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  Mount Hotham Central Reservations - Resort Info
When you stay at Hotham you’ll be living the high life at Australia’s highest ski resort, which means that wherever you stay you’ll be surrounded by snow.
Hotham’s position deep in the alps means we are not only Australia’s powder snow capital but we also boast higher natural snowfalls than any other Victorian ski resort.
When it snows at Hotham it snows in abundance and to make sure it lasts the extensive high tech snowmaking system ensures you ski earlier and longer into the season.
www.mthotham-centralres.com.au /resort   (183 words)

  
  Mount Hotham - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Mount Hotham is a ski resort in Victoria, Australia.
Mount Hotham’s summit rises to an altitude of 1,861 metres above sea level, while Mount Hotham village stands tall at a height of 1,750 metres.
Mount Hotham offers an abundance of runs for skiers and boarders of all standards from beginners (20%) to intermediates (40%) and advanced (40%).
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Mount_Hotham   (314 words)

  
 Mount Bogong - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Mount Bogong, located in the Alpine National Park, is the highest mountain in Victoria, Australia.
Mount Bogong is a popular backcountry skiing mountain through winter but only has snow for the mid winter-autumn months.
It is relatively close (around 30km by road and walking track; 12km direct) to Mount Beauty and several ski resorts (Falls Creek and Mount Hotham), giving easy access.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Mount_Bogong   (303 words)

  
 - Travel - Season's greetings -
Mount Buffalo's lease has been taken over by hotelier Robert Arnold, who is promising great menus and a revamped chalet true to its original style.
Mount Buller is putting Olympic gold medallist Steve Bradbury and the Olympic rowing team, the Oarsome Foursome, to the test in a charity snowshoe race down the Bourke Street ski run next Saturday.
Mount Hotham has its usual quota of cocktail parties and the Snowbunny Ball (tickets $120, door prize of a ski trip to Canada, formal dress, live music, theme of playboys and bunny girls).
www.theage.com.au /articles/2002/05/31/1022569830698.html   (1958 words)

  
 Cold comfort - Ski2004 - Travel
Bars: The Kooroora Hotel at Mount Buller, the Snowbird Inn at Mount Hotham, and Cloud 9 and The Man at Falls Creek are among the most raucous late-night venues, often with live music.
At Mount Hotham, Zirky's bar is the place to go straight after skiing for the "mature" crowd and the Snowbird Inn is the place for the snowboard rat pack.
At Mount Buller try the apartments at Pension Grimus and the Mercure Grand Chalet; at Mount Hotham the Hotham Heights Chalets and Rangers; at Falls Creek Frueauf Village or Alpine Woodsmoke.
www.theage.com.au /articles/2004/06/04/1087844996986.html   (753 words)

  
 Mount Hotham Central Reservations
Mount Hotham Central Reservations will ensure you stay in the place which suits you best.
It might be a five star luxury apartment a few steps from the ski lifts, a hotel providing meals or a Ski Lodge, choose from On Mountain, Dinner Plain or even one of the towns just down the mountain.
Let Mount Hotham Central Reservations arrange your complete holiday.
www.mthotham-centralres.com.au   (126 words)

  
 Mount Hotham
Beyond Harrietville, it’s a steep ascent to Mount Hotham in the Alpine National Park, the “powder snow capital of Australia”.
Mt Hotham has undergone a transformation in recent years, a bridge to carry skiers/boarder across the access road, three new quad chairs, more snowmaking and lots of village developments.
Hotham is set to expand and become a lively all-year resort: plans are underway to expand the airstrip at Horsehair Plain, 20km south, into a fully fledged airport capable of handling seventy-seater jet planes.
www.pacificislandtravel.com /australia/victoria/mounthotham.asp   (694 words)

