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  Baw Baw National Park - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Baw Baw is a national park in Victoria, Australia, 111 km east of Melbourne.
Geographically, Baw-Baw plateau is a plateau of several peaks (Mount Baw Baw, Mount Saint Gwinear, Mt. St.
Phillack, Mt. Erica and Mt. Whitelaw) of largely subalpine terrane outcrops of weathered granite boulders dot the plateau with alpine meadows punctuated by stands of snow-gum.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Baw_Baw_National_Park   (397 words)

  
 Mount Baw Baw - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The plateau itself is isolated from most of Victoria's high country by the Thomson and Aberfeldy Rivers and tributaries of the La Trobe River, including the Tanjil and Tyers Rivers to the south.
The Baw Baw massif consists of a late Devonian granodiorite pluton.
The Baw Baw Village ski resort is technically outside the National Park.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Mount_Baw_Baw   (436 words)

  
 Mt. Saint Gwinear:
Mt St.Gwinear is on the north (or north-east) side of the BawBaw plateau, close to Mt Baw Baw on the other side, a comfortable XC day trip away.
Mt Baw Baw(see separate entry) is just over 1500m high, and is roughly centre south of the Baw Baw plateau.
Baw Baw plateau often gets snow first when the cold fronts hit, as the southernmost mainland spot over 1500m, but it rarely gets over a metre depth, typically 20-30cm max and a week of rain or good weather sees it melt away due to the lower altitude.
home.vicnet.net.au /~bunerong/gwinear.html   (393 words)

  
 Baw Baw Frog (Philoria frosti) Recovery Plan 1997-2001 - 1. Introduction
Records relating to the distribution of Baw Baw Frog prior to 1982 are derived mostly from collecting trips made by the Museum of Victoria and from early biological studies on the species (e.g.
The breeding microhabitat of the Baw Baw Frog is predominantly natural cavities in or under vegetation, logs, peat and soil, and rock (or combinations of these), that act as catchments for water travelling down slope (Littlejohn 1963; Malone 1985a; Hollis 1995).
The main disturbance on the plateau is the presence of the Mt Baw Baw Alpine Resort in the vicinity of Mt Baw Baw.
www.deh.gov.au /biodiversity/threatened/publications/recovery/baw-baw-frog/introduction.html   (8391 words)

  
 Baw Baw   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
The Baw Baw Plateau is recognized for its ecosystem diversity.
However, we've lost 99% of the Baw Baw Frog population in the last 20 years and the Leadbeaters population is also declining with certain extinction predicted for many forest areas throughout the Central Highlands and it's decline has been the result of logging.
Baw Baw 's forests are the subject of a Government pulpwood legislative agreement to Australian Paper with 450,000 cubic metres of woodchip logs being sent down the road to the Mary vale mill every year.
tcha.org.au /bawbaw.htm   (1979 words)

  
 Mt Baw Baw Cross Country Skiing   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Baw Baw's southern location, means that it it is usually one of the first Resorts to receive early snow falls from Antarctic air that comes up behind a Low pressure system as it passes across Victoria.
Baw Baw was also one of the first Ski fields in Victoria, but soon was overtaken by the larger developed and and more aggressively marketed Alpine resorts.
Baw Baw is the southern most resort in Victoria and is also slightly lower in elevation, the snow conditions can change rapidly during the day.
home.iprimus.com.au /gavinwatt/nordic/baw.htm   (469 words)

  
 Travel : Mt Baw Baw : Skiing : Snowboarding
Mt Baw Baw is the closest alpine resort to Melbourne at just 157km which equates to about 2.5 hours drive.
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 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.
www.webwombat.com /travel/articles/bawbaw.htm   (318 words)

  
 Mt Baw Baw - skivic.com - Victoria, Australia
Mt Baw Baw Alpine Resort is the closest downhill ski area to Melbourne.
Mt Baw Baw offers an integrated network of seven surface lifts including a magic carpet for beginners and a lift for snow tubing.
Mt Baw Baw Alpine Resort offers a wide variety of affordable accommodation, including self-contained apartments and cabins, ski club lodges, backpacker accommodation and hotels that offer ski-from-your-door convenience.
www.visitvictoria.com /displayObject.cfm/ObjectID.00077CD9-7DCC-1A66-88CD80C476A90318/vvt.vhtml   (455 words)

  
 Mt Baw Baw - Maps and towns - Gippsland, Victoria, Australia
The Baw Baw National Park's high country scenery, the Thomson and Aberfeldy river valleys, colourful wildflowers and activities such as bushwalking, hiking, bike riding, rafting and abseiling are great reasons to visit year-round.
The resort is situated on the edge of the Baw Baw Plateau, with spectacular views across West Gippsland towards Bass Strait and Western Port.
The surrounding vegetation ranges from beautiful snow gum woodlands and snow grass plains on the Baw Baw Plateau through to the enormous mountain ash and myrtle beech trees of the forests steep gullies.
www.visitvictoria.com /displayObject.cfm?ObjectID=000EED46-7171-1D0D-BEEC80C476A900B0   (515 words)

