Looking for that extra punch: A Guide to Hitting the Terrain Parks

Whether you’re just starting out, an intermediate or advanced skier or rider looking to take your skills to the next level, Perisher’s terrain parks offer an incredible playground for you to explore. With a variety of parks designed to cater to different skill levels and styles, there’s something for every skier and rider. In this blog, we’ll guide you through the best terrain parks in Perisher and provide tips to make the most of your time on the slopes.

Perisher Resort boasts a total of five terrain parks, each offering unique features and challenges for skiers and riders. Whether you’re into rails, jumps, or creative lines, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to showcase your skills and progress your riding.

Slopestyle Terrain Park

Location: Stuart T-Bar or Village 8 Express, Perisher

Park Level: Advanced

The Slopestyle Terrain Park is designed for more advanced riders looking to test their skills on a variety of features, including large jumps, creative rails set ups and boxes. The park is meticulously maintained and offers a flowy setup perfect for practicing slope style runs. The park maintenance ensures that the features are always in top condition.

Leichhardt Terrain Park

Location: Leichhardt Quad Chair, Perisher

Park Level: Intermediate to advanced

Leichhardt Terrain Park offers a mix of medium-sized jumps, rails, and boxes. It’s a great place to dial in your tricks and work on consistency. It’s a balanced mix of jumps and jibs, with a layout that encourages progression and creativity.

Blue Cow Beginner Terrain Park

Location: Summit Quad Chair, Blue Cow

Park Level: Beginners to Intermediate

While primarily designed for beginners, intermediate riders can still enjoy this park to warm up or try out new tricks on smaller features. It includes small jumps, boxes, and rails. It provides a less intimidating environment to practice new tricks and build confidence before heading to the larger parks.

Piper Terrain Park

Location: Piper T-Bar, Smiggin Hole

Park Level: Ideal for beginners

The Piper Terrain Park is a well-rounded park that caters  for beginners & first timers to riding styles with a smooth flow. It has a variety of features from fun rails, boxes that are perfect for progressing your skills, to medium sized jumps.

Yabby Flats Mini Terrain Park

Location: Perisher Quad Express Chair, Perisher

Park Level: Ideal for beginners

This park is designed for beginners and younger riders, but intermediate riders can have fun here too. It includes small jumps and basic boxes, ideal for warming up or refining basic tricks. Yabby Flat Mini Terrain Park has a relaxed atmosphere that’s perfect for low-pressure practice sessions.