Our midweek magic lift pass allows you to be at hotham on. Hire skis, snowboards, clothing and snow chains from our 4 great locations. The road closure will also affect people using the dargo road, who will not be able to enter the great alpine road during this period. Find your perfect lift pass by going online, securing early to get the lowest possible price and choosing quieter days for deeper discounts. If you stay in the paybyphone system to purchase your mt hotham resort entry pass, you will need to use 2839 when prompted for your location number. Hire and sale of snow chains fitted free on mountain roadside. A resort entry season pass gives access for your vehicle and anybody inside to falls creek and all of the services provided once youre here. Were giving you the chance to lock in your 2020 season pass at a lower price even than the 2019 early bird season pass, giving you more time on the mountain. Mount hotham downhill trail maps cross country trail map chain fitting and rental. There is a free shuttle bus that takes people along this road as its a very long walk from one end of the town to the other. All six family rooms have separate ensuite shower and toilet and are made up of 4 double bunks sleeping 6 8 people in a room comfortably. The official opening and closing dates for mount hotham, australia for current and past seasons. Hotham, falls creek, perisher we are continuing to prepare for our scheduled opening of the 2020 winter season on 6 june. Accommodation in hotham is mostly selfcontained apartments or.
If anyone knows anything and wants to pass on that would be highly appreciated. For kids wanting to learn how to snowboard or ski in a safe place, hotham365 is australias only indoor training centre located in a winter resort. The town of mt hotham is a small resort town spread along the great alpine road with the central part of the town at hotham heights. Mt hotham is a great place to take the whole family, and there are plenty of things to do. The mountain is located approximately 357 kilometres 222 mi north east of melbourne, 746 kilometres 464 mi from sydney, and 997 kilometres 620 mi from adelaide by road. In some cases, ski resorts may be part of a multi mountain ski pass, which will be indicated when those prices are displayed. If you prefer, once your password is reset in the paybyphone system, you can return to the alpine easy access website to purchase your mt hotham. Purchase or extend your resort entry now and save time on the snow. Remember to print your pass before leaving home it will be attached to your confirmation email. Season resort entry permits provide great value if you are planning to visit the resort for an extended period of time.
Ski hotham mt hotham officially has 245 hectares 605 acres of piste terrain when it is fully open. Mt hotham ski patrol, village snow clearing, free village transport, traffic and car parking services. Mt hotham s summit rises to an altitude of 1,862 metres 6,109 ft. Mount hotham is a mountain in the victorian alps of the great dividing range, located in the australian state of victoria. Family trips to the snow mt hotham, falls creek and mt. These dates are subject to change at mount hotham s discretion based on weather and snowfall. All resorts season passes which enable resort entry into the resort as well as the resorts at mt hotham, mt buller, mt stirling. For mt hothamites and dinner plainians to communicate and keep in contact. It offers 20% beginner terrain, 40% intermediate terrain and 43% advanced terrain. Early bird pass official home of falls creek alpine resort. The best months are usually july and august, with occasional storms dumping fresh powder.
The kids can enjoy skiing, snowboarding, tobogganing or. Hiking or skinning is required to get to the goods, although there are also various lines near the winding great alpine road where uphilling can be supplemented by a mate with a car. We always purchase a car season pass each year so this new prepurchase resort entry doesnt. You can find blue day parking in the corral day carpark located in. The classes are a fun and cost effective way to improve your skills.
Hotham season pass pricing for an adult, child, junior and senior, where applicable. Ski hire mt hotham online ski hire mt hotham snowboard. To celebrate our partnership with audi, hotham alpine resort are offering audi drivers who visit the resort exclusive vip parking in the corral day car park. During the declared snow season all visitors to mt hotham must pay a resort entry. Arlberg centrally located and largest on the mountain check rates. Current webcam photos of the ski resort mount hotham. Or arrive by plane to mt hothams own airport just 20km from the ski resort. Fast track your on snow skills with a personalised lesson. Day permits can be purchased via alpine easy access prior to arriving at hotham. Learn about season passes and lift ticket offerings at mt hotham, including discount lift tickets for youths, seniors, students, and kids as well as possible group discounts.
