Mountain Rivers Tourist Park is an ideal base for visiting Mt Baw Baw Alpine Resort in winter, being just 40 minutes’ drive via South Face Road.
Mt Baw Baw snow sports
Mt Baw Baw is Melbourne’s closest full-scale alpine resort and about 40 minutes from Rawson. It has facilities for downhill and cross-country skiing, snowboarding, tobogganing and snow play in a small village atmosphere. Ski hire and lessons are available. Or you can relax and enjoy views from eateries at Village Central, the Alpine Hotel or Kellys Cafe. On a clear day you can see the ocean! Mt Baw Baw Alpine Resort. Ph 1300 65 1136.
Mt St Gwinear Snow Play
Mt St Gwinear is a smaller, closer, and a less expensive snow play destination for day visits. However because of its lower altitude, snow conditions may not always be suitable. It is about 45 minutes away via the Thomson Valley Road. Parks Victoria, Ph 13 1963.