Smiggin Holes: Winter connections and excursions
Accommodation in Smiggin Holes
Smiggin Holes can also be considered for a winter trip in terms of its connection to Perisher Valley: a free shuttle bus runs between the two places seven days a week in winter. When conditions allow, groomed ski and snowboard trails also connect Smiggin Holes with Perisher Valley. This gives you different ways to include both places in your trip—by bus or, when the conditions mentioned allow, via the trails.
Shuttle and trail connection
The free shuttle is a practical option for anyone considering Smiggin Holes and Perisher Valley during their winter stay. It runs seven days a week. This describes the days of operation, not a specific departure time or frequency, so you should check the exact travel time separately when planning your day.
The groomed ski and snowboard trails provide another connection between the places, but only when conditions allow. If you include this option in your travel plans, treat it as conditional rather than a connection that is always available.
Snowshoe track and views
The Rock Creek snowshoe track offers a nature experience of its own. It starts in Perisher Village, follows Rock Creek through a treeless frost hollow, and then passes through snow gum forest. The route alternates between open terrain and a forested section. If you would like to focus on snowshoeing and changing landscapes on an outing, this is a specific route to consider. The track starts in Perisher Village.
The Porcupine walk offers something different: it climbs to the Porcupine Rocks and provides views of the Thredbo Valley and the Main Range. While the Rock Creek snowshoe track follows the creek and passes through two clearly described landscape sections, the Porcupine walk combines a climb to the rocks with the views mentioned. These differences can help you choose an outing based on whether you are looking for a route through varied terrain or a climb with a view.
Planning outings as part of your trip
Tobogganing is another option to consider when planning your trip: toboggans can be hired from Perisher Sports in Perisher Valley. This identifies the hire location, while the Rock Creek snowshoe track starts in Perisher Village. If different people in your group have different ideas for the day, you can weigh up the snowshoe route, the Porcupine walk and tobogganing as separate outing options. For a day of winter sports, you could also consider the trail connection, which is available when conditions allow, or the shuttle between Smiggin Holes and Perisher Valley.
If you are looking for holiday accommodation in Smiggin Holes, first consider which of these connections and outings matter for your stay. The shuttle connects Smiggin Holes and Perisher Valley seven days a week in winter; the trail connection depends on conditions. The outings mentioned and the toboggan hire each have their own starting point or location in Perisher Village or Perisher Valley.
Other places: Gloucester, Toongabbie, Rawdon Vale, Yarrahapinni, Matraville, Tarana, Fitzroy Falls, Red Rock.
For the broader travel overview: New South Wales.