  
 SKIING IN AUSTRALIA: More Than Just Kangaroos - First Tracks!! Online Ski Magazine   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Hotham’s base area is a mixture of small private cooperative lodges and large commercial hotels and units spread through the heart of the resort.
Access to Hotham is via road from either the north (across the spectacular Razorback Ridge), from Omeo in the south, or via the Mt. Hotham Airport, a unique feature amongst Australian snow resorts.
Hotham also runs a helicopter service to sister resort Falls Creek, and with common day tickets, you can catch the helicopter for a day’s skiing at Falls and return last thing for drinks at Hotham.
www.firsttracksonline.com /australia2004.htm   (1451 words)

  
 Mt Hotham - Dinner Plain Brigade
With stations at the ski resorts of Mount Hotham and Dinner Plain, this brigade faces some of the harshest terrain and weather of any fire fighting group in Australia.
Mount Hotham fire station is the highest altitude fire station in Australia.
Brigade members are a mixture of permanent residents and seasonal staff at Mt Hotham and mainly permanent residents at Dinner Plain.
www.hdpfire.com /home.htm   (271 words)

  
 Hotham - skivic.com - Victoria, Australia
Mount Hotham lies approximately 357 kilometres north east of Melbourne, 746 kilometres from Sydney, and 997 kilometres from Adelaide.
Hotham offers 320 hectares of ski area, including 35 kilometres of tree-lined cross-country trails and a network of 13 lifts.
Hotham offers an abundance of runs for skiers and boarders of all standards from beginners (20%) to intermediates (40%) and advanced (40%).
www.visitvictoria.com /displayObject.cfm/ObjectID.0003D88B-7AA2-1A66-88CD80C476A90318/vvt.vhtml   (403 words)

  
 Mount Hotham - Maps and towns - Legends, Wine and High Country - visitvictoria.com
Perched high on a ridgeline, Mount Hotham is one of the most spectacular alpine regions in Australia.
Mount Hotham is a perfect summer holiday destination for nature lovers, with fresh mountain air, crystal clear waterways and temperatures that average 25 degrees.
Mount Hotham is 375 kilometres or approximately 4.5 hours from Melbourne via the Hume Freeway, and Great Alpine Road.
www.visitvictoria.com /displayObject.cfm/objectid.00037C0C-885C-1A66-88CD80C476A90318/vvt.vhtml   (362 words)

  
 Mount Hotham Weather Forecast, Snow Report and Resort Information
Mount Hotham has a justified reputation for good snow.
With an airport just 20 minutes drive from the resort it is the most accessible of the Australian resorts.
I snowboarded Mt Hotham a number of years ago and although the scenery was stunning, I was left a bit disappointed...
www.snow-forecast.com /resorts/Mount-Hotham.shtml   (284 words)

  
 Mount Hotham, Victoria - Travelmate
Mount Hotham in winter offers a huge range of snow activities - of course the main ones are skiing and snowboarding, catering to every level of ability.
Mount Hotham is also the home of the Olympic sport of biathlon in Australia, and even raw beginners can have a go at this exacting sport.
In the summer, Mount Hotham is a great base for exploring the Victorian High Country.
www.travelmate.com.au /Places/Places.asp?TownId=922   (261 words)

  
 Mt Mount Hotham accommodation Dinner Plain Apartment
Mount Hotham accommodation amongst the snow gums of Dinner Plain in Victoria's high country 12Km east of the Mount Hotham Ski Resort is what our 22sq of luxury Alpine accommodation offers.
Both Dinner Plain and Mount Hotham are currently the "talk of the town" with many planned improvements, including Day Spas, a six Star Hotel, Peppers Resort, an indoor pool for Dinner Plain and much more.
Settled in 1986 it serves as home to a small group of locals and is a welcome hideaway for many city dwellers.
www.mounthothamaccommodation.com   (291 words)

  
 MOUNT HOTHAM, MT HOTHAM
Mt Hotham offers skiing for mainly intermediate and advanced skiers, however, beginner ski areas are present.
The resort is unique, with the village being close to the summit of the mountain.
There is plenty of accommodation at Mt Hotham and a number of good restaurants.
www.australianexplorer.com /mt_hotham.htm   (358 words)

