Lake Mountain Alpine Resort

Welcome to Lake Mountain Alpine Resort, Victoria’s most accessible snow destination and a place where 'winter dreams come true.' Situated just two hours from the Melbourne CBD, this resort offers a 'magical' experience where snow…

The journey to Lake Mountain is an 'experience in itself.' Driving from Melbourne, one passes through the 'epicurean hub' of Healesville and follows the Maroondah Highway through the 'Black Spur.' This road was originally a rough…

Upon arriving at the resort, we enter the Village Center, the functional hub of Lake Mountain. There are 'two main buildings' here: the cafeteria and equipment rental building on the left, and the administration and clothing…

Tobogganing is the 'star of the show' at Lake Mountain. The resort features several runs, each with its own character. …

Beyond the 'toboggan runs,' Lake Mountain boasts over 30 kilometers of 'cross-country skiing trails' and 'snowshoeing paths.' These trails are the 'heart of the resort' during the winter season, offering a more 'secluded and…

For those with an 'adventurous spirit,' a short '10-minute hike' from the main car park leads to the 'old Flying Fox Lookout Point.' In the past, Lake Mountain featured 'dual flying fox lines' that ran from this hill down to the…

As we conclude our tour of the grounds, we must reflect on the 'survival story' that defines Lake Mountain. The resort has 'weathered the storms' of two of Australia's deadliest disasters: the 1939 Black Friday fires and the 2009…

As we return to the base of Lake Mountain Alpine Resort, I hope you have gained a deeper appreciation for this 'snowy hidden gem.' We have traveled from the 'riot of colors' in Marysville to the 'diamond-like glisten' of the…