The Ski Connection Brochure 2010 by SeaLink Travel Group

FALLS CREEK MT. HOTHAM MT. BULLER

2010

No matter what stage you’re at with organising your ski holiday to Victoria, you’ll find all the help and experience you need here at Ski Connection. Whether you’re a beginner, intermediate, advanced skier or snowboarder, our Consultants will give the right advice. Ski Connection Consultants have over 30 years of ski industry experience and help thousands of families, groups, solo skiers, adventure seekers and even non-skiers enjoy hassle-free skiing holidays every season. A skiing holiday is all about relaxation and enjoyment and the booking process should not be hard! You should also be able to trust who you are booking with and know that you are getting value for money. Trust Ski Connection to offer you a great value holiday with their simple 1,2,3 system. Just turn the page and follow the planning guide, which will help you choose how to get there, where to stay and other things to budget for. You can choose from self-drive, air or coach holidays and we offer a huge range of Resort, Lodge, Hotel and Apartment accommodation. We’ll also organise your resort entry, ski and snowboard hire, lift tickets, oversnow transfers and even travel insurance. How easy is that! Visit our website theskiconnection.com.au, email bookings@theskiconnection.com.au or call 1300 816 826.

Cover photo: Snowboarding at the top of Baldy with the village in the background (C) Mt Buller / Photo: Nathan Richter.

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Photo: Courtesy Falls Creek Resort Management and Charlie Brown Photography

It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3...

1 2 3

GETTING THERE Pick how you are going to get there. Drive your own car, fly to Melbourne and pick up a hire car - take a bus connection, or an express coach service from Adelaide, leaving twice weekly - how convenient!

ACCOMMODATION Choose your accommodation. Ski Connection offer you a great choice of self contained apartments, hotels and lodges in Falls Creek, Mt. Buller and Mt. Hotham.

LIFT TICKETS / CLOTHING / SKI HIRE Organise your lift tickets, ski & snowboard equipment, oversnow transfers, resort entry fees and even clothing hire through Ski Connection.

...and that’s it! Now you are ready for a great skiing holiday!

P H O N E 1300 816 826

2 ACCOMMODATION

GETTING THERE

Self contained apartments

Express Coach Services from Adelaide Coach services to Falls Creek and Mt. Hotham depart from the Adelaide Central Bus Station, 85 Franklin Street, Adelaide on Thursday and Saturday evenings. The Ski Connection use the best available luxury coaches equipped with reclining seats, air-conditioning, video and toilet. The Coach Captains used on ski tours are individually selected. They are experienced snow operators and hold a special licence to drive in the Victorian Snow Fields. EXPRESS COACH PRICES FROM ADELAIDE RETURN Adult 275 Falls Creek* 290 Mt. Hotham* * Fares not inclusive of Resort Entry fee

ONE WAY Child 275 290

Adult 205 225

Child 205 225

Coach Services from Melbourne Falls Creek or Mt. Hotham departures are from Southern Cross Melbourne or the Airport. Mt. Buller departures are from the Art Gallery, St Kilda Road Melbourne or the Airport. EXPRESS COACH PRICES FROM MELBOURNE Adult Child from Melbourne from Mountain Falls Creek* 161 121 Fri/Sun 9.30am Fri/Sun 4.30pm 165 125 Fri/Sun 10.30am Fri/Sun 3.00pm Mt Buller* 160 105 Fri/Sun 9.30am Fri/Sun 5.00pm Mt Hotham** * Fares inclusive of Resort Entry fee. ** Fares not inclusive of Resort Entry Fee - see page 12

The Ski Connection offers a large range of self contained apartments at Falls Creek, Mt. Buller and Mt. Hotham including Falls Creek Country Club, Snow Ski Apartments, Alpine View, Arlberg and Breathtaker All Suite Hotel.

Self catering There is a large range of self catering accommodation available with varying facilities, most with own private bedroom and ensuite bathroom and the use of a communal kitchen, lounge and dining area.

Hotels Ski Connection can book a range of hotels from budget to luxury, with varying facilities such as swimming pool, sauna, spas and in-house ski hire. Public bars and restaurants are located on the premises for guests. The Ski Connection can advise on the facilities at each individual property and brochures are available on request.

Lodges The range of lodges offered by The Ski Connection have been specially selected to cater for all tastes and budgets. Each Lodge, from Budget to Luxury, provides a combination of food, hospitality and amenities to ensure you enjoy your skiing holiday. Individual Lodge brochures are available on request.

Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Prices Child prices are available but vary from property to property. Please ask your consultant for details.

Flights from Adelaide

NEW SOUTH WALES

For those wanting to fly/drive or fly/coach, Qantas have many flights to choose from.

VICTORIA Wangaratta

Beachworth

Falls Creek 115

Mt. Hotham 115

Mt. Buller 115

Adelaide to Melbourne

Friday/Sunday 6.00am

Bright

Melbourne to Adelaide

Saturday/Monday Various times

Friday/Sunday 8.00pm

Mt. Hotham

Adelaide to Melbourne from Suggested Flight Times

Photo: Courtesy Mt. Hotham Resort Management

to CANBERRA Wodonga

FILGHTS FROM ADELAIDE TO MELBOURNE

to SYDNEY to BRISBANE Albury

Benalla

Falls Creek Mansfield

Omeo

Prices subject to availability. Overnight accommodation in Melbourne may be required when travelling from Falls Creek or Mt. Hotham

Mt. Buller to ADELAIDE

Car Hire Have the flexibility driving to your destination. Drive straight through or take your time and visit many of the attractions along the way.

MELBOURNE

HERTZ HIRE CAR - PICK UP FROM MELBOURNE AIRPORT 1-6 DAYS 7-13 DAYS Group A Economy 5 Door Yaris Hatch 59 52 Group H Corolla Hatch Auto 63 57 Group D Ford Falcon 69 64 Excess insurance available from Hertz at approximately $27 per day. Other vehicles available.

