Autumn is here and winter is coming, and lift tickets and lessons are now available to book. Whether you’re dreaming of first tracks down Heavenly, watching your Mighty Mites make their first turns, or catching the sunset as you Après at The Bird, your ultimate winter adventure awaits. Start planning now and buy early and save.

A cold snap has brought the winter white back to Hotham for the first time this year, with around 4cm of snow blanketing the resort.

Early Bird & All Resort Entry Permits go on sale Monday 4 March

Hotham’s first beginner-only terrain, serviced by a conveyor-belt carpet new to Hotham, will greet beginner skiers and snowboarders for the 2024 snow season, re-imagining the first-time beginner experience at Hotham. “This project is part of an ongoing plan to improve the experience of beginners on the mountain, alongside improving the safety of all skiers and snowboarders.” said Tina Burford, Hotham’s VP + GM.

If you're up for adventure, why not work where you play and make Australia's highest alpine village home this winter? With a huge range of roles on offer from a number of businesses on the mountain, now is the time to search out your dream job and join a community of like-minded individuals this winter.  

Heading to the mountains for a holiday is quite the adventure! The better planned and prepared you are, the more fun you’re bound to have. So, with that in mind, we’ve pulled together some of the best insider tips and things to know before you snow, to make your trip smooth sailing!  

2023 Epic Australia Pass now includes access to Switzerland’s Disentis, Austria’s Ski Arlberg and France’s Les 3 Vallées.