  
 Mount Hotham Airport Agreement - Agreements Database Agreement
Summary Information: The Mount Hotham Airport Agreement is an agreement between Gippsland’s Gunai/Kurnai peoples, the Victorian Government and Mount Hotham Skiing Company.
It will allow an airport to be built 1,310 metres up Mount Hotham in north-east Victoria.
The native title holders agree to waive part of their native title claim in the area and in return Indigenous people of the area will receive jobs and a guarantee that their cultural heritage will be respected.
www.atns.net.au /biogs/A000960b.htm   (125 words)

  
 Mount Hotham - Official Website of the Mount Hotham Alpine Resort
Affordable day flights to Hotham — $250 per person return.
© 1999- Mount Hotham Alpine Resort Management Board.
Use of this website signifies your agreement to the Terms of Use.
www.mthotham.com.au   (57 words)

  
 Mount Hotham Resort   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Hotham Lodges are well known for their friendly and relaxed style of accommodation, and with most there are resident managers to welcome and to assist you.
Warm and comfortable, with all essential facilities provided and mostly self catering, Hotham Lodges are an ideal choice for your holiday.
Our modern and spacious split level 40 bed ski lodge has been designed by skiers for all the best in an alpine holiday.
www.pacificislandtravel.com /australia/victoria/hotels/mthotham_brushlodge.html   (208 words)

  
 Mount Hotham Accommodation Victoria
Mount Hotham Ski Resort Victoria - Apartments And Lodges
Choose from studio apartments for two through to larger three bedroom apartments ideal for two families or a small group of up to twelve people...
Hotham Heights Chalets are the most prestigious accommodation on the mountain...
www.austtravel.com.au /mount-hotham-accommodation.htm   (173 words)

  
 Skimax Direct   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Mount Hotham has always been known as a "serious skiers" mountain, this was in part due to the Great Alpine Road into Hotham and in part due to the nature of the runs at Hotham.
Mt Hotham has undergone a transformation in recent years, three new quad chairs, more snowmaking and lots of village developments.
Only 20 kilometres from Hotham Central and 10 kilometres from Dinner Plain definitely make this the easiest and fastest resort to get to in the Southern Hemisphere if you live in any of the capital cities.
www.skimax.com.au /hotham.asp   (302 words)

  
 Mount Hotham : Area Trails - view VIC cross country ski trail info   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
From the Hotham summit near the fire tower, there are great backcountry bowls worth exploring.
To reach Hotham from Melbourne, follow the Hume Freeway towards Sydney.
In Hotham near the ski bridge, there are many commercial lodges.
www.trailsource.com /scripts/four.asp?ID=7047&TYPE=SKI   (211 words)

  
 Mt Hotham Snow Skiing Chalets, Victoria
Perched high on a ridge, Mt Hotham has some of the most spectacular mountain scenery around.
Hotham’s terrain is dramatic too, with some very challenging slopes and a well-deserved reputation for some of Australia’s best quality snow.
There is also plenty of user-friendly terrain for beginner and intermediate skiers and snowboarders, including the vast Orchard area serviced by three quad chairlifts.
www.ozski.com /hotham.htm   (297 words)

  
 Mount Hotham Ski Resort Accommodation
Mount Hotham is the ultimate ski travel destination.
It's simple - Mount Hotham has the best snow sport terrain in Australia.
From walk in beginner slopes to off-piste chutes, the mountain has the diversity to cater to all levels of skiers and boarders.
www.austtravel.com.au /victoria-mount-hotham.htm   (241 words)

  
 Print Article: Mount Hotham   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Hotham has very good options for accomplished skiers and boarders, but the rugged road access from Harrietville and challenging mountain terrain can intimidate newcomers.
Aggressive marketing has lifted Hotham's profile and visitor numbers.
Getting there: Regular flights to Hotham airport during winter - check schedule with Qantaslink.
www.smh.com.au /cgi-bin/common/popupPrintArticle.pl?path=/articles/2003/05/20/1053196568447.html   (354 words)