Mount hotham is one of the top resorts in australia. Navigate to season passes using the button below to see the various ski pass options that mt. It would make the old 1960s chairlift from thredbo to charlottes pass look sheltered. For parking your vehicle at hotham resort please click here for more information. The gotcha area double black diamond terrain and the orchard area intermediate terrain require a little more. Ski and board yearround in four countries, all on one incredible pass. Arrabri ski club mt hotham, 26 davenport drive, hotham. Mt hotham ski resort mt hotham is considered by many to be the australian ski resort for serious skiers and boarders. The ski resort mount hotham is located in victoria. To purchase a season pass or see the latest ski pass pricing info, visit the ski resorts website directly. Vail resorts purchase mount hotham and falls creek the. You can find blue day parking in the corral day carpark located in the heart of the village. Mount hotham ski lodge accommodation jalanga bookings. Zirkys can go straight to the slopes from the door check rates.
And their new moves for 20202021 epic pass purchases, including free epic coverage insurance against certain resort closures, including for events like covid19, as well as refunds. Everything you need to know about the ski area, from the best ski runs and terrain to where to go for apres. In the winter you can enjoy skiing the resort has to offer with mountain accommodation at hotham or dinner plain, which is a luxurious alpine village only 10 km from the resort. Mt hotham is ideal for skiers of all levels but was personally too crowded for me. The epic australia pass is the best value season pass for australians and connects hotham, falls creek and perisher with whistler blackcomb, hakuba valley japan, rusutsu japan and the best of the u. Unlike falls creek which is known for its family friendliness and intermediate terrain, and mt buller where melbournites go to strut and be seen at the apres ski scene, mount hotham is where the real skiers go. Hotham is known as australias powder capital and offers some of the most challenging terrain in australia as well as plenty of terrain for beginner and intermediate skiers and boarders. Access within the resort is also affected by poor visibility during the snow season. This leaves a very slim amount of time that you can catch good snow.
Due to this ride, the great alpine road will be closed between harrietville and mt hotham from 8am to 1pm on sunday. After the close of the 2019 season, brian mc dermott and kathy wylie advised us that they were moving on. Featuring mountain views, shamrock apartments provides accommodations with a balcony and an electric tea pot, around 1. With 320 hectares of skiable terrain, 80 runs, and lifts. Mt hotham, 28 great alpine road, hotham heights 2020. During the snow season it is a legal requirement that all vehicles entering the resort carry snow chains. Hotham lift ticket prices are provided to onthesnow or sourced directly from the ski resort, who is responsible for its accuracy. Accommodation in hotham is mostly selfcontained apartments or chalets, and offers. Lift ticket prices are often dynamic and subject to change. The aussie mountains have a very short snow season just over three months per year, maybe four depending on the season. Webcam hotham heights webcam hotham keoghs live cam mount hotham. We thank brian and kathy for their commitment and hard work over the past 3 seasons and give them our best wishes for the future. Resort entry fees only apply during the declared snow season. Save time and money when you buy your mt hotham lift tickets in advance on liftopia.
Hitting the slopes has never been easier, so whether youre travelling by car, coach or by airplane, youll find theres plenty of options to get to mt hotham. For skiing and snowboarding, there are 50 km of slopes available. To date, resort signage has predominantly been to assist vehicular movement and parking. With 67 runs spanning 791 acres, it is well worth a visit if you find yourself in the area. The mt hotham area offers the best sidecountry and backcountry of the australian ski resorts.
As the season approaches, we will advise of any planned changes to resort operations. We like everything of this appartment, the beautiful mountain view from the balcony, the easy distance to ski run, the quite street in front of door so we can play snow. To give you a snapshot of the resort, weve put together a comprehensive list of key statistics, including mountain profile, lift system, historical opening and closing dates, and ticket pricing. Mt hotham producers some of victorias highest annual snowfalls. We know its a tough time to commit to your winter plans at the moment, so weve decided to extend our lazy bird season membership pricing until the 31 may 2020. Bright is the closest town to hotham, and you can stop here to collect tyre chains and groceries if required before you drive up the mountain. A free shuttle bus service operates throughout the season with a number of bus stops connecting the village and car parking areas. Hotham lift ticket prices for single day, half day and multiday lift tickets wherever that information is available and provided by the ski resort. As an employee with mhsc, you get a season pass and free lessons as well as some. The central parts of the mount hotham resort are most likely to be open e. With lifts catering for over 24,000 people an hour, downhill runs up to two and half kilometres. Very welcomed news by our new hotham resort owner vail resorts. Hotham offers a complimentary village bus service that will collect you from the overnight car parking and drop you straight to the village.
