Mt Baw Baw

Mt Baw Baw is the closest alpine resort to Melbourne at just 157km which equates to about 2.5 hours drive. Clearly one of the "smaller" resorts Mt Baw Baw has a lot to offer the beginner and improving skier/boarder.

With a huge variety of beginner and intermediate terrain it is a great place to learn, perfect your technique or just have fun in general.

Due to its location on the south east side of the Alps, Baw Baw often gets good snow and can hold it much longer than many of the large resorts. Testament to this is the fact that Baw Baw has survived comfortably on natural snow alone while many of the larger resorts rely on snowmaking to survive. Mt Baw Baw offers 7 lifts (3 T bars and 5 Platters) as well as 10km of groomed XC trails. The more experienced XC skiers can follow trails all the way to Mt St Gwinear 5.5km to the east.

There is a lot on offer for snowboarders with heaps of natural hits and many of the runs off the Malteese Cross T Bar forming natural half pipes. Mt Baw Baw offers a fully qualified ski school with local and overseas instructors. There is a dedicated toboggan slope for those just wanting a snow experience.

Mt Baw Baw targets the family skiiers and boarders with significantly cheaper lift tickets and a family resort atmosphere bred from the large number of private lodges on the mountain. The spectacular scenery on offer from Baw Baw has to be seen to be believed with stunning views across the LaTrobe Valley to Western Port Bay and Wilsons Promontory.

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