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 Ben Lomond
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| Resort Summary | |
| Resort Name | Ben Lomond |
| Location | {{{location}}} |
| Resort Altitude | 1570m |
| Winter Season | July-September |
| Terrain | Overall: 14.2ha Beginner: 35% Intermediate: 55% Advanced: 10% |
| Lift System | 3 platter and 3 T-bars |
| Highest Lift | 1570m |
| Lowest Lift | 1460m |
| Vertical | 110m |
| Longest Run | 800m |
| Avg Snowfall | |
| Terrain Parks | No |
| Snow Sports | |
| Facilities | |
| Nearest Town | |
| Lift Pass | |
| Adult 5 Day | $ |
| Adult 1 Day | $50 |
| Child 5 Day | $ |
| Child 1 Day | $25 |
- Overview ;
Ben Lomond is Tasmania's premier ski resort and offers a full range of facilities to enjoy the winter wonderland. The Alpine Village is located right at the base of the lift system and offers stunning views.
Contents
Location
Ben Lomond is a one hour drive from Launceston and two and a half hours from Hobart.
Pros
- For Tasmanians it is accessible without solving the problem of Bass Strait.
Cons
- Very unpredictable snow cover
Contacts
Phone: 03 6390 6116
Postal:
PO Box 46,
Kings Meadows 7249
Planning
Getting There
From Launceston, travel through St Leonards and follow the signs towards Blessington. It is approx 50km for Launceston. From the main road turn off it is another 14km to the Village Carpark through sub-alpine and alpine forest. Once the forest clears, the notorious Jacb's Ladder comes into view, which once ascended brings you onto the Ben Lomond Plateau and leads you on to the carpark.
Accommodation
On Mountain
On snow accommodation is available through the Ben Lomond Creek Inn which also has entertainment on the weekends.
Off Mountain
The closest accommodation to Ben Lomond is going to be Launceston with plenty to choose from including backpackers
Lift Tickets
Adult - Day = 50.00, 1/2 Day = 30.00 Tertiary (full time ID required) - Day = 45.00, 1/2Day = 25.00 Teen (13 - 17) Day = 35.00, 1/2 Day = 20.00 Child (7-12) Day = 25.00, 1/2 Day = 15.00 Senior (60-69) Day = 35.00, 1/2 Day = 20.00 Children under 7 = Free 70 and over = Free
Ski School
Ben Lomond Snow Sports
Equipment Hire
Ben Lomond Snow Sports (on mountain)
Launceston Sport & Sport (launceston)
SKIGIA snow.surf.skate (Hobart)
Resort Facilities
Getting Around
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Parking
Entry passes must be purchased to drive into the National Park and can be purchased at the park entry or at the Creek Inn. These fees help provide road clearing services, ski patrol and the further development of the ski field.
Activities
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Dining
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Bars & Entertainment
The Creek Inn has plenty of beer on tap and food to keep you warm after a day skiing or tabogganing.
Ride Guide
Beginner Areas
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Groomed Runs
Grooming started on Ben Lomond in the 2011 season when the two main mountain operators combined forces and invested in a snow groomer and snow making technology. Grooming to date has occurred across the mountain and should be further expanded in the 2012 season.
Off Piste
Great rides off piste around the Ben Lomond Skifield include the south side of Giblin peak and also a short walk out to little hell where some further great skiing is to be had.
Out of Bounds
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Cross Country
6km of marked trails
Parks & Pipes
Terrain park including box's and rail's will be trialled for the 2011 snow season
Bumps
Summit Run usually ends up with the best bumps
Powder Zones
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Sheltered Runs
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Snowplay
There are many options for snowplay on the mountain including the main Toboggan slope and numerous areas surrounding the village between lodges and also around the walking tracks that head south from the car park.
Other
Weather
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Geography
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History
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