Location
Only a 4.5 hour drive from Melbourne and a 9 hour drive from Sydney,Hotham is located at the crest of the Great Alpine Road, in North-East Victoria, which is the highest sealed road in Australia. The resort’s village is unique in that it sits on top of the mountain, providing the most spectacular alpine accommodation scenery in the country.
How To Get There
First choose your mode of transport from your state – flights to Melbourne or Hotham, Coach or Self Drive.
FLY: Hotham is the only snow resort in Australia with its own airport serviced by QantasLink and charter aircrafts. Convenient connections are available with major airlines from all other major cities. Coach transfers meet every flight and drops the guests at the top of the mountain, just 20kms from the Hotham Airport. Refer to page 7 for Fly/Coach packages.
COACH: Fly to Melbourne and catch the Snowball Express coach direct from airport to the resort. Refer to pages 6 and 7 for costs and timetables.
SELF DRIVE: The Hume Highway intersects with the Great Alpine Road near Wangaratta. Going through Bright, Harrietville and then on up to Hotham, this is one of the most spectacular drives in the country. You must however carry snow chains at all times during the declared snow season, and fit them where directed. You can hire chains at the bottom of the mountain.
A National Park Entry fee is applicable to all vehicles entering the resort during the declared snow season, which is paid, on arrival. Ask your consultant for more details. Refer to pages 6 and 7 for more information. |
Parking at Hotham
Just look for the large red signs indicating the start of the overnight guest parking and find a spot. Getting back to the village is easy with the free village shuttle that will collect you from within the overnight car parking area.
Especially For Kids
3 months to 5 years – Hotham Daycare is a certified daycare centre offering professional and attentive care for non-skiing children in a fun and safe indoor environment. The newly renovated indoor centre is conveniently located at the Big D: Children’s Snow Zone.
3 to 14 years – The Kids Snowzone offers programs for all ages and abilities. Conveniently located at the Big D with easy access to all lifts and facilities. Hotham’s qualified instructors will start or develop children’s skiing/snowboarding skills and build their self confidence in a fun and safe environment.
3 to 6 years – Milo Mighty Mites (Skiing only). Half and Full Day options.
7 to 14 years – Milo Kids Klub (Skiing and Snowboarding). Half and Full Day options OR Half Day Afternoon option for beginners only.
See page 26 for details
Hotham Snow Guarantee
Rest assure that you won’t pay if you can’t play. The Snow Guarantee is exclusively offered by properties that display the Snow Guarantee Symbol, if there are fewer than five lifts operating due to a lack of snow three days prior to the start of your holiday, you may elect to receive a credit or refund (less a booking fee which differs amongst properties, please ask for full details) for pre organised accommodation and lift tickets. |
Equipment & Clothing Hire
Hotham Sports - Located at Hotham Central, Jack Frost, Big D (kids only) and Pinnacle Dinner Plain
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2 Days |
3 Days |
4 Days |
5 Days |
6 Days |
7 Days |
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Adult |
Child |
Adult |
Child |
Adult |
Child |
Adult |
Child |
Adult |
Child |
Adult |
Child |
| Skis, Boot & Poles |
$99 |
$66 |
$139 |
$91 |
$149 |
$101 |
$159 |
$111 |
$169 |
$121 |
$179 |
$131 |
| Snowboard & Boots |
$99 |
$66 |
$139 |
$91 |
$149 |
$101 |
$159 |
$111 |
$169 |
$121 |
$179 |
$131 |
| Demo Skis Only |
$140 |
$140 |
$210 |
$210 |
$260 |
$260 |
$310 |
$310 |
$360 |
$360 |
$410 |
$410 |
| Snowblades |
$80 |
$80 |
$105 |
$105 |
$115 |
$115 |
$125 |
$125 |
$135 |
$135 |
$145 |
$145 | |