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Lake Mountain
View the Lake Mountain gallery Lake Mountain is Australia's premier cross country ski resort and one of the most popular resorts of its type in the world. At 1440 metres, Lake Mountain has its steeper slopes below the snow line but its high altitude plateau incorporates an excellent nordic ski trail system.

Lake Mountain is situated about 2 hours drive north of Melbourne (making it the closest reliable snow to the centre of Melbourne) with the closest town being Marysville which is about a 20 minute drive. This is also the closest accommodation with no on snow accomodation available.

Lake Mountain is one of the three busiest Cross Country Ski Resorts in the world. It's ski trail system offering the cross country skier thirty seven kilometres of well marked trails, ranging from the first time skier to the most advanced.

In addition to this it has a dedicated snowplay and toboggan area with snowmaking facilities making it an ideal destination for daytrippers wanting to experience snowplay. The modern administration and day centre offers a range of food and services and a warm retreat when necessary.

The season runs from mid June to early October but both ends of this can be quite marginal with peak season being August and September. All vehicles may be instructed to carry chains during winter and park entry fees apply.

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StatsCompare | Q&A

Terrain
Beginner 38%
Intermediate 34%
Advanced 28%
Highest elevation 1530m
Base elevation 1440m
Downhill skiable area 2400ha
Downhill longest run -
Downhill Capacity 0
Terrain Park No
Snowtube Park No
Halfpipe No
XC Trails 37km
Tobogan Run Yes
Village
Village Height 1440m
On-Mtn Car spaces 2000
No. Beds 0
Nearest Town Marysville
Distance From 20km

PricesCompare | Accommodation

2005 Lift Tickets (consecutive days)
PM Lift -
-
adult
child
1 Day 300
-
-
-
family
adult
child
extra
2 Days -
-
adult
child
5 Days -
-
adult
child
Season Passes - 2005
Early Bird 80
48
adult
child
Regular 120
60
adult
child
Other
Gate Entry 1 day 27 car
XC Fees 12
6
adult
child
- All prices in AUD and include GST
- Children 5 - 17 years old
- Seniors 50% discount
- School concession on entry and trail head fees available on application to the Board of Management. Concession available Monday to Friday excluding School Holidays.

Prices may vary, please view the official Lake Mountain website for details relating to these prices.

Lake Mountain Reviews

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Parks/Halfpipes
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Food
Village
Ski School
Disabled Facilities
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Contact Details

Lake Mountain Resort
Box 40, Marysville,
Victoria 3779
Ph: 03 5963 3288
Fx: 03 5963 3688