Mt Baw Baw
Get set for exhilarating snow sports in winter and scenic alpine adventures anytime of year at Mt Baw Baw.
Alpine resort
Enjoy over 30 hectares of skiing terrain at Mt Baw Baw Alpine Resort. The village has a friendly atmosphere, modern facilities and caters for the day-tripper and long-term visitor alike. With accommodation, ski hire, food outlets, medical and information centres all within easy walking distance of the car parks, the village is an ideal base from which to explore the surrounding areas.
Outdoor adventure
The Baw Baw National Park's high country scenery, the Thomson and Aberfeldy river valleys, colourful wildflowers and activities such as bushwalking, hiking, bike riding, rafting and abseiling are great reasons to visit year-round. Enjoy a peaceful walk along one of the many trails, discover the local wildlife and breathe the fresh alpine air. Visitors can explore the plateau and the surrounding area on horseback with Noojee Horse Safaris and Trail Rides.
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Enjoy winter out on the slopes of Mt Baw Baw. Whether you're an advanced skier or simply or a beginner, Gippsland offers a range of snow sports.
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Take to the mountains on a bushwalk or try out one of the many mountain bike trails during the summer months in Baw Baw National Park.
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Discover Walhalla in Gippsland's alpine wilderness, once a busy gold mining centre and one of Australia's richest towns.
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Visit Noojee, a picturesque Gippsland town home to tall trees and one of Victoria's last remaining historic timber bridges.
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Take a drive to the picturesque town of Neerim South, set in the hills at the base of Mt Baw Baw in the West Gippsland region.
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Major events
- Nissan Baw Baw Classic – March
- Baw Baw Bawder X – August
- Baw Baw Mountain Cycling Classic – October
How to get there
The Baw Baw plateau can be accessed via the Baw Baw Alpine Resort. The road is sealed all the way to the resort. Visitors to Mt Baw Baw can travel via the Princes Highway turning off before Drouin, or drive through Powelltown. The journey is less than 160 kilometres from Melbourne's central business district. Alternative means of transport include public transport from Latrobe Valley and Warragul railway station.