  
 Mt. Baw Baw ski area
Baw Baw has modest variety of runs and a decent number of lifts.
Baw Baw is a small ski area with a pretty small elevation drop if compared to other Australia ski areas.
Baw Baw is a family friendly ski area with many easy runs.
www.gottagoitsnows.com /skiareas/3012.html   (298 words)

  
 Parks Victoria: Baw Baw National Park page
The words baw baw are Aboriginal for 'echo', although another possible origin of the name is from the words Bo Bo, used on early maps and said to mean 'big' in an Aboriginal language.
The extensive plateau of grassy snowplains, a contrast to the steep river valleys, is punctuated by peaks such as Mount Baw Baw, Mount St Gwinear and Mount Erica.
Baw Baw Berry, endemic to this region, occurs on the plateau.
www.parkweb.vic.gov.au /1park_display.cfm?park=44   (789 words)

  
 Melbourne Group - Mt Baw Baw
In an area whose economy relies on its "unspoilt" character, this was considered a threat, both in emissions and the possibility of a spill from one of the diesel storage tanks.
When the pipes were laid, there was a major environmental concern about the effect on the Baw Baw frog which lives only in the area through which the pipeline travels.
On Sunday the group walked the ~4 km round trip from the village to the summit in splendid weather, returning to morning tea and then on to the Tarago River Cheese Factory for lunch and a presentation of their products which are sold to airlines as well as exported to several countries.
www.aie.org.au /melb/BawBaw.htm   (601 words)

  
 Compare Prices and Read Reviews on Mt Baw Baw at Epinions.com
Personally speaking, Australia's Mt Baw Baw is a delight in summer, but since winter is the only time to treat "mustskius" we will have a look at proceedings at that time of year.
Thankfully Mt Baw Baw is well suited to snowboarding with a variety of runs for beginners and intermediates through to the challenging.
Mt Baw Baw is a cross country skiers paradise.
www.epinions.com /content_8137117316   (629 words)

  
 Mt Baw Baw Classic - Race Report 2006   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
A three-inch snow dump, rain, sleet and sub-zero temperatures greeted riders for the 6th annual Mt Baw Baw Classic on Saturday, aptly marking the start of the Victorian winter road racing season.
Overnight, the Mt Baw Baw tourist road had received three inches of snow which required clearing by Mt Baw Baw Resort staff before racing commenced.
Tolhurst was part of the inaugural Mt Baw Baw Classic in 2001, finishing 11th overall and since then has made the interstate journey three times to improve his results.
lhanley.customer.netspace.net.au /bawbaw/2006report.htm   (1053 words)

  
 Skali Ski Club - Homepage
The Skali Ski Lodge is ideally located in the Mt Baw Baw village, with ready access to Kelly’s Cafe, the Alpine Hotel and other amenities.
Skali Ski Lodge is located in the Mt Baw Baw Alpine Resort only 2.5 hours driving time, or 157 km, from Melbourne, Victoria.
Mt Baw Baw is the closest ski resort to Melbourne, making it ideal for families wanting a relaxing weekend or midweek away.
www.skali.com.au   (228 words)

  
 Baw Baw Shire Council - Mt Baw Baw Alpine Resort
Mt Baw Baw Alpine Resort is the closest snowsports resort to Melbourne, just two and a half hours drive from Victoria’s capital city and even closer to Gippsland.
Mt Baw Baw Alpine Resort provides skiers and snowboarders with a safe and fun-filled family experience, with improvements to its ski lift and snow making operations, and affordable lift prices.
Mt Baw Baw offers something for everybody - downhill skiing for all levels of expertise, groomed cross country trials, great snowboarding challenges, toboggan slopes, plenty of room for snow play and fun for all the family!
www.bawbawshire.vic.gov.au /page/Page.asp?Page_Id=138&h=1   (248 words)

  
 Mount Baw Baw Alpine Resort and Village
Mt Baw Baw Resort Management is now actively seeking qualified Ski Patrollers for the 2007 ski season.
Mt Baw Baw Alpine Resort is situated in close proximity to the Baw Baw National Park with a host of activites available for visitors.
Baw Baw National Park is now part of the Australian Alps National Park.
www.mountbawbaw.com.au   (421 words)

  
 Mt. Baw Baw Ski Resort: OnTheSnow Overview of Mt. Baw Baw Australia
Baw Baw's integrated network of six lifts, services over 30 hectares of skiing terrain and provides some spectacular scenery.
The inviting environment is enhanced by the large number of club lodges spread through the gum trees, resulting in a friendly family feel to the whole resort.
Mt Baw Baw Village Hotel offers hotel style accommodation.
www.onthesnow.com /AU-AU/749/index.html   (191 words)

