Yes. We have special arrangements with airlines that allow additional luggage. All details and size requirements will be collected during the booking process and provided to you in your quote letter, to facilitate a stress and worry free tour.

If lightning storms occur in the vicinity of the mountain, chairlifts and T-bars will be closed as necessary for the safety of guests and staff. Mountain staff will direct guests and you are encouraged to return to buildings and shelters during the storm. Lift and resort facilities will be reopened once the storm has passed.

On the Australian mountains, the average temperature in June-August is between -3 and +2 C. In September, it is between -1 and +5C, requiring strong sun protection and fewer layers.

The strength of UV rays at altitude is far stronger than at sea level, and the reflective effects of snow can magnify this further. To avoid severe sunburn and snow blindness, please ensure you are always wearing a high SPF (minimum of 30+) broad spectrum sunscreen and sunglasses or goggles meeting Australian standards for UV…

It is strongly recommended that you hire or purchase waterproof clothing for snow activities. Alpine weather is unpredictable and conditions can change quickly. Wear your clothing in layers with insulating items on the inside and wind and waterproof clothing on the outside. Several thin layers made of wool or synthetic fibres have insulating properties and…

This will vary depending on your destination. WorldStrides will provide you with all the details in you quote letter. As a guide: • Clothing: a waterproof jacket and pants with warm, breathable layers underneath. The jacket and pants can be hired. Other options are waterproof snow boots or any waterproof/water-resistant, sturdy footwear. Gum boots and…

In Australia, the peak snow season runs from the June long weekend until the October long weekend. All Australian snow resorts have snow-making facilities to maintain or top up snow cover in periods of low snowfall. International destinations have different peak times. New Zealand follows a similar season to Australia with June-August being peak season….

Weather is of course unpredictable and we recommend checking online weather forecasts for long-range and short-range forecasts.

If there is insufficient snow at your chosen resort to open any runs, you will be contacted prior to your arrival date to discuss options. In Victoria, each resort has a snow guarantee in place, which means that if a certain number of lifts are not operating a certain number of days before your stay,…

WorldStrides takes pride in providing safe, quality accommodations for all programs. Depending on the trip type/preference, we utilise a range of accommodation options, including hotels, hostels, guest houses and homestays and are inspected by WorldStrides staff and partners for cleanliness, quality, and location on an ongoing basis. For international travel, WorldStrides generally uses centrally located…