Rope tows, homemade skis, and riotous lodge-building parties. To ensure history is not lost. The Perisher Range, its resorts, lodges, hotels and structures. The Perisher Historical Society was incorporated in 2007, with the aims of collecting and preserving information and artifacts of historical and educational value, and expanding our knowledge of the Perisher Range area’s history and to develop our display of historical items. Would you like to share your story? Please contact Philip Woodman to discuss. Email: philip@perisherhistory.org.au or Phone: 0488 159 888Welcome to the Perisher Historical Society
COLLECTING MEMORIES
BEING INVOLVED
DOCUMENTING HISTORY
Share your story
Browse the Photo Collections
View and Download our Newsletters
eMUSEUM
Explore stories, images and historical documents
Aboriginal Heritage
Before the ski fields, the first occupants of the land were using the mountains.
DEVELOPMENT OF SKIING
About the sport - racing, professional and recreational ski schools, instructors.
PEOPLE
Many people have contributed to making our resorts special, and to helping individuals achieve their goals.
The Book
'Highway to Heaven
A History of Perisher and the Ski Resorts Along the Kosciuszko Road'
by Peter Southwell-Keely
REPRINTED by popular demand
Initial print run of 1,600 books sold out
Peter Southwell-Keely has produced a highly enjoyable read with a very balanced approach especially when one considers the enormous breadth and depth of the subject matter. He has rightfully been showered with praise and the Society is absolutely delighted. Beautifully presented with masses of appropriate photographs it is a delight and provides an instant gift solution for any snowsport enthusiast.