The peaks challenge cycling event will pass through mt hotham on sunday, march 8. The winter sports area is situated between the elevations of 1,450 and 1,845 m. This includes awd and 4wd vehicles and applies from the season opening on june 11 through to the last day of the season on october 2. Hotham offers a unique experience, with the village at the top of the mountain, meaning skiing down the run to start your day. You would need a car to live in harrietville, but even then it would be a huge. Resort entry is charged at a cost per vehicle for the duration of your stay. From bright, hotham resort is around a 50 minute drive, but this can vary with traffic and snow conditions. Mount hotham is located at the crest of the lot 20a great alpine rd, the highest bitumen road in australia. Day car parking is available from 7am 11pm when the car parks need to be clear for overnight snow clearing operations. Mt hotham ski passes hotham and falls creek have joined together to create the hero pass offering unlimited access to both ski resorts all season, plus a range of discounts and other benefits. Resort entry before you hit the road, it is important to know that during the declared winter season, a resort entry fee applies to all vehicles. The mfs new hotham proposal, if approved, will take all of the flat land in the centre of the resort to build real estate. Vail resorts have announced their creditsrefunds policy following the curtailed season due to covid19, which is pretty generous.
I will list below a few main places to stay in mt hotham, followed by a few other amazing options you will want to consider also. Hotham has a daycare centre which caters to children aged from three months. In purchasing your pass, all pass holders agree to receive communications from mount hotham skiing company pty ltd andor. Super early pass resort entry hotham alpine resort. The nearest major road to mountain is the great alpine road. If youre a day visitor, please follow the blue parking signs. In some cases, ski resorts may be part of a multimountain ski pass, which will be indicated when those prices are displayed. Hotham sufferes from a lack of flat land on which to locate car parks.
The alpine easy access system has changed this is how it. You have until april 30 to purchase your pass before the price rises as we get closer to the winter season. The north easts major skifields are under new ownership with colorado company vail resorts purchasing falls creek alpine resort and mount hotham alpine resort for an. Directional signage has been installed at davenport including big d and at mt hotham central. S including park city, vail, breckenridge and more. Mt hotham ski resort ski resorts australia mountainwatch. Mt hothams resort entry system is now managed through a responsive camera. Many visitors to dinner plain like to ski or snowboard at mount hotham, just 11km away. Season pass refund protection as outlined on our websites and then sign below, confirming that they have read and understand the terms and conditions as well as the season pass refund protection, and subsequently agree. Estimated dates are based on historical averages or advice from the resort. Cloud 9 more affordablelocated in dinner plain check rates.
It is easy to pay for the alpine season pass fee for the car parking as you do it when you pay for your lift passes on an ipad the stores have. By road the resort is 357km from melbourne, 746km from sydney and 882km from adelaide. Sep 10, 2019 what to know before visiting mt hotham when to visit mt hotham. Green overnight car parking is available below bus stop 8 towards the wire plain cross country area. Hotham provides these season pass prices directly to onthesnow or they are sourced from the ski areas website. Get great deals for 250 resorts like mt hotham when you buy in advance. During the declared snow season all visitors to mt hotham must pay a resort entry fee, which covers essential winter services provided to guests, including the mt hotham ski patrol, village snow clearing, free village transport, traffic and car parking services, cross country trail grooming, waste management and environmental management.
Your resort entry fee covers your access to the resort and helps fund a range of important services including the mt hotham ski patrol, village snow clearing, free village transport, traffic and car parking services, cross country trail grooming, waste management and environmental management. Epic australia pass 2020 hotham alpine resort mount hotham. Mt hothams summit rises to an altitude of 1,862 metres 6,109 ft. Resort entry season pass important conditions of purchase. Guide to working a snow season at mt hotham, australia.
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