Selwyn Ski Resort Guide
Selwyn, Australia
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
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| Highest Lift | 5,295ft |
| Resort Height | 4,895ft |
| Nearest Airport | Canberra |
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Selwyn
Selwyn offers a range of snow sports and the ski area includes one of Australia's best beginners areas at Chum Bowl. Selwyn's slopes are about 6 miles (10km) from Cabramurra - Australia's highest town.
Summary
The ski area of Selwyn is at an altitude of 4,895ft.
Selwyn has direct access to 12 marked pistes, served by a total of 12 ski lifts.
Skiing
Selwyn offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate and Beginner skiers.
Notable Ski Runs
The most difficult run is the 'Pig Gully'.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Selwyn?
There is currently no significant snow in the 7-day forecast for Selwyn.
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Ski Area Stats
Selwyn Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 2 | |
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| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 10 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 10 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 3 | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 28 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 12 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Selwyn Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 5,295ft |
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| Lowest Trail | 4,895ft |
| Resort Altitude (Selwyn) | 4,895ft |
| Max Vertical | 400ft |
Ski Slope Aspects
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Selwyn has ski slopes facing south (good for keeping the snow).
Ratings & Suitability
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| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
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| Apres-Ski |
Snowboarding
Snowboard lessons and hire are available and there's a boardercross course.
Location and Map
Where is Selwyn?
This ski resort is in Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Selwyn is Canberra, 157 minutes drive away.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 12 ski lifts are able to uplift 9,500 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, with 12 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Selwyn open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
Usual opening is Mid June.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
