Lake Mountain

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Overview 

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Contents 1 Location 2 Pros 3 Cons 4 Contacts 5 Planning 5.1 Getting There 5.2 Accommodation 5.2.1 On Mountain 5.2.2 Off Mountain 5.3 Lift Tickets 5.4 Ski School 5.5 Equipment Hire 6 Resort Facilities 6.1 Getting Around 6.2 Parking 6.3 Activities 6.4 Dining 6.5 Bars & Entertainment 7 Ride Guide 7.1 Beginner Areas 7.2 Groomed Runs 7.3 Off Piste 7.4 Out of Bounds 7.5 Cross Country 7.6 Snowplay 8 Other 8.1 Weather 8.2 Geography 8.3 History 9 Resources 9.1 Maps

Location

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Pros

The closest ski resort to Melbourne. A family-friendly resort. Perfect to 'experience' snow. One of the most-extensive cross-country trail networks in the world.

Cons

Because of its low altitude, snow can be marginal in poor years, and at the start and end of a season. However, Lake Mountain has a reputation as a spring mountain, so don't discount skiing there until well into October in a good year.

Contacts

Phone: (03) 5957 7231

Fax: (03) 5957 7231

Postal: Lake Mountain Alpine Resort via Marysville Vic 3779

Planning

Getting There

About 1.5 hours or 120 kilometres from Melbourne, via Healesville, Black Spur, Marysville.

Accommodation

On Mountain

There is no on mountain accommodation during the winter. In the summer, Snowgum Lodge is available for rental. Phone Marysville Tourist Information Centre on (03) 5963 4567.

Off Mountain

There is a wide range of accommodation in the towns of Marsyville and Narbethong, ranging from budget to luxury. Resort style accommodation, self-contained cottages, motels, B&Bs and caravan parks. Phone Marysville Tourist Information Centre on (03) 5963 4567 or www.marysvilletourism.com

Lift Tickets

Trail fees are applicable to skiers and snow-shoers. The trail system is inaccessible to sight-seers during the winter unless they don skis or snow shoes. Trail tickets can be bought on mountain or at selected ski hires off mountain. In 2008, trail fees are $12 (adults) and $6 (children)

Ski School

A well-staffed ski school is located on the mountain and lesson are recommended for all beginners and others as their ability progresses.

Equipment Hire

There are a number of ski hires in the towns of Narbethong and Marysville as well as on the mountain itself. The ski hire on the mountain is the most expensive way of doing it but offers the advantage of being on mountain.

Resort Facilities

Getting Around

All the facilities are easily accessible on foot (other than the ski trails)

Parking

Get there before about 9am on weekends if you want to park at Gerratys. Otherwise you can expect to park at a lower car park and take the complimentary shuttle bus up to Gerratys.

Activities

CROSS COUNTRY SKIING 

Classic and skate skiing on groomed trails. Lessons strongly recommended for beginners

SNOW SHOEING 

Don a pair of snow shoes and some poles and explore the winter wonderland that is Lake Mountain. No experience necessary

SNOW PLAY 

Toboggan runs, tube run, make snowmen, have a snowball fight

Dining

Lake Mountain has a licensed bistro and a take away food shop. Or, you can bring your own picnic lunch.

Bars & Entertainment

The bar in the bistro overlooks the main toboggan run. The bar and bistro are only open during the daytime.

Ride Guide

Majority of the runs are Beginner (38% Green Circle) and Intermediate (34% Blue Square) standards. Some Advanced (28% Black Diamond) runs available for XC skiers wishing to test their skills.

Beginner Areas

The extensive mix of runs here is pretty even- however ther are slightly more beginner runs.

Groomed Runs

37 km of groomed runs

Off Piste

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Out of Bounds

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Cross Country

Huge areas of cross country. Trails of all difficulty.

Snowplay

Outside the visitor centre, there is a wide open area that is perfectly suitable and designed for snowplay.

Note: Be careful that you and your children are not blocking the Cross Country access trials in any ways.

Other

Weather

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Geography

A relatively flat mountain at an altitude of about 1480m high.

History

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Resources

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• Wiki List of Aussie Resorts

Maps

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