  
 RVIB Ski Club
The R V I B Ski Lodge is diagonally opposite Mt. Baw Baw Ski Hire.
Mt Baw Baw alpine resort is on the edge of the Baw Baw Plateau.
The alpine area surrounding Mt Baw Baw is an extremely attractive area for walking and hiking during the non-skiing seasons.
www.blindsports.org.au /ski.htm   (562 words)

  
 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species: Philoria frosti
Encompassing an area of approximately 80km², the Baw Baw Plateau between approximately 1,260 and 1,560m asl is contained within the Baw Baw National Park, except for approximately 3.5km² near Mt Baw Baw that is managed by the Victorian Alpine Resorts Commission (Hollis 1997).
It was found to be widely distributed and abundant in the west (Mt Baw Baw), central (Mt St Phillack) and north-west (Mt Whitelaw) parts of the plateau.
Littlejohn, M.J. The Breeding Biology of the Baw Baw Frog.
www.iucnredlist.org /search/details.php/16997/all   (1859 words)

  
 Travel : Mt Baw Baw : Skiing : Snowboarding
Mount Baw Baw offers a good mixture of terrain, and is probably more suited to the beginner and improving skier/boarder.
Oddly enough, Mount Baw Baw has only recently acquired snowmaking equipment, the reason being that due to its location (on the southeast side of the Alps) the resort often gets good dumps of snow, which it can also hold for much longer than many of the larger resorts.
Mount Baw Baw also runs a fully-qualified ski school with local and overseas instructors who can teach you to board or ski in no time.
www.webwombat.com /travel/articles/bawbawtrip.htm   (766 words)

  
 Location - Mt Baw Baw ski resort
Mt Baw Baw is the closest ski resort to Melbourne, just two and a half hours from Melbourne and even closer to Gippsland.
In fact, Mt Baw Baw is one hour less travel time from Melbourne than any other ski resort in Victoria!
Because of the proximity to Melbourne, Mt Baw Baw is ideal for day skiers, boarders and families.
www.ciau.com.au /snow/bawbaw/location.htm   (211 words)

  
 Mt Baw Baw - Resorts - ski.com.au
Mt Baw Baw is the closest downhill ski resort to Melbourne at just 157km which equates to about 2.5 hours drive.
Mt Baw Baw offers 7 lifts (3 T bars and 4 Platters) as well as 10km of groomed XC trails and snowplay and toboggan areas.
Prices may vary, please view the official Mt Baw Baw website for details relating to these prices.
www.ski.com.au /resorts/bawbaw/index.html   (318 words)

  
 Mt. Baw Baw:
Mt Baw Baw is just over 1500m high, and is roughly centre south of the Baw Baw plateau.
North centre is Mt St.Gwinear, a comfortable XC day trip away from Mt Baw Baw.
Mt Baw Baw Hotel, Alpine Village, Baw Baw 3833..
home.vicnet.net.au /~bunerong/bawbaw.html   (338 words)

  
 Walkabout - Mount Baw Baw
Located 153 km via Yarra Junction Mount Baw Baw Alpine Village and the 13,300 hectare Baw Baw National Park are the closest ski resorts to Melbourne.
Panoramic views and botanical diversity are on offer, including colourful wildflowers, alpine ash, a rare club moss, and two species of fauna only found in this area, the Baw Baw frog and a type of Leadbeater's possum, as well as lyrebirds, echidnas, platypuses, gliders, wallabies, goannas and a variety of birds.
Mount Erica was in fact named after the Baw Baw berry, a species of the Erica genus of shrubs.
www.walkabout.com.au /locations/VICMountBawBaw.shtml   (322 words)

  
 Baw Baw National Park   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
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www.friendsofthemadriver.com /baw-baw-national-park.html   (285 words)

  
 Falls Creek / Australia: New Mountain Manager
David comes to Falls Creek from Mt Baw Baw, where he has been Ski Area Manager for the last five years.
David¹s duties at Baw Baw included managing all elements of the on-mountain operations as well as project management and participating in budgeting and planning processes of the resort.
Prior to joining Mt Baw Baw David had diverse experience within the tourism and recreation industry including research work for a variety of organisations including the Alpine Resorts Commission on land use patterns within the ski fields.
www.ropeways.net /programm/seite.php?wert=317   (170 words)

  
 Skali Ski Club - About Skali Ski Lodge
Skali Ski Lodge is centrally located in the Mt Baw Baw Village at Lot 9 Candle Heath Drive just a short walk from the village Hotel and Cafes.
We recommend that you bring all other food items as only limited supplies are available from the food outlets in the Mt Baw Baw Village.
During the Winter Season meals for lunch and dinner (and takeaway food) can be purchased from a range of nearby food outlets, including the Mt Baw Baw Village Hotel and Kelly’s Café.
www.skali.com.au /lodge.html   (361 words)

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