Adjacent to the stunning Bogong High Plains which forms part of the Alpine National Park, Falls Creek’s village is at 1600 metres above sea level while the resort ranges in elevation from 1210 to 1830m.
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Quick Falls Statistics
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Highest Altitude: 1,842 metres
Highest Lifted Altitude: 1,780 metres
Village Altitude: 1,600 metres
Number of Lifts: 14
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In Winter
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Snowline Altitude: 1,100 metres
Average yearly snowfall: 4 metres
Average days open in winter: 128
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Alpine
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Number of Runs: 92+
Longest Advanced Run: Wishing Well, 3kms
Longest Beginner Run: Wombats Ramble, 2.2kms
Terrain mix: Beginner 17%, Intermediate 60% & Advanced 23%
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Cross country
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Number of trails: 21
Groomed trail network: 65kms
Longest trail: Rocky Valley Dam Loop, 21 kms
Terrain mix: Beginner 33%, Intermediate 48% & Advanced 19%
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Terrain Park Institute
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Falls Creek is renowned amongst freestyle skiers and riders as the 'Park Capital' of Australia. Building the newest and biggest features, which is why the best in the business come to Falls Creek to ride, and why Burton come to film, and Stylewars choose Falls to film their international shoot out.
In 2008 Falls Creek will offer several terrain parks; The Ruined Castle TPI (Terrain Park Institute) Park for advanced and intermediate riders, the Drovers Dream Beginner Park, and the Fox Trail Kids Park through the snow gums of Pete's Lair.
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In Summer
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Falls Creek’s summer temperature is on average ten degrees cooler than the valley below making it a great place to escape the summer heat.
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At the Resort
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Adjacent to Falls Creek is Rocky Valley Lake. Initially formed as part of the hydro electric scheme in the 1950s Rocky Valley Lake is the highest significant body of water in Australia.
Above the resort at 1842m Mount McKay provides stunning 360 degree views of the Bogong High Plains. It is possible to drive to the summit in summer making this Australia’s highest drivable point using public roads.
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