Very Good!
4.2 / 5
May 26, 2018
Cryssie J. advanced skier
Mount Hotham
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Mount Hotham is one of the top resorts in Australia. With 67 runs spanning 320 hectares, it is well worth a visit if you find yourself in the area. To give you a snapshot of the resort, we've put together a comprehensive list of key statistics, including mountain profile, lift system, historical opening and closing dates, and ticket pricing. Make sure you read the reviews left by skiers and riders who've experienced it first hand, and check out how they rate the resort!
Best month to go
August
August is the best time to visit Mount Hotham with sufficient snowfalls occurring. With the school holiday period over, mid-week skiing will have reduced crowds, however, weekends will still have peak visitation. The Australian season is comparatively short and even by early September you will often see conditions softening considerably during the day.
Falls Creek
| Mount Hotham | Falls Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| beginner | 20 % | 17 % |
| intermediate | 40 % | 60 % |
| advanced | 25 % | 23 % |
| expert | 15 % | - |
| total runs | 67 | 92 |
| ski area | 320ha | 450ha |
| summit elevation | 1,861m | 1,780m |
| total lifts | - | 14 |
| child lift ticket | Free | $74 |
| adult lift ticket | $138 | $133 |
| uncrowded | ||
| snow | ||
| back country | ||
| value for money | ||
| average total snowfall | 64cm | 74cm |
Mount Hotham Reviews
Cryssie J. Superb!
4.8 / 5
Nov 22, 2017TWTim W.
Family friendly resort that starts with easy beginner pistes and that evolve into some of the most advanced back and side country in Australia. Ski in, ski out accomodation with dining facilities that range from pizza and fries to gourmet delights that would have any gourmand tipping their one, two or three hats. Come and get raucous with the staff... Moreexpert snowboarder
Average!
2.6 / 5
Nov 09, 2017CLColin L.
"The best snow is what's under your skis" applies at Hotham. Often windy with hardpack or slush and drizzle, it's still great to get a ski day here in with family and friends. ... Moreadvanced skier
Good!
3.8 / 5
Nov 08, 2017DDarcy
Amazingly terrain as far as Australian alps are concerned - however isn’t great value for money with very little discounting ever done, practically ghost town end of season, would really have benefited from discounting tickets/resort entry, to encourage participants in an already alarmingly expensive endeavour in Australia - spending 2 weeks... Moreexpert snowboarder
Good!
3.9 / 5
Nov 07, 2017JTJack T.
Mt hotham is a skiers paradise, it offers far more terrain that all other Victorian resorts and has half the crowd. Made up from a range of valleys, hotham offers advanced skiers and boarders line after line of challenging terrain and fun, when you get sick of that (you wont) just head out to the back country and youve got hundreds of kilometers of... Moreexpert skier
Average!
3 / 5
Oct 25, 2017SJShane J.
Great resort once you're in, a nice range of black runs, lift lines can be a little long at times. Roads in aren't good though and parking is not the best. On a nice day it's the best resort on Victoria!Superb!
5 / 5
Oct 16, 2017TBTim B.
Mt Hotham has a broad range of accommodation and getting around the mountain is easy. Some great black runs and extensive off piste area well. Weekends can be busy but ski mid week even during the peak season and you won't be queuing for lifts. It's a short season to pick your times well. August usually sees the whole resort operating and opens... More