The Ski Connection 2011 by SeaLink Travel Group

FALLS CREEK MT. HOTHAM MT. BULLER

2011

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: Courtesy Falls Creek Resort Management and Charlie Brown Photography

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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!

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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 Falls Creek* 280 Mt. Hotham* 295 *Fares not inclusive of Resort Entry fee

ONE WAY Child 280 295

Adult 215 225

Child 215 225

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 170 128 Fri/Sun 9.30am Fri/Sun 4.30pm Falls Creek* 170 130 Fri/Sun 10.30am Fri/Sun 3.00pm Mt Buller* 165 115 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 119

Mt. Hotham 119

Mt. Buller 119

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. Buller 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 60 54 Group C Corolla Hatch Auto 66 60 Group D Ford Falcon 72 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 $39 return per adult and $29 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 $508pp

• Couples package - from $557 pp twin share • Family package (2A+2C) - from $508 per adult, $486 per childd • Mates package (4-share) - from $508 per person

5 night stays • Couples package - from $765pp twin share • Family package (2A+2C) - from $700 per adult, $672 per child • Mates package (4-share) - from $700 per person (prices based at Koki Lodge, budget season - map reference 12, page 6)

Mt. HOTHAM PACKAGES 2 night stays • Couples package - from $645 pp twin share • Family package (2A+2C) - from $578 per adult, $528 per childd • Mates package (4-share) - from $558 per person

from $558pp

5 night stays • Couples package - from $855pp twin share • Family package (2A+2C) - from $724 per adult, $671 per child • Mates package (4-share) - from $676 per person (prices based at Arlberg Hotham, low season - map reference 3, page 10)

Mt. BULLER PACKAGES 2 night stays • Couples package - from $618 pp twin share • Family package (2A+2C) - from $598 per adult, $585 per childd • Mates package (4-share) - from $598 per person

from $598pp

5 night stays • Couples package - from $903pp twin share • Family package (2A+2C) - from $863 per adult, $840 per child • Mates package (4-share) - from $863 per person (prices based at the Duck Inn, low season - map reference 5, page 15)

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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.

Attunga Alpine Lodge Luxury accommodation

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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?

Koki Alpine Lodge Excellent value

Falls Express

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.

Viking Alpine Lodge Self-catering, excellent value

Quay West Resort & Spa Good value accommodation

Photos: Courtesy Falls Creek Resort Management and Charlie Brown Photography

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

LEGEND Bus Stop

Cooroona Alpine Lodge

Car Park

Chair Lift

Medical Centre

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.

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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.

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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.

Falls Creek Hotel

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.

FREE CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST FOR ALL GUESTS. 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

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 280

ONE WAY Child 280

Adult 215

Child 215

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

1 2

LIFT ONLY HIGH SEASON 25 Jun to 18 Sep Adult Student 1 Day 106 90 2 Day 212 180 3 Day 308 262 4 Day 399 339 5 Day 482 410 6 Day 560 476 7 Day 631 536 8 Day 702 596

Youth 53 106 154 199 241 280 315 351

Full day LIFT/LESSON Junior Adult Student Youth Workshop 171 155 98 138 317 285 181 267 453 407 254 388 559 499 309 500 652 580 361 604 740 656 410 699 821 726 455 785 902 796 501 871

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

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

Adult 185 307 444 525

Child 125 209 304 361

FALLS CREEK RESORT ENTRY Adult 12

Child 6

FALLS CREEK - SKI HIRE (extra days available)

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

CENTRAL SNOWSPORTS Adult Child 95 60 125 80 140 90 150 100 160 110 170 120

FALLS CREEK SPORTS Adult Child 105 75 145 100 160 110 170 120 180 130 190 140

SNOWRIDER Adult Child 65 55 95 65 110 75 120 85 130 95 140 105

KOKI SKI HIRE Adult Child 63 50 90 71 110 88 120 96 131 105 141 113

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

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

CENTRAL SNOWSPORTS Adult Child 45 35 50 40 55 45 60 50 65 55 70 60

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FALLS CREEK SPORTS Adult Child 52 42 57 47 62 52 67 57 72 62 77 67

