Skitube - Alpine Railway

SKITUBE CLOSED FOR SUMMER 2007/08

Why Use The Skitube

Skitube is a convenient and innovative train ride from Bullocks Flat through the Ramshead range and into the National Park then onto Perisher Valley and then another 7 minutes to Blue Cow Mountain. The distance is 8.5km, 6.3km is underground making it one of the longest underground train tunnels in Australia and travelling as deep as 550m underground so it's a great experience in itself. There's also FREE day and overnight parking at Bullocks Flat. Travel between Perisher and Blue Cow is free with any valid mountain pass.

Day Tripping

Because the Bullocks Flat Terminal is well below the normal snow line and only 20km from Jindabyne, it's an easy drive. Frequent train services run to Perisher Valley and on to Blue Cow Mountain. A Skitube pass includes the Kosciuszko National Park entry fee and savings can be made by buying a combined Train and Mountain pass.

On Snow Stays

There is limited overnight parking at Perisher Valley and Smiggin Holes so on snow stayers can leave the car in the overnight security patrolled carpark at the Bullocks Flat Skitube Terminal free of charge and travel to Perisher via Skitube.

Skitube Terminal Facilities

Bullocks Flat Skitube terminal is a complete source of information and services. You'll find a Mountain Pass Office, Snowsports School Office, Information Desk, Kiosk, Souvenir Shop as well as Ski and Board Hire all with friendly staff on hand to answer your questions.

One of the largest ski and board rentals around will quickly equip you, your family or group, while the Ski & Board Service Centre next door provides overnight workshop facilities - just drop off your gear on the way down and pick it up next morning ready to go.

Note: For passenger safety the terminal doors at Bullocks Flat will close one minute prior to advertised train departure time.

2008 Skitube Timetable

SKITUBE TRAVEL: In order to maximise passenger comfort and safety, luggage restrictions will apply to Skitube on Saturdays and Sundays during peak operational periods (as shown by the shading in the timetable above) for the 2008 season.

#On Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights, trains operate on an hourly basis on request between Bullocks Flat and Perisher Valley from 8pm to 1am the following morning. Train requests may be made in person at Bullocks Flat or by courtesy phone from Perisher Valley Service Terminal. Please note there are no train services between 2am and 5am on these mornings for reason of safety inspections.

*On Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, trains operate on an hourly basis on request between Bullocks Flat and Perisher Valley from 8pm to 6am the following morning. Train requests should be made as per the above procedure.