‘Giant Esky’: Australia’s first indoor snow resort planned for western Sydney gets Chinese backing

AA Australian Associated PressThe Guardian - World NewsFiled 2025-12-04 · 06:58 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min

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A $700 million project to build Australia's first indoor ski resort, Winter Sports World, has received financial backing from the BonSki Group, a leading Chinese indoor ski operator. The memorandum of understanding was signed in Guangzhou, China. The resort is planned for Penrith, on the banks of the Nepean River, approximately 15km from Western Sydney airport. The project aims to include a 300-meter Olympic-class ski run. The development seeks to provide a year-round snow sports destination in Western Sydney.

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Peter Magnisalis signed a memorandum of understanding with BonSki Group.

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The project has secured the backing of a leading Chinese operator.

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The project is a $700m project.

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The resort will be located on the banks of Penrith’s Nepean River.

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Australia’s first indoor snow resort is planned for western Sydney.

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Resort to be located on the banks of Penrith’s Nepean River, 15km from Western Sydney airport, with plans for a 300-metre Olympic-class ski run Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A $700m project to build Australia’s first indoor ski resort has secured the backing of a leading Chinese operator. Winter Sports World’s managing director, Peter Magnisalis, signed a memorandum of understanding in the Chinese city of Guangzhou on Thursday with BonSki Group, the world’s biggest indoor ski operator. Continue reading...

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