Mt Baw Baw
Mount Baw Baw Alpine Resort is the closest downhill ski and snowboard resort to Melbourne and is situated just two and a half hours east of the CBD in Victorias Gippsland Region. Surrounded by and with easy access to the picturesque Baw Baw National Park the resort covers a total area of 355 hectares and is the perfect destination for a day trip or extended stay in either winter or summer. Mount Baw Baw village is at an altitude of 1463m and provides ski in, ski out accommodation ranging from backpacker style to fully self-contained apartments. All have easy access to resort facilities. An extensive snowmaking system provides additional cover for skiing, tobogganing and snowplay in times of low natural snowfall. This year Mount Baw Baw is the little mountain providing you with big value. With Victoria’s cheapest lift tickets, priced from just $49 for an adult day Pass Monday – Friday and $59 Saturday and Sunday. Mount Baw Baw Alpine Resort has 17 runs all groomed nightly by highly skilled staff to give guests the best possible snow experience. New for 2009. Mount Baw Baw are the proud owners of Australia’s first Big Air bag, a purpose built inflatable stunt bag allowing skiers, boarders and bike riders to attempt freestyle maneuvers with little or no risk of injury. In conjunction with the experienced terrain park staff the Big Air bag will allow riders of all levels to further their skills in safety. There are also 10km of groomed Cross Country ski trails within the resort boundary which connect with a further 10km of trails within the Baw Baw National Park for those wanting a more remote ski or snowshoe experience. |
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