The nearest snow to Melbourne — around two and a half hours door-to-door. Perfect for a family day on the toboggan run or a morning of cross-country. We handle the drive, the chains and resort entry; you just enjoy the snow.
Lake Mountain is Victoria’s premier cross-country and snowplay destination, and the closest snow to Melbourne. There are no downhill chairlifts here — instead you get gentle, groomed Nordic trails, a dedicated toboggan area and wide-open snow for first-timers and families.
Because it’s so close, Lake Mountain is the ideal day trip. Leave the city after breakfast, spend the day in the snow and be home for dinner — no overnight stay required. It sits above the historic timber town of Marysville, so you can pair your snow day with a stop for lunch or coffee on the way home.
First-time snow visitors, families with young kids, couples after a relaxed day, and anyone who wants to build a snowman, toboggan or try cross-country skiing without the crowds and cost of a big alpine resort.
Door-to-door in a warm, private vehicle — roughly 2.5 hours each way depending on conditions and where in Melbourne we collect you.
We collect you from your home, hotel or office anywhere in metro Melbourne at the time that suits your day — usually an early start to make the most of the snow.
We head through the Yarra Valley and Black Spur’s towering forest toward Marysville — one of Victoria’s prettiest drives.
From Marysville we climb the final stretch to the Lake Mountain plateau. Your driver fits snow chains where conditions require — it’s included.
We drop you right at the resort entry. Resort entry is covered in your fare. For same-day trips your driver waits and brings you home that evening.
Victorian alpine roads require chains in the declared season. Your chauffeur carries and fits them, and resort entry is included — nothing for you to arrange.
Warm waterproof layers, gloves, a beanie and sturdy shoes. Toboggans and cross-country gear can be hired at the resort — we’ll happily fit your own gear too.
Lake Mountain is a Nordic resort — there are no downhill chairlifts, so there’s no lift ticket to buy. You pay resort entry (covered) and any gear hire.
Gentle terrain, a dedicated toboggan run and short distances make this the most stress-free snow option for kids and first-timers.
Pick your vehicle and trip type for an instant, all-inclusive figure — transport, snow chains and resort entry, GST included. Same-day return keeps your driver on-mountain for the day (~10 hrs).
Your all-inclusive price — snow chains and resort entry included. Submit and our team confirms availability & payment.
All-inclusive — your price covers transport, snow chains and resort entry (GST incl.). Lift passes & ski/board hire are separate. This is a request, not a confirmed booking; our team confirms availability & payment.
Around two and a half hours each way from central Melbourne, depending on traffic, weather and your exact pickup point. It’s the closest snow resort to the city, which makes it the easiest day trip.
Absolutely — it’s the most popular day trip from Melbourne. Choose “same-day return” and your chauffeur stays on the mountain for the day (about 10 hours) and drives you home the same evening.
No. Lake Mountain is a Nordic resort — it specialises in cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, tobogganing and snowplay. For downhill runs and chairlifts, Mt Buller is the nearest option.
No lift pass is required because there are no chairlifts. You pay resort entry (included in your transfer fare) plus any equipment hire you choose at the resort.
Yes. Your driver carries and fits the correct chains when conditions require — it’s built into your all-inclusive fare, along with resort entry, fuel and tolls.
Warm, waterproof layers, gloves, a beanie and waterproof shoes or boots. Toboggans and cross-country equipment can be hired on-site; you’re welcome to bring your own and we’ll make room for it.
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