  
 Mount Hotham Accommdation - Trapdoor Ski Club
Mount Hotham Accommodation Wine and High Country Region VIC
We welcome Visitors as long as you have a sense of fun and a love of the Alpine environment, then you are more than welcome at our Lodge.
Mt Hotham Alpine Resort, Prime position in the Davenport Subdivision.
www.ozstays.com /3332   (331 words)

  
 Mount Hotham - Victoria reviews by Australians
Known as the ‘powder capital’ of Australia, Mt Hotham Alpine Resort holds the record for the highest annual snowfall of any Victorian resort over the past decade.
Mt Hotham lies approximately 357 kilometres north east of Melbourne, 746 kilometres from Sydney, and 997 kilometres from Adelaide.
Once at Mt Hotham Airport, it is only 20 kilometres to the alpine resort.
www.productreview.com.au /showitem.php?item_id=1358   (227 words)

  
 Snow ski resort of Mount Hotham, Victoria
Mt Hotham lay claims to be Australia’s highest ski resort at 1861 metres above sea level.
The snow making machine can be seen next to the hut housing the poma.
Across the Great Alpine Road is Zirky’s an old established Hotham resort.
www.upfromaustralia.com /snowskiresof.html   (91 words)

  
 Victoria (Australia) Encyclopedia Articles @ LaunchBase.com (Launch Base)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Victoria contains many topographically, geologically and climatically diverse areas, ranging from the wet, temperate climate of Gippsland in the southeast to the snow-covered Victorian alpine areas which rise to almost 2000 m (with Mount Bogong the highest peak at 1986 m) and extensive semi-arid plains to the west and north-west.
There is an extensive series of river systems in Victoria owing to its relatively high (relative to the rest of Australia) rainfall.
The state's lowest minimum temperature of -12.8 °C (9.0 °F) was recorded at Mount Hotham on 13 August 1947.
www.launchbase.com /encyclopedia/Victoria_(Australia)   (2518 words)

  
 Hotham - News
More snow at Hotham…..continued great start to the Season In addition to the 4cm of snow last night, we received around 16 cm of fresh between 5.30am and 9.30am this morning — it is now after noon and the snow has not stopped bucketing down so I’d say
Board a plane at 7am in Lilydale and be on Hotham slopes at 8.30am.
Hotham Alpine Resort is opening additional terrain to skiers and boarders this weekend as an extremely cold weather pattern continues to produce snow at the resort.
www.mthotham.com.au /news/index.htm   (373 words)

  
 Eumarellah Ski Club - Accommodation at Mt Hotham - Resort Details
Mt Hotham is Australia's highest Alpine village at 1750 metres above sea level.
In the unlikely event that you become bored with the slopes at Mt Hotham you can always take the helicopter over to Falls Creek where you can ski on your Hotham ticket.
For more comprehensive information on the Mt Hotham alpine resort, go to the official Resort Management website at http://www.mthotham.com.au or the Mt Hotham lift company website at http://www.hotham.net.au/.
www.eumarellah.com.au /cms/modules/resortdetails/index.php?id=2   (199 words)

  
 Mount Hotham Central Reservations - About - Last Run Bar
Mount Hotham Central Reservations - About - Last Run Bar
The Last Run Bar offers casual dining and friendly service in a warm, cozy atmosphere.
Bookings Preferred: For reservations or enquiries phone 03 5759 3522
www.mthotham-centralres.com.au /misc/lastrunbar.htm   (103 words)

  
 Walkabout - Mount Hotham
Known as "the Giant", Mount Hotham (1862 metres), in the heart of the Bogong National Park, is 373 km north-east of Melbourne.
Mount Hotham caters to inexperienced, intermediate and advanced skiers.
In the early 1940s Eric Johnson solved the uncertainty which skiers faced trying to lug their gear to Mount Hotham when he began a long-running service carting stores and skiers' packs to Mount Hotham via the Bon Accord Spur on a sled pulled by a horse on snowshoes while the skiers walked.
www.walkabout.com.au /locations/VICMountHotham.shtml   (781 words)

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