Yulefest in the snowy mountains

It's a magical time to stay, right when our landscape is transforming into a spectacular winter wonderland. The halls will be decked with Yuletide trimmings. Feast on a Viking Yule inspired delicious 3 course meal, with pre-dinner snacks and a glass of warm spiced mead (18yrs+). Try your hand at hnefatafl and other games, wish on our yule pine, take a rune reading or just sit back, glass in hand and enjoy the fun and festive atmosphere. 

*Yule Dinners are served on select nights or by request. 

Be spoilt by Valhalla's Chef Jennifer, with delicious 3 course gourmet dinners including entree, main and dessert. 

Kids 11years and under eat at the early kids sitting, consisting of a kid friendly main and dessert. 

You're on holidays! Start your day right with a hearty hot breakfast, cooked to order. Try Chef Jennifer's special of the day, or her home made granola, with a side of fresh fruit, topped with yoghurt, followed by eggs your way.  Plunger coffee, juice and tea included. Specialty coffees available at an additional cost, we serve Perisher local, Brunelli's United Coffee. Yum! 

Each afternoon at 5:30pm, enjoy chef choice après snacks in the lounge, by the fire. Help yourself to tea and coffee. Drinks are available at an additional cost.

In the warmth of our cosy lodge, overlooking stunning mountain views and spectacular sunsets, sip mountain cocktails, taste warm spiced mead, local craft beers, wines or schnapps. Taste a range of regional drinks with one of our new tasting shields.

Get out and explore Perisher Valley. There are many places to stop and enjoy a warm drink and a lazy lunch. Ask your lodge managers for their recommendations.

All rooms have a king bed or 2 x twin beds, an ensuite, wardrobe, central heating and opening windows. Being lodge style, there are no minibars or tvs in our bedrooms. 

Arrival and departure oversnow transfers included between Perisher Valley Skitube Terminal and Valhalla Lodge.

Afternoon oversnow transfers included between 3:30pm - 5:30pm on non-arrival and non-departure days. 

A new addition to our lodge last year, our table tennis table has been a huge HIT! We'll supply you with a set of bats and balls for use during your stay.

We have a great range of board games, books and puzzles for you to enjoy at the lodge, including some indoor and outdoor games and the viking game hneafatafl.

Walk through snowgums, past flowing creeks and immerse yourself in our natural playground. 

All walking trails are free to access however depending upon snow coverage, some may be snow covered. Waterproof hiking shoes are highly recommended. Snowshoes may be required. 

Guided walks are available through our local partners.

No experience necessary! Set out on foot and explore our winter wonderland via the marked snowshoe trails. 

Explore at your own leisure or book a full or half day guided adventure. Your guide will take you on exciting adventures, out beyond the resort the boundaries. 

New this season: Enjoy a magical sunset snowshoe tour, weaving through snowgums and with the use of head torches, returning under the moonlit stars.

Snowshoes can be hired in Perisher Valley with Wilderness Sports.

Build a snowman, have a snowball fight, make snow angels and snow sculptures. Play snow games go tobogganing. Dig, build, throw, slide. 

Note snow coverage is unpredictable and is subject to Mother Nature. 

No Lift tickets, no queues! Just kilometres of trails to explore! 

XC is a versatile sport, it’s exercising with low impact to the body and environment. You can make it as enjoyable or challenging as you wish. 

Book lessons to learn the techniques to get you out and about exploring on the XC trails. 

Ski hire is available at Perisher Valley with Wilderness Sports.

No lift tickets required, experienced guides will take you out beyond the resort boundaries on a wonderful ski touring adventure. Pre-booking essential

Venture out beyond the resort boundaries on a guided skiing or boarding adventure. No lift tickets required.

You will require lift tickets to ski or snowboard at Perisher Resort. Lessons and hire are available on mountain. Pre-booking is essential.

Valhalla Lodge is typically snowbound in snow season from June Long Weekend*. NPWS close road access and car park becomes day parking only. All guests will need to arrive in Perisher Valley by skitube or private transfer/shuttle.
*Note: roads may be open for June Long Weekend with limited parking permitted at the lodge, however this will not be confirmed by NPWS until conditions have been assessed.
Getting Here

 If you would like exclusive use of lodge for your group, we're more than happy to tailor our packages to your groups needs. Special Yule Dinner dates can be added for your group. We can also help you organise day tours, activities and transport. Please contact us for more information for your Yulefest Snowy Mountains winter getaway.

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Soar over Australia's highest mountain peaks and our magical snowy winter wonderland with Snowy Mountains Helicopters. 

Note: Flights are from Jindabyne Airport.

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