Posted 5 June 2025
Get ready to officially welcome winter with our Opening Weekend Festival starting this Saturday, June 7!
Looks like the snowfall may be arriving just in time with up to 45cm in the Weatherzone forecast for Opening Weekend. It’s shaping up to be a snowy visit, keep your eyes peeled for flakes drifting through the village while you're here!
The snowmaking team has also been making the most of the cold temperatures, firing up the snow guns at every opportunity! We’ll be keeping a close eye on the forecast this weekend and our team will be ready to open the lifts for skiing and boarding as soon as conditions allow.
In the meantime, there’s no shortage of alpine fun to kick off the winter season and it’s the perfect time to rug up and feel the first taste of winter magic in the village.
Here’s what you can expect across the weekend:
Retail is open!
Start the season right by checking out the latest mountain must-haves. Falls Creek Sports in Slalom Plaza and Village Bowl, The Board Lounge and The Ski & Boot Co are stocked and ready to set you up with everything you need, from fresh snow gear to winter essentials. Plus, if you’re an Epic Australia Pass holder, you receive 15% off retail!
Take a scenic chair ride
Halley’s Comet chairlift will be spinning for scenic rides, taking guests up to the newly refurbished Cloud 9 Restaurant for panoramic alpine views from 10am - 3pm from Saturday to Monday.
Village Bowl vibes
On Saturday, head to the Village Bowl for kids’ activities and marshmallow toasting from 10am to 4pm. As the sun sets, grab a drink during happy hour at Frying Pan Inn and soak up the atmosphere.
At 6:30pm, the skies will light up with our first fireworks display of the season.
Falls Creek Legends Lunch
Celebrate the people who shaped our village at the inaugural Falls Creek Legends Lunch on Sunday, proudly hosted by Traverse Alpine Group and the Falls Creek Museum.
Join us at Frying Pan Inn from 12–4pm for a nostalgic afternoon of stories, great food, and community spirit. Dress in retro ski style for a fun fashion parade by I Dream of Snow, and don’t miss the raffle supporting the Falls Creek Museum. Book now!
Follow our socials, sign up to our email list, or keep an eye on our website for further updates as the snowstorm progresses!
There’s still more to come but in the meantime, there’s no better place to kick off winter than Falls Creek.