Worldwide Ski Resorts • Australia • Mount Hotham
Overview
Mount Hotham has some of the most challenging skiing on the continent and is the highest ski area in Victoria. The area has a good reputation for powder skiing. It is also linked by helicopter to Falls Creek and you can stay at lodges and appartments at either area.
Profile
With some of the most challenging steep skiing on the continent, Mount Hotham can be exciting for all levels. The beginners area are located at the top of the mountain by the purpose built village whereas the more advanced skiers set off from the village and drop down through the trees to the valley floor. It is higher and more exposed to the elements and therefore has a high annual snowfall, season runs from mid July to mid September.
Mountain Information
The beginners fields are located at the top of the mountain whereas the more advanced skiers set off from the village and drop down through the trees to the valley floor. Nursery slopes are good and well located and the challenging runs are quite steep.
Apres Ski
Accommodation is at Dinner Plain which is 10km away and linked by free bus, or at the ski area at the imaginatively named Mount Hotham Central. This complex of restaurants, cafes, bars and apartments is best placed, right at the top of the ski area. Food and apres ski at Hotham Central is good and lively, particularly when the discerning, monied weekenders choose to party.
Australian Resort Guide
Resort Information • Mount Hotham
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Resort Height | 1450m |
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Top Station | 1845m |
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Bottom Station | 1450m |
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Vertical Descent | 395m |
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Drag Lifts | 3 |
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Chair Lifts | 7 |
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High Capacity | 0 |
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Opening Dates | June - Oct |
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Rating Expert | 6 |
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Rating Intermediate | 6 |
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Rating Beginner | 6 |
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Apres Ski Rating | 6 |
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Snow Reliability | 6 |
