About PEAK
Snowy Mountains’ coolest Winter music festival kicks off the start of the Perisher Ski Season June Long Weekend 9th – 11th June 2023 with 3 days of awesome music, snow, fun and laughter. Come and enjoy the PEAK Festival – this year entry is FREE!
Fresh Sounds
A diverse group of Australian and international artists will descend on Perisher to showcase their truly amazing mix of talent and entertainment across 7 live stages throughout the resort – from cosy lounges to headline acts on the Main Stage.
Experience Perisher
Wake up to the fresh mountain air and catch the Perisher Quad chair to experience the sights from the top of Australia. With Perisher’s extensive snow making facilities chances are you can also enjoy first tracks of the ski season!
Festival Office
PEAK Festival Office is situated at Smiggins Hotel Reception.
FESTIVAL & VISITOR INFORMATION
Festival Info line: 1300 811 324
For local tourist information, call the Snowy Visitor Centre on 02 6450 5600.
ARTIST & VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION
The registration area for Performers and Volunteers is also located at Smiggins Hotel Reception.
OTHER SERVICES
Located within the Skitube Terminal building are a number of essential services including:
• Police
• Medical Centre
• Post Office
• Supermarket
• Pharmacy
• Oversnow Transport Desk
• Lodge Courtesy Shuttles
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
• Sound/Video recordings are not permitted without the prior written consent from the Festival Director.
• No pets allowed on the site or in the National Park.
Travelling to PEAK
Most people travel to the region by car as this is the most flexible and rewarding way of exploring the mountains.
The Festival is located in Perisher, approximately 17km from Jindabyne.
There is a fee for vehicles using Kosciuszko National Park, with entry stations on three of the main roads entering the park. The winter surcharge daily passes are $29 from the start of the June long weekend (NSW Pensioner Card-holders are exempt from this cost).
More travel options are listed under “Essential Information” on this page.
***IMPORTANT***
If there are snow falls forecast, it is highly likely that there will be NO OVERNIGHT public parking at Smiggins AND Perisher due to the conditions. We advise anyone staying on-mountain during the festival, to travel via skitube.
Be Snow Safe
The alpine environment is a beautiful destination for winter or summer holidays and a venue for many challenging and exciting activities including skiing and bushwalking. The alpine regions however, can be hazardous if visitors are careless or irresponsible.
For more information, especially first timers the Snow Safe Australia website provides a wealth of information.
Act Responsibly
CHILDREN
The Festival aims to provide a safe environment for families. Parents and guardians are responsible for their children at all times. The Kids Stage is an entertainment venue and not a child minding facility so carers are asked to stay with their children.
LATE NIGHT PARTYING
Some venues will be open late for sessions and parties. Please keep noise to a minimum when returning to your accommodation.
NO SMOKING IN VENUES
In consideration of the comfort and safety of all festival goers there is a no smoking policy in all venues.
Essential Info
FESTIVAL INFO LINE: 1300 811 324
FESTIVAL TRANSPORT: The Perisher – Smiggins Shuttle will operate each day until just after the last performance ends.
GETTING TO PERISHER: There are a number of options:
• Transport NSW
• Snowy Shuttles
• Snowlink Shuttle
• Snow Connect
• Greyhound Snow Express
SKITUBE INFO & TIMETABLE: Visit the Skitube website
OFFICE OPENING TIMES (during the Festival)
• Friday 3pm to 11pm
• Saturday 9am to 8pm
• Sunday 9am to 8pm
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