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3 LIFT TICKETS / CLOTHING / SKI HIRE

PACKAGE EXAMPLES

Lift Tickets

The sample packages below include:

There are over 75 combinations of lift tickets to choose from, ranging from beginner lift and lesson for first timers to lift and lesson for all abilities. There are savings on family tickets throughout the whole season, and discounts on lift and lesson tickets during low and shoulder season. Our expert staff can give you the best advice on the ticket choices available.

1 return coach from Adelaide, 2 2 or 5 nights accommodation, 3 resort entry and ski hire.

Ski & Snowboard Equipment Boots and skis are personally fitted for your comfort and safety. All ski hire prices throughout this brochure are based on Carving Skis. A deposit is required on all equipment.

Clothing For travel and indoors, warm casual clothing is all that is needed. For skiing we suggest a parka, waterproof pants, jumper, a ski cap that covers the ears, padded gloves, thick socks and sunglasses or goggles. Please remember to bring sunblock as the sun’s reflection off the snow can quite often cause sunburn. When not skiing, apré boots are suggested for oversnow walking. A travelling rug and pillow is recommended for coach travel.

Oversnow Transfers Oversnow transfers are required for Mt. Buller and Falls Creek from the carparking areas to the accommodation. Prices vary from resort to resort, approximately $35 return per adult and $25 return per child.

Resort Entry Fees The Resorts are all based on National Park land and a resort entry fee is required whether travelling by coach or driving a car into the resort. Ask our consultants for details.

FALLS CREEK PACKAGES 2 night stays

from $527pp

• Couples package - from $570 pp twin share • Family package (2A+2C) - from $527 per adult, $501 per childd • Mates package (4-share) - from $527 per person

5 night stays • Couples package - from $897pp twin share • Family package (2A+2C) - from $823 per adult, $762 per child • Mates package (4-share) - from $823 per person (prices based at Koki Lodge, shoulder season - map reference 12, page 6)

Mt. HOTHAM PACKAGES 2 night stays • Couples package - from $619 pp twin share • Family package (2A+2C) - from $560 per adult, $502 per childd • Mates package (4-share) - from $560 per person

from $560pp

5 night stays • Couples package - from $834pp twin share • Family package (2A+2C) - from $687 per adult, $629 per child • Mates package (4-share) - from $687 per person (prices based at Arlberg Hotham, low season - map reference 3, page 10)

Mt. BULLER PACKAGES 2 night stays • Couples package - from $610 pp twin share • Family package (2A+2C) - from $590 per adult, $533 per childd • Mates package (4-share) - from $560 per person

from $560pp

5 night stays • Couples package - from $880pp twin share • Family package (2A+2C) - from $830 per adult, $718 per child • Mates package (4-share) - from $780 per person (prices based at the Duck Inn, low season - map reference 5, page 15)

P H O N E 1300 816 826

Falls Creek’s premier alpine resort and winter playground offers a superb range of activities, attractions and events throughout the year. Options are endless over the 450 hectares with 92 ski runs and 21 cross-country trails. Falls Creek is renown among freestyle skiers and riders as the ‘Park Capital’ of Australia. Choose from a wide range of accommodation including Hotels, Apartments and Lodges. There’s a style and a price to suit everyone, from a home-away-from-home apartment and great hotels and lodges. Viking Alpine Lodge Self-catering, excellent value

First timers will enjoy Australia’s best variety of beginner terrain including the country’s longest green run. Intermediates love Sun Valley’s open cruisey groomers, whilst demanding glades skiing in The Maze and bumps in The Bowl keep Advanced Riders on edge.

Koki Alpine Lodge Excellent value

Attunga Alpine Lodge Luxury accommodation 19

Falls Express

For those wishing to push the boundaries, just beyond the village you’ll find an additional 200 hectares of awesome skiing and boarding terrain. A Resort so large brings with it some difficult decisions... Where exactly will you start?

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Quay West Resort & Spa Good value accommodation

AAA RATING 

ASTRA is the way skiing was meant to be. Ski in and out of a grand, luxurious ‘multi-award winning’ ski lodge offering superior accommodation, fine wine, fine food and divine ambience. Indulge in a tasting in the famous vodka bar or refresh the body and mind with a dip in the sparkling pool and spa or a rejuvenating in-house massage.

Attunga Alpine Lodge & Apartments

Cooroona Alpine Lodge

Diana Lodge

AAA RATING 

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Sit back, relax and enjoy the wonderful views from Lee’s Restaurant and Lounge Bar. Wireless internet, Business Centre, heated pool, sauna and spa. Located high in the village, hotel style rooms and 2 or 3 bedroom apartments. Close to Falls Creek Express Chairlift, Ski school and nightlife. Entertainment with our resident pianist on the Baby Grand Piano.

Excellent value accommodation in a magnificent alpine settting. Centrally located. Doubles, Twins, family 4 to 6 share rooms with linen and towels supplied. All rooms with private ensuites and TV’s and 2 in house movie channels. Facilities include a licensed bar, sauna. Ideal for ski-in ski-out location. Wireless internet, kids club and games room.

DIANA has a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Hearty breakfast supplied every day of the season. 3-course dinner and buffet lunches are available Thursday - Tuesday. Children have own dinner and evening activities. Comfortable, sizeable rooms have ensuite, television, fridge and tea/coffee. Access is easy, and we are moments from the Gully & International Lifts.

Photos: Courtesy Falls Creek Resort Management

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Falls Creek Country

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Frueauf Village Luxury hot-tub apartments Astra Alpine Lodge Luxury hotel accommodation

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Our comfortable lodge is ideal for those wishing to self cater, especially families & couples. Discover our fully equipped kitchen and large, friendly apres ski lounge, with unsurpassed views. TV lounge, baggage room, security drying room, laundry and daily servicing of your room is provided. We have ski in ski out access, ski hire and a ticket office for our guests.

