Winter Getaway: Australia
The year 2007 has been one of the most difficult for Australia. Not only they experience the most drought but the biggest flood in some areas like Gippsland. However, the good side is that the snow is thicker than ever! In fact is the best snow season in 17 years. Here I will give you some ideas of where to go for your Winter Getaway.
1. Falls Creek
Today snow depth is an average of 102 cm at 5am with alpine skiing has an excellent condition, the snow cover is extensive. They offer toboggan run, snow making as well as terrain park.
Falls Creek is one of Australia’s best vacation for kids. They provide you with child care centre family restaurants, medical centre, kids ski school and range of family-focussed rental outlets and accommodation houses.
2. Mt. Buller
The most famous Ski resort in Victoria with beautiful scenic view of Alpine range. Mt Buller (1804m) is regularly host Winter World cup event and is located located 250km north-east of Melbourne.
Today snow coverage is an average of 83cm recorded within the last 24 hrs. There are currently 22 lifts open for visitors.
Mt Buller is only 3 hours drive from Melbourne featuring 4-wheel drive adventures, delectable restaurants and variety of accommodation.
3. Mt. Hotham
Today snow depth has hit the metre mark with heavy snow over 20cm fresh this morning, average depth of 115cm and 300cm average snowfalls. They offer you $250 per person return for affordable day flights to Hotham.
There are 17 restaurants in Mt Hotham, 7,000 beds, Free X-Country trails, snowmaking, and uphill lifts. They offer night skiing every Wednesday & Saturday.
+ RELATED LINK
- fallscreek: Information on accommodation, snow report, location, etc.
- dooyoo: Mt Buller Review
- mtbuller: Information on accommodation, snow report, location, etc.
- mthotham: Information on accommodation, snow report, location, etc.
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