Snowfields

Victoria is home to world-class snowfields that attract visitors from far and wide.

The snow season in Victoria officially runs from the King's Birthday long weekend in early June until either the last weekend of September or first weekend of October. However good snow dumps may occur before and after this period, thus the official start and end of the snow season is subject to seasonal variations.

At some of the larger snow resorts, visitors keen to ski, snowboard, snow tube, half pipe and go cross-country will find a range of on-mountain accommodation choices to suit their needs, from backpackers lodges to luxury chalet, plus plenty of entertainment options and services.

For those on a budget, consider off-mountain accommodation in towns located near the snow resorts. There will be many accommodation choices, and the shops and restaurants will be catering for the influx of visitors that the snow season brings. You can then drive or catch a bus up to the mountain to enjoy all the activities on offer.

Snowfield	From Melbourne	On-mountain accommodation	Off-mountain accommodation
Dinner Plain	388 kilometres		Bright, Harrietville, Omeo
Falls Creek	385 kilometres		Mount Beauty
Lake Mountain	120 kilometres		Marysville
Mount Baw Baw	176 kilometres		Erica, Moe, Noojee, Rawson, Tanjil Bren, Walhalla
Mount Buffalo	342 kilometres	(camping only)	Bright, Myrtleford, Porepunkah
Mount Buller	236 kilometres		Mansfield, Merrijig
Mount Donna Buang	92 kilometres		Warburton
Mount Hotham	376 kilometres		Bright, Harrietville, Omeo
Mount St Gwinear	197 kilometres	(camping only)	Erica, Moe, Rawson, Walhalla
Mount Stirling	245 kilometres	(Mount Buller is nearby)	Mansfield, Merrijig

Visiting outside of the snow season

When there's no snow during the warmer months of the year, Victoria's snowfields offer breathtaking native beauty, ideal for bush walking, mountain bike riding, horse riding, fishing, abseiling and scenic drives. It's an idyllic holiday location for reconnecting with nature.