Perisher Valley!

Get to know me!

As Lana mentioned in our first blog, we're a group of girls who love to travel, experience and explore the beautiful country that we live in, Australia.

Although we all live in different parts of Sydney, we all have one thing in common; Our love to travel. That being said, our differences in geography has meant that we all have unique experiences which we would not only like to share with one another, but also with you!

So let me give you a bit of background on myself and an area of interest!

My name is Haya (yep, pronounced just like Outkasts Hey Ya!). One of the gifts we often take for granted is the reward of being able to travel and connect to the beautiful country we call home, growing up I was always intrigued by the beauty of nature; whether it be the tropics, rainforests, caves or mountain tops, I was always mesmerized by the beauty of the world we live in! My passion since has only grown!

As a hobby I enjoy spending my weekends with friends to explore and appreciate nature, it is not only refreshing but has definitely helped me understand the history, culture and beauty of places.

I have travelled many places around Sydney and Australia itself, but still have not yet travelled to Western Australia or Tasmania!

Perisher Valley

A trip I love to do each year is to go down to Perisher Valley during the winter months. If you have not experienced snow in Australia, there is no better place to visit then Perisher Valley.

I know it sounds very cliché, but ever heard "It’s all about the Journey… not the destination"? Travelling to perisher definitely justifies this, but to a certain degree (we really are travelling to reach out destination).

When on the road to Perisher Valley, as you enter the town of Jindabyne you will start to see the beauty of snow covered on the mountain tops, so serene and beautiful it doesn’t seem real! One of the greatest sceneries by far however is Lake Jindabyne, which is surrounded by the Town. The lake is truly large and is definitely break-taking in its form.

If the Journey wasn’t enough to get you excited, reaching Perisher Valley will definitely have you jumping with excitement! During the winter months it is genuinely quite crowded, however this only adds to the fun and excitement of the place! If there are large crowds its definitely a worth while experience!

There are many things which you can do! If you are not confident skiing and snow boarding, there are always toboggans which are just as fun! You consume your day making snowmen, having snow ball fights, skiing down the slopes and most importantly spending time with friends and family such an incredible place! The air is so refreshing and the snow flakes which fall onto your face make it even more worthwhile.

It is important to be prepared for the weather! Hiring or buying snowing gear is a must, if you are looking to go during peak winter season i.e. around June/July be ready for plenty of snow fall and do not underestimate how cold it may get! But remember, as you move around and heat up you will completely forget about the cold!

Travelling to Perisher Valley from Sydney takes approximately 6 Hours. What I like to do with my friends/family is to leave before sun rises and head straight to the Valley! After a long day of enjoyment, it is often too difficult and tiring to drive 6 hours back to sydney so we drive 3hrs to Canberra where we stay overnight in a hotel/motel and then leave in the morning with only a 3 hour drive back! This means that we are well rested and can take our time. Only the way back to Sydney from Canberra we definitely take our time to also explore the City of Canberra!

Here are a few photos to give you an insight: