Information on Mt Hotham

Thinking of taking a trip up to Hotham?

The Mt Hotham website is a great source of information about all things Mt Hotham.

You'll find all the latest prices, snow reports and even live snow cams on the mountain - so you can see the current snow conditions.

How to get there

You can get to Mt Hotham by plane, QantasLink flys direct to Hotham from Sydney and Melbourne, making for easy connections from all capital cities. Mount Hotham Airport is located just 20 km from the resort.

You can also drive your own private car, take a coach, or catch the train. Once you reach Mt Hotham, there is FREE transport around the village.

For full details, visit the Mt Hotham website.

Resort Entry fees

A Resort Entry fee is applicable to all motor vehicles and passengers of coaches and taxis entering all Victorian Ski Resorts during the declared snow season of 6th of June to the 27th of September in 2015.

The resort entry fees are paid for access to the resort and help fund a wide range of visitor services provided to you by the Mount Hotham Alpine Resort Management Board.

- See more at: http://www.mthotham.com.au/plan-my-trip/travel-to-hotham/resort-entry/#sthash.1WHKKQbH.dpuf

A Resort Entry fee is applicable to all motor vehicles and passengers of coaches and taxis entering all Victorian Ski Resorts during the declared snow season of 6th of June to the 27th of September in 2015.

The resort entry fees are paid for access to the resort and help fund a wide range of visitor services provided to you by the Mount Hotham Alpine Resort Management Board.

- See more at: http://www.mthotham.com.au/plan-my-trip/travel-to-hotham/resort-entry/#sthash.1WHKKQbH.dpuf

A Resort Entry fee is applicable to all motor vehicles and passengers of coaches and taxis entering all Victorian Ski Resorts during the declared snow season of 6th of June to the 27th of September in 2015.

The resort entry fees are paid for access to the resort and help fund a wide range of visitor services provided to you by the Mount Hotham Alpine Resort Management Board.

For further information or assistance please contact Mount Hotham Resort Management on (03) 5759 3550.

For Resort Entry fees please visit the Mt Hotham website

Lift Passes

A Resort Entry fee is applicable to all motor vehicles and passengers of coaches and taxis entering all Victorian Ski Resorts during the declared snow season of 6th of June to the 27th of September in 2015.

The resort entry fees are paid for access to the resort and help fund a wide range of visitor services provided to you by the Mount Hotham Alpine Resort Management Board.

- See more at: http://www.mthotham.com.au/plan-my-trip/travel-to-hotham/resort-entry/#sthash.1WHKKQbH.dpuf

A Resort Entry fee is applicable to all motor vehicles and passengers of coaches and taxis entering all Victorian Ski Resorts during the declared snow season of 6th of June to the 27th of September in 2015.

The resort entry fees are paid for access to the resort and help fund a wide range of visitor services provided to you by the Mount Hotham Alpine Resort Management Board.

- See more at: http://www.mthotham.com.au/plan-my-trip/travel-to-hotham/resort-entry/#sthash.1WHKKQbH.dpuf

A Hotham lift pass gives you access to over 775 hectares of awesome terrain at not only Hotham, but Falls Creek and Dinner Plain as well.

Mt Hotham uses RFID enabled Snow Pass cards to hold your lift pass and lessons, which scan when you go through the chairlift gates.  All you have to do is carry it in your jacket pocket.

For more information please visit the Mt Hotham website

Ski school

Hotham provides a comprehensive range of ski and boarding programs for all ages and abilities in a fun and safe environment.

You're in the right place to learn, improve and excel at Hotham with qualified instructors from all over the globe.

The team of more than 150 instructors are trained in teaching skiing and snowboarding, race & freestyle, to adults and kids of all ages and abilities.

For more information please visit the Mt Hotham website

Resort facts

2015 Season Dates 6 June to 27 September 2015
Elevation 1861m
Lifted Terrain 245ha
Beginner Terrain 20%
Intermediate Terrain 40%
Advanced Terrain 40%
Number of Lifts 13 (including Dinner Plain)
Ski Area 320ha
Highest Lifted point 1,845m
Village Height 1,750m
Base Height 1,450m
Mt Hotham Airport 20km from resort
Vertical Drop 395m
Longest Downhill Run 2.5km
Uphill Lift Capacity 24,485 per hr
Grooming Machines 8 - 1 Terrain Park, 4 Winch Kats and 3 Free Groomers
Average Natural snowdepth 150cm
Average Snowfalls 300cm
Snowmaking 25ha
Snowboard/Terrain Parks 4 (snow dependent)
Half Pipes 1
X-Country Trails 35km
X-Country Trail Fee Free
Night Skiing Wednesday & Saturday
Number of Beds at Hotham 7,000 (including Dinner Plain)
Restaurants/Eateries 18 + (including Dinner Plain)