Lake Mountain Alpine Resort

Lake Mountain Alpine Resort is a fun winter wonderland where the focus is not just on skiing like some other resorts, but a range of other fun snow filled activities. It is not only a popular resort during the winter, it also attracts a great number of visitors during the warmer months. This is principally because several other activities like bike riding, bush walking and simple sightseeing are particularly engaging in the region amidst a vast 37 kilometres of grassy plains.

Altitude

Lake Mountain Alpine Resort stands upon the massive Lake Mountain plateau that undulates to 1,482 metres, located in the northwest end of the Great Dividing Range.

Skiing Area

Lake Mountain Alpine Resort has a vast skiable area of 2,400 hectares with about 37 kilometres of this being designated as groomed areas for cross country skiing.

• The peak season is between August and September
• Lake Mountain offers seven toboggan slopes and numerous trail runs with the longest set at six kilometres each for two separate events classified as beginner and intermediate.

Terrain Mix -- beginners/advanced

The skiing terrain at Mountain Lake Alpine Resort has always been intended for family events and a great part of these trails are naturally meant for beginners. Intermediate and advanced skiers are also welcome with terrain that caters for the more experienced.

Lake Mountain Alpine Resort is popular for activities such as

• Snow playing, which is further subdivided into sled rides, tube runs and tobogganing.
• Snow shoeing
• Cross Country Skiing
• Ski Orienteering, which is a combination of cross-country skiing skills, map reading and navigation know-how. The sport is a popular event in many ski-oriented European countries like Austria, Sweden and Finland.

Accommodation

Lake Mountain accommodation is available on the resort during the green season only, when there is no snow. For snow or white season accommodation there is Marysville, just 22 kilometres from Lake Mountain, offering over 3000 beds, catering to all styles and budgets.

Food and Dining

A fully licensed bistro bar called the Heights Bar and Bistro has a range of food items to satisfy hungry punters. This includes a special summer menu with a choice of toasted foccaccias, spaghetti bolognaise, heights platter, battered fish, smoked salmon, pastries, sandwiches and a wide variety of sweet desserts including muffins and cakes. Winter menus include restaurant style mains which can be enjoyed with one of the many local wines on offer. There are also small snacks and meals more suitable for children.

Facilities

Lake Mountain offers facilities to ensure visitors can make a day of their visit.

• Toilets,
• Heated foyer
• Nursing room for mothers
• Coin-operated Barbecue areas
• Snow gear retail store
• Bar and Bistro

Location

Lake Mountain Alpine Resort is set upon the great Lake Mountain plateau about 120 kilometres on the northeastern side of Melbourne.

Getting There

By Car:

• From Melbourne, getting to Lake Mountain Alpine Resort is direct by driving along Maroondah Highway via the Healesville route.
• From the southern suburbs the route would begin at Springvale Road then on to Maroondah Highway.
• Just 22 kilometres from the town of Marysville, Lake Mountain Alpine Resort can be reached with a travel time of 15 to 20 minutes.
• From Melbourne Airport
  > Metropolitan Ring Road
  > Then to Greensborough bypass
  > Straight to Wattle and Yarra Glen
  > Then to Healesville before finally exiting to Maroondah Highway

Bus rides

• McKenzie's Tourist Bus Services departs daily from Melbourne’s Southern Cross Station in Melbourne to Marysville
  > Phone: (03) 5962 5088
  > Web: www.mckenzies.com.au
• During snow season a shuttle bus runs from Marysville to Lake Mountain Resort
  > Country Coach Towers: 0417 633 753

Entrance Fee

There are a number of different types of entry fees. If you arrive by car there is an entry fee for the car, not for the number of persons.

For a full rundown on entry fees, see http://www.lakemountainresort.com.au/index.php?sectionID=3264&pageID=4214

Early Bird Special!

The snow has come early this year so there’s no better time to take advantage of early bird specials.

Contact Details

Phone: (03) 5957 7222
Fax: (03) 5957 7231
Email: admin@lakemountainresort.com.au
Website: http://www.lakemountainresort.com.au