Dinner Plain

Nestled between the snow gums on the highest freehold land in Australia, Dinner Plain is an eye-catching and unique alpine village only 10 kilometres from Mount Hotham. With chalets built from stone, timber and corrugated iron, Dinner Plain reflects the heritage of the alpine high country. Relax by the fireside, explore the cross country trails, horse ride or take a mountain bike ride.

Dinner Plain has over 200 lodges and chalets catering for couples, families and groups. The village boasts all the conveniences of a modern ski resort, including a comprehensive ski hire service, ski school and beginners ski run.

Fast facts

• Dinner Plain is above the snowline at an altitude of 1520 metres above sea level.
• Distinctive architect-designed village.
• Located 10 kilometres from the Mount Hotham Alpine Resort.

Getting there

• Dinner Plain is 375 kilometres or approximately 4.5 hours from Melbourne via the Hume Freeway, Princes Highway and Great Alpine Road. Take the Hume Highway from Melbourne, the Snow Road through Milawa and the Great Alpine Road through Bright, Harrietville and Mt Hotham. For an alternate route take the Princess Highway through Gippsland. Take the Great Alpine Road through Omeo and on to Dinner Plain
• Hotham Airport at Horsehair Plain is the highest commercial airport in Australia. Qantas flies direct from Sydney and Melbourne during the ski season. A number of charter operators also fly in year-round.
• Christians Bus Services offer luxury 4WD service and coach travel.
• Snowball Express offers daily services between Melbourne and Mt Hotham during the winter season.