Mt Baw Baw

Mt Baw Baw Snow Resort

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Weather at Mt Baw Baw

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Low: 2.8°C / High: 14.8°C

Wind: N 9 km/h

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Last Updated: Apr 20, 2025View Full Report →

Mt Baw Baw Alpine Resort offers a compact yet complete snow experience just 2.5 hours from Melbourne. As Victoria's closest downhill ski area to the capital, it provides an accessible alpine getaway without the long drive. The resort features gentle slopes perfect for beginners and families, alongside more challenging terrain for experienced skiers and snowboarders. With accommodation options ranging from cosy lodges to self-contained apartments, Mt Baw Baw delivers an authentic Victorian alpine experience on a smaller, more approachable scale.

Live Mt Baw Baw Webcams

Hut Roll

Every 10 minutes
Elevation: 1510m / 4954ft

The Mt Baw Baw webcam positioned at Hut Roll offers a direct view up the Hut Run Platter lift, showcasing one of the resort's longest lifts. This snow cam captures real-time conditions on this popular run, perfect for checking snow quality before heading out.

The Mt Baw Baw lift network includes seven lifts serving 15 hectares of skiable terrain. The system features two T-bars, three poma lifts, and two magic carpets dedicated to beginners. While modest in size compared to larger Australian resorts, the lift arrangement efficiently services the mountain's 30+ hectares of terrain, minimising queue times even during peak periods. The layout allows skiers and boarders of all abilities to access suitable runs without complicated traverses, making it particularly friendly for families with mixed skill levels.

Mt Baw Baw Lift System
Total Ski Lifts = 8
T-Bar
5
T-Bar
Surface Lift
3
Surface Lift

Mt Baw Baw Resort Elevation

5135ft1565mResort Summit344ft105mVertical Drop4790ft1460mResort Base
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Trails

Total Runs

17

Total Area

86 ac

34.8 ha

Difficulty Distribution

Beginner
25%
Intermediate
65%
Advanced
10%
Expert
0%
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Location

Located in the Baw Baw National Park within Victoria's Great Dividing Range, Mt Baw Baw sits approximately 120km east of Melbourne. This positioning in the western Gippsland region makes it the closest alpine resort to Melbourne, accessible via a scenic drive through the Latrobe Valley and Yarra Ranges. The mountain stands at 1,567 metres above sea level, often catching snow when nearby peaks miss out due to its unique position. The resort area borders magnificent old-growth forests and sub-alpine woodlands, providing a distinctive ecological setting unlike other Victorian ski fields.

Mt Baw Baw

, victoria

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Season Info

The Mt Baw Baw snow season typically runs from early June through September, with peak conditions usually occurring in July and August. The mountain receives an average annual snowfall of 1-2 metres, supplemented by snowmaking facilities on key runs. Beyond the winter months, Mt Baw Baw transforms into a bushwalking and mountain biking destination from November through April. The changing seasonal landscape offers wildflower displays in summer and stunning autumn colours in March and April, making the mountain worth visiting year-round.

Current Season

2025

Opening Day

6/6/2025

Closing Day

9/27/2025

Days Open

114

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Annual Snowfall

Metric

2.5m

250cm

Imperial

8.2ft

98in

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