





Falls Creek
Falls Creek is Victoria’s largest alpine resort and a major tourist destination in North East Victoria. The alpine resort is one of the most popular winter playgrounds in the country and offers a superb range of activities, attractions and events in every season throughout the year. At Falls Creek, mountains, clean air, and pristine alpine views are their business. Falls Creek are extremely proud of their reputation as an industry leader in the field of sustainable alpine tourism and development. Falls Creek's environmental programs reduce the impact on the local environment and acknowledge the importance of maintaining a healthy world beyond their boundary.
NEWS RELEASE
ROAD OPEN TO FALLS CREEK
As at 8:OOam Monday September 6 the Bogong High Plains Road between Mt Beauty and Falls Creek is now open for general traffic. All motorists are warned to take extreme caution whilst using the road- there is still possible land slip and tree fall activity due to the rains.
Motorists are also warned that there has been at least 10cm of fresh snow fallen overnight and that 2WD drive vehicles should expect to fit chains closer to the village.
Please continue to check www.vicroads.vic.gov.au for all regional road conditions.
SNOWSPORTS GUARANTEE 2010
The Snow Guarantee ensures that if 48 hours prior to your scheduled arrival there is insufficient snow to enable snowsports on at least 3 designated downhill runs at Falls Creek all payments proved to be received (less booking fee) will be refunded. All snow guarantee cancellations must be received 48 hours prior to scheduled arrival. This guarantee does not apply if snowsport runs at the Resort cannot be accessed should ski lifts be unable to operate due to other conditions. This guarantee is applicable every day during the declared Victorian ski season.
Resort Statistics
- Summit Height – 1842 metres
- Terrain:
- Beginner – 33%
- Intermediate – 48%
- Advanced – 19%
- Number of Lifts: 14
- Number of Runs: 92+
- Number of Cross Country Trails: 21
- Longest Advanced Run: Wishing Well, 3kms
- Longest Beginner Run: Wombats Ramble, 2.2kms
- Highest Altitude: 1,842 metres
- Highest Lifted Altitude: 1,780 metres
- Village Altitude: 1,600 metres
- Number of Lifts: 14
- Oldest Cattlemans Hut in the the Bogong High Plains: Wallaces Hut - built in 1889
- Average days open in winter: 128
- Snowline Altitude: 1,100 metres
Distance from Major Cities
- Melbourne: 356kms
- Canberra: 506kms
- Sydney: 690kms
- Adelaide: 958kms
- Albury/Wodonga: 120kms
- Mt Beauty: 31kms
- ATM’s
- Ski & Snowboard Hire
- Newsagency
- Supermarket
- Retail Outlets
- Police Station
- Fire Station
- Post Office
- Medical Centre
- Massage Services
- Skiing and Snowboarding
- Terrain Parks
- Ski and Snowboard Lessons
- Night Skiing
- Snow Grooming Tours
- Kite Boarding
- Snow Bikes
- Bungy Trampoline
- Road and Mountain biking
- Canoeing and Boating
- Horse Riding
- Tennis
- Chairlift Rides
- Guided Walks and Activities
- Kids Club
- Open Air Cinema
- Walking and HIking
- Altitude Training
Bars & Restaurants:
- Cafe Max
- Gateway Cafe/Bar
- JB’s Bar & Restaurant – Karelia Lodge
- Nelse Lodge
- Trackers Restaurant – Trackers Lodge
- The Man Hotel
