Historical planning figures · Figures marked * come from earlier references and may differ from current resort figures.
Other names · Mount Hotham, Mt Hotham, Hotham Alpine Resort
Use the resort’s current trail map and posted signs for lift, trail and boundary information.
Typically early June to early October
A broad planning range from the historical guide, conditions permitting. Use the operator’s schedule for your travel dates.
Official schedules & conditions ↗- Summer and winter destination
- Yes
- Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
- Beyond winter
- Alpine walks, heritage trails and the multi-day Falls to Hotham Alpine Crossing.
- Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
- Summer visit planning
- Walking season runs early December through Easter.
- Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
- Official website
- https://www.epicaustraliapass.com.au/
- Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
- Skiable area (acres)
- 791
- Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
- Base elevation (ft)
- 4757
- Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
- Vertical drop (ft)
- 1296
- Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
- Reported average snowfall (in)
- 118
- Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
- Summit elevation (ft)
- 6106
- Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
- Night skiing
- Scheduled · 2027 · Wednesdays and Saturdays throughout the 2027 season · The 2027 Epic Australia pass FAQ proves the recurring nights; exact hours remain unpublished.
- Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Historical mountain figures awaiting field-level confirmation: Lifts, Runs.
Individual listings retain their own sources and check dates. A source check covers only the named details; it does not confirm availability. Snowfall averages describe climate, not a forecast.
Dinner Plain Nordic trails ↗Snowgum trail network and Brabralung connection to Hotham; this is the supported Nordic outing, not a16kmFallsCreek link. Snow/grooming dependent; equipment and route planning matter. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Hotham airport access ↗Private and charter arrivals listed with onward transfers by arrangement; not a scheduled commercial-airline promise. LegacyMHOcode omitted. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Hotham winter road preparation ↗Consult current chain and road requirements, rent compatible chains before ascent and follow direction about fitting. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Alpine Resorts Victoria entry permits ↗Hotham resort-entry permit needed for stopping/parking during snow season; through-traffic exception does not apply to a resort visit. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Hotham Nordic experiences ↗Nordic instruction and bespoke touring through local providers; choose snowshoe/cross-country route by ability and conditions. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Hotham actual lift and trail inventory ↗Separates HeavenlyValleylift/area fromBlueSnaketrail; listsMary’sSlide underGotcha andEasyStreet underBigD. Closed-season status not mistaken for permanent closure; no fresh precise total promoted. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Zirky’s accommodation, restaurant and ski hire ↗Zirky’s is at 25 Great Alpine Road in central Hotham village. It offers ensuite hotel rooms and self-contained apartments, winter dining, ski hire and reservable ski lockers. The operator describes ski-in/ski-out access; particular lift-opening or first-track outcomes are not promised. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Arlberg Hotham apartments and facilities ↗Arlberg lists group rooms and studios through three-bedroom apartments, apartment kitchens, a short walk to the main lifts, an indoor heated pool and indoor spa, bar/bistro, pizzeria, minimart, equipment hire and coin-operated laundry. Address: 42 Great Alpine Road. Indoor spa is treated as a hot tub, not a treatment spa. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Hotham: Lawlers Apartments ↗Lawlers is next to Corral Car Park, near village chairlifts and amenities. Listed room facilities include full kitchen, dishwasher, washing machine and drying room. Balconies, fireplaces, additional bathrooms/spas and car spaces belong to some apartments only; underground parking is not a complex-wide promise. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.
WorldStrides: school snowsports accommodation ↗The operator names Snowbird Inn at Mt Hotham as an accommodation option in a school snowsports offer. The offer is undated: its prices, meal inclusions and seasonal availability are not certified for a future trip. Useful action is a group enquiry, not a guaranteed individual room booking. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Hotham: Snowbird Inn employment notice (2019) ↗A destination notice published 11 December 2019 places Snowbird Inn opposite Hotham Central, adjacent to Summit chairlift, and describes dorm-style bunk rooms mainly serving school groups. This establishes historical location and format; current room configuration, meals and independent booking availability remain enquiries. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Hotham 2025 village map ↗The official 2025 village map identifies Snowbird Inn at 26 Great Alpine Road. Reused only for named property location, not future availability. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Hoys shop locations ↗Branch-specific addresses, contacts and equipment roles. Jack Frost is marked closed for the 2026 season. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Hotham private lessons ↗Private ski, snowboard and telemark instruction; matching ability and discipline; Hotham Central meeting. Lift access and rental equipment are separate. Winter is closed. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Hotham Kids Club ↗Children’s ski and snowboard groups meet outside Hotham Central, between the building and road. Equipment collection should precede check-in. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Hoys Nordic equipment ↗Cross-country equipment and snowshoe hire at Jack Frost and Wire Plain; Wire Plain Nordic gear is adult-sized only. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.
The General — retained October 27 operator review ↗Hotham Village next to Big D; coffee and treats, pizza and takeaway; breakfast through dinner and live music. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Zirky’s Cafe, Bar & Bistro — Hotham ↗The resort places Zirky’s on the slopes. Its café offers takeaway food, pastries and coffee; the relaxed bistro uses local ingredients and offers lunch, dinner and après. Lunch and dinner bookings are recommended. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Sir Loins — Hotham ↗Sir Loins is a steak restaurant at Lawlers Apartments, behind the medical centre, in the former Last Run Bar space. The resort describes winter dinner service and advises reservations. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Mt Hotham — Sir Loin’s Bar and Grill ↗The operator identifies its Mt Hotham venue at Lawlers Apartments behind the medical centre and advises booking. A 2026 hiring note remains on the page. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.
