News and updates

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Exciting Updates for the 2025 Snow Season

We're excited to reveal plans for a new progression focused freestyle and terrain park zone at the Big D for 2025, along with some other exciting updates for the season ahead!

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MT HOTHAM WALKING SEASON & FREE GUIDED WALK!

Join us as we celebrate the opening of the Mt Hotham Summer Walking Season!

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Celebrate Easter at Mt Hotham

There's lots 'hop'-pening at Mt Hotham over Easter so bring the family!

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Plan a cycling break at Mt Hotham

Tackle the iconic 30 kilometre hill climb from Harrietville to Mt Hotham this March long weekend

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Meet Mt Hotham's bush foods

Many of Mt Hotham’s endemic plants are bush foods and were consumed along with the nutrient-rich Bogong Moth by Mt Hotham’s Traditional Owners.

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EXPAND YOUR HORIZONS WHERE THE HORIZON NEVER ENDS

With walks to suit everyone from the picnicker to the hard core high plains hiker, we’re inviting you to discover the best of Mt Hotham’s trails.

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Packing a picnic? Here's where to head

Hotham is such an amazing place to explore. Whether you're heading out for a walk or ride there are plenty of places to enjoy a picnic.

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Flora of Hotham

More than 100 floral species including grasses and wildflowers turn Hotham's slopes into fields of green and delightful colour during summer.

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Plant demand grows for Alpine Nursery

A small team from the Mount Hotham Alpine Resort Management Board are delivering an important service in growing and supplying plants to some of Australia's biggest ski resorts.

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Walking the Cobungra Ditch

The Cobungra Ditch Walking Track which follows the course of an abandoned water race is now one of Hotham’s top bushwalking attractions.

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Tips to discovering Summer at Mt Hotham

Summer is a great time to explore Mt Hotham and the surrounding alpine region. Find out how to make the most of your experience.

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CAN YOU FIND THE ALPINE MARSH MARIGOLD?

Often flowering while still hidden under the snow, the Alpine Marsh Marigold is a rare find at Mount Hotham.

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Hotham's blue worm is a wet weather surprise

It's a tiny bright blue predator and it's appearing in Swindler's Valley right now. The Blue Planarian (flatworm) is one of Hotham's smallest residents.

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