Diana Alpine Lodge Great value accommodation

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The magnificent 5-star Quay West Resort & Spa Falls Creek is Australia’s newest all year round alpine resort beautifully located at the base of the main ski runs of Falls Creek. Choose from 63 spacious and luxuriously appointed one, two and three bedroom apartments and penthouses complimented by furnished balconies many with luxurious hot tubs.

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Falls Creek Hotel

Car Park

Chair Lift

Medical Centre

Frueauf Village

Koki Alpine Resort

AAA RATING 

Falls Creek Hotel close to lifts. Every room has ensuite, TV, fridge, tea/coffee making facilities and balcony. The Hotel has a pool, spa, sauna and restaurant. Includes 4 course dinner and fully cooked breakfast to order. Optional “Kool 4 Kids Klub” Snowrider Rentals on lower ground floor for all your ski/board needs.

NEW - Continental Breakfast now included. Luxury oasis in the heart of Falls Creek. 25 spacious award winning chalets, apartments and studios. Relax in your private outdoor hot tub. Fully equipped European kitchens. Heated walkways. Enjoy aromatic coffee by the fire in Cafe Milch. Free wireless internet. The quintessential Falls Creek ski-in ski-out holiday!

Affordable self-catering accommodation. Choose from self-contained apartments or motel style rooms with guest kitchen, lounge and dining facilities. Inhouse pool, spa, sauna, games room, guest laundry and equipment hire outlet. Convenient location, easy access to lifts, restaurants and nightlife. All the luxury extras without the price tag.

APARTMENT ACCOMMODATION

HOTEL ACCOMMODATION

REFRIGERATOR

TEA & COFFEE MAKING FACILITIES

SWIMMING POOL

SAUNA

SELF-CATERING ACCOMMODATION

LODGE ACCOMMODATION

RESTAURANT & BAR

TELEVISION

SPA

SKI HIRE

P H O N E 1300 816 826

1 GETTING THERE COACH TIMETABLE - ADELAIDE / FALLS CREEK Depart Adelaide Depart Falls Creek

Thursday & Saturday 7.00pm Friday & Sunday 4.30pm

Arrive Falls Creek Arrive Adelaide

Friday & Sunday 8.30am Saturday & Monday 6.00am

EXPRESS COACH SERVICES FROM ADELAIDE RETURN Adult 275

ONE WAY Child 275

Adult 205

Child 205

3 ENTRY / LIFT TICKETS / CLOTHING / SKI HIRE LIFT TICKET PRICES FOR SEASON (OPTIONAL ADD-ON)

1 2 3

LIFT ONLY HIGH SEASON 26 Jun to 12 Sep Adult Student 1 Day 102 87 2 Day 204 174 3 Day 297 252 4 Day 384 326 5 Day 464 394 6 Day 539 458 7 Day 607 516 8 Day 675 574

Youth 51 102 148 192 232 269 303 337

Full day LIFT/LESSON Junior Adult Student Youth Workshop 153 130 104 132 297 253 201 256 423 360 288 371 535 455 366 479 633 538 436 578 718 610 497 669 790 672 550 752 862 734 603 835

LIFT TICKET SPECIALS White Space Deals up to 50% discount June and September

LEARN TO SKI/BOARD LIFT & LESSON TICKETS 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day

Adult 178 296 428 506

Child 120 201 293 347

FALLS CREEK RESORT ENTRY Adult 10.50

Child 5.25

Photos: Courtesy Falls Creek Resort Management

FALLS CREEK - SKI HIRE (extra days available)

2 Day 3 Day 5 Day 6 Day

CENTRAL SNOWSPORTS Adult Child 95 55 125 70 150 80 160 85

FALLS CREEK SPORTS Adult Child 100 70 140 95 164 115 172 125

SNOWRIDER Adult Child 63 45 81 59 113 77 122 82

KOKI SKI HIRE Adult Child 60 48 85 68 115 92 125 100

FALLS CREEK - PARKA & PANTS / PARKA OR PANTS HIRE (extra days available)

2 Day 3 Day 5 Day 6 Day

CENTRAL SNOWSPORTS Adult Child 45/35 35/27 50/40 40/32 60/50 50/45 65/55 55/50

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FALLS CREEK SPORTS Adult Child 50/40 40/30 55/45 45/35 65/55 55/45 70/60 60/50

SNOWRIDER Adult Child 36/27 27/20 45/36 36/25 55/46 46/33 69/50 50/37

KOKI SKI HIRE Adult Child 42/32 34/25 48/38 39/29 60/48 49/37 66/52 54/40

2 ACCOMMODATION 2 NIGHTS (FRI & SAT) MAP PRICE PER PERSON REF.

DATES

15 16

18 19

750 799 1165

407 425 625

1250 1350 1317 1134

925 1025 984 850

650 750 650 583

300/*210 1050 1050/*950 1050 380/*280 1400 1400/*1275 1400 430/*310 1550 1550/*1400 1550

