Getting to Falls Creek
Falls Creek is less than 2 hours' drive from Albury-Wodonga, 4.5 hours from Melbourne, or an easy day's drive from Sydney
Winter
Winter access to Falls Creek is via the nearby township of Mount Beauty and the beautiful Kiewa Valley. Visitors to the Ovens Valley also have excellent access and Falls Creek is just over an hour from Bright via Tawonga Gap.
Year round there is excellent fly/drive access - flights to Albury Airport run daily from Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Canberra. With a hire car or bus transfer for the drive leg you can be at the resort less than 3½ hours after boarding your flight.
There are regular winter bus services to Falls Creek from Albury Airport and most capital cities, including Brisbane and Adelaide.
In winter the Bogong High Plains Road from Omeo to Falls Creek is closed.
Summer
As soon as the snow melts the Bogong High Plains Road through to Omeo opens. This scenic road is a popular touring route and is well known by road cyclists. Take advantage of the through access and travel to Omeo, Bairnsdale and beyond.
Leaving From | Distance | Drive Time |
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Albury Wodonga | 120km | 1½ hours |
Melbourne | 391km | 4½ hours |
Sydney | 672km | 7 hours |
Canberra | 455km | 5 hours |
Adelaide | 966km | 10½ hours |
Bright | 59km | 1¼ hours |
Mt Beauty | 30km | 45 min |

Snow Chains
During the snow season it is a legal requirement that all vehicles entering the resort carry snow chains. This includes AWD and 4WD vehicles and applies from the season opening on June 9 through to the last day of the season on October 7.
Snow chains can be hired from a number of outlets in Myrtleford and Mt Beauty on your way to Falls Creek. For up to date information on chain fitting status make sure you check the snow report page on your way.
Winter Season - When You Arrive
Resort Entry
If arriving by car you will need a Resort Entry Pass valid for the length of your stay. You only require one permit per vehicle and discounts are available for guests over 65 years old. Purchase your Resort Entry Pass online and print out the receipt before leaving home for the cheapest option.
For coach travel, private transfer and helicopter shuttles the cost of your Resort Entry is included in the ticket price.
Parking
Falls Creek is a unique alpine village with all facilities, including parking, available at the village. For most of the year visitors are able to enter the village with their vehicles and park alongside accommodation. During winter and other specified event periods, parking restrictions are in place and must be adhered to.
Accommodation Transfer Service
Between June 27 and September 9 the village roads are closed to vehicles, creating our unique 100% ski-in, ski-out environment. During these times the Accommodation Transfer Service (ATS) is in operation to transport you and your luggage to and from your accommodation on arrival and departure.