Member Reviews: Falls Creek Mountain Resort

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A slice of Europe

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Pros: Reminds me of Northstar California

Cons: Dubbed 'Flat Creek'

Remember: the most reliable snow is from mid July to the end of August or very early September. Yes the peak season is short.    Australian ski resorts are different - skiing in the 'gum trees', rather than pine glades, is just one of many  things that make skiing here different to skiing  the northern hemisphere. Always check their websites for resort entry tolls, nightly car parking rates, oversnow taxi services, and of course lift pass deals and lodging deals.  Falls Creek is a picturesque ski village around 5 hours drive from the Melbourne International Airport known as "Tullamarine" up the Hume Freeway - and watch the speedometer because the radar...
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