1050 1400 1550

750 950 1075

525 700 775

204 215

204/*159 215/*154

667 644

467 454

334 322

310 265

235 200

785 665

1080 920

1080 1080/*785 920 920/*665

785 665

610 520

440 500 820

310 350 560

735 835 2640

1060 1210 3940

735 835 2640

340 245 274 270 283

255 184 205 203 212

255/*170 184/*123 205/*137 203/*135 212/*142

533 372 400 365 413

710 495 534 486 550

533 372 400 365 413

355 248 267 243 275

440 440

540 540

440 440

340 340

1100 1100

1350 1350

1100 1100

850 850

235 164 141 168 150

536 375 322 384 341

328 230 197 235 209

328/*235 230/*164 197/*141 235/*168 209/*150

563 394 338 403 358

1071 750 643 767 682

787 551 473 564 500

563 394 338 403 358

600 420 389 409 580

360 252 233 246 348

270 189 175 245 261

1238 894 821 857 1188

867 626 575 600 832

619 447 411 571 594

213 300 250 313

149 210 175 220

425 563 500 575

298 394 350 403

450 297 214 365 255 306 259

498 330 238 214 283 340 289

450 297 183 214 255 306 259

249 165 102 119 142 170 144

1005 690 508 810 593 718 613

1115 765 564 899 658 797 680

1005 690 508 810 593 718 613

560 383 283 283 329 399 340

560 383 239 450 329 399 340

430 450 410

480 500 460

525 550 500

480 500 460

430 450 410

400 420 380

1550 1450 1400

1700 1650 1600

1550 1450 1400

538 272 257

768 543 512

384 272 257

1650 1172 1152

1155 830 840

825 579 600

367 350

434 426

334 300

267 250

800 750

984 913

800 750

667 625

500 463

298 273 300 368

209 191 210 258

209/*179 191/*172 210/*189 258/*184

670 614 675 828

470 429 473 580

403 368 338 414

256 285 263 327

285 317 292 363

199 222 205 254

143 158 146 182

479 480 493 613

532 592 548 681

373 414 384 477

266 296 274 341

260 290

200 230

165 185

1300 1450

1000 1150

825 925

307 338 384

475 523 594

376 414 470

307 338 384

736 810 920

1140 1254 1425

903 993 1128

736 810 920

329 274 232

230 192 162

165 137 116

823 686 580

576 480 405

411 343 290

355 262 250 205

249 184 175 144

249/*178 184/*131 175/*125 144/*103

707 559 498 407

3 bdrm/2 bath/8 share 3 bdrm/mezz/2 bath/10 share 3 bdrm Penthouse/6 share

319 305 467

406 398 602

200 204 300

615 657 959

750 799 1165

615 657 959

750 799 1165

Meridian Twin/Dble Panorama Twin/Dble Penthouse apartment 6 share Penthouse Deluxe 12 share

370 410 483 383

520 560 650 525

500 540 599 492

370 410 483 383

370/*260 925 410/*300 1025 483/*317 984 383/*263 850

1300 1400 1483 1242

1250 1350 1317 1134

420 560 620

420/*380 560/*510 620/*560

420 560 620

300 380 430

317 307

235 200

310 265

425 360

425/*310 360/*265

310 350 560

440 500 820

255 184 205 203 212

340 245 274 270 283

440 440

ATTUNGA ALPINE LODGE Breakfast only Std Twin/Dble Dlx Twin/Dble Spa Suite Twin/Dble ATTUNGA ALPINE APARTMENTS No meals 2 bdrm/6 share 3 bdrm/8 share COOROONA ALPINE LODGE Breakfast & Dinner (some) 2/3 share 4/6 share DIANA ALPINE LODGE Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Std Twin/Dble * except Wed break only Sunsuite Twin/Dble * breakfast only low season Family 2A2C FALLS CREEK COUNTRY CLUB No meals Std Studio Twin/Dble 1 bdrm/4 share std 2 bdrm/6 share Dlx 3 bdrm/10 share Dlx share FALLS FALL FA LLSS CREEK CR3EE CR Ebdrm/8 K RESORT RESO RE SORT RT Suite EENT ENTRY NTRY RY FALLS CREEK HOTEL Kids Stay Free 25-31/7 & 22-28/8 Breakfast & Dinner Twin/Dble Triple/Quad FRUEAUF VILLAGE No meals Studio 2 share (small) 1 bdrm/4 share 2 bdrm/6 share 3 bdrm/8 share 4 bdrm/12 share HUSKI APARTMENTS No meals Studio Twin/Dble 1 bdrm/4 share 2 bdrm/6 share 3 bdrm/8 share 4 bdrm/8 share Penthouse KILIMANJARO APARTMENTS No meals Studio 4 share 1 bdrm/4 share 2 bdrm/6 share 3 bdrm/8 share KOKI ALPINE LODGE No meals Single 2 person suite 4 person suite Studio 2 share Dlx C 1 bdrm/4 share Apt E 2 bdrm/4 share Apt F 4 bdrm/8 share PRETTY VALLEY LODGE Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Dble/Twin Triple/Quad 4-6 share Quad QUAY WEST RESORT & SPA No meals 1 bedroom/2 share 2 bdrm/4 share 3 bdrm/6 share ROPERS APARTMENTS No meals 2 bdrm/6 share 3 bdrm/8 share SILVER SKI LODGE Breakfast only Budget Twin/Dble Quad Apartment - no meals 1 bdrm/4 share 3 bdrm std /6 share SNOW SKI APARTMENTS No meals Std 2 bdrm/4 share Premier 2 bdrm/4 share Premier 3 bdrm/8 share Balcony 2 bdrm/6 share SUMMIT RIDGE ALPINE LODGE Breakfast & Dinner Queen Suite Mezzanie Suite TRACKERS MOUNTAIN LODGE Breakfast only Std Twin/Dble Panorama Twin/Dble Spa Panorama Twin/Dble VIKING ALPINE LODGE No meals Single 2/3 share 4/5/6 share

353 262 249 204

355 262 250 205

495 367 349 285

355 262 250 205

ASTRA ALPINE LODGE Breakfast only

495 367 349 285

355 262 250 205

12, 19, 26 Sep

178 131 125 103

ALPINE WOODSMOKE No meals

1, 8, 22 Aug 29 Aug 15* Aug

4 share terrace 6 share terrace 8 share terrace 10 share terrace

10,17 , 4, 11, 27 Jun 24 Sep 18* Jul

5 Sep

3 Sep

2 Jul

ACCOMMODATION ALPINE VIEW No meals

5 NIGHTS (SUN to THURS) *

25 Jun

30 Jul, 9, 16 , 6, 13, 27 Aug * 23 Jul 20* Aug +

25 Jul

ROOM CONFIGURATION

434/ 367 400/*367 426/ 350 400/*350 +

P H O N E 1300 816 826

1050/*800 1050/*801 975/*750 975/*751

Hotham Alpine Resort is a unique alpine experience offering first class resort facilities and scenery. Located at the summit of the mountain, it offers premier accommodation, over 20+ bars and restaurants, a supermarket, a snow sport school, childcare centre and a free village bus service. Most of the accommodation in Hotham boasts spectacular views that will take your breath away with ski-in ski-out facilities and excellent access to all ski areas.

