Perisher Valley, New South Wales

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Ski Tube railway cars and traction railway track linking Perisher Valley with Bullocks Flat

Olympic Ski Trail, leading to Perisher Valley from Perisher Mountain

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Perisher Valley (36°24′S, 148°25′E) is a ski resort village in the Snowy Mountains of New South Wales, Australia, in the Snowy River Shire. It is primarily a winter only resort village, although all-year-round accommodation is available. It is within the Kosciuszko National Park, and is administered by The New South Wales National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS). Access to the Valley is via the Skitube underground railway, or by road. There is an access fee payable to the Park's Service, and motor vehicles are not permitted to stay overnight in the winter months.

In winter, the population is approximately 2,500 guests.

Perisher Valley is one of four villages making up the Perisher Blue ski resort. It is 1,720 metres above sea level.