Falls Creek: Ski Resort, Cross-Country Skiing and Alpine Discoveries

Falls Creek is shaped by its large alpine ski resort. Cross-country skiing, mountain bike trails and water-based recreation add to the options; nearby, walking tracks and a historic hut tell the story of the cattlemen. Which of these aspects interests you most may also influence your choice of a holiday apartment or holiday home in Falls Creek.

Downhill and Cross-Country Skiing in the Mountains

The Falls Creek ski resort covers 450 hectares of ski terrain, with 90 runs accessed by 15 lifts. Areas explicitly suited to beginners include Drovers and Wombats Ramble. At 2.2 kilometres, this run is Australia’s longest green run. These details give you concrete points of reference for understanding the ski resort: alongside its size and number of runs, it also has designated beginner-friendly areas.

Cross-country skiing is another way to experience the alpine surroundings. The free network of cross-country ski trails starts at the Nordic Bowl and extends into the Bogong High Plains. The Falls Creek Cross Country Centre rents cross-country ski equipment for all ages and stocks other accessories. If you’re travelling with a group of different ages, this offers a specific point of reference for planning your cross-country skiing; the trails and the centre’s services are two distinct aspects of the experience.

Walking Trails and the History of the Cattlemen

The Falls to Hotham Alpine Crossing passes through Alpine National Park from Falls Creek to Mt Hotham. The hike is 37 kilometres long and designed to be completed over three days. This makes it quite different from a shorter outing: when planning your trip, you can consider whether you want to set aside time for a multi-day hike.

Nearby, the 6.5-kilometre Wallaces Heritage Trail starts at the Wallace Hut car park. The trail is listed as taking approximately 2.5 hours. Wallace’s Hut is the oldest surviving cattlemen’s hut. The three Wallace brothers, Arthur, William and Stewart, built it in 1889. The trail and hut therefore offer two specific ways to explore the history of the cattlemen during your stay.

The Falls Creek Museum tells the history of Falls Creek through exhibitions and audiovisual presentations. The museum offers its own way to discover local history, while Wallace’s Hut recalls the cattlemen and the year 1889. If you’re interested in the area’s past, you can take these two different forms of historical interpretation into account when planning your trip.

Mountain Biking, Water and Scenery

The Falls Creek Mountain Bike Park has 50 kilometres of gravity trails in alpine terrain high in Victoria’s Alpine National Park. The trails start and finish in the resort. This clearly describes the layout of the trail network without implying a particular ride duration or difficulty level. For mountain biking enthusiasts, the total distance is a concrete measure to consider alongside the walking and winter sports options.

Water is also part of the experiences described in Falls Creek. Kayaking is a popular form of water-based recreation and offers opportunities to explore more remote shores and shorelines. At 1,600 metres, Rocky Valley Lake is Australia’s highest significant body of water. Scenic waterfalls are just a short, easy walk from the village entrance. These offer a range of different experiences: water-based recreation, a high-altitude body of water and a short walk to waterfalls.

More Destinations

If you’d like to discover more places: Moyston, Rosebud, Shepparton, Bambra, Violet Town, Horsham, Lake Bolac and Bonegilla.

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