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Hotham Heights Chalets Luxury apartments

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Hotham offers outstanding ski and snowboarding terrain and boasts higher natural snowfalls than any other Victorian ski resort with an extensive high tech snowmaking system, ensuring the season - and the fun - lasts even longer!

Schnapps Apartments Excellent value apartments

6 8

13 12

1 10 9 3

White Crystal Apartments Quality apartments

CORRAL CAR PARK

Absollut Quality apartments

Absollut

Sambucca Apartments Quality apartments Arlberg Hotham Excellent value apartments Alpine Heights Good value apartments

Absollut offers an experience like no other indulgence, daring design, lift access, some with undercover car parking and much more! Architecturally designed, well appointed, quality fittings, fixtures and furniture, in a good location on Hot Plate Drive, near Village Chairlift.

Alpine Heights

Convenience and comfort at a reasonable price. The complex features stunning views of the Summit, easy access to the hub of the Hotham Village, and the luxury of a heated pool, spa and sauna. Both hotel style â&#x20AC;&#x153;chaletsâ&#x20AC;? or fully self contained apartments are available.

Arlberg Hotham

Arlberg has an indoor heated pool, spas, sauna, bistro, bar, ski hire and licensed supermarket. Central location. Choose a motel style room or one of the huge variety of fully self-contained apartments. Choose from Studio 2 share through to large 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartments sleeping up to 12 people.

Dinner Plains Houses & Chalets

Dinner Plain is located just 11 kilometres from Hotham Village, buses run on a regular basis. Dinner Plain is a charming village, architecturally designed, with modern homes and chalets, all in a rustic charm of wood and stone. Dinner Plain has a ski hire shop, local pub and plenty of restaurants.

Photos: Courtesy Mt. Hotham Resort Management

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Dinner Plains Houses & Chalets Excellent value

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LEGEND Bus Stop

Sambuca Apartments

Sambuca is a collection of 8 exclusive apartments located above the Hotham Heights Chalets on Hot Plate Drive. The views are majestic, with uninterrupted vistas of Swindlers Valley and Mount Loch. All apartments come with spacious balconies.

Schnapps Apartments

Car Park

Schnapps is located only 100 metres from the Village Chairlift and only a short walk from Hotham Central. The apartments feature large kitchens, separate dining and lounge areas (with sofa bed) spa baths, a wide screen TV and a DVD Player.

Chair Lift

White Crystal Apartments

Modern apartments in a ski in ski out location at Hotham Central complex, with shops, ski hire, supermarkets and restaurants, near Village Chairlift.

APARTMENT ACCOMMODATION

HOTEL ACCOMMODATION

REFRIGERATOR

TEA & COFFEE MAKING FACILITIES

SWIMMING POOL

SAUNA

SELF-CATERING ACCOMMODATION

LODGE ACCOMMODATION

RESTAURANT & BAR

TELEVISION

SPA

SKI HIRE

P H O N E 1300 816 826

Medical Centre

GETTING THERE COACH TIMETABLE - ADELAIDE / MT. HOTHAM Depart Adelaide Thursday & Saturday 7.00pm Arrive Mt. Hotham Depart Mt.Hotham Friday & Sunday 4.30pm Arrive Adelaide

