Gay Ski Week Australia Festival at Falls Creek

Fabulous Festival Events Pass and Single Tickets On Sale Soon

Coming next week will be our events passes and single tickets for all our available events.

Our events pass will offer special bundled and discounted events, saving you between 5% and 10% on single ticket prices for the full festival of fun at Falls Creek from Friday 2nd to Sunday 11th September.

There will also be special rates for Falls Creek locals (look out for posts in the Falls Creek Staff & Locals Facebook group).

Check back here after Monday for updates.

Festival 2022 is LIVE!

Get ready to ski, board, party and celebrate all things fabulously frosty at Gay Ski Week Australia (GSWA) 2022.

Australia’s biggest Winter Pride festival at Falls Creek (VIC) is a great gay time for the entire LGBT+ family, (finally) celebrating 12 seasons in 2022 and is Australia's only national pride event.

Festival 2022 is kicking off Friday 2nd September and running to the following Sunday 11th September all completely on snow at Falls Creek resort in Victoria. Two fabulous weekends delivering ten days of frosty Alpine fun and nine sizzling nights of entertainment.

Daily events, après and social skiing and boarding are packed into the programme; there is plenty of hot action on and off the slopes. Stay on-mountain and enjoy some of the best natural snow conditions in Australia, plus a great group of people to snow with.

Exciting new developments for 2022:

❄️ Our first Host Lodge! Experience the social heart of Gay Ski Week Australia at Diana Alpine Lodge. Currently held exclusively for GSWA guests. Great location with easy access to the nearby chairlift and runs. Enjoy the in lodge hot-tub and sauna, and relax after a good day on the slopes!

❄️ The Drinks Palace and Dance Bar: our new Aprés and evening events venue, with a focus on our DJ’s, drag, cool tunes and hot bodies! Expect fun and frivolity aplenty.

❄️ Disco Pop: a free fun, frisky and funky social event nightly at “The Palace”

❄️ Frock Hudson’s Cabaret Lounge: operating each day during the festival, it will alternate with The Palace as the daily Aprés venue. We’ve got some fun stuff planned for here!

❄️ The Piano Bar: the free late night part to Frock Hudson’s Cabaret Lounge, kicking off from Tuesday 6th, from 9pm each night. Enjoy tunes, cocktails or a nightcap or two on your way home. But expect a few surprises along the way!

❄️ Daily Aprés with Guest DJ’s: enjoy our improved Aprés sessions with DJ's you know and love from around Australia, plus our Drag Hosts will keep you entertained. Remember, the more you drink, the prettier they look!

❄️ More New Events: “Cocktails & Karaoke”, "Winter Onesieland Cocktail Party", “Monday Mountain Madness”, ”The Chill Sessions" with Australia's first lady of House DJ Kate Monroe, and we welcome "Frock Hudson's Alpine Antics" to the mountain.

❄️ Ambassador Group Runs: get out with the group and have fun together! We are introducing more snow activities this year, with some hosted group runs from the resort instructors, plus some afternoon runs hosted by our fabulous GSWA Ambassadors.

❄️ Pride Day 2022 at Falls Creek: an explosion of rainbow colour right across the resort. Events include our "Picnic on the Peak" and "The Rainbow Run”, plus announcing the winner of the inaugural “Drag Up Your Business” Competition.

With over 50 events, activities parties, aprés and snow action happening across the resort there’s plenty to keep you entertained and active.

Grab our Big Package for the best value and maximum snow vacation time, or chose from our Fab Four night opening weekend package or our Frosty Five night closing weekend package.

We've got hundreds of participants, a good handful of queer entertainers, a bunch of hot instructors, two amazing entertainment hubs, multiple event venues, ten days, nine nights, two weekends, and a gay old time, creating our uniquely Australian Alpine adventure. Come and join us!

Ski-in and ski-OUT with pride this season at Gay Ski Week Australia!

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Covid-19

Gay Ski Week Australia 2022 is operating during unprecedented times. Our first concern is always the wellbeing and safety of our guests, hosts and staff. Our program is designed to operate under the mandated requirements, as they stand, as this present time. These requirements may change and we are able to adjust our program accordingly. Some events may be offered in an alternative or alternating format and some events may be capacity limited. Guests will have other options presented to them as these become available.

All guests are required to be fully vaccinated, including any required booster shots, to participate at Gay Ski Week Australia 2022.

Guests are responsible for ensuring they comply with all State and Federal requirements, and can safely get back home again. The resort will be operating with a full CovidSafe plan in place. Please refer to https://www.fallscreek.com.au/news/ for updates from the resort and also https://www.skifalls.com.au/covid-19-season-updates for updates from the lift company.

