Australian ski resorts fight it out for the best early bird 2015 season pass offers. Who wins?
The battle for next year’s ski dollars starts now as Perisher, Thredbo and now Falls Creek and Hotham and Mt Buller release their early bird season pass deals luring skiers and boarders with seriously cheap skiing with added discounted extras.
We’ve outlined what you’ll get from each resort if you book now.
Be careful, some deals are better than others so read the fine print.
The Hero Pass from Falls Creek and Hotham
How much?
The pass is AU$749 for adults and $429 for children (6 to 18). The deposit is $199 or $99 paid by October 1 2014 and balance due April 30 2015.
Sale ends?
October 1. After that season passes will be $1549.
What do you get?
Season ski pass to both Falls Creek and Hotham resorts.
Five adult or child or youth one day lift passes at 20% off the advertised full day rate
20% off full price merchandise at mountain owned retail outlets at both resorts
20% off one private lesson
20% off adult group lessons all season long
20% off adult rental packages at mountain owned retail outlets
Free night skiing
Discounted deals at partnered Merlin tourism companies including the Aquarium and Wildlife Zoos
Discounted deals at Nozawa Onsen and Myoko Snowsports in Japan
Where to buy:
www.skifalls.com.au/heropass
Thredbo 365 Pass
How much?
The pass is $699 for adults and $399 for children (up to 18 years of age). A deposit of $99 per pass must be paid by September 15 and balance by March 31, 2015.
Sale ends?
September 15
What do you get?
Access to all open Thredbo lifts throughout the year from October 7 across all four seasons for mountain biking, hiking and skiing and snowboarding.
50% off up to five days at each of the Mountain Collective resorts – Alta, Snowbird, Aspen Snowmass, Jackson Hole, Lake Louise, Sunshine Village, Norquay, Mammoth, Whistler Blackcomb, Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows
50% off up to 21 days at each of the Mountain Collective resorts if you book through Ski Max, Travelplan, Mogul Ski World, Mysnow.com.au or Dive Fish Snow Holidays.
2 free 1 day first timer lift, lesson and rental vouchers for winter 2015
The first 1000 Thredbo 365 passes purchased during the sale period receive an Event Cinema Double Pass
Where to buy:
www.thredbo.com.au/passes-rentals/season-passes/
Perisher Freedom Season Pass
Perisher launched with a $699 early bird pass in August, it has now increased to $729 and will continue to increase as each sale period ends until it reaches the full price of $1588.
How much?
At time of print it is $729 for adults and $419 for kids up to Year 12. A deposit of $199 or $99 will secure the pass and the balance is due May 4.
Sale ends?
When the ‘chairlift’ on the Perisher web site home page meets the top station….
What do you get?
Access all lift pass for Perisher for winter 2015.
2 days free skiing in September as the pass is valid from September 15 2014 till end of the season, if you have a pass you can give these days to a friend
15% off at Perisher owned food outlets
15% off at Slopestyle Mountain Sports
Free ski and snowboard demo days
Free night skiing
50% off tube town tickets
Discounts at The Station from $79 a night
SkiTube season pass from $89
Mt Buller Season Membership
Your 2015 Season Membership is an unlimited Mt Buller season pass, valid on all Mt Buller lifts every day of the 2015 season and new members can enjoy all the benefits of a 2015 Season Membership, including unlimited lift access for the remainder of the 2014 season.
10% discount at Ski and Snowboard School*
10% discount at all Buller Sports retail outlets*
10% discount when dining at the ABOM Café and Bar, Moosehead Bistro & Bar, Après Bar, Tirol Café, and the Black Cockatoo restaurant in the Mt Buller Chalet Hotel.
2015 Season Memberships holders will also enjoy special offers and benefits throughout the winter season.
Courchevel & Les Trois Vallees in France: 1 x 5-day adult or child FOC (free of charge) lift ticket product valid for the 2014/2015 Winter snow season.
Madarao Mountain Resort in Japan: 1 x 1-day adult or child FOC lift ticket valid any day of the 2014/2015 Winter snow season.
Genting Resort Secret Garden in China: 1 x 5-day adult or child FOC lift ticket product valid any day of the 2014/2015 Winter snow season. This is only applicable if applicant is staying at Genting Grand.
Jackson Hole in the USA: access to half price adult or child lift ticket product valid for the 2014/2015 Winter snow season.
