Mount Baw Baw Ski Resort Guide
Mount Baw Baw, Australia
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
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| Highest Lift | 1,564m |
| Resort Height | 1,470m |
| Nearest Airport | Canberra |
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Mount Baw Baw
An three hour drive from Melbourne (an hour less th\an any other Victoria resort), Mount Baw Baw is a good choice for beginner skiers. Peaceful and relaxed, it's the perfect environment for families with a 40 - 40 - 20 terrain percentage mix served by eight lifts. Trails are up to 750 metres in length. The resort complex includes a family hotel and there are additional lodges and apartments with restaurant and bistro.
Summary
The Australian ski resort of Mount Baw Baw is at an altitude of 1,470m.
Mount Baw Baw has direct access to a total of 8 ski lifts.
The skiing is at relatively low altitude, so snow cover can be variable.
Skiing
Mount Baw Baw offers good sking, particularly, for Beginner skiers.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Mount Baw Baw?
There is currently no significant snow in the 7-day forecast for Mount Baw Baw.
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Ski Area Stats
Mount Baw Baw Ski Area
| Cross Country Total Length | 10km | |
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| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 8 | |
Altitudes
Mount Baw Baw Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 1,564m |
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| Lowest Piste | 1,470m |
| Resort Altitude (Mount Baw Baw) | 1,470m |
| Max Vertical | 94m |
Ratings & Suitability
| Intermediate Skiers | |
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| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Snowboarding
There's a challenging obstacle course through the trees for snowboarders
Location and Map
Where is Mount Baw Baw?
This ski resort is in New South Wales, Australia.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Mount Baw Baw is Canberra, 78 minutes drive away.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The eight ski lifts are able to uplift 6,200 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, with 10 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Mount Baw Baw open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
Usual opening is Early June, and usual closing is Mid Sept.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
COVID-19 / Coronavirus
We don't yet have specific details of the COVID-19 precautions being taken in Mount Baw Baw, but they are likely to include most of the following :-
- Face masks required on lifts, and in shops.
- Social distancing in public areas.
- Reduced lift capacity.
- Extensive disinfection / sanitization.
French Ski Resort COVID-19 Measures describes further measures that may also be applied.
Visit the Mount Baw Baw Tourist Office for the latest.
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