| Australia is a country known as for its vast amounts | | | | 1890's as simple way for miners to be able to move |
| of scenic beauty and friendly people. Beyond these | | | | back fourth during the winter. As the sport became |
| initial observations it is clear that there is so much | | | | more popular the overall amount of ski resorts |
| more to Australia than meets the eye, great skiing. | | | | increased dramatically with the Mount Buller Inter |
| This is important because the country has a long and | | | | school ski events as the largest single snow event in |
| illustrious history of participation in the sport going | | | | the world. |
| back many decades. As a result, millions of people | | | | Capital Territory |
| from around the globe will travel to the many | | | | In the Australian Capital Territory cross country skiing |
| different ski areas to see for themselves what skiing | | | | is all the rage with many participants finding Mount |
| in Australia is all about. | | | | Gingera as the best way to be able to cross country |
| New South Wales | | | | ski when the conditions are most ideal. |
| The history of skiing in Australia goes back many | | | | Tasmania |
| years as the sport was first able to gain popularity in | | | | Tasmania has outstanding skiing for those who are |
| New South Wales. This is where some of highest | | | | seeking added adventure and challenge. With much of |
| peaks are located along with the oldest and largest | | | | the area subject to winter storms that are coming |
| resorts in the country. | | | | out of Antarctica. In all, there are total of eight |
| Victoria | | | | mountains that exceed 1,500 meters, the most |
| Victoria has the most ski areas in all of Australia and | | | | popular being Mount Wellington which rises above the |
| is home to Mount Bogong which stands 1,986 meters | | | | capital Hobart. |
| tall. Skiing was first developed in this area during the | | | | |