Font Bigger | Font Smaller | Print

Skitube - Alpine Railway

Area Map


Skitube logo

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 Lift Ticket.

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 Lift Ticket.

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 Lift Ticket Office, Snowsports School Office, Information Desk, Kiosk, Souvenir Shop as well as Snowsports Hire and Ski & Board Service Centre 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.

(top)


Skitube Prices 2010 - All Season
Include NPWS entry fees when purchasing Skitube from Bullocks Flat.
Children 5 & under are free of charge. Prices for Children 5 & under are only available on presentation of a Birth Certificate.
Adult
15yr/over
Child
14yr/under
Family
2ad/2ch
Over
65
Discount Same Day Return with valid Lift Ticket 32 15 NA NA
Same Day Return 48 26 113 40
One Way Uphill 40 22 95 32
One Way Downhill 40 22 95 32
Perisher Valley - Blue Cow Return 28 18 70 23
Open Return
1 return trip valid within 8 days of purchase
72 40 171 58
Skitube Only Season Pass 252 138  NA NA
Avoid those busy peak season and snowy days on the Kosciuszko Road and the need to carry chains. Simply present your valid day or multi-day Lift Ticket, or Lift Ticket and lesson package, or season passes at the Jindabyne or Bullocks Flat ticket offices and you can purchase a discounted Skitube ticket to access the resort from Bullocks Flat to the mountain and return.

(top)


2009 Skitube Timetable

2010 timetable will be released closer to the 2010 season.

Peak Season Timetable (20min departures)
Effective from 27th June to 6th Sept 2009
Bullocks Flat to Perisher Valley (Uphill)
1.00am# 7.20am 10.00am 12.30pm 4.00pm 8.00pm#
2.00am*# 7.40am 10.20am 1.00pm 4.20pm 9.00pm#
3.00am*# 8.00am 10.40am 1.30pm 4.40pm 10.00pm#
4.00am*# 8.20am 11.00am 2.00pm 5.00pm 11.00pm#
5.00am# 8.40am 11.30am 2.30pm 5.20pm 11.45pm#
6.00am 9.00am 12noon 3.00pm 5.40pm  
6.30am 9.20am   3.20pm 6.00pm  
7.00am 9.40am   3.40pm 7.00pm  
Perisher Valley to Blue Cow (Uphill)
6.44am 8.54am 10.54am 12.42pm 3.32pm 5.32pm
7.14am 9.14am 11.14am 1.12pm 3.52pm 5.52pm
7.34am 9.34am 11.44am 1.42pm 4.12pm 6.12pm
7.54am 9.54am 12.12pm 2.12pm 4.32pm  
8.14am 10.14am   2.42pm 4.52pm  
8.34am 10.34am   3.12pm 5.12pm  
Blue Cow to Perisher Valley (Downhill)
7.02am 9.02am 11.02am 12.02pm 3.00pm 5.00pm
7.22am 9.22am 11.32am 12.30pm 3.20pm 5.20pm
7.42am 9.42am   1.00pm 3.40pm 5.40pm
8.02am 10.02am   1.30pm 4.00pm 6.00pm
8.22am 10.22am   2.00pm 4.20pm 6.21pm
8.42am 10.42am   2.30pm 4.40pm  
Perisher Valley to Bullocks Flat (Downhill)
12.32am# 7.32am 10.12am 12.42pm 4.12pm 7.32pm
1.32am# 7.52am 10.32am 1.12pm 4.32pm 8.32pm#
2.32am*# 8.12am 10.52am 1.42pm 4.52pm 9.32pm#
3.32am*# 8.32am 11.12am 2.12pm 5.12pm 10.32pm#
4.32am*# 8.52am 11.42am 2.42pm 5.32pm 11.26pm#
5.32am# 9.12am 12.12pm 3.12pm 5.52pm  
6.40am 9.32am   3.32pm 6.12pm  
7.12am 9.52am   3.52pm 6.32pm  

(top)



Off Peak Season Timetable (30min departures)
Effective from 5th to 27th June and then again from
7th September to 5th October 2009
Bullocks Flat to Perisher Valley (Uphill)
1.00am# 7.00am 10.30am 2.00pm 5.30pm 10.00pm#
2.00am*# 7.30am 11.00am 2.30pm 6.00pm 11.00pm#
3.00am*# 8.00am 11.30am 3.00pm 7.00pm 11.45pm#
4.00am*# 8.30am 12noon 3.30pm 8.00pm#  
5.00am# 9.00am 12.30pm 4.00pm 9.00pm#  
6.00am 9.30am 1.00pm 4.30pm    
6.30am 10.00am 1.30pm 5.00pm    
Perisher Valley to Blue Cow (Uphill)
6.44am 9.14am 11.14am 1.12pm 3.12pm 5.12pm
7.14am 9.44am 11.44am 1.42pm 3.42pm 5.42pm
7.44am 10.14am 12.12pm 2.12pm 4.12pm  
8.14am 10.44am 12.42pm 2.42pm 4.42pm  
8.44am          
Blue Cow to Perisher Valley (Downhill)
7.02am 10.02am   1.00pm 4.00pm  
7.32am 10.32am   1.30pm 4.30pm  
8.02am 11.02am   2.00pm 5.00pm  
8.32am 11.32am   2.30pm 5.30pm  
9.02am 12.02pm   3.00pm 6.00pm  
9.32am 12.30pm   3.30pm    
Perisher Valley to Bullocks Flat (Downhill)
12.32am# 7.12am 10.42am 1.12pm 4.42pm 9.32pm#
1.32am# 7.42am 11.12am 1.42pm 5.12pm 10.32pm#
2.32am*# 8.12am 11.42am 2.12pm 5.42pm 11.26pm#
3.32am*# 8.42am 12.12pm 2.42pm 6.12pm  
4.32am*# 9.12am 12.42pm 3.12pm 6.32pm  
5.32am# 9.42am   3.42pm 7.32pm  
6.40am 10.12am    4.12pm 8.32pm#  

(top)


SKITUBE TRAVEL:
#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 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 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.


Luggage Restriction Dates & Times Winter 2009

Luggage Restrictions will apply during the following dates: Saturdays & Sundays from Saturday 27th of June 2009 to Sunday the 6th of September 2009. (as shown by the shading in the timetable above).

Luggage Restriction
UPHILL (From Bullocks Flat) Time of departure Luggage restriction
Last train with luggage 8.00 AM No restriction on luggage
First train for skiers and snowboarders only 8.20 AM No luggage permitted (except for skis, snowboards, boot bags, hand held day use luggage such as back packs etc)
Last train for skiers and snowboarders only 10.00 AM No luggage permitted (except for skis, snowboards, boot bags, hand held day use luggage such as back packs etc)
First train with luggage 10.20 AM No restriction on luggage
DOWNHILL (From Perisher Valley) Time of departure Luggage restriction
Last train with luggage 3.12 PM No restriction on luggage
First train for skiers and snowboarders only 3.32 PM No luggage permitted (except for skis, snowboards, boot bags, hand held day use luggage such as back packs etc)
Last train for skiers and snowboarders only 4.52 PM No luggage permitted (except for skis, snowboards, boot bags, hand held day use luggage such as back packs etc)
First train with luggage 5.12 PM No restriction on luggage