Charlotte Pass

Charlotte Pass sits at 1,765 metres, making it Australia's highest alpine village and ski resort. This elevation grants the area consistent snow conditions throughout the winter season. Unlike other Australian ski destinations, Charlotte Pass is completely snowbound during winter, accessible only by oversnow transport from Perisher Valley, creating a unique, vehicle-free village atmosphere. The resort's intimate scale—with just five lifts serving 50 hectares of terrain—offers an uncrowded skiing experience rarely found elsewhere in Australia. With accommodation for only 600 guests, the slopes remain refreshingly open even during peak periods.

Charlotte Pass features a thoughtfully designed lift system including a triple chair, T-bar, platter lift, and two moving carpets that efficiently serve the entire skiable area. The layout provides excellent progression opportunities, with beginners starting on the carpets before advancing to the longer runs. The Kosciuszko Triple Chair offers access to a variety of intermediate terrain, while the Pulpit T-bar serves challenging slopes for advanced skiers. This compact arrangement means minimal walking between accommodation and lifts—most lodges sit within 100 metres of the snow, delivering true ski-in, ski-out convenience that larger resorts often cannot match.