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Travelling to Falls Creek
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Location
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Falls Creek is located in North East Victoria approximately 350 kms / 4.5 hours from Melbourne.
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Driving
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The road to Falls Creek is safe and cleared of snow constantly, chains are rarely fitted. Carrying chains, however is compulsory regardless of the weather conditions. Chains can be hired at Ski Shops and Service Stations in Mt Beauty.
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Driving Distances
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From Melbourne - Approximately 350kms / 4.5 hours
From Sydney - Approximately 690kms / 8 hours
From Adelaide - Approximately 1000kms / 11 hours
From Canberra - Approximately 400kms / 5 hours
From Brisbane - Approximately 1400kms / 16 hours
When driving from Brisbane Falls Creek is the closest Australian Ski Resort.
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Drive and Coach
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Park your car at the Pyle's Coach terminal in Mt Beauty at the base of Falls Creek and relax in comfort as you travel up to the resort without the worry of hiring / fitting chains or digging out your car. Contact Pyle's Coaches for details on 03 5754 4024 or www.pyles.com.au.
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Train and Coach
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Take the Train from Melbourne to Albury NSW ( or Sydney to Albury ) and simply board a connecting Pyle's Coach to Falls Creek. Contact V/Line Rail on 13 6196 or www.vline.com.au.
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Coach
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Relax in comfort aboard a coach without the worry and rigours of driving in the snow.
From Melbourne contact Pyle's Coaches 03 5754 4024 or www.pyles.com.au
From Adelaide contact The Ski Connection 08 8202 8660 or www.theskiconnection.com.au
From Brisbane contact Snowscene 07 3392 1722 or www.snowscene.com.au
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Fly and Coach
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Fly into Albury Airport with QantasLink and board a connecting Pyle's coach service to Falls Creek. QantasLink offers direct flights from Sydney and Melbourne to Albury and connecting flights from all other major centres. Contact QantasLink on 13 1313 or www.qantas.com.au
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Resort Entry and Village Transport
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The resort entry fee is paid at the Howmans Gap gate and allows vehicle entry to the resort. Car parking attendants will direct you to the Oversnow Terminal and are on duty until midnight and 2.00am on Saturdays to help you park your car and then return you to the Oversnow Terminal for your transport to Summit Ridge. The Oversnow Transport will ferry you and your luggage to Summit Ridge as during winter the roads are used as ski trails and are closed to normal vehicles. The Oversnow Transport operates until late 7 days a week. Contact for rates on 03 5758 3285 or www.oversnow.com.au.
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