Hotham Alpine Resort - NSW
Richard Mullen This was our first snow trip and it definitely didnt disappoint. We live in Newcastle NSW and we have 3 kids aged 7,8,& 10. We visited in the last week of July. The kids did 2 days of ski lessons and 2 days of free skiing at Big D. They loved every minute and they wouldnt let us leave until the lifts stopped for the day. My wife and I did a couple of 2hr lessons which was enough for us to feel comfortable on the blue runs.
We had 40cm of snow while we were there and the runs were well groomed.
The lift staff and instructors were very helpful, (with it being our first time).
We tried 2 of the restaurants, which were great and the cafe at Big D was average but not bad.
If you get there before 9am, close parking is pretty easy to find and if U get there later the bus that runs around to the different runs is very good and has lots of stops.
We also met the amazing people at howling huskies and the kids had a dog sled ride. Most of their dogs are rescues which is cool.
The only downside is the price. We got gifted accommodation from my parents as a Christmas present at Wyndham and borrowed ski clothes for the kids from friends, but with 4 days lift passes, 2 days of lessons, ski, boot and helmet hire, park entry and snow chain hire it was about $6000, so it may be a few years before we get back.
Overall I think we have caught the bug and will definitely visit Hotham again.











