Blue Cow vs Charlotte Pass

Blue Cow (New South Wales) and Charlotte Pass (New South Wales) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatBlue CowCharlotte Pass
Vertical drop1,421 ft (433 m)584 ft (178 m)
Summit elevation6,683 ft6,325 ft
Base elevation5,262 ft5,741 ft
Lifts445
Runs19624
Beginner terrain53%38%
Intermediate terrain39%29%
Expert terrain8%33%
Night skiing--

Blue Cow has the bigger vertical (1,421 ft vs 584 ft); Blue Cow has more runs (196 vs 24); Charlotte Pass skews more expert (33% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Blue CowNot on a major pass; lift tickets only
Charlotte PassNot on a major pass; lift tickets only

No single pass covers both, so skiing both means separate passes or lift tickets. Check your full resort list in the pass finder →

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