Winning trifecta for final hurrah at Falls Creek this weekend - Official Home of Falls Creek Alpine Resort

(Updated Friday 1st October 2010)

A winning trifecta for the last weekend of our winter season at Falls Creek, perfectly groomed slopes, cool overnight temperatures and low-cost ski lift tickets.

Whilst St Kilda and Collingwood participate in a second AFL grand final at the MCG the guests at Falls Creek can ski or board virtually all of Sun Valley and catch the footy action at numerous venues around the alpine village. Plus fun-filled activities for all the family and spot prizes on Saturday and Sunday. There's also an attractive offer for skiers and boarders who head up to Falls Creek this weekend - great value priced ski lift tickets and Resort Entry. It is only $44 for adults and $24 for kids for a one day lift ticket. All cars entering Falls Creek from Friday will be offered 20% off the usual Resort Entry cost. Venues which will screen the AFL Grand Final include: *The Man Hotel *The Frying Pan *Tomdickandharry's - at the foot of Falls Creek Express Chairlift *The Quay West Conference Room (on a big projector screen) *The Last Hoot - on three TV screens *Gateway Café/Bar - on three TV screens

Grand Final #2 has footy fans excited all over the country. Pictured taking a specky is Falls Creek local Samara Tanton over Collingwood die hard fan Matt Lincoln. Pic: Chris Hocking

(Updated Tuesday 28th September 2010)

How many football players will play in the grand final? How many years is it since St Kilda won the flag? How many dollars will you pay for a one day adult lift ticket on Saturday or Sunday this coming weekend at Falls Creek?

You guessed it, the answer is 44! Take advantage of great value prices on the final weekend of the season at Falls Creek and pay only $44 for adults and $24 for kids for a one day ticket. Get in some turns and then settle in for the big rematch on Saturday. Maybe get in a few more turns at half time! All cars entering Falls Creek from Friday will be offered 20% off the usual Resort Entry cost. Venues which will screen the AFL Grand Final include: *The Man Hotel *The Frying Pan *Tomdickandharry's - at the foot of Falls Creek Express Chairlift *The Quay West Conference Room (on a big projector screen) *The Last Hoot - on three TV screens *Gateway Café/Bar - on three TV screens

Josh & Dylan Zoarlie Brown Pic: Charlie Brown

(Updated Sunday 26th September 2010)

The final week of what has been an eventual winter will finish with a burst of cold, wintery weather. A cold blast from Antarctica is expected late Monday and snow is forecast to fall down to a 1,000 metres on Tuesday.

That's the 'icing on the cake' for anyone who is taking advantage of the last days of the alpine resort's winter season. Sub zero temperatures provide an ideal situation for the grooming operators who toil through the night to restore the surface of the resort's vast array of snow-covered slopes. A similar scenario takes place with the cross-country grooming team who ensure the 30-plus kilometres of trails are in good shape for the skating and classic skiers. Heavily reduced priced for ski lift tickets and accommodation are always offered in the latter weeks of the winter season. The very last weekend at Falls Creek Alpine Resort, Saturday and Sunday, October 2 and 3 respectively, will be a colourful, fun-filled celebration with a smorgasbord of activities including fancy dress, face painting, balloons, clown activities, the last appearance by Pete the friendly Snow Dragon, BBQ, discounted lift tickets and much more. "Falls Creek is a family mountain and we've developed some fun family activities for closing weekend. There's still plenty of snow and we're all getting outdoors and having fun" said Michael Callahan General Manager Falls Creek Ski Lifts. The re-run of last Saturday's tied AFL grand final will be screened at numerous venues throughout Falls Creek. On Sunday the lifts will close and the alpine resort will commence its non winter activities which range from fly-fishing to walks in the stunning Alpine National Park high which vary from one hour to one day.

Spring Skiing at Falls Creek this year - fantastic! Skier: Chris Hocking Location: Ruined Castle, Falls Creek Pic by Matt Hull