Whether you’re after fresh tracks, new destinations or insider tips, your next snow trip begins at the 2025 Snow Travel Expo.
This free one-day event brings together snow travel pros from more than 70 resorts around the world, from Japan and Canada to North America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea and China. Whether you’re planning your first snow trip or your zillionth, you’ll be able to chat directly with the experts who know the slopes best.
Plus brand new snow gear to check out, live presentations from seasoned adventurers, and a chance to score some incredible prizes.
Where and when to go
Melbournians, discover the Snow Travel Expo from 9am to 4pm on Sunday May 18 at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre in Southbank. Look for Door 9 once you get there.
A week later, Sydneysiders will get to make the most of the show from 9am – 4pm on Sunday May 25 at the ICC Sydney in Darling Harbour, Hall 7.
Tickets are FREE for both! Click here for tickets to Melbourne, and here for tickets to Sydney.Â
Win international snow holidays
Not only do you get free entry, you’ll also go into the running for a stack of amazing giveaways, including a ski getaway to Whistler Blackcomb in Canada, flying Air Canada. The prize includes seven nights in a Fairmont Room at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler, return transfers from Vancouver, four days of lift tickets and rentals from Vail Resorts, and a Coast Range heli-skiing experience. You’ll also enjoy a zipline tour, admission and lunch at the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre, a sightseeing tour of Whistler, a Vallea Lumina night walk, a thermal spa experience, and return flights from Australia. Sign. Us. Up.
Beyond the major prize, you also have a chance to win the following:
- A ski trip for two to Aspen Snowmass, Colorado, including seven nights at The Gant Hotel, two lift tickets, ski rentals and airport transfers
- A snow trip to Niseko, Japan, featuring four nights accommodation, six-day ski hire for two people, and six-day all-mountain lift passes
- A 2025/26 Ikon Pass, giving you access to over 60 ski and snowboard destinations worldwide. That includes local favourites like Thredbo and Mt Buller, as well as resorts across New Zealand, Japan, North America and Europe
All you have to do is register on the website.
Out top tips
The day’s stacked with ski and snowboard inspiration from global snow resorts, specialist tour operators, airlines, heli-ski providers, and top-tier snow gear retailers.
Stop by the Ikon Pass Après Lounge for a celebratory champagne while you chat about bucket-list ski spots, plus pop into the Colorado Mile High Ski Bar for another cheeky drink. And then there’s the Ski Utah Photo Booth for a fun souvenir snap.
The presentations
From the moment doors open, there’s a jam-packed schedule of talks and travel inspo running all day long.
Hear first-hand from pros who live and breathe the snow life, from tips on working holiday seasons in Canada to the hidden gems of skiing in Japan and beyond.
Check out the Melbourne presentation schedule HERE, and the Sydney schedule HERE.
