New Mt Perisher 6 Chairlift Set to Open at Australian Ski Resort

Michael FultonMichael Fulton

TL;DR

Perisher Ski Resort announces the grand opening of its highly anticipated Mt Perisher 6 Chairlift, marking a significant upgrade to the mountain's infrastructure and enhancing the skiing experience for visitors.

Level Up Your Ski Day — Download SnowStash on the App Store

Perisher Unveils New High-Speed Chairlift

Perisher Ski Resort is set to launch its latest addition, the Mt Perisher 6 Chairlift, on Friday, 27th June. This new lift represents a significant $26 million investment in the resort's infrastructure. The opening marks the culmination of years of planning and construction, aimed at enhancing the skiing and snowboarding experience on Mt Perisher.

The chairlift's debut will be celebrated with an opening event featuring live music and giveaways. While the traditional first-ride queue system won't be in place, visitors are encouraged to join the festivities and be among the first to experience the new lift.

Perisher opens a new chairlift

The Mt Perisher 6 Chairlift, nicknamed 'Mt P 6', is more than just a new way up the mountain. It's designed to improve access to Mt Perisher's slopes, reduce wait times, and increase the number of runs skiers and riders can enjoy in a day. The project, which began construction in late 2023, was completed on schedule thanks to favourable weather conditions and efficient teamwork between Perisher's crew and Doppelmayr engineers.

This new chairlift takes riders to the highest lifted point in Australia, offering expanded access to Mt Perisher's terrain. The improved capacity and speed of the lift are expected to significantly enhance the overall experience for visitors, allowing for more time on the slopes and less time waiting in queues.

The opening of the Mt Perisher 6 Chairlift reflects Perisher's commitment to improving its facilities and the overall skiing experience in Australia. It's a testament to the resort's long-term vision and investment in the future of snow sports in the country.

Perisher Ski Resort, located in the Snowy Mountains of New South Wales, is known for its extensive terrain and modern facilities. With the addition of the Mt Perisher 6 Chairlift, the resort continues to solidify its position as a leading ski destination in Australia. The new lift is expected to attract both seasoned skiers and newcomers, offering improved access to a variety of runs suitable for different skill levels.

Visitors planning to experience the new chairlift can take advantage of accommodation deals at nearby Jindabyne, with discounts available for extended stays. The resort also offers early booking discounts on lift tickets and ski lessons for those looking to improve their skills before tackling Mt Perisher's slopes.

About the author

Michael Fulton

Michael Fulton

Melbourne-based skier and snowboarder with 50+ resorts across 5 continents. Specialises in Australian resorts and international resort comparisons.

50+ resorts visited15 years skiing

Keep reading

More from the SnowStash desk

FIS Weighs Holding World Championships in Almost Every Winter, Starting 2032

FIS Weighs Holding World Championships in Almost Every Winter, Starting 2032

The International Ski and Snowboard Federation is looking at a major shake-up to its title events calendar. From 2032, World Championships could run not just in odd-numbered years but in every non-Olympic winter too, effectively putting a global title event on the calendar almost every season. The FIS Council has approved the concept following a feasibility study, though an accelerated rollout as early as 2028 is also under consideration.

4 Sept 2026
Mount Buller Becomes Latest Australian Resort to Call Time Early on 2026

Mount Buller Becomes Latest Australian Resort to Call Time Early on 2026

Mount Buller closes out its 2026 season this Sunday, joining Falls Creek, Hotham and Charlotte Pass in a cluster of closures landing almost simultaneously and roughly a month ahead of schedule. The culprit is stark: Spencers Creek's benchmark snow depth hit 31.2cm on 3 September, just 18% of the 73-year average and an all-time low for this point in the season. Six of Victoria and NSW's best-known resorts will have shut their lifts early within a span of about two and a half weeks.

4 Sept 2026
Tremblant to Add New Timber Summit Ski Sector for 2027/28 Season

Tremblant to Add New Timber Summit Ski Sector for 2027/28 Season

Tremblant has confirmed a major expansion of its Quebec ski area, with a new Timber Summit sector adding 62 acres of terrain, eight trails and a high-speed quad chairlift for winter 2027/28. It's part of a CAD 42.5 million investment that also includes a new beginner learning zone at Versant Soleil opening this coming season. The project has grown considerably since it was first announced back in 2020, when it carried a far smaller budget and an opening date that never eventuated.

2 Sept 2026
Mount Hotham to Close for the 2026 Season on Sunday, September 6

Mount Hotham to Close for the 2026 Season on Sunday, September 6

We knew when the Bird Bath Pond Skim showed up on Hotham's Instagram that the season was on its way out. It's been a rough one - I only managed two days on snow all year, at Falls Creek - and now Baw Baw, Selwyn and Hotham have all called it, possibly the worst Australian season I've seen in a decade. Hotham's last day of lift operations is Sunday, 6 September, with a Retro Day, Father's Day après and closing sales before the lifts stop turning for good.

1 Sept 2026
Thredbo to Replace Ageing Gunbarrel Quad With New Six-Seat Chairlift for 2028

Thredbo to Replace Ageing Gunbarrel Quad With New Six-Seat Chairlift for 2028

Thredbo Alpine Resort has confirmed plans to replace its 37-year-old Gunbarrel quad chairlift with a new six-seat Doppelmayr D-Line, targeting winter 2028. The AUD 35 million project will keep travel time roughly the same but lift capacity from 2,800 to 3,000 skiers per hour. It's part of a broader investment push that also includes doubled snowmaking capacity at Friday Flat for 2027, with the ageing Kosciuszko Express now flagged as the resort's next major lift replacement after Gunbarrel.

31 Aug 2026
Aerial Tram Collides With Crane at Alpe d'Huez: 23 Injured

Aerial Tram Collides With Crane at Alpe d'Huez: 23 Injured

An aerial tram carrying around fifty passengers struck the boom of a construction crane on the route to Pic Blanc at Alpe d'Huez on Wednesday morning, injuring 23 people, three seriously. The cabin tipped on impact before the operator reversed it to right the car. Most of the injured were treated on site, with five taken to hospital in Grenoble, including a pregnant woman assessed as a precaution.

28 Aug 2026
Why Glaciers Are Collapsing - And What Happens When They Do

Why Glaciers Are Collapsing - And What Happens When They Do

A deadly flood on the Nepal-China border, a decade-old tragedy on Italy's Marmolada, and an unstable glacier right now above a village near Zermatt - three very different mountain ranges, the same underlying story. Warming ice is destabilising terrain that was considered settled for generations, and the results range from catastrophic floods to slow-motion monitoring situations that could go either way.

27 Aug 2026
Pitztal Glacier Set to Reopen for the 2026/27 Ski Season on 26 September

Pitztal Glacier Set to Reopen for the 2026/27 Ski Season on 26 September

Tyrol's highest ski area is gearing up to open a full month ahead of most of the Alps. The Pitztal Glacier is scheduled to start its 2026/27 season on Saturday 26 September, running through to 2 May 2027, with the lower-altitude Rifflsee area following in December. High-altitude terrain up to 3,440 metres gives the glacier a head start on snow, though as always, the actual opening extent will depend on how September's weather plays out. Early online ski pass bookings can save up to 30%.

26 Aug 2026