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Yes! In fact, many Australians go to the snowy areas of the nation to do just that. Australian skiing mainly began during the gold rush that took place in New South Wales two years after the discovery of gold mines. In 1861 the miners created their own skis and introduced the idea of recreational skiing to other people. In 1936, they made the first towrope on Victoria’s Mount Buffalo, which took skiers to the slopes. Since then, skiing has become a popular activity for locals and tourists alike. Most Australian resorts even have schools for skiing and snowboarding, catering to people of all ages and skill levels.
The more popular ski resorts in New South Wales include Thredbo, Selwyn Snowfields, Charlotte Pass, and Perisher. They cater to a huge number of locals and tourists, who come here to go skiing and snowboarding every year. Meanwhile, Victoria is home to five resorts, namely Mount Hotham, Mount Buller, Falls Creek, Mount Buffalo, and Mount Baw Baw. Those going to Tasmania will want to check out Mount Mawson and Ben Lomond. The skiing and snow activities, however, are not limited to these resorts, since there are many national parks and other areas that are ideal for snow play across south Australia.
Those who want to enjoy the snowy season of southern Australia will want to check out the Victorian Interschool’s Snowsports Championships, where each year more than 5,000 school kids represent their schools in snow sporting events. They all compete to get a chance to represent their state in a national competition, and this is where most of Australia’s winter Olympians start their competitive careers.
Note that skiing and snowboarding aren’t the only activities you can do during snow season in Australia. There are other activities like snowtubing, tobogganing, and sledding, which are all popular at different resorts. People also enjoy snowball fights and snowman making. For those who want to go sightseeing, dog sledding is a good choice as well.