Posted: Wednesday 12 August 2026
- Epic Australia Pass is Australia’s best value season Pass for the 2027 Australian and 2027/28 Northern Hemisphere winter seasons
- Three Passes provide variety for every winter traveller: Epic Australia Pass, Epic Australia 4-Day Pass and Epic Beginner Bundle
- New pricing for Epic Australia 4-Day Pass offers more flexibility
12 August 2026 – Vail Resorts today launched Epic Australia Passes for the 2027 Australian and 2027/28 Northern Hemisphere ski seasons at the lowest price of the year. Three Epic Australia Pass options deliver choice, unbeatable value and a range of flexibility for Australian skiers and snowboarders to access their next snow holiday.
Epic Australia Pass: Australia’s Best Value Season Pass
Epic Australia Pass (adult: AU$1,099; senior: AU$855; child: AU$625) continues to be Australia's best value season Pass. The Pass pays for itself in just five days and offers unlimited, unrestricted access to Falls Creek, Hotham and Perisher throughout the 2027 Australian snow season. *
Epic Australia Pass also unlocks access to more than 85 world-class mountain resorts across the globe. Epic Australia Pass Holders can enjoy skiing and riding at iconic destinations including Whistler Blackcomb in Canada, Hakuba Valley and Rusutsu in Japan, and Vail Mountain and Breckenridge in the US during the 2027/28 Northern Hemisphere winter.
Snow Getaways with Epic Australia 4-Day Pass
Epic Australia 4-Day Pass delivers flexibility and value, providing four days of non-consecutive access to ski or board at Falls Creek, Hotham and Perisher.
New for 2027, guests can choose between two different access and price options for Epic Australia 4-Day Pass and save up to 40% compared to lift tickets**:
- Peak date access (adult: AU$659; senior: AU$515; child: AU$375)
- Off-peak date access (adult: AU$629; senior: $489; child: AU$359)
Flexible access allows weekenders and holidaymakers to ski or board on peak dates for just $30 more, while those able to visit outside of peak periods have the option to purchase at a lower price. See Epic Australia 4-Day Pass webpage for more details.
Beginner Lift Access, Lessons and Rentals for AU$529
Vail Resorts is continuing its commitment to grow snow sports and introduce Australians to skiing and snowboarding, bringing back the Epic Beginner Bundle for its second season in 2027. The Epic Beginner Bundle (AU$529) is designed for adults 18+ to make learning to ski and snowboard easier and more affordable. It includes three flexible days of beginner lift access, lessons and rental equipment across Falls Creek, Hotham and Perisher.
"Reception of the Epic Beginner Bundle has been overwhelmingly positive this season. We’re already seeing those with the Bundle taking their first turns, both here at Perisher and at Falls Creek and Hotham, with praise for the high-quality instruction and value of the experience,” said Nathan Butterworth, General Manager of Perisher.
Those skiing or riding with Epic Beginner Bundle this season are offered a pathway to build a lifelong love of the mountains, receiving 20% off 2027 Epic Australia Passes, plus discounted lift tickets at Falls Creek, Hotham and Perisher throughout the 2026 season. That will continue next year with 2027 Epic Beginner Bundle guests receiving 20% off 2028 Epic Australia Passes.
Save on the Slopes with Epic Australia Passes
Vail Resorts’ three Epic Australia Passes offer guests winter savings beyond resort access. All Pass Holders receive exclusive savings on resort experiences at Falls Creek, Hotham and Perisher during the winter season, including 20% off group and private lessons, 20% off rentals, 15% off accommodation at The Station in Jindabyne, and 15% off at Perisher, Falls Creek, and Hotham-owned food and beverage outlets.
Epic Australia Pass also includes six Bring-A-Mate discount invitations, offering up to 50% off single-day lift tickets to share with friends and family. The season Pass also includes exclusive savings when visiting Vail Resorts’ 37 North American resorts, including 20% off on-mountain food and beverage, lodging, group ski and snowboard lessons, and equipment rentals.
Whether it's learning for the first time, returning for another season, or planning an international snow holiday, Vail Resorts is inviting Australians to lock in the lowest price for next winter before prices increase. For more information, visit epicaustraliapass.com.au.
*Savings based on the peak price of five (5) single day Adult lift tickets purchased on the day at Perisher in the 2026 season.
**Savings based on the peak price of four (4) single day Adult lift tickets purchased on the day at Perisher in the 2026 season.
About Epic Australia Pass
Epic Australia Passes are a product of Vail Resorts, a network of the best destination and close-to-home ski resorts in the world including Perisher, Falls Creek and Hotham in Australia; Vail Mountain, Breckenridge, Park City Mountain, Whistler Blackcomb, Stowe, and 32 additional resorts across North America, and Andermatt-Sedrun and Crans-Montana Mountain Resort in Switzerland. We are passionate about providing an Experience of a Lifetime to our team members and guests, and our Epic Promise is to reach a zero net operating footprint by 2030, support our employees and communities, and broaden engagement in our sport. Our company owns and/or manages a collection of elegant hotels under the RockResorts brand, a portfolio of vacation rentals, condominiums and branded hotels located in close proximity to our mountain destinations, as well as the Grand Teton Lodge Company in Jackson Hole, WY. Vail Resorts Retail operates more than 250 retail and rental locations across North America. Learn more about our company at www.VailResorts.com, or discover our resorts and pass options at www.Epicaustraliapass.com.au.
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