopping in Cooma for optional ski gear hire. National Park entry fees are 100% included, ensuring smooth, skip-the-line access.

By 8:45 AM, your family will arrive at Smiggins Holes, a fantastic, family-friendly section of the Perisher ski resort perfect for all skill levels. Enjoy hours of uninterrupted time to ski, snowboard, build snowmen, or toboggan.

After a thrilling day on the slopes, we board our comfortable coach at 2:30 PM for a relaxing journey home, complete with a dinner break and a quick final restroom stop at Sutton Forest. Families will return to their original drop-off points safe, sound, and full of winter stories!

Family Snow Tip: Pack a small day-bag with your ski socks, beanies, and gloves separate from your main luggage. Your main luggage stays safe under the bus while you enjoy your first full day on the slopes!

Secure Coach During Ski Time: The coach remains locked and secure while you are on the slopes, reopening right at departure time for the return trip to Sydney.

About This Tour

Saturday: Sydney – Canberra

  • 08:15 AM: Guide meeting and passenger boarding at Hilton Sydney Hotel (255 Pitt St).

  • 08:45 AM: Pick up at Bankstown Train Station (Bus Stand G).

  • 09:15 AM: Pick up at Cabramatta Hotel (174-176 Cabramatta Rd W).

  • 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM: Family lunch stop at The Big Merino, Goulburn (Choose from a variety of delicious, budget-friendly local cafe options)

  • 01:50 PM – 03:10 PM: Drive to The Vintner’s Daughter for local wine tasting, chocolate tasting, and farm animal feeding ($3 cash only for animal food).

  • 03:30 PM – 04:50 PM: Scenic drive past Canberra’s diplomatic embassies, a group photo stop outside the New Australian Parliament House, and panoramic views from Mount Ainslie Lookout.

  • 04:50 PM: Depart Mount Ainslie for the restaurant.

  • 05:30 PM: Early seafood buffet dinner at Star Buffet Star Buffet (Burns Club).— 1 hour dinner time included.

  • 07:00 PM: Group hotel check-in at Abode Woden, Canberra.

Sunday: Canberra – Perisher – Sydney.  

  • 05:20 AM: Boarding begins at Abode Hotel, Canberra.

  • 05:30 AM: Coach departs from the Abode Woden hotel.

  • 07:30 AM: Gear Fitting Stop: A quick, dedicated 1-hour stop at a spacious, heated ski-hire outlet in Cooma where our guides will help fit your family with skis, snowboards, and boots.

  • 08:45 AM: Arrival and drop-off at Smiggins Holes, Perisher (National Park Entry Fee is 100% included).

  • 1-Hour Cooma Ski Hire: A quick, dedicated stop on the way down to get your family fully fitted with skis, snowboards, and winter clothing.
  • Baggage storage on the coach. During ski time our coach will be lock until returns journey head back to Sydney 
  • On-Coach Baggage Storage: Leave your heavy luggage safely stored in the coach cargo hold so you can head straight to the snow light and hassle-free.
  • 5:45-6:00 PM: Dinner Time 45 mins at Mc. Donald 

Last stop:

  • Last toilets stop at Mc. Sutton Forest for 10 mins.

Drop off:

  • 9:00 PM: Drop off at the Cabramatta Hotel.
  • 9:20 PM: Bankstown Train Station.
  • 10:30 PM: Hilton Sydney Hotel.

Family Fun Time

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Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to the most frequently asked questions. Get all the info you need before your next adventure!

+What should we do about ski lift tickets and lessons?

Because every family member has different skiing levels and needs, lift tickets and lessons are not included in the tour price. You must book these directly online through the official Perisher Website well in advance, as they frequently sell out for weekend dates.

Yes, we offer special discounted rates for children under 12 years old sharing a room with adults. Please note that by law, children under 18 cannot occupy a single room without an adult present.

Yes, absolutely! On Sunday morning, our coach makes a dedicated 1-hour stop at a large, heated ski-hire outlet in Cooma. Our guides will help fit your family with everything you need—including skis, poles, boots, snowboards, and waterproof snow clothing (jackets and pants)—at excellent group discount rates.

A: Yes! The Kosciuszko National Park entry fee is 100% included in your tour fare. You will not have to pay any extra vehicle or passenger fees at the park gates.

Yes! Perisher has world-class beginner areas, and we can help arrange lessons after 9:00 AM should be arrive arriving at Perisher 

Yes. You can leave your large luggage and any items you don’t need for the snow safely stored inside the coach cargo hold. The bus will be locked securely while you are out enjoying Perisher.

Yes. You can leave your large luggage and any items you don’t need for the snow safely stored inside the coach cargo hold. The bus will be locked securely while you are out enjoying Perisher.

Please note that this route is subject to change due to factors beyond our control, such as traffic, weather, special events, or other unexpected circumstances. If adjustments are required, we will make every effort to accommodate the needs and expectations of our group.

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