What to do and see in Victoria, Australia: The Best Ski & Snowboard Areas

Tirol Sports at Hotham in the Arlberg Hotel has all your ski and snowboard rental needs covered. We have ski and snowboard gear for the fun loving beginner to the seasoned professional. We are located in The Arlberg Hotel, the largest single building on Mount Hotham! With Free Delivery and Pick Up of your equipment if you are staying outside of The Arlberg. We are a family owned business and are passionate skiers and snowboarders dedicated to bringing you the best service advice and gear on the mountain.

Falls Creek is Australia's Premier all-season alpine resort. Experience Victoria's largest area for skiing and snowboarding in Winter plus 65km of groomed cross country trails. Outside of Winter Falls Creek offers a range of adventure and nature based activities including cycling, mountain biking, hiking, altitude training and water activities on the 200ha Rocky Valley Lake.

Hotham Alpine Resort operates all year round and is located in the Australian Alpine National Park only 4.5 hours drive from Melbourne and 8 hours from Sydney. In the winter you can easily enjoy everything the resort has to offer with on and off mountain accommodation at Hotham or Dinner Plain, which is a luxurious alpine village only 10 km from the resort. The accommodation available to book includes self-contained apartments, chalets, lodges and motel style rooms that are suitable for singles, couples groups or families. What Hotham has to offer: - 320 hectares of ski terrain for beginners, intermediate and advanced abilities - 13 lifts - 3 terrain parks - 35 km of cross country skiing - Tobogganing - Dog sled tours - Snow mobile rides - 18 bars and restaurants - Day spas - Ski hire - Retail outlets - Ticket offices - Licensed Supermarkets Winter season 2015: 6 June - 27 September 2015

Whether it’s your first time or you’re an avid snow goer, Falls Creek has something for everyone. If you’re eager to ski or board then head up to the peaks and experience over 450 hectares of spacious and ski-able terrain with trails to suit all levels. Build your confidence across the green runs and practice on Australia’s longest green run, the famous Wombat's Ramble, which spans over 2.2km! If you feel like a challenge, then head off to the blue and black runs or hone your skills in Falls Creek’s fist-class Terrain Parks. For those who want something more daring, take the next step and test your technique on the steeps, head for powder in the tree lines of The Maze or ski backcountry on Mt McKay.

Lake Mountain is Melbourne's closest and most affordable alpine resort, just a 120 kilometre drive from Melbourne. A year round destination for the entire family which during the winter months offers over 37 kilometres of cross-country ski trails, toboggan slopes and plenty of snow play areas. During spring and summer enjoy exhilarating flying fox rides, laser skirmish, challenging mountain bike trails and enchanting mountain walks. The Resort provides skiers with the opportunity of learning new skills in a relaxed, fun environment. Our ski school provides both the young and the young at heart with professional ski instruction. Enjoy an intimidation free experience! We offer ski clothing and equipment hire on site over the winter months so there is no reason to not enjoy the diverse experiences that the mountain offers. At the end of an active day enjoy majestic mountain views, local seasonal food and hot and cold beverages at the licensed Cafe or Bistro.

Mt Baw Baw Alpine Resort is the closest downhill ski resort to Melbourne & the Mornington Peninsula. Just 2.5 hours from Melbourne, 1 hour from the heart of Gippsland and just over 3 hours from the Mornington Peninsula. Mt Baw Baw is a year-round resort, catering for snow enthusiasts during the white season and outdoor adventurers, hikers and bike riders during the green season. Given the nature of the terrain & the lift network, Mt Baw Baw snowfields are ideal for the beginner to intermediate snowboarder, downhill & cross country skier during winter. With 30 hectares of groomed runs, seven ski lifts, three snow play areas, Australia's longest toboggan park, 10kms of x-country ski trails and unlimited terrain amongst the snow gums to explore you'll have a great time.