Deposits are required to confirm bookings and our event terms & conditions apply. Early Bird rates are offered on most products until 30th June unless sold out prior.

COOL LOVE

A great time for all our LGBT+ family – but don't just take our word for it...

"Great people, great accommodation, great week! The easy-going atmosphere puts everyone attending at ease. Your hosts are so helpful! It's super comfortable. The snow last year was just amazing and I love making new friends every year and we keep in touch. Can't wait to be back and catch up with everyone – and enjoy the hot-tubs at Falls!"

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Andrew S, NSW

Repeat guest since 2014

You can't beat being on mountain!

I have been to a lot of gay events over the years, and the work you do for this festival is like having your own personal cabana boy 24/7!

It's just great, you don't want for anything. Everything is right there for you.

Its great. It's brillant. It's gay!

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DJ Kate Monroe, NSW

Repeat guest and gorgous staff since 2015

"What a great week! Location, entertainment, accommodation, and of course skiing! All fantastic. A great mix of group entertainment and personal time, and it was great to catch up with others we had met 2 years prior. My first time to Falls Creek and I loved it. My new favourite Australian ski resort. Thank you Adam and your team for a great week."

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Wayne (& Greg), NSW

Repeat guest since 2016

Our Packages

All Gay Ski Week Australia participants with accommodation have guaranteed lift passes and access to the resort. No need to worry about fighting in on-line queues. We take care of everything for you. To secure your package you will need to pay a deposit (usually 40%) and we are happy to look at a payment plan if that helps.

At this time we are offering our 9-night, 5-night and 4-night packages only. Shorter stay packages will be offered later, subject to availablity.

Everything is at your fingertips. To book simply click the button and step through our custom package builder. We've also created some pre-selected packages for you. Just follow the links below.

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Focused around the Opening Weekend celebrations, with plenty of bang for your bucks. 4- nights/5-days.

Range of accommodation available

✔ In Friday 2/9, out Tuesday 6/9

✔ Event Registration

✔ Transport options ex Albury/Melbourne

✔ Range of accommodation options from value up to deluxe

✔ Daily breakfast and selected events pass

✔ Lift ticket with 3/4 day options and optional gear rental

✔ Optional daily lessons

✔ Daily aprés and heaps of frosty fun!

✔ Snow Concierge and on-mountain Hosts to help you every step of the way!

starting from

$289

per person, per day, quadshare Value Accommodaiton, self-drive, 3-day lift ticket

(Estimated based on last year's lift prices)

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ENJOY a concentrated dose of frosty fun with our 5-night/6-day package

Range of accommodation available

✔ Tuesday 6/9 to Sunday 11/9 inclusive

✔ Event Registration

✔ Transport options ex Albury/Melbourne

✔ Range of accommodation options from value up to deluxe

✔ Daily breakfast and selected events pass

✔ Lift ticket with 4/5 day options and optional gear rental

✔ Optional daily lessons

✔ Daily aprés and heaps of frosty fun!

✔ Snow Concierge and on-mountain Hosts to help you every step of the way!

starting from

$327

per person, per day, quadshare Value Accommodaiton, ex-Melbourne, 4-day lift ticket

(Estimated based on last year's lift prices)

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The full FABULOUS experience.
Stay on-mountain in our host lodge, with 10 amazing action-filled days and 9 fun-filled nights!

Host Lodge: Diana Alpine Lodge

✔ Friday 2/9 to Sunday 11/9 inclusive

✔ Registration

✔ Transport options ex Albury/Melbourne

✔ Host Lodge Accommodation with bar, lounge, sauna and hot-tub

✔ Daily breakfast and full events pass

✔ Lift ticket with 6/7/8 day options and optional gear rental

✔ Optional daily lessons

✔ Daily aprés and heaps of frosty fun!

✔ Full event inclusions and optional extras

✔ Snow Concierge and on-mountain Hosts to help you every step of the way!

starting from

$387

Early Bird Rates per person, per day, triple share, ex-Melbourne, 6-day lift ticket

(Estimated based on last year's lift prices )

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For the ultimate getaway and our VIP treatment with all the bells and whistles!

Stay in our premium accommodation, enjoying the full 10 days and 9 nights!

Deluxe accommodation

✔ Friday 3/9 to Sunday 12/9 inclusive

✔ Registration

✔ Transport options ex Albury/Melbourne

✔ Helicopter from Albury Airport to Falls Creek

✔ 5-star accommodation in Astra Lodge

✔ Daily breakfast and full events pass

✔ Lift ticket with 6/7/8 day options and sports gear rental

✔ Daily lessons

✔ Daily aprés and heaps of frosty fun!

