Australian Alps, Australia 🇦🇺
Mt Hotham is the Powder Capital of Australia, a ridgeline village strung along the Great Dividing Range above Bright and Harrietville. You arrive at the top and ski down into the resort, an inverted layout you will not find anywhere else in Australia.
Generally yes. From 1480 m at the base to 1861 m up top, the profile holds snow well across a normal winter (score 82/100).
Ski-in/ski-out depends on the address here: some hotels are on the snow, others need a short walk or shuttle. Pick a slopeside address if skiing from the door matters to you.
With 50 km of piste on 13 lifts, it is a mid-size area, easy to get to know over a long weekend. The terrain is balanced (14 green, 22 blue, 16 red, 27 black), which suits a mixed-level group skiing together.
Mt Hotham stands out for demanding terrain for strong skiers and snow-sure high-altitude slopes.
In the Southern Hemisphere the season runs roughly Jun 8 to Sep 30 (the local winter), with July and August the most reliable.
Hotels, piste breakdown, snow month by month, lift and rental info, map and more.
Hotels we like for ski access and value. Prices are indicative; check live availability.
Great · 210 reviews
A dependable, well-reviewed choice for a stay in Mt Hotham.
Guests rate this hotel as great (4.0/5 from 210 reviews). It sits about 650 m from the slopes. A mid-range option for Mt Hotham, with live nightly rates shown for your exact dates so you always see the best price.
Very good · 83 reviews
Strong value for Mt Hotham, with a high guest rating that punches above its nightly price.
Good · 129 reviews
A dependable, well-reviewed choice for a stay in Mt Hotham.
Very good · 43 reviews
A dependable, well-reviewed choice for a stay in Mt Hotham.
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