FAQs

1. Where is Barina?
2. How far is Barina from the lifts?
3. How do I get to there?
4. What train do I catch?
5. Can I arrive early?
6. What happens if I get there late?
7. How do I find out about lifts, hire and lessons?
8. What meals are provided?
9. Is Barina licensed?
10. Is there an Internet service available?
11. Where can I find out about:
    • KNP
    • Activities
    • Weather

     

Where is Barina?

• Not far from the Skitube Terminal
  • Barina map
  • NPWS road map

How far is Barina from the lifts?

• About 500 metres and you can ski or walk from the front door

How do I get to there?

• If you are coming from Sydney
• Travel to Canberra (about 3 hours)
• Continue through Cooma to Jindabyne (2½ hours)

• After Jindabyne
• Take the road signposted to



• Snow chains are not required
• Parking is free and security patrolled
• N.B. There is no overnight parking at Perisher

• The Skitube runs 24 hours
• A train leaves about every 20 minutes
• The journey takes about 15 minutes

• Luggage restrictions during peak season
• Between 8:20am - 10:00am and 3.32pm - 4:52pm
• Rarely enforced

• At

• Go up the stairs to the Hans Oversnow desk
• Give your name to the staff
• Wait for Barina Milpara to be called
• N.B. The charge is covered by Barina

What train do I catch?

• You need to be at the Skitube station by 5:00pm for dinner at 6:30pm

Can I arrive early?

• The check-in time is 3:00pm but you can arrive from 9:00am and leave your luggage at the lodge while you go skiing

What happens if I get there late?

• Call ahead if you are delayed or let us know if you plan to arrive late - the managers will keep some dinner for you

How do I find out about lift tickets and lessons?

• You can organise tickets, gear hire and lessons through Perisher

What meals are provided?

• Full breakfast

• Afternoon tea

• Three-course dinner see sample menu

• Tea, coffee and hot chocolate are available at all times

Is Barina licensed?

• No, but:
  • You can buy wine and beer at the supermarket in the Skitube Terminal and keep it in one of the guest fridges
  • The pub is just down the road

Is there an Internet service available?

• Internet may be accessed via the Wireless Broadband services of Telstra Next G, Optus and Airlan Regional
• Airlan prepaid cards are available at the Perisher Newsagency or online at www.airlan.com.au

KNP

Perisher Valley Ski Patrol

NSW Snowy Mountains Tourism

Kosciuszko National Park

Activities

NSW Snow Sports Association

Ski and Snowboard Australia

Perisher Events Calendar

Weather

Bureau of Meteorology

Alternative weather report and prediction