Mt Hotham
The Powder Capital of Australia, with steep chutes, a unique ridge-top village, and the country's most challenging lift-served terrain.
Key Stats
Vertical Drop
428m (1,404ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
1,861m (6,106ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
1,450m (4,757ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
250cm (98in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
78
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
13
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Resort Size
320 ha
Total groomed and patrolled terrain
Terrain Breakdown
The percentage of marked trails in each difficulty level. A higher beginner percentage means more terrain suitable for novices and families; a higher advanced percentage means more challenge for experts.
Beginner
20%
Intermediate
40%
Advanced
40%
Best For
Location
Mt Hotham sits in the Victorian Alps of southeastern Australia, part of the Great Dividing Range. This is high-country alpine terrain by Australian standards, with the village strung along an exposed ridgeline well above the surrounding forested valleys.
Getting there
Hard to reach
Fly into Melbourne (MEL), about 4.5 hours from the resort by road.
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