Mount Hotham
Victoria's highest ski village, known for steep advanced runs and powder snow. In summer it is a destination for alpine walks and scenic drives along the high country road.
Mount Hotham stands at about 1,861 metres, and its ski village sits on a ridge above 1,750 metres. It is Australia's highest ski resort, known as the 'powder capital of Australia'. The runs are mainly intermediate and advanced, with off-piste terrain, and there is also a beginners' area and a snow play park. From Bright, it takes about an hour to drive up the Great Alpine Road, passing through Harrietville. In winter, you need to carry snow chains and buy a resort lift pass, and buses run return trips on weekends. Mount Hotham Airport has seasonal flights. In summer the chairlifts do not run, but you can hike the Razorback ridge trail for views of Feathertop. The summit is also excellent for sunsets and stargazing.
Opening hours
Ski season roughly mid-June–September; summer road open
Nearby sights
- Mount Feathertop
- Harrietville
- Dinner Plain
- Falls Creek
- Wandiligong Valley
- Tawonga Gap Lookout
- Mystic Flight Park
- Mount Bogong