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Perisher Valley | |
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![]() Perisher Valley from Mount Perisher. | |
Location in New South Wales | |
Floor elevation | 1,720 m (5,640 ft) |
Geography | |
Location | Snowy Mountains, New South Wales, Australia |
Coordinates | 36°24′S 148°25′E / 36.400°S 148.417°E |
Perisher Valley, commonly called Perisher, is a valley formed below Mount Perisher, a mountain that is located in the Snowy Mountains of New South Wales, Australia.
Located in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council, the valley is the site of one of four resort bases of the Perisher Ski Resort, which also comprises Guthega, Blue Cow and Smiggin Holes. It is located within the Kosciuszko National Park between Jindabyne and Charlotte Pass on the Kosciuszko Road. Access to the valley is via the Skitube Alpine Railway or by road. Although it is primarily a winter only resort village, year round accommodations are available, including tours, and bush walks.[1]
At the 2021 census, Perisher Valley had a population of 99 people.[2] In winter, the population is approximately 2,500 due to guests.