Vail Resorts Announcement

VAIL RESORTS ANNOUNCES SUSPENSION OF SKI-LIFTING OPERATIONS AT HOTHAM AND FALLS CREEK SKI RESORTS AMID COVID-19 TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS BROOMFIELD, Colo. – July 9, 2020 – After careful consideration of the new restrictions in Victoria due to the recent COVID-19 outbreak, Vail Resorts is suspending ski-lifting operations at Falls Creek and Hotham Ski Resorts, effective Thursday,…

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Hoppet 2020 – Do It Your Way

The ski event version of the Kangaroo Hoppet has been cancelled for 2020 due to the Coronavirus (COVID19) pandemic. However, the event organisers are keen to keep people active and engaged and have created a virtual event that is available to everyone. The Kangaroo Hoppet 2020 – Do It your Way, is just that. You…

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Falls Creek Mountain Bike Park Opens on the 30th October

The Falls Creek Mountain Bike Park is opening early this year! Traditionally, it would have opened in late November with ‘Ignition’ the signature mountain bike festival that marks the beginning of the riding season. However, with the disappointment of having to cancel this event, the trail crew have worked overtime to prepare the trails early.…

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Queensland Guests Travel Update

The below information is correct as posted on the coronavirus.vic.gov.au website on Sunday 1 August. The following Queensland local government areas (LGAs) are red zones (other than for transit) under Victoria’s travel permit system from 8:00pm AEST Saturday 31 July 2021: City of Brisbane Moreton Bay Regional Council City of Gold Coast City of Ipswich Lockyer…

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Cancellation of Peaks Challenge for 2023

Falls Creek Alpine Resort is disappointed to have to announce the cancellation of Peaks Challenge for 2023 due to the ongoing road closure between Falls Creek and Mount Beauty.  Since October 12th, 2022 an active landslide has closed the Bogong High Plains road, which leads to Falls Creek Alpine Resort.   Regrettably, along with a host…

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Falls Creek kicks off Mountain Bike Season with Ignition MTB Festival

The much-anticipated opening of Falls Creek Mountain Bike Park took centre stage over the weekend as the long-awaited Ignition MTB Festival made a triumphant return to Falls Creek Resort. A tradition dating back to 2017, Ignition has always marked the beginning of Falls Creek’s Mountain Biking Season. This year’s festivities held extra significance, with attendees…

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Ski Lift Update 22nd June

Due to challenging snow conditions, Falls Creek Ski Lifts have made the difficult decision to delay the opening of the lifts for the 2020 season to 29 June (conditions permitting). For our guests that will be in resort prior to opening day, there are food and beverage and retail outlets that will be open from…

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Falls Creek Resort Operations | Under Stage 3 Restrictions

To all our valued Falls Creek guests,   On Sunday 2nd of August, the Victorian Premier declared a State of Disaster for Victoria. This declaration is not new to residents of Falls Creek after bushfires threatened the Alpine Resorts and surrounding regions in January this year. Further to this announcement, Falls Creek Resort Management (FCRM)…

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Latest Victorian Government Announcement

Resort Operations During Lockdown To our Falls Creek Stakeholders & Guests, Late this afternoon the Victorian Premier announced a statewide lockdown for Victoria that will be effective as of 11:59pm tonight (15 July).  The lockdown will be in place for 5 days until 11:59pm next Tuesday night July 20. Please select the button below to be taken…

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Victorian Lockdown Extension

Today the Victorian Premier announced an extension to the statewide lockdown for Victoria that will continue until 11:59pm Tuesday 27 July. Please click the button below to be taken to the latest media release from the Victorian Premier. Media Release To comply with the Government directives, Falls Creek Resort and the businesses within are required…

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Regional Victorian Lockdown Areas

Today the Chief Health Officer has declared the City of Greater Geelong, the Surf Coast and Mitchell Shire will enter a seven-day lockdown commencing at 11:59pm on Sunday 19 September, with restrictions the same as those in the City of Ballarat and metropolitan Melbourne, excluding the curfew. This follows his announcement on the 15th of…

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The Road is Open!

Falls Creek Alpine Resort (FCAR) is thrilled to announce the re-opening of the Bogong High Plains Rd today, two days earlier than expected. The road between Falls Creek and Mount Beauty has been closed to the public since October 2022 due to a landslip.    The Falls Creek Community has been busy preparing for another…

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