✔ Day spa treatment

✔ Daily aprés and heaps of frosty fun!

starting from

$599

per person, per day, twin share

(Estimated based on last years lift prices)

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Our Packages

Everthing is at your fingertips. To book into Gay Ski Week Australia 2022, simply click the button below and step through our custom package builder. We've also created some pre-selected packages for you. Just follow the links below. Note that these products may display better on a desktop.

All Gay Ski Week Australia participants with accommodation have guaranteed lift passes and access to the resort. No need to worry about fighting in on-line queues. We take care of everything for you. To secure your package you will need to pay a deposit (usually 40%) and we are happy to look at a payment plan if that helps.

At this time we are offering our 9-night, 5-night and 4-night packages only. Shorter stay packages will be offered later, subject to availablity.

Here's a quick summary of our key packages on offer for 2022:

The Ultimate Luxury Package, Friday 2nd to Sunday 11th September, starting at $599 per person per day, and includes all the bells and whistles such as helicopter transport from Albury to Falls Creek. Call us for details!
Our Big Package at Diana Alpine Lodge – our social and preferred solution, priority access to our host lodge accommodation, offering 9-nights/10-days packed full of fun. Friday 2nd to Sunday 11th.
Frosty Five Nights Package – giving you heaps of action on and off the slopes and includes the climax of the festival. Tuesday 6th to Sunday 11th.
Fab First Four Package - focused around the Opening Weekend celebrations, this package has plenty of bang for your bucks. Friday 2nd to Tuesday 6th.

All prices quoted on this page are indicative and subject to change.

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PLAY

How much powder fun can you handle?

A full program on and off the snow will keep you entertained. Breakfast is included for everyone at Morning Muster along with most evening meals, with some options to spice things up.

There's group lessons, casual lunches, progressive dinners, parties, DJ's, drag, cabaret performances with a twist, plus daily aprés and nightcaps by the fire or in your hot-tub!

Enjoy Disco Pop at The Drinks Palace and Dance Bar, our free evening of drinks and dancing; drop into Frock Hudson's Cabaret Lounge and Piano Bar @ Nelse and catch up with friends old and new. Enjoy pop-up events, guest DJ's and late night shenanigans! Get updates and buy tickets at the GSWA Info desk each morning.

Snow virgins welcome. Experienced players catered for.

Check out all the key events and full schedule across our full 10-day programme.

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How much powder fun can you handle?

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STAY & SKI

Full on at Falls Creek in 2022.

With a change in resort focus for this year, staying at Falls Creek gives you a uniquely Australian Alpine experience in one of this country's most beautiful resorts. It's a slice of a European snow village with gum trees!

With over four metres of average snowfall, and complete ski-in and ski-out accommodation options, it's a winter wonderland ready for you to play in.

There's 92 runs, 5,000 beds and over 38 different delicious food and beverage options for you to explore (the food, not the beds).

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STAY & SKI

Full on at Falls Creek in 2022.

With over four metres of average snowfall, and complete ski-in and ski-out accommodation options, it's a winter wonderland ready for you to play in.

There's 92 runs, 5,000 beds and over 38 different delicious food and beverage options for you to explore (the food, not the beds).

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GETTING THERE

...is a breeze, even for snow bunnies.

Coach, car, or even FLY to the snow.

Direct daily coach services from both Melbourne and Albury, means Falls Creek is easily accessible from all over Australia (and internationally too!). Fly into Albury airport and you will be on snow by lunchtime!

Park your car in Mt Beauty and grab the shuttle service up the mountain, avoid all the hassle with chains and gate fees.

For the VIP treatment, grab the helicopter service from Albury to Falls Creek and arrive in style!

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GETTING THERE

...is a breeze, even for snow bunnies.

Coach, car, or even FLY to the snow.

Park your car in Mt Beauty and grab the shuttle service up the mountain, avoid all the hassle with chains and gate fees.

For the VIP treatment, grab the helicopter service from Albury to Falls Creek and arrive in style!

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SLEEPING THERE

Prepare to play hard & sleep easy.

Enjoy the best accommodation on offer and book into one of our extraordinary properties. All on-mountain and on snow, just meters away from all the action with real ski-in and ski-out access!

We’ve done the hard work and already secured for you the best value and best quality properties at Falls Creek, there's something for everyone!

Experience the social heart of Gay Ski Week Australia at Diana Alpine Lodge, our first host lodge. Idea for solo travellers with our "Share with a Stranger" program on offer here.

Accommodation style categories rank from Value, Quality, Superior and up to Deluxe, with various options in each. Solo, doubles, throuples and groups all catered for.

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SLEEPING THERE

Prepare to play hard & sleep easy.

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Gay Ski Week Australia is made possible by

Gay Ski Week Australia

is proudly produced by Points of Difference Travel & Events since 2009, and is Australia's only national pride event.

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