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    New South Wales, Australia

    Selwyn Resort

    Discover the perfect family ski destination at Selwyn Snow Resort. Ideal for beginners and intermediates, featuring modern facilities and excellent snow sports school programs.

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    Season 2026
    Opens
    20 June 2026
    Closes
    6 Sept 2026
    Days open
    78
    Annual snow
    1.5m
    Snow record
    46cm
    2025 so far
    100% of a typical winter46cm
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    The Overview

    Selwyn Snow Resort offers a family-focused alpine experience in the northern Snowy Mountains, making it ideal for beginners and young families. Following comprehensive rebuilding after the 2019-2020 bushfires, Selwyn reopened in 2022 with modern facilities while maintaining its approachable atmosphere. The resort features gentle, wide slopes perfect for learning, alongside dedicated toboggan areas and snow play zones. With affordable lift passes and lesson packages, Selwyn provides an excellent entry point to snow sports without overwhelming new participants. Its modest size fosters a friendly community feel where staff know regular visitors by name.

    122m
    Vertical
    15
    Runs
    111 acres
    Skiable
    1.5m
    Annual snow
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    The Terrain

    15 runs across 111 acres skiable

    Selwyn Resort is a small, family-oriented snow area in the northern part of Kosciuszko National Park, with around 45 hectares of terrain between 1,492 and 1,614 metres, a vertical of 122 metres. Its 15 runs are gentle by design: 40% beginner, 47% intermediate and 13% advanced, with no expert terrain. The mountain is low, short and wide, so it plays to learners and young children rather than speed-seekers. The shallow gradient also keeps things simple for parents following kids around, and the layout is easy to understand on a first visit, with no complicated connections to navigate.

    Chairs and surface lifts serve the slopes, and snowmaking helps keep the lower runs in condition. The longest descents are short and mellow, ideal for repeated laps and technique work. Two terrain parks offer a small freestyle introduction, and a dedicated tubing area gives non-skiers an alternative on the snow. Selwyn suits first-timers, families with young children and beginner to low-intermediate skiers who want a relaxed day. Advanced skiers will find the 13% advanced share limited and short, so they are better served by larger, steeper mountains nearby. Think of it as a place to learn.

    Terrain split
    15
    runs
    15 runs across 4 grades
    Beginner6 runs · 40%
    Intermediate7 runs · 47%
    Advanced2 runs · 13%
    Expert0 runs · 0%
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    Time it right

    When to visit Selwyn Resort

    The Selwyn snow season typically runs from late June to early September, with peak conditions usually occurring in July and August. The resort sits at a base elevation of 1,492 metres, receiving approximately 1-1.5 metres of natural snowfall annually, supplemented by modern snowmaking across key areas. Outside winter, Selwyn transforms into a mountain biking and bushwalking destination from November through April. The Kosciuszko National Park setting delivers spectacular alpine meadows filled with wildflowers during summer months, offering visitors year-round natural attractions beyond the snow season.

    Season 2026
    20 June 2026
    Opens
    6 Sept 2026
    Closes
    78
    Days open
    1.5 m
    Annual snow
    The record

    Historical snowfall at Selwyn Resort

    Daily snow reports at Selwyn Resort go back to 2025. Open the record to compare winters, lifts and piste.

    23 cm
    Snowiest day
    9 June 2025
    46 cm
    This winter · 2025
    so far
    46 cm
    Typical winter
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    Winter totals
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    Past wintersThis winter
    Getting there

    Getting to Selwyn Resort, and where to stay

    Selwyn Snow Resort is positioned within Kosciuszko National Park, approximately 45km from Adaminaby and 135km from Canberra. This places it closer to Sydney and Canberra than other Snowy Mountains resorts, making it accessible for weekend trips and day visits. The drive takes visitors through rolling high country landscapes with notable stops including the charming fishing town of Adaminaby. Sitting on the traditional lands of the Ngarigo people, the surrounding environment features snow gum woodlands and subalpine vegetation that creates distinctive scenery throughout changing seasons. The resort's elevation at 1,614 metres provides reliable winter conditions while remaining accessible via well-maintained roads.

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    Selwyn Resort Lift System

    Selwyn's lift system consists of four surface lifts—two poma lifts and two moving carpets—efficiently serving the resort's 45 hectares of skiable terrain. This straightforward arrangement proves particularly suitable for beginners and intermediates gaining confidence. The Township Triple Chairlift, added during reconstruction, enhances access to the resort's terrain while reducing wait times during busy periods. The lift placement allows for easy progression from the dedicated beginners' area to more challenging slopes, enabling smooth skill development throughout a visit or across multiple days.

    8lifts across 4 types

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    Quad Chair
    1
    Double Chair
    4
    T-Bars
    2
    Surface Lifts
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    Selwyn Resort lift system

    Selwyn Resort is served by 8 lifts, listed here by type. Check which lifts are turning against the live conditions before you plan your first laps - early lifts and high-speed chairs get you to the best snow fastest.

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