On Friday I was lucky enough to be invited to attend the Official opening on the new 6 seater chairlift on Mt.Perisher.

After years of planning, building, testing (and just a little bit of weather watching), the brand new, 6-seater chairlift on Mt Perisher is ‘officially’ open. Sitting proudly on the front of Mt Perisher, the Mt P 6 is now the highest lifted point in Australia.

The lift is much faster with better wind performance. The chair can be slowed in stronger wind conditions and operate in stronger winds than were previously possible, which should result in less time lost due to wind hold. The state of the art Doppelmayer chair has a wider rope guage and can monitor any movement to the mm any movement and improve user safety. A trip to the top now takes 6-minutes, which is much faster than the previous 10minute ride and a 60% increase in chairlift capacity on Mt Perisher and a 22% increase in overall lifted capacity in the Mt Perisher precinct .

The chairs have super comfy padded seats, which is a nice change, foot rests, and the chairs are detachable so can be automatically stored overnight at the bottom station so we won’t see ice on the chairs after overnight snow. Another plus is that the lift now opens from 8:30am compared to the previous 9am. The removal of the double and triple chair towers and the new lift only need 6 external towers means there is more skiable area on the new ‘Legends’ run.

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Friday was one of those magic Perisher days. Blue skies, crisp air, fresh groomers, and one very shiny new 6-seater chairlift spinning for the first time.

After years of planning, building, testing (and just a little bit of weather watching), our brand new, 6-seater chairlift on Mt Perisher is officially open. Sitting proudly on the front of Mt Perisher, the Mt P 6 is now the highest lifted point in Australia, and judging by the huge turnout, our awesome Perisher community were just as excited as we were to finally see it in action.

From early morning, there was a buzz around the resort. Some guests were lining up as early as 6am to be part of the moment. You could feel the anticipation building across the lifts and in the crowd at the Mt P 6 load station, where skiers, boarders and local lodgies gathered well before first chair.

We were honoured to invite six young guests to help us mark the opening of Mt P 6, with each of them celebrating their birthday on Friday 28^th June. These legends joined us for first chair and kicked off the morning with early laps, birthday cake, and front-row seats to a pretty special moment in Perisher’s history.

We feel incredibly lucky to have shared this moment with them. Being part of their birthday, on such a meaningful day for the Resort, made the occasion even more special. It was one of those mornings that remind us of what it’s really all about. Whether it’s your first run or your hundredth, there’s always a chance to Discover Your Moment at Perisher.

Throughout the morning, we kept the good vibes rolling with live music at bottom station, cookie and limited-edition Mt P 6 merch handouts, and plenty of high-fives from the Perisher team.

Whether you were lapping the new chair, stopping for a snack, or just there to see it all unfold, the energy was unmistakable…proud, happy, and a little emotional for those who’ve watched this project come to life from day one.

The Mt P 6 Is More Than Just a New Lift

Mt P 6 means faster access to the top of Mt Perisher, more laps, more choice, and ultimately, more fun. But it also means something a bit bigger. It’s a sign of progress. Of investment in our guests, our infrastructure, and our mountain community. It’s the kind of upgrade you don’t just see… you feel it.

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The countdown is on to snow season and Mt Buller is buzzing.  

NEW  6-seater chairlift on Bourke Street
NEW Kooroora development in the village
NEW Park & Ride service for peak season day visitors 
NEW expanded parking areas
NEW snowmaking on Men’s Downhill
NEW mini SnowFactory adding snow to snowplay parks and beginner areas
NEW Mountain Collective and Ikon Pass benefits at Mt Buller this winter

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