Family holidays are a Falls Creek specialty. Everything you and your family could want will be found on the mountain. So once you arrive at Falls Creek, the only thing you have to do is relax and enjoy your stay.
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Experienced alpine visitors know holidaying with children at 1,800 metres requires a little extra planning. That’s why a group of Falls Creek regulars produced these tips for travelling with kids.
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Travel
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The road from the base of the mountains to Falls Creek isfull of twists and turns. If your children are prone to car sickness,we suggest you:
- Allow some fresh air into the car
- Put away the Game Boys and books and getting the children to look out the window
- Carry a sick bag or container and wipes
- Encourage your children to be on the look out for native animals such as kangaroos, wombats and lyrebirds.
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Playing it safe in winter
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Allow time. Getting children dressed and moving them around the village requires patience and time.
Place your children in Snowsports School (Ski School). Not only are they meeting other children, they will learn in the safest and most enjoyable environment.
Young children should be in the care of an adult rather than an older child. Review the trail map with older children so they are familiar with the runs and lifts.
Put a name tag including (name, accommodation, mobile contact number) in the child’s pocket. Explain to your children that if you become separated they should ask the nearest member of staff (ie. Lift attendant) to call Ski Patrol. You do the same and Ski Patrol Base will match you up.
Skiing or boarding with a child in a backpack/front pack is not permitted for safety reasons and lift access will be denied.
Ensure your children stop regularly. Watch for tired signs and don’t push them beyond their limitations.
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Clothing and equipment for kids in winter
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Alwaysdress your children as you would like to be dressed and then some! Keepin mind that to kids, snow is not just for walking and skiing on. It’salso for rolling in, throwing, digging, and eating. To withstand theelements they will need:
- Warm protective clothing, put on in layers
- Manufactured fibres (polypropylene and fibre pile) are even more protective than wool
- Water resistant gloves (gloves are not available to rent due to health regulations)
- Helmet (can be hired from most rental outlets and at Falls Creek Sports helmet rental is included in kids equipment rental)
- Eye protection (sunglasses or goggles)
- Change of clothing (especially gloves and socks/leggings)
- Walking boots (hired or bought). Rubber boots or gumboots are not recommended
- Label all ski equipment and clothing
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