Mt Baw Baw

With over 30 hectares of skiing terrain set in picturesque alpine scenery, Mt Baw Baw Alpine Resort is a great place to enjoy a range of snow sports in winter. 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 village has a friendly atmosphere, modern facilities and caters for the day-tripper and long-term visitor alike. With accommodation, ski hire, food outlets, medical and information centres all within easy walking distance of the car parks, the village is an ideal base from which to explore the surrounding areas.

Escape in summer to relax in the shade of the snow gums. Easily accessible from Melbourne, Mt Baw Baw is an ideal place for walkers, artists, ornithologists, photographers and mountain bike riders to enjoy a unique, beautiful and fragile setting. Enjoy a peaceful walk along one of the many trails, discover the local wildlife and breathe the fresh alpine air.

Quick facts

• 157 kilometres east of Melbourne
• Ski resort
• Alpine wilderness.

Activities and attractions

• Follow walking trails through scenic landscapes
• Explore the plateau and the surrounding area on horseback with Noojee Horse Safaris and Trail Rides
• Organise with a local operator to try your hand at mountain biking, white water rafting or abseiling
• Take a 4WD tour through the Baw Baw National Park
• Ski, snowboard, or play in the snow in the winter months.

Major events

• Tullicoutty and St Phillack Cups – August
• Baw Baw Bawder X – August
• Baw Baw Mountain Cycling Classic – October
• Mountain Bike AMBA Downhill Cup – November.

How to get there

The Baw Baw plateau can be accessed via the Baw Baw Alpine Resort. The road is sealed all the way to the resort. Visitors to Mt Baw Baw can travel via the Princes Highway turning off before Drouin, or drive through Powelltown. The journey is less than 160 kilometres from Melbourne’s central business district. Alternative means of transport include public transport from Latrobe Valley and Warragul railway station.