Snowboarding
One of the fastest growing winter sports of all time, snowboarding first began in the 1960s but really took off in the late 1980s. While it originally enjoyed a grunge image, today it's a sport for all ages and attitudes. The four main styles of snowboarding include Alpine, Freeriding, Freestyle and Racing.
Snowboarding is easy to learn and allows you to adopt your own personal style, making it very popular with the adventurous, relaxed and free spirited. Victoria's alpine resorts offer snowboarding for riders of all abilities, and equipment can be hired on the mountains. So if you're looking for a new way to tackle the slopes this year, or you're a seasoned rider, grab a board and head for Victoria's snow fields.
Hit the slopes
Mt Baw Baw Alpine Resort is the closest downhill ski area to Melbourne, making it a popular destination for day-trippers.
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Renowned as Australia's premier cross-country ski resort, Lake Mountain is the third most visited cross-country alpine resort in the world.
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Known as the 'powder capital' of Australia, Hotham holds the record for the highest annual snowfall of any Victorian resort over the past decade.
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Falls Creek Alpine Resort is Victoria's largest ski and boarding resort and is renowned for its reliable snow cover.
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Nestled between the snowgums on the highest freehold land in Australia, Dinner Plain is an eye-catching and relaxed alpine village.
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An alpine wonderland nestled high on the ski fields, with quaint lodges and luxury hotels. Ski from the slopes to your front door.
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Mt Stirling offers inexpensive and accessible snow fields for the whole family including cross country skiing and toboggan areas.
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