The Opportunity
Lake Mountain
Lake Mountain Alpine Resort Management Board with the support and endorsement of the Victorian Government is running a tender process to seek a commercial operator to manage and grow activity in the Lake Mountain Alpine Resort.
Management Tender Process
Lake Mountain is currently being managed by a commercial operator under a short term management agreement that commenced in December 2012. The success of this experience has encouraged the Lake Mountain Alpine Resort Management Board to tender for a longer term management agreement. The Lake Mountain Alpine Resort Management Board is seeking a commercial operator who has the capacity, vision and commitment to operate Lake Mountain under a four year management agreement to lead to a sustainable future for the resort.
Lake Mou ntain Alpine Re sort Manage me nt Board
In keeping with the Government’s vision for the management of the Victorian alpine resorts, the appointment of a commercial operator is expected to help build the resort as a thriving and vibrant year round destination to complement other tourism attractions in the Marysville region.
Tender Process
I nformation F ly er
Register your interest To register your interest in the tender process please visit www.lakemountainresort.com.au/corporate/resort-management for further information. Details regarding the EOI Stage will be provided to approved parties after registration has been processed.
The tender process will be conducted over two stages: Expressions of Interest (“EOI”) Stage
Participants will receive an EOI Invitation outlining the process and information to be included in an EOI submission, plus the opportunity to attend a guided site visit
EOI submissions due by 26 November 2013
A shortlisted group may be invited to participate in the second stage
Request for Proposal (“RFP”) Stage
Participants will receive a detailed tender document summarising the assets, its operations and the requirements under the managements agreement. Detailed due diligence will also be available in an online data room Final proposals due in late February 2014
Please direct all confidential enquiries to Lake Mountain Alpine Resort Management Board’s commercial adviser for the tender process: Craig Jensz Managing Director - Lion Capital lakemountaintender@lioncapital.com.au Ph +61 3 9691 6868
Mob +61 400 634 979
ALPINE RESORT
Lake Mountain Highlights
An affordable year-round family getaway in the great outdoors
Melbourne’s closest and most affordable alpine resort, ideal for families
White season activities
Green season activities
Cross country skiing
Walking
- Only a two hour drive (120km) from Melbourne
Snow shoeing
Cycling
- A short drive from Marysville, where there is a range of accommodation, food and other facilities
Tobogganing
Mountain biking (10km of trails)
Snow play
Event venue
Snow making facilities
Adventure recreation
Australia’s premier cross country skiing and snow play resort
Ski school
– Flying fox (zip line)
- Up to 160,000 visitors annually in recent years
Ski hire
– Laser skirmish
- 12-16 week white season, 36-40 week green season
Winter events
– Low and high ropes course
Tube run
– Frisbee golf
- One of the world’s most visited Nordic Ski destination
37km trail network, with over 30 kilometres of groomed trails
2,400 ha of skiable area
Reliable snow making facilities in suitable weather conditions
A variety of adventure wilderness activities in the green season, with a potential for more activities
Two modern day visitor centres incorporating a restaurant, cafe, conference facility (with a capacity of up to 400-500 people), administration area and retail and ski / toboggan hire outlets.
Location
Lake Mountain Activities
Lake Mountain is Melbourne’s closest alpine resort
It is accessed from the township of Marysville by a scenic and safe 22 kilometre drive on sealed roads to the village centre
Howling husky rides Laser skirmish
Lake Mountain Facilities
Main day visitor centre completed in 2011 that incorporates: - Bistro and function centre (700 guest capacity) - Day shelter - Ski hire - Retail outlet - Resort administration
Supported by modern infrastructure, snowmaking facilities, operational equipment, an additional day shelter and a fast food outlet, parking facilities for 2,000 vehicles, plus coach and mini bus parking