Excitement is in the air as Australia’s favourite winter playground Perisher commences its four week countdown to the opening long weekend, when the gates open to snow lovers to mark the official start of the 2012 season.

Kicking off 9 June, the 2012 snow season is already causing hype amongst keen snow goers, with the first snow falls recorded as far back as January. Adding to the excitement, Perisher’s snowmaking team is preparing to commence its operations as soon as temperatures allow, which could be any time soon.

This all sends a positive message to those planning a snow holiday and Perisher is answering the call with some incredible deals in the run up to the start of the season – including early bird packages available for purchasing online via the website (www.perisher.com.au). If purchased before 31st May; guests can make as much as a 30% saving on in-resort pricing. What other incentive is there to book a holiday to the snow NOW?

Perisher’s new online pricing is also on hand to ensure customers get the best value from their trip. Allowing guests to compare, bundle and pre commit to products without having to leave the comfort of their home; the new online pricing is flexible and means you can save time, cash and skip the ticket office - giving you more time to enjoy the snowy fun.

“The countdown to the 2012 season is well and truly on”, says PR and Business Development Manager Perisher, Neil Thew. “Guests are really taking advantage of our early bird deals to book their trips – we’re hoping it’s going to be one of our most successful seasons yet for visitation; if pre-season bookings are anything to go by we are tracking well to achieve this,” adds Mr Thew.

Whether you’re travelling with kids in search for fun family friendly activities or if thrill-seeking is more your deal, Perisher has it all covered. Be it the action-packed fun awaiting in TubeTown – the resort’s snow tube park, enjoying the exclusivity of hitting the slopes first thing in the morning with First Tracks, or taking a lesson to make a start to or improve your existing on-snow skills, there’s so much to do you’ll be spoiled for choice. And, that’s just a taste of what you can do at Perisher!

Kicking off the new season will be opening weekend festivities with the Snow Mountain of Music Festival 8-11 June, a four day and night long feast of music and entertainment, suitable to all tastes and ages, showcasing a wealth of talented artists. Ticket and accommodation packages are still available. Enjoy the great variety of acts whilst taking in the sights of Australia’s most iconic snow-field and maybe have a ski as well

For more information, check out www.perisher.com.au or Perisher’s Facebook page, www.facebook.com/PerisherResort.