CSIRO Ski Club

What You Need to Bring

Pillows and ample blankets are supplied in the lodge. Sheets and pillow slips are provided during the winter season.  The rest of the year you will need to bring your own bed linen, pillow slips, towels and provide for all food and drink.

Perisher village has a small supermarket that is open in winter only. Most guests bring some food with them and obtain the regular perishables from the outlet in winter. There are also restaurants in the village together with fully equipped ski hire outlets open for the ski season only.

Security

The lodge is often empty during the day, so the main access door is security coded (ie, no key is required).

Lodge managers, members and non-members are issued with the code. This code is sent to the booking member via automated email in the week prior to arrival. Please remember to bring this code with you.

Location & How to Get There

Link to MAP

Access to the lodge in winter. There is no overnight parking in Perisher, you will need to leave your car at Bullocks flat and catch the Ski Tube to Perisher.  

Your vehicle should be adequately prepared for alpine winter conditions when visiting the area in winter. Special snow chains must be carried in winter and fitted to the vehicle when directed. Ensure anti-freeze is added to the radiator coolant in the correct proportion for Australian Alps. Make sure your battery is in good condition.

Snow chains can be hired at Cooma and Jindabyne.

Upon Arrival

Your allocated room number should be on your booking confirmation email. This information will also be displayed on the notice board in the lodge entry.  Occasionally there may have been a last minute change to the room allocations, please confirm your room number on arrival. 

Advise the Lodge Manager of your arrival and introduce your companions to him/her.

Skis, stocks and snowboards may be stored in the entry foyer downstairs. Skiing and boarding equipment is not permitted in any other part of the Lodge and ski/board boots must not be warn upstairs.

Your Room

Your booking confirmation nominates your room. Please bring your booking receipt as proof of your booking.

Each room has an ensuite bathroom and beds with pillows, blankets and mattress protectors (which must be used) and its own heater.

In the winter season, bed linen is provided for you. You will need to bring your own towel

Cleaning materials are provided in every room, with replacements located in the storeroom.

Smoking is not permitted in the Lodge.

Things Provided in Common Areas

• Fully equipped kitchen with microwave ovens, fridges, freezers, dishwashers, fry pans, saucepans, tea towels, detergents, cloths, utensils, crockery, garbage bags, foil and clingwrap.
• Basic cooking essentials are provided, eg; flour, sugar, oils, tea, coffee and spices. 
• Dining room and lounge room.
• Heating.
• Drying room.
• Ski storage
• Laundry has washing machine and dryer.
• Vacuum cleaners.
• A “left-overs” cupboard is for all to use but please ensure you do not leave perishable items.

Things not Provided

• Bed linen in the off season (byo sheets and pillow slips) and towels and your own laundry detergent.
• Food.
• You may wish to bring a torch just in case of a blackout, or if you need to walk outside when it is dark.

 

Cleaning Roster

A cleaning roster is located on the inside of each bedroom door and on the wall near main kitchen. Each room is allocated cleaning tasks to be completed on the Friday night prior to departure. The cleaning must be completed even if you are leaving prior to Friday night

Consideration for Other Patrons

• All common areas are available for all members and guests and need to be left tidy and clean after use.
• All members and guests should be sensitive to the needs of others.
• Keep noise to a minimum, particularly at night and early in the morning.
• Club Members are responsible for the behaviour of their guests (including paying for any damage they may cause).

Lodge Manager

Each week during winter a lodge manager is allocated. This is usually a long-standing member who has knowledge and experience in the responsibilities of the lodge operations. This will include driving the Argo during winter season They represent the Club’s management. If you require assistance or advice, or you would like to make a suggestion or complaint, please see them. Remember that they are also on holidays like you.

The Lodge Manager is empowered to take any necessary action to ensure the proper running of the Lodge.

Before Departure

• Advise the Lodge Manager if you are departing early.
• Clean, vacuum and tidy your room and ensuite, and the spaces you used in the refrigerator, freezers and kitchen cupboards etc.
• Complete your rostered cleaning duties.
• If you are the last out of the Lodge, ensure all internal bins are emptied and clean.
• Ensure all windows and doors are locked (this is also important during your stay!) and return any shovels.