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Selwyn Snowfields in Australia - a clear blue sky.
Selwyn Snowfields in Australia - a clear blue sky.
Selwyn Snowfields in Australia - snow on the ground.
Selwyn Snowfields in Australia - snow on the ground.
Winter scene at Selwyn Snowfields in Kiandra, Australia. Skiers enjoy the slopes under a bright sky, with a ski lift in the backdrop of this popular ski resort.
Winter scenery at Selwyn Snowfields in Kiandra, New South Wales, featuring a breathtaking view of snowy mountains, indicative of winter sports activities.
Winter sports center at Selwyn Snowfields in Kiandra, New South Wales, Australia, featuring a scenic snowy landscape with a chalet and a ski resort.
Winter sports scene at Selwyn Snowfields Kiandra displaying a charming chalet amidst stunning winter scenery highlighting a popular winter sports centre in Australia.
Winter sports scene at Selwyn Snowfields in Kiandra, Australia, featuring a ski resort and lift amidst stunning winter scenery.

Selwyn Snowfields Overview

Selwyn Snowfields, a family-friendly ski resort, is popular among large families and first-time skiers. The resort provides a safe and conducive environment for children to learn skiing, aided by the exceptional instructors who ensure a pleasant and memorable learning experience. The resort's well-managed facilities and ample parking space, despite large crowds, contribute to the overall positive experience for visitors.

The resort's rental services are praised for their efficiency, with additional counters opened to cater to increased crowds during peak times. The customer service is reportedly commendable, often going above and beyond to provide a smooth and comfortable experience for the visitors. The resort also offers an array of food and beverage options, with a good selection of fries, burgers, soup, and curry available at the bistro, and quick service at the coffee shop.

A significant highlight of the Selwyn Snowfields is the well-maintained ski fields. Most lifts for beginners are operational, and the fields are well-groomed with a sufficient amount of snow. Ski lessons are conducted by talented instructors from around the world, adding to the charm of the experience. The resort also offers locker facilities for the convenience of visitors.

However, the resort's ski lessons have received mixed reviews. While some praise the quality of instruction, others find the lessons mediocre, suggesting that the selection of the practice area and the content of the lessons could be improved. Despite this, many visitors look forward to revisiting the resort, attributing their anticipation to the overall enjoyable and comfortable experience provided by Selwyn Snowfields.

In conclusion, Selwyn Snowfields offers a pleasant skiing experience for beginners and families, with its well-maintained facilities, excellent customer service, and professional instruction. However, improvements could be made in the execution of ski lessons to ensure an even more enriching experience for visitors.

Key insights

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Skiable Terrain

110
Total area of accessible ski terrain
Max: 12366 ac

Snow Making Coverage

86.0
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Total Run Distance

9.0
A total distance of all the piste runs
Max: 600 km

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Terrain Difficulty

Beginner
23.0%
Intermediate
68.0%
Expert
9.0%
Measured independently from mapped ski runs — figures may differ from resort marketing. Terrain statistics are derived from OpenStreetMap data © OpenStreetMap contributors, via OpenSkiMap.

Features

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Traditional Ski Resort

A classic ski resort with real snow

Frequently asked questions about Selwyn Snowfields

Where is Selwyn Snowfields?

Selwyn Snowfields is a ski resort in Kiandra, New South Wales, Australia, at coordinates -35.9100, 148.4500.

How many lifts does Selwyn Snowfields have?

Selwyn Snowfields has 8 lifts, serving 9 km of marked runs and 110 ac of skiable terrain.

How high is Selwyn Snowfields?

Selwyn Snowfields has a peak elevation of 1,600 m, a base elevation of 1,490 m and a vertical drop of 110 m.

How is Selwyn Snowfields rated?

ShredIndex rates Selwyn Snowfields 53.4 out of 100, based on catalogued resort data and 4 skier reviews.

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110 ac

Skiable Terrain

9km

Total Run Distance

8total

Number of Lifts

1600m

Peak Elevation

110m

Vertical Drop

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Best Time to Visit

138.7cm
Annual Snowfall
11 year average
Peak: August (41.9cm)
13.4cm
May
24.4cm
Jun
38.0cm
Jul
41.9cm
Aug
21.6cm
Sep
3.7cm
Oct
Snow Season (May-Jun-Jul-Aug-Sep-Oct)
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