With a bumper snow season, Falls Creek is offering families even more reason to visit this month with the launch of its brand-new September School Holiday Festival, running from Saturday, 20 September to Sunday, 5 October.
Betony Pitcher, Falls Creek’s field marketing manager, said snow conditions at the ski-in, ski-out alpine resort are amazing, with the average snow depth of around 1.5 metres the best for years, seeing all terrain and lifts open.
And September with its generally warmer, sunnier weather is a fantastic time to visit, particularly with the ski lift company offering special packages including multi-day lift tickets and lift and lessons bundles for varied skill levels from children to adults, as well as most accommodation providers having discounts of up to 50 per cent off stays, dinner vouchers and plenty of apres specials too.
Ms Pitcher said spring is the best time for beginners to learn and explore the progression-perfect terrain from Australia’s longest green run, Wombat’s Ramble, to intermediate trails with stunning lake views at Falls Creek.
“Set against the stunning backdrop of Falls Creek, the festival offers a perfect blend of school holiday celebration and snowsports excitement," she said.
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"Whether you’re skiing, snowboarding, or simply soaking up the mountain atmosphere, there’s something for everyone."
The September School Holiday Festival will see:
• Week one offering free twilight skiing and boarding on Wombat’s Ramble; free donut decorating for kids under 14; a five-day Kids Snowsports Adventure Week with skiing instruction, scavenger hunts and friendly races; free marshmallow-toasting in the Village Bowl on Tuesday, Snowclub or junior workshop lessons; and a free fireworks display.
• Week two includes: a season-ending Pond Skim, where costumed skiers and snowboarders attempt to glide across the water; another five-day Kids Snowsports Adventure Week and more free donut decorating for kids.
For the latest resort information, including snow reports, activities and spring deals, visit: fallscreek.com.au and skifalls.com.au.
Don’t forget you must carry chains and fit them when and where directed.
Top Tips for families at Falls Creek:
• The new equipment valet service is a gamechanger for families: rent your gear from any Falls Creek Sports outlet and they will valet your equipment from the Village Bowl store for free, and store your equipment each night. If your children are in Snowclub, there’s even free delivery directly there.
• Eating at your accommodation: Order online from Vegitation Fresh Fruit and vegetable and they will deliver direct to your door – no more heaving shopping home.
• Can’t keep up with your teens? Arrange to meet at one of the heated meeting spots, such as the Lorna Dunkley shelter next to the top of Scott’s Chairlift, or at the bottom of Halley’s Comet behind the loading station and rest up while you wait out of the weather.
• Staying at Falls Creek Hotel? Their kids club starts at 6pm and is fully supervised with a child-friendly dinner option. Parents can eat in the adjacent restaurant for a ski date night or catch up with adult friends and family.
• Want to watch the fireworks out of the cold? Lakeside Lodge has one of the best views in the village, book to avoid disappointment.
Hotham offering deals too this spring
After another huge snowstorm, spring is shaping up to be the best in years at Mt Hotham.
With amazing snow coverage and all lifts at Hotham spinning, September's longer days, soft spring snow, sunnier conditions and fewer crowds make it the perfect time to soak up the good vibes with friends and family, whether you’re carving the groomers or relaxing on the deck.
There are also some terrific spring deals and discounts, including bundles with resort entry, lift tickets, hire and lessons, accommodation (of up to 50% off) and food and beverage deals.
• For the latest Hotham resort information, including snow reports, activities and spring deals, visit mthotham.com.au and skihotham.com.au; and for Dinner Plain go to visitdinnerplain.com.au
