Public Transport
Public transport arrangements to Victoria's ski areas change fairly rapidly and can be a little confusing. This page gives links to the main services running from Melbourne. Much more detailed information including current timetables is contained in an excellent report by our newsletter editor, Malcolm Sinclair. Note that some services run on weekends only.
Mount Hotham
- HothamBus
- Snowball Express. (AKA Alpine Spirit High Country Coaches)
- Alps Link (Connects with Melbourne to Wangaratta rail service via intermediate Dyson coach service)
It may also be possible (though difficult) to reach Mount Hotham via Omeo using the Alps Link service with intermediate Dyson coach service from Bairnsdale railway station. This may be of interest to members living in Gippsland.
Falls Creek
Lake Mountain
No public transport leaves Melbourne early enough to make skiing at Lake Mountain a feasible day trip, but if you are staying in Marysville (which can be reached on the McKenzies bus service), you can take the Lake Mountain Snow Shuttle to the mountain.