Ski Mt Baw Baw, Under 3 Hours from Melbourne
Cheapest Alpine Ski Slope in Victoria, Australia Has X-Country Too
Sep 13, 2009
Mt Baw Baw is a two and a half hour drive from the central business district (CBD) of Melbourne, Australia. It boasts an integrated trail system with approximately 30 hectares of downhill slopes and 10 km of cross country trails.
An Overview of Mt Baw Baw Alpine Resort
Mt Baw Baw is the smallest ski mountain and resort in Victoria but if offers runs for beginner skiers as well as more challenging runs, suitable for both skiers and snowboarders. It has seven lifts but these are the Poma and T-Bar lifts, not traditional lifts that take skiers off the ground, so it is a perfect ski resort for small children or anyone scared of heights. Also, being a smaller mountain, lift prices are close to half the cost of some of the other larger ski resorts.
Mt Baw Baw offers hire of ski equipment and ski clothes, however, during busy periods, skiers will have long waits while everyone is fitted properly. A better option is to hire clothes and equipment at one of the many snow and sporting stores in Melbourne, or along the way before reaching the mountain. Like any ski resort, Mt Baw Baw offers accommodation, restaurants, kiosks, ski lessons and snowboarding lessons.
Costs Associated with Skiing at Mt Baw Baw
- Car entry and parking
- Ski equipment and clothing hire
- Lift passes
- Toboggan passes
- Chain hire
- Meals
- Accommodation
Activities Available at Mt Baw Baw at Additional Cost
- Ski and snowboarding lessons – from beginners to advanced levels. Private lessons are available also.
- Snowboarding camps – 4 day snowboard coaching, accommodation and meals.
- Frosti fun club – scheduled activities for children on weekends and school holidays, including games, movie sessions, treasure hunts, face painting, snow sculpting and more.
- Snow shoeing – hire snowshoes and take a guided tour of the mountain.
- Snowmaking tours – a behind the scenes look at how snow is made.
- Ride the groomer – guests can ride the snow groomer at night.
- Snow making team – join the snowmaking team and help make snow. Only available when the temperature is below minus 3 degrees.
Mt Baw Baw is the perfect day getaway and due to its smaller size, it’s ideal for families and beginners. Advanced skiers may find the slopes limiting and prefer one of the bigger resorts. During the summer months, Mt Baw Baw offers bush walking, bird watching, mountain bike riding and relaxation.
This article was correct at the time of publishing, however for current information such as pricing, bookings, activities or a map with directions to the mountain, visit the Mt Baw Baw Alpine Resort website or phone +613 5165 1136.
Remember: During snow season chains must be carried or entry to the mountain will be denied.
You may also be interested in reading Ski Mt Buller.
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