Mt Hotham ski resort: snow, terrain & trip planner
Victorian Alps, Australia · Base 4,757 ft · Summit 6,053 ft · Vertical 1,296 ft
Updated : usually opens around Jun 13.
Mt Hotham snow report
Nov 15: opens ~Jun 13; no new snow forecast in the next 7 days.
- Status
- Opens ~Jun 13 typical season
- Next 24 h
- 0 in. summit forecast
- Next 7 days
- 0 in. summit forecast
Forecast and modeled snow from Veabird's snow model. Updated Nov 15, 22:00 UTC.
Veabird's call
Opens around Jun 13, closed now with no snow in the 7 day forecast.
For intermediates and advanced skiers, the quietest weeks start Aug 15 and Aug 29.
Grades from Veabird's snow model; wording by AI (Muse Spark), checked against the forecast. Updated Nov 15, 22:00 UTC.
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Questions about Mt Hotham
Is Mt Hotham good for beginners?
5% of its mapped runs are beginner terrain, 60% intermediate and 35% advanced or expert. There is enough easy terrain to learn on, but it isn't a beginner specialist.
Is Mt Hotham on the Epic or Ikon pass?
Mt Hotham is on the Epic Pass (2025-26 partners). Check the pass's site for blackout dates and day limits before you buy.
Terrain: Great for intermediates and advanced skiers; limited terrain for experts
■ Beginner 5% · ■ Intermediate 60% · ■ Advanced 35%
106 mapped runs (about 22 miles) and 14 lifts.
Shares of mapped run length from OpenSkiMap (OpenStreetMap contributors); advanced includes expert terrain. Official acreage splits can differ.
Lift tickets & passes
- On the Epic Pass (2025-26 partners; confirm before you buy).
- Day tickets are usually cheapest bought online, in advance, from the resort's site.
Plan your trip
Where to stay
Partner links: Veabird may earn a commission at no cost to you. Partners never affect forecasts or scores.
Getting there
- Melbourne Airport (MEL), about 3.5 h by road
Drive times are rough estimates; check road and chain-law conditions. Flight search is a partner link.
Nearby ski resorts
- Falls Creek Victorian Alps · 11 mi
- Mt Buller Victorian Alps · 40 mi
- Thredbo Snowy Mountains · 73 mi
- Perisher Snowy Mountains · 81 mi
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