Friday & Sunday 8.30am Saturday & Monday 6.00am

EXPRESS COACH SERVICES FROM ADELAIDE RETURN Adult 290

ONE WAY Child 290

Adult 225

Child 225

ACCOMMODATION 2 NIGHTS (FRI & SAT) *

PRICE PER PERSON ACCOMMODATION 1 ABSOLLUT No meals

DATES

5 NIGHTS (SUN to THURS)

25 Jun

2, 9, 16 , 23 Jul

30 Jul

6, 13, 20, 27 Aug

3, 10, 17, 24 Sep

27Jun

4, 11*, 18, 25 Jul

1, 8, 15, 22 Aug

29 Aug

5, 12, 19, 26 Sep

211 275

349 459

211 275

309 340

506 560

309 340

335 172 174 174

415 225 218 217

335 172 174 174

538 298 287 289

678 363 357 362

538 298 287 289

99 183 123 120 98 97 86

158 295 215 180 157 155 142

215 385 258 260 210 210 188

99 183 123 120 98 97 86

330 605 418 360 295 296 265

204 378 250 235 192 193 171

120 120 110 119

200 197 184 197

120 120 110 119

175 175 160 171

288 284 265 284

175 175 160 171

119 140 164

119/*168 140/*194 164/*158

168 194 158

119 140 164

214 214 213

214/*298 214/*299 213/*266

298 299 266

214 214 213

306 249 222 205

436 411 369 339

306 249 222 205

439 554 495 457

627 594 532 488

439 554 495 457

157

262

157

207

337

207

244

348

244

351

501

351

235 194

388 322

235 194

303 237

495 391

303 237

286 187 220

462 308 363

286 187 220

358 234 285

578 385 468

358 234 285

206 154

341 256

206 154

265 200

440 330

265 200

418 275 275 194

693 451 459 322

418 275 275 194

523 344 340 242

853 564 560 396

523 344 340 242

275 336 340 369

385 473 482 369

275 336 340 369

468 550 563 408

633 784 804 569

468 550 563 408

ROOM CONFIGURATION 2 bdrm/1 bath/6 share 2 bdrm/2 bath/6 share

2 ALPINE HEIGHTS & CHALETS No meals 2 share Chalet room 1 bdrm/6 share 2 bdrm/8 share 3 bdrm/10 share 3 ARLBERG HOTHAM No meals Rear Motel 4 share with breakfast Studio 2 share 1 bdrm/4 share 2 bdrm/6 share 2 bdrm/8 share 3 bdrm/10 share 3 bdrm/12 share 4 DINNER PLAIN & CHALETS (MHRC) No meals 1 bdrm/4 share 2 bdrm/6 share 3 bdrm/10 share 4 bdrm/12 share 5 DINNER PLAIN RESERVATIONS No meals Alpine Interlude 3 bdrm/8 share Arapho 4 bdrm/12 share Alpine View 5 bdrm/15 share 6 HOTHAM HEIGHTS CHALETS No meals 3 bdrm/8 share 4 bdrm/10 share 4 bdrm/12 share 5 bdrm/14 share 7 KAROONDAH APARTMENTS No meals 3 bdrm/1 bath/8 share 8 OUTSIDE EDGE No meals 3 bdrm/2 bath/10 share 9 SAMBUCA APARTMENTS No meals 2 bdrm/2 bath/6 share 3 bdrm/3 bath/10 share 10 SCHNAPPS APARTMENTS No meals Studio 2 share 1 bdrm/1 bath/4 share 2 bdrm/2 bath/6 share 11 SUN APARTMENTS No meals 2 bdrm/2 bath/6 share 2 bdrm/2 bath/8 share 12 WHITE CRYSTAL No meals Studio 2 share 1 bdrm/4 share 2 bdrm/6 share 3 bdrm/loft/10 share 13 ZIRKYS No meals Lodge Rooms 1 bdrm/4 share 2 bdrm/6 share 4 bdrm/12 share Photos: Courtesy Mt. Hotham Resort Management

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3 RESORT ENTRY / LIFT TICKETS / CLOTHING / SKI HIRE LIFT TICKET FOR SEASON (OPTIONAL ADD-ON) LIFT ONLY HIGH SEASON 27 Jun to 13 Sep Adult Student 1 Day 102 87 2 Day 204 174 3 Day 297 252 4 Day 384 326 5 Day 464 394 6 Day 539 458 7 Day 607 516 8 Day 675 574

Child 51 102 148 192 232 269 303 357

MT. HOTHAM RESORT ENTRY FEES

Full Day LIFT/LESSON Kids Adult Student Child School 153 130 104 130 297 253 201 253 423 360 291 367 535 455 376 473 633 538 453 573 718 610 522 662 790 672 586 728 862 734 650 794

LIFT TICKET SPECIALS June, July & September Lift & Lesson packages up to 50% discount

Adult 12

Per Day

Child 6.50

Car 35

Subject to Ministerial approval LEARN TO SKI PACKAGES Adult 91 177 332 419 527

1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day

LIFT & LESSON Youth Child 77 63 150 282 356 448

LIFT/LESSON/HIRE Adult Youth Child 140 119 96 255 217 432 367 520 442 626 532

Family Learn to Ski/Board 1 day $330 with hire $585 Mt. HOTHAM PARKA & PANTS / PARKA OR PANTS HIRE RATES

Mt. HOTHAM SKI HIRE RATES

2 Day 3 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day

ARLBERG HIRE Adult Child 97 64 127 89 147 109 157 119 167 129

HOTHAM SPORTS Adult Child 107 71 150 98 172 119 182 129 192 139

ARLBERG HIRE Adult Child 45/35 34/24 50/38 39/29 60/44 49/39 65/47 54/44 70/50 59/49

2 Day 3 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day

HOTHAM SPORTS Adult Child 50 39 55 44 66 55 71 60 76 65

1 2 3

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Mt Buller Alpine Resort is just 250km north east of Melbourne or an easy three hour drive and offers some of Victoria’s most spectacular alpine and sub-alpine terrain with over 80kms of groomed trails spread over 300 hectares of skiable terrain with something to appeal to all levels of ability. Runs range from the wide beginner’s slopes of Bourke St and Burnt Hot Spur, to the challenge of the black runs like Chamois and the back of Summit. The village toboggan park has its own snowmaking machine to keep the kids happy all winter long. There’s a second toboggan park located at Horse Hill Chairlift where you can catch the lift up to the snowtubing park.

Mt. Buller Chalet Hotel & Suites Great value apartments

The Mt Buller Village is situated picturesquely at the heart of the mountain, offering ski in, ski out accommodation to suit all tastes and a huge range of bars and restaurants. The Village also offers other facilities including supermarket, post office, medical centre and ATM’s. Arlberg Hotel Mt. Buller Great value apartments

Hotel Pension Grimus Great value apartments

Photos: Courtesy Mt. Buller

Breathtaker All Suite Hotel Great value apartments

Arlberg Hotel Mt. Buller

Breathtaker All Suite Hotel

Hotel Pension Grimus

Mt. Buller Chalet H

AAA RATING 

Arlberg is in a great location, ski in ski out, and features 2 bars, 2 restaurants, ski, snowboarding and clothing hire, boutique, coffee shop and a fabulous dining room overlooking Bourke Street Run. We have several room types, motel style, kitchenette, apartments, just ask what may suite you.

4 star property, 80m from 6 person chairlift and ski school. Apartment style with studio, 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms, kitchenettes, day spa (18yrs and over), kids’ free Playstation Zone, Movie Zone and playroom, Signature restaurant with kids menu, Gourmet Pizzeria, loft lounge and bar, valet parking service (charges apply).

This renowned boutique hotel is centrally located next to lifts and ski school in a ski in, ski out position. Traditional European-style hospitality. Delightfully decorated hotel rooms with private spas. Luxurious and spacious apartments. Comprehensive guest facilities. Named ‘Australia’s leading Ski Resort Hotel’ at the 2008 and 2009 World Travel Awards.

