Posted 13 June 2025

Falls Creek is excited to share that the Eagle Express and Drovers Dream chairlifts are both officially open, kicking off what’s shaping up to be an incredible start to the 2025 snow season. After a spectacular early storm dropped 71cm of fresh snow over the King’s Birthday long weekend, everything’s falling into place. 

The opening of these lifts unlocks fantastic beginner and intermediate terrain on Drovers Dream and provides direct access to the slopes from the Village Bowl via Eagle Express. This expansion follows tireless efforts from the mountain operations team, who have worked around the clock to clear lift zones, de-ice chairs, and ensure all safety checks are completed. 

“This is one of the best season starts we’ve seen in years,” said Richard Phillips, Vice President & General Manager of Falls Creek Ski Lifts. “The combination of natural snowfall and our upgraded snowmaking on Drovers Dream. has allowed us to open key lifts earlier than expected. Eagle and Drovers are iconic parts of Falls Creek’s lift network, and their opening means more terrain, more access, and more fun for our guests.” 

The Eagle Express has long been a favourite and provides access back into the Village Bowl area of the resort allowing guests to enjoy more of the food and beverage options that Falls Creek is famous for. Drovers Dream, known for its gentle slopes and scenic views, has historically been a go-to for beginners and families. Their early-season opening is a testament to the resort’s commitment to delivering a world-class alpine experience. 

Falls Creek is where everything falls into place - from inclusive terrain to all day après, each guest defines the pace of their ideal snow holiday at Australia’s leading ski resort in the beautiful Victorian Alps. It offers terrain for diverse groups and families to enjoy and progress, and a unique holiday experience on and off the slopes. ​ 

With more snow in the forecast and continued snowmaking efforts, Falls Creek is preparing to open additional terrain in the coming weeks. Guests are encouraged to stay updated via the Falls Creek app and the Lifts & Terrain page on the resort website. 

For more information, visit www.skifalls.com.au. 

VNR + Imagery from opening week: https://vailresorts.imagerelay.com/fl/56ba82d94f0848cdb57aba67c73985a1  

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Becca Moe 
Communications Specialist 
Vail Resorts 

Media@vailresorts.com.au