Australia Set to Get World's First Indoor Ski Resort with Chinese Investment
A $700 million project to build Australia's first indoor ski resort in western Sydney has secured backing from Chinese operator BonSki Group. The 4.5-star hotel and restaurants will feature an Olympic-class ski run, set to attract 1.5 million domestic visitors annually, as well as strong interest from international tourists.
The resort, dubbed Winter Sports World, is expected to be shovel-ready in a few months, with construction commencing shortly thereafter. A memorandum of understanding was signed by BonSki's managing director, Peter Magnisalis, in Guangzhou, China. The deal marks a significant investment in the Australian market and demonstrates growing ties between the two nations.
Once operational, Winter Sports World will boast an "international, iconic appearance" according to Magnisalis. This vision includes Olympic-class ski runs and a state-of-the-art hotel with 200 rooms. The resort also offers opportunities for visitors to learn how to ski and snowboard, making it accessible to those who have never experienced the sport before.
Magnisalis emphasized the potential of Winter Sports World in putting western Sydney on the global map. "We've got the Opera House, we've got the Sydney Harbour Bridge, and soon we're going to have Winter Sports World," he said.
In addition to its recreational benefits, the resort is also expected to create 2,700 jobs in western Sydney. Financing for the project will be sourced from a combination of domestic and international institutional groups.
While no official opening date has been announced, construction is slated to begin soon. The resort's location on the banks of Penrith's Nepean River makes it easily accessible by car or public transportation, with Western Sydney Airport set to open in December 2026.
The project marks an exciting development for Australia's ski culture and underscores growing economic ties between China and Australia. With its state-of-the-art facilities and Olympic-class skiing, Winter Sports World is poised to become a major tourist destination in the region.
A $700 million project to build Australia's first indoor ski resort in western Sydney has secured backing from Chinese operator BonSki Group. The 4.5-star hotel and restaurants will feature an Olympic-class ski run, set to attract 1.5 million domestic visitors annually, as well as strong interest from international tourists.
The resort, dubbed Winter Sports World, is expected to be shovel-ready in a few months, with construction commencing shortly thereafter. A memorandum of understanding was signed by BonSki's managing director, Peter Magnisalis, in Guangzhou, China. The deal marks a significant investment in the Australian market and demonstrates growing ties between the two nations.
Once operational, Winter Sports World will boast an "international, iconic appearance" according to Magnisalis. This vision includes Olympic-class ski runs and a state-of-the-art hotel with 200 rooms. The resort also offers opportunities for visitors to learn how to ski and snowboard, making it accessible to those who have never experienced the sport before.
Magnisalis emphasized the potential of Winter Sports World in putting western Sydney on the global map. "We've got the Opera House, we've got the Sydney Harbour Bridge, and soon we're going to have Winter Sports World," he said.
In addition to its recreational benefits, the resort is also expected to create 2,700 jobs in western Sydney. Financing for the project will be sourced from a combination of domestic and international institutional groups.
While no official opening date has been announced, construction is slated to begin soon. The resort's location on the banks of Penrith's Nepean River makes it easily accessible by car or public transportation, with Western Sydney Airport set to open in December 2026.
The project marks an exciting development for Australia's ski culture and underscores growing economic ties between China and Australia. With its state-of-the-art facilities and Olympic-class skiing, Winter Sports World is poised to become a major tourist destination in the region.
this is so cool I mean who wouldn't wanna hit the slopes in summer? $700 million is insane for an indoor ski resort but I guess it's worth it if it's gonna bring in 1.5 million visitors annually that's a lot of cash for Australia 
and I'm loving the fact that it's not just some generic resort it's got Olympic-class skiing and a hotel with 200 rooms plus opportunities to learn how to ski or snowboard for beginners so it's accessible to everyone 
I gotta say, building an indoor ski resort in western Sydney is a crazy cool idea! I mean, who wouldn't want to hit the slopes right next to the Opera House? It's like having a piece of the snow-covered mountains brought right into the heart of the city 
. And with 200 hotel rooms and all that Olympic-class skiing, this resort is gonna be the ultimate winter sports experience. Plus, it'll create jobs and bring in tourists from around the world - that's some serious economic boost for Australia 
. Can't wait to see how it all comes together and becomes a reality! 
i'm literally so down for this like who wouldn't want to ski in sydney wintertime 
but like seriously what's up with chinese investment in australia i feel like we're losing control of our own country 
anyway cant wait to hit the slopes at wintersports world lol 2k jobs created and 700 million dollars invested = win in my book 
think about how many ppl from all over the world r gonna get 2 enjoy some quality ski time & maybe even learn 2 snowboard 4 the first time lol! $700 million 2 build it? that's insane 
its gonna be awesome 2 see western sydney get some international recognition, like u said, opera house, harbour bridge, now wint sports world 
... 700 million bucks for a ski resort? that's just crazy 
. don't get me wrong, i'm all for jobs and stuff, but 2,700 new ones at that price tag seems like a lot 
. plus, western sydney's not exactly known for its ski culture... it's like trying to put a skier in an armbinder trying to go downhill 
. time will tell if this resort actually works out or just becomes another money pit 
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. It makes sense that they'd want to get into the Australian market, we're always looking for new ways to boost tourism and economy. And honestly, who wouldn't want an indoor ski resort in Sydney? It's like something out of a movie! They've definitely got big plans with 200 rooms and all that jazz. I'm curious though, how are they going to make it feel "international" when we're basically on the other side of the world from China? 
2k jobs isnt bad either more ppl out there skiimg and having fun who needs sunshine when u got indoor skiing ? lol what's next china investin in a snowboard park at the opera house 
