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    Hotham Resort Entry Passes Go On Sale!

    Michael FultonMichael Fulton·4 Apr 2021

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    Just before the start of the Easter Long weekend Hotham launched the sale of their resort entry passes, exactly one month after sister resort Falls Creek did exactly the same.The main stand out in this sale is the ability to purchase the Resort Entry Season Pass which any keen Hotham rider will likely snag up before the commencement of the winter season. Sadly this year there is no All Resorts pass which means riders who would normally get an Epic Pass + the All Resorts pass will need to choose one main resort for entry and then pay for days when visiting the other resort. We personally chose Falls Creek this year and will make special trips to Hotham when the storms roll up. If you are planning to purchase the Hotham Resort Entry Season Pass make sure you get in now before April 30 to get the best value deal. Price goes up May 1st. Buy Hotham Resort Entry SEASON PERMITS PRICE Online Hotham Season Permit for Vehicle For private cars & 4WDs 1st April to 30 April - Super Early Bird - $425 1st May to 31st May - Early Bird - $525 1st June full price - $585 Online All Resorts* Permit for Vehicle (dates for availability TBC) There will be no All Resorts Season Permit available for 2021. All prices are in Australian dollars and include GST. These prices are currently subject to Ministerial Approval. Under restructured pricing, complimentary Resort Entry for over 65s no longer applies. For those only looking to visit for a day or a few, be sure to purchase your resort entry before you head up to the mountain. Hotham has one of the coolest systems where your car is scanned on entry so the only time you will actually need to stop on the way up is to put chains on (weather depending). TRANSPORT PRICE DETAILS Cars & 4WD Private Vehicles Vehicles with a carrying capacity of less than 12 persons including driver Includes the dropping off and picking up of passengers. All prices apply per vehicle per day and are available from 1st June to Season End. $48.80 $54.90 $56.00 $61.00 Purchase online, 7+ days in advance Purchase online, 1-7 days in advance Purchase online on day of arrival Purchase in RMB office All prices are in Australian dollars and include GST. *Child = 17 years and under (Free entry for 5 year olds and under)

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    What is Resort Entry at Hotham?More Than ParkingYour resort entry fee covers your access to the resort and helps fund a range of important services including the Mt Hotham Ski Patrol, village snow clearing, free village transport, traffic and car parking services, cross country trail grooming, waste management and environmental management.Season Resort Entry Permits provide great value if you are planning to visit the resort for an extended period of time. There are also options available for day & multi-day visitors as well as school and bus groups. Schools and group ratesGroups travelling into the Mt Hotham Resort by bus (i.e. a vehicle with the capacity to carry 12 or more people including the driver) can apply for a group resort entry permit.School groups travelling as part of a Department of Education excursion are offered the schools concession rate.Do I Need Resort Entry?All vehicles stopping in a Victorian Alpine Resort must have a valid authorised Resort Entry Permit. If you travel directly through the resort from Dinner Plain / Omeo to Harrietville or Harrietville to Dinner Plain / Omeo and do not stop, you will not require a resort entry permit. Your resort exit point must differ from your resort entry point. If you are dropping off family or friends within the resort you are still required to purchase a resort entry permit as all vehicles stopping within the resort boundaries must have a valid permit to cover visitors using the resort facilities.PurchasingSave time and purchase your Resort Entry online through Alpine Easy Access, so that you can enjoy even more time on the slopes! Mt Hotham's Resort Entry system is now managed through a responsive camera system, ensuring you no longer have to stop at the gate.

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    Melbourne-based skier and snowboarder with 50+ resorts across 5 continents. Specialises in Australian resorts and international resort comparisons.

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