Mt. Buller Chalet Hotel & S finest alpine hotels offerin welcome. Located in the he village, guests can ski right and comfortably appointed Hotel & Suites offers all the expect with friendly & effic

APARTMENT ACCOMMODATION

HOTEL ACCOMMODATION

REFRIGERATOR

TEA & COFFEE MAKING FACILITIES

SWIMMING POOL

SAUNA

SELF-CATERING ACCOMMODATION

LODGE ACCOMMODATION

RESTAURANT & BAR

TELEVISION

SPA

SKI HIRE

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5 7 9

2 6

Hotel & Suites

LEGEND Bus Stop

Car Park

Chair Lift

Medical Centre

Suites is one of Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s g a warm mountain eart of the Mt. Buller t to the door. Beautifully d the Mt. Buller Chalet e facilities you would cient service to match.

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GETTING THERE COACH TIMETABLE - ADELAIDE / Mt. BULLER (via MELBOURNE) Depart Adelaide Thursday & Saturday 8.15pm Depart Melbourne Friday & Sunday 9.45am Depart Mt. Buller Friday & Sunday 3.00pm Depart Melbourne Friday & Sunday 8.30pm Utilising Firefly or Greyhound from Adelaide

Arrive Melbourne Arrive Mt. Buller Arrive Melbourne Arrive Adelaide

Friday & Sunday Friday & Sunday Friday & Sunday Saturday & Monday

6.30am 1.30pm 7.00pm 6.00am

LIFT TICKETS / CLOTHING / SKI HIRE

LIFT TICKET FOR SEASON (OPTIONAL ADD-ON) LIFT ONLY

HIGH SEASON 2 Aug to 29 Aug

Adult

Tertiary

1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day

99 195 284 373 381 455 530

79 156 227 299 305 364 424

LIFT/LESSON Student/ Child 54 106 151 199 204 244 284

Adult

Tertiary

99 195 320 423 455 564 639

79 156 285 381 415 481 544

Buller Kids Student/ 1/2 Day Child Ski School 54 98 106 188 226 278 300 369 342 414 413 491 488 567

LIFT TICKET SPECIALS *1/2 day Buller Kids or Bunyips program * Lift and Lesson based on Discovery

Photos: Courtesy Mt. Buller

MT. BULLER SKI HIRE

1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day

BULLER SPORTS Adult Child 50 45 83 70 108 92 123 105 138 115 153 125 168 135

MT. BULLER PARKA & PANTS HIRE ARLBERG GRIMUS SKI HIRE Adult Child Adult Child 48 39 38 32 79 64 59 50 95 77 88 75 111 90 103 87 127 103 116 97 143 116 124 106 159 129 139 118

1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day

BULLER SPORTS Adult Child 37 30 61 49 80 63 85 68 90 73 95 78 100 83

ARLBERG GRIMUS SKI HIRE Adult Child Adult Child 28 19 32 32 44 31 44 44 53 37 60 60 62 43 68 68 71 49 75 75 80 55 81 81 88 61 89 89

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2 ACCOMMODATION

2 NIGHTS (FRI & SAT) MAP PRICE PER PERSON REF. 1

ACCOMMODATION ABOM Breakfast only

ABOM APARTMENTS No meals

AJAX SKI LODGE Breakfast & Dinner

ARLBERG HOTEL MT BULLER Breakfast only

ARLBERG HOTEL APARTMENTS No meals

BREATHTAKER ALL SUITE HOTEL Buffett Breakfast

DUCK INN Breakfast only

HOTEL PENSION GRIMUS Breakfast only

5 NIGHTS (SUN to THURS)

2, 9* Jul

16, 23, 30* Jul

6, 13, 20, 27 Aug

3, 10, 17, 24 Sep

4, 11, 18*, 25* Jul

1, 8, 15, 22 Aug

29*Aug, 5, 12, 19, 26 Sep

Hotel King Twin/Dble Hotel Family 4 share

433 217

265 133

900 450

550 275

2 bdrm/4 share 2 bdrm/mezz/6 share 4 bdrm/8 share

564 482 442

408 355 311

1175 1004 919

850 742 647

Twin/Dble 4 share

430 315

430 360

480 350

430 315

900/*1000 650/*725

1000 725

900 650

Fernery Twin/Dble Alpine Twin/Dble Kitchenette/Spa Twin/Dble

415 460 530

270 305 355

738 878 1015

525 630 723

1 bdrm balcony 5 share *family 2 bdrm/6 share *family 3 bdrm/8 share *family 3 bdrm/8 share Bourke St *family

325 340 344 395

224 221 232 267

625 653 635 732

435 450 472 544

Studio Twin/Dble 1 bdrm/4 share family 2 bdrm/6 share 3 bdrm/8 share

550 380 364 360

310 215 190 190

1100 788 792 725

600 450 417 394

King/Queen with ensuite 2/3 share Hotel 4/6 share Hotel

400 350 320

450 350 320

300 230 200

700 550 500

410/*480 510/*595 540/*625

480 595 625

325 405 435

1025/*875 1275/*1088 1350/*1150

1025 1275 1350

688 862 938

398/*440 397/*440 461/*512

440 440 512

245 245 284

938/*844 942/*842 1090/*980

938 942 1090

615 608 710

430 260

270 190

815 520

815/*558 520/*380

248 120

184 95

443 240

290 345 335

290/*330 345/*420 335/*405

330 420 405

235 290 265

512 605 630

550 748 735

550/*407 748/*472 735/*525

500 535 640 690

295 330 435 485

1470 1558 1820 1945

958 1045 1308 1433

DATES ROOM CONFIGURATION

Alpine Spa Twin/Dble Chalet Spa Twin/Dble Balcony Spa Twin/Dble HOTEL PENSION GRIMUS APARTMENTS 7 No meals 2 bdrm/4 share (Schruns) 3 bdrm/6 share (St Anton) 4 bdrm/10 share (Chamonix) 8 THE WHITT Continental Breakfast Std Twin/Dble Extra Adult 9 KANDAHAR No meals Twin/Dble Extra Adult 10 MT BULLER AMS PRIVATE APARTMENTS No meals 1 bdrm/4 share (Chalet 803) From 2 bdrm/4 share (Chalet 709) From 3 bdrm/6 share (K2 - 7) From 11 MT BULLER CHALET HOTEL & SUITES Breakfast only King Room Twin/Dble (5 nights 5 x B, 3 x D) Valley King Twin/Dble 1 bdrm suite Twin/Dble 1 bdrm apartment Twin/Dble

