Falls Creek Alpine Resort
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The Falls Creek Alpine Resort is an alpine ski resort in the Hume region in northeastern Victoria, Australia. It is located in the Alpine National Park in the Victorian Alps, approximately 350 kilometres (220 miles) by road from Melbourne, with the nearest town being Mount Beauty, which is approximately 30 km (20 mi) away. The resort lies between an elevation of 1,500 and 1,830 m (4,921 and 6,004 ft) above sea level,[1] with the highest lifted point at 1,780 m (5,840 ft). Skiing is possible on the nearby peak of Mount McKay at 1,842 m (6,043 ft), accessed by snowcat from the resort.
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Location | Alpine National Park Australian Alps Victoria, Australia |
Nearest major city | Mount Beauty - 30 km (20 mi) Wodonga |
Coordinates | 36.865°S 147.273°E / -36.865; 147.273 |
Owner | Alpine Resorts Victoria (ARV) |
Vertical | 280 m (919 ft) |
Top elevation | 1,780 m (5,840 ft) |
Base elevation | 1,500 m (4,921 ft) |
Skiable area | 450 ha (1,110 acres) |
Trails | 76+ - 17% beginner - 60% intermediate - 23% advanced |
Longest run | 3 km (1.9 mi), Wishing Well |
Lift system | 16 lifts |
Terrain parks | 4 |
Snowfall | 4 m (160 in) per year |
Snowmaking | ~30% of slopes have snowmaking capabilities |
Night skiing | Wed & Sat 6–9 pm |
Website | fallscreek.com.au |
The resort is an unincorporated area, directly administered by the government of Victoria, and surrounded by the Alpine Shire.