New Lift Will Access Australia’s New Highest Lift-Served Point

The new Mt Perisher 6 chairlift currently under construction at Australia’s largest ski area will not only increase capacity on the route by 60%, but also take skiers up to Australia’s new highest lift-served point at 2,042m.

Although only eight metres (27 feet) higher than its existing highest point, the positioning of the new lift’s upper terminal will open up access to a lot of new terrain, Perisher says.  That’s in part because pylons from old lifts that are no longer needed have been removed. 27 towers from the old Mt P Double and Triple chairs have now been replaced with just 10 towers.

“It opens up wider, longer terrain for more laps, more choice and more fun,” a spokesperson said.

The brand new, high-speed, six-seater chairlift will deliver a 44% faster ride time up (5½ mins down from 10 mins) and work is reported to be progressing well.

“Perisher and Doppelmayr Australia teams have made great progress and I have been in awe of all they have achieved so far,” says Nathan Butterworth, Perisher Vice President and General Manager, “This will truly be a game changer for the Australian ski industry and we can’t wait for our guests to experience the freedom and options it will give them.”

Perisher is expected to open for its 2025 season in early June.