Hotham Ski Resort
Information and Tourist Guide
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MOUNTAIN Winter Ski Season: Summit Height: Total Number of Lifts: Total Number of Runs: Longest Run: Terrain: Skiable Area: Features: Snowmaking: Night Skiing:
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FACTS & STATS June - October 2012 1861 metres 13 66 2.5 kms Beginner 20% Intermediate 40% Advanced 40% 320 ha 4 terrain parks Yes Wednesdays and Saturdays
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Accommodation in Hotham is mostly Self-Contained and offers a variety of choice for those looking to save or looking to stay in luxury. Hothams accommodation is fantastic for snow enthusiasts who like to be able to ski right to the door or retreat to the more secluded Dinner Plain area for some great restaurants and Apre ski delights. |
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Talk to the experts! Ski 'n Save can package the right ski, snowboard and clothing hire for your ski holiday so all you have to do is turn up, collect your hire, then head for the lifts! |
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Directions from destinations around Australia including Queensland, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Western Australia to Mt Hotham Ski Resort. Flights, and coach transfer information is also available to from various destinations to Hotham |
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Hotham
Lift Passes and Snow Sports Lessons
Ski 'n Save Snowholidays can package in lift tickets and lessons with your accommodation and save you money. Package deals are available throughout the ski season but the best savings can be made in Partner Package weeks and also Kids club specials. Follow the link above to find out more... |
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Hotham Village Maps and Trail Guides All the Information you need on Hotham village and resort maps, including downloadable Mt Hotham trail maps which show groomed runs and lift locations in the resort. |
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Make sure you're well prepared for bad weather days, evening activities and on snow fun to keep you and your mates or the whole family entertained. Hotham offers a range of on and off snow activities to keep everyone occupied. |
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Hotham Overview
Staying at Mt Hotham is a unique alpine experience due to the fact the the entire village is on top of a mountain. At an elevation of 1,750m, Hotham is the highest resort in Victoria, This means that you get to not only ski but stay, dine and party way above the snowline 24/7.
Characterised by its fantastic snow reliability, unsurpassed terrain, an awesome range of apre ski activities and accommodation options to suit a wide range of budgets. Hotham is a first class resort that caters to group both small and large
Hotham Snow Guarantee
When choosing accommodation at Hotham look for the Hotham Snow Guarantee - a minimum 3 lift snow guarantee applies when you book your accommodation^.
If, due to lack of snow, there are less than 3 lifts (inclusive of at least 1 lift that services an intermediate trail) operating at Hotham 2 days prior to the check-in date of your snow holiday, you may choose to receive a credit or full refund on all pre-paid accommodation and lift company products. If you decide to wait less than 2 days before your check-in date to see if further lifts open, the credit or refund will be granted based on the number of lifts operational due to lack of snow on the day you request a refund. You may not cancel your holiday on the check-in date. This snow guarantee only applies if a lift cannot be opened due to a lack of snow on the major trail it services. The guarantee does not apply if lifts are on windhold – ie not able to be opened due to high winds, low visibility or a combination of these weather elements or undergoing temporary maintenance.
List of Lifts covered by the snow guarantee (minimum of 3 to operate including one lift that services an intermediate trail).
• Roadrunner Quad Chair*
• Summit Quad Chair
• Heavenly Valley Quad Chair*
• Big D Quad Chair
• Village Quad Chair*
• Playground Double Chair*
• The Drift T-Bar*
• Gotcha Quad Chair*
• Keogh’s Orchard Quad Chair*
• Blue Ribbon Chair*
• Summit Trainer Poma
* Denotes lifts that service intermediate terrain. ^ Some conditions apply to certain properties.
Hotham Resort Facilities:
- Free
Village Shuttle
- ATMs
- Medical
Centre/Doctor
- Nightclubs/Bars/Restaurants/Cafes
- Supermarket/Newsagent
- Post Office/Souvenir Shop
- Ski &Snowboard hire
- Ski & Snowboard Repair
- Lift ticket
purchase
- Creche
- Childrens Snowsport Programs
Hotham Resort Location
Hotham Alpine Resort is located in the heart of the Australian Alps National Park. It's classic Australian wilderness up in the Victorian High Country. The village itself is at 1750m, just below the summit of Mt Hotham (1861m). And it's easily accessible, thanks to Australia's newest touring route, The Great Alpine Road. Mt Hotham is roughly 5.5hrs from Melbourne and 9.5hrs from Sydney
Parking & Transport
On-site parking at Hotham is limited to selected properties. Day-parking is available in the heart of the village and the Big D car park, however overnight parking is located approx 3km from the main village.
A little bit of history
Mount Hotham Village stands at a height of 1,750 metres, making it the second highest resort village in Australia. It is located approximately 360 kilometres north east of Melbourne.
Mt Hotham was named after Governor Charles Hotham by Baron Ferdinand von Mueller, who explored it in 1854.
Stockmen from Cobungra station moved cattle to the Ovens & Kiewa valleys over the top of Hotham. Grazing interest was followed by mining when gold was discovered in almost all the river valleys surrounding Hotham. It was soon after that the intrinsic beauty of the area brought interest in recreational use of the area.
Rough tracks were created to give access to mines or to move stock. After a short period they also gave access to tourists interested in seeing natural attractions including Mt Feathertop, Mt Loch and Mt Blowhard.
The first ski club was built in 1944 by the Alpine Club of Victoria. Other lodges soon followed. Apart from the erection of club lodges, emergency radio communication was installed and in 1951 a group of committed skiers constructed Hotham's first ski tow. By this time the beds on Hotham had grown from 27 at the end of the War to 115.
The resort today offers premier accommodation, a complete snowsports school and programs, equipment hire, a range of activities and over 20+ bars and restaurants.