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Bookings and Payment Once a booking is confirmed the booking conditions and cancellation charges determined by the Lodge will apply. This can vary greatly from Lodge to Lodge and details are summarised below. All prices include 10% GST.

Deposits Per Person

More than 6 weeks prior to departure....................................................Loss of Deposit Between 31 days - 6 weeks...................................................................70% of full fare Between 15 days - 30 days ...................................................................80% of full fare Between 8 days - 14 days .....................................................................90% of full fare Less than 7 days ............................................................................................No refund

Deposits are due within 7 days to confirm a booking - please note 50% of total package cost is required, but deposit due may vary dependant on the Lodge’s policy. Bookings which have not been confirmed by monies received will be cancelled without notice. For bookings less than 6 weeks to departure full payment is due within 7 days.

Travel insurance

Final Balance Due

Travel Insurance is inexpensive and highly recommended. Your travel agent or the Ski Connection staff can advise and provide you with adequate cover.

Lift and lift/lesson tickets are non refundable, see individual Resort brochures for more details.

Balance of payment is due 6 weeks prior to departure. Failure to make final payment by the due date may result in loss of booking and deposit.

TRAVEL INSURANCE RATES

Alteration and Cancellation Charges

Single Family (2 adults, 2 children)

Based on QBE Plus Insurance. Ask about our ‘Ski Pack’ for $50pp extra.

Photos: Courtesy of Visions of Victoria

Any alterations to bookings requested less than 6 weeks prior to the date of departure are subject to the same conditions as for a cancellation. Except where advised otherwise in this brochure, the following cancellation charges will apply. Note: Insurance can provide protection against substantial cancellation charges resulting from sickness or injury and is recommended.

3 DAYS 61 122

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6 DAYS 70 140

8 DAYS 81 162

Check In Times & Departures

Change of Itinerary

Departure times should be confirmed when booking is made. Passengers are required to be at point of embarkation 30 minutes before advertised departure times. Departure times from the Ski Resorts should be confirmed and if the weather conditions are bad this could force an earlier departure than planned - no responsibility can be accepted for passengers who arrive after a service has departed. Evening meal on the return journey is not included. On some services to or from Mt. Hotham and Mt. Buller, it may be necessary to change vehicles - this will be advised on departure date.

The Ski Connection reserves the right, if necessary, to revise timetables or prices without notice.

Accommodation Room Availability Every effort will be made to make rooms available as soon as possible after arrival, however, it is not possible to guarantee room availability before 2.00pm. If rooms are not available immediately on arrival then changing facilities will be provided. Rooms must be vacated by 8.00am on day of departure, however, changing facilities will be provided prior to coach departure. BOND : A refundable bond ($250 - $400) is payable upon arrival at all self contained apartments. STAR RATINGS: Properties bearing the stars symbols eg.  (the “STARS”) are independantly assessed by AAA Tourism, the national tourism body of the Australian motoring organisations. The STARS are trademarks of AAA Tourism Pty Ltd. For more information about using star ratings, please go to www.aaatourism.com/stars

Snow Conditions The Ski Connection does not accept responsibility for snow conditions or bad weather which could cause the loss of skiing days. Cancellation or alteration of travel dates due to snow conditions does not exempt the booking from cancellation/alterations conditions. In the unlikely event that a coach is snowbound and is unable to leave the Resort as scheduled, any additional expenses incurred by the passengers for accommodation and/or meals are the responsibility of the individual. The Ski Connection will accept no responsibility for such costs. Similarly in the event that a Resort is not accessible by the normal route indicated in this brochure then The Ski Connection reserves the right to make alternative arrangements. Whilst every effort will be made to provide the package as brochured, no refund will be made in the event that it is necessary to make a change, resulting from such circumstances over which The Ski Connection has no control.The Ski Connection will accept no responsibility for any additional costs incurred as a result.

Conditions - Responsibility The Ski Connection coach departs at the scheduled times printed in this brochure. The Ski Connection hold no responsibility for passengers who fail to load, and alternative arrangements can sometimes be made for the journey missed but is at the passengers expense. The sale of services described herein is made by The Ski Connection as an agent only for the persons providing such other services upon condition that The Ski Connection shall not be liable for any accident, injury, delay, irregularity, loss or damage caused by or arising out of the provision of or failure to provide any such other service. The Ski Connection believe that the content of this brochure is correct at the time of printing. The Ski Connection shall be under no obligation or liability to any person as a result of any inaccuracy or misdescription to provide any service set out in this brochure.

Snow guarantee Snow guarantee is subject to the individual Lodges complying with the Resort recommendations. Details will be provided on request as conditions can vary from Resort to Resort and from Lodge to Lodge. All snow guarantee refunds will incur a 15% service charge.

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Bookings and enquiries Phone 1300 816

826

www.theskiconnection.com.au Email: bookings@theskiconnection.com.au

or your travel agent

AGENT BOOKINGS: PHONE 1300 655 990

The South Australian Travel Company P/L Trading as The Ski Connection Lic No. TTA 64062 ABN 89 003 651 170