SNOWRIDER Adult Child 35 25 45 35 50 40 55 45 60 50 65 55

KOKI SKI HIRE Adult Child 44 35 50 41 56 46 63 51 69 56 76 62

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

DATES

17 18

742 550 523 439

205 210 309

771 823 1200

633 676 987

771 823 1200

370 410 484 384

925 1025 984 850

925/*1300 1025/*1400 984/*1483 850/*1252

1250 1350 1317 1134

308/220 414/296 456/326

770 1035 1140

1100 1475 1625

234 226

167 161

490 473

325 280

245 215

460 520 1500

310 350 980

340 245 284 278 355

255 203 213 209 267

380 380

580 580

277 190 141 199 177

606 420 338 435 390

515 357 287 370 390

744 522 484 491 734

1240 870 807 818 1223

149 210 175 219

213 300 250 313

410 280 213 325 245 292 253

742 550 523 439

371 275 262 220

771 823 1200

419 437 644

1250 1350 1317 1134

925 1025 984 850

650 750 650 583

935 1250 1380

1100 1475 1625

770 1035 1140

550 740 815

700 675

490 473

350 338

825 740

1140 1025

1140 1140/*825 1025 1025/*740

825 740

640 575

310 350 980

735 835 2290

1100 1250 3550

735 835 2290

255/170 203/135 213/142 *209/139 *267/178

570 428 453 399 570

760 520 604 532 760

570 428 453 399 570

380 260 302 266 380

480 480

1200 1200

1450 1450

1200 1200

950 950

379 261 202 273 243

667 456 358 479 425

1122 845 692 877 785

1039 718 588 745 785

912 628 506 655 584

667 456 358 479 425

1240 870 807 818 1223

744 522 484 491 734

558 392 363 368 551

893 648 595 600 875

1277 925 850 857 1250

893 648 595 600 875

638 463 425 429 625

213 300 250 313

149 210 175 219

107 150 125 157

213 282 250 288

425 563 500 575

298 394 350 403

213 282 250 288

466 318 243 369 279 331 287

514 318 266 407 306 364 316

410 280 213 325 245 292 253

257 175 133 204 153 182 158

850 560 414 660 684 702 600

1090 720 532 848 622 752 643

1210 800 590 943 690 835 714

1090 720 532 848 622 752 643

850 560 414 660 684 702 600

605 400 295 473 345 418 357

500 480 460

550 525 500

500 480 460

450 430 410

420 400 380

1650 1550 1500

1800 1750 1700

1650 1550 1500

1500 1450 1400

1300 1250 1200

570 427 398

914 675 627

570 427 398

1354 1014 946

2165 1600 1488

1354 1014 946

215 192 210 259

307 274 300 370

215 192 210 259

184 165 150 185

485 433 473 583

693 618 675 833

485 433 473 583

415 370 338 417

199 222 205 254

256 285 263 327

199 222 205 254

143 158 146 182

373 414 384 477

479 533 493 613

532 592 548 681

373 414 384 477

266 296 274 341

420 480

540 600

420 480

350 390

1050 1200

1350 1500

1050 1200

875 975

99 109 124

154 169 192

238 262 297

188 207 235

154 169 192

368 405 460

570 627 713

452 497 564

368 405 460

260 216 184 130

371 309 263 185

260 216 184 130

185 155 131 93

606 505 430 303

866 722 614 433

606 505 430 303

433 361 307 217

373 275 262 221

187 138 131 111

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

325 310 475

412 399 620

205 210 309

Meridan Twin/Dble Panorama Twin/Dble Penthouse Apartment 6 share Penthouse Deluxe 12 share

370 480 483 383

520 560 650 525

520/*500 560/*540 650/*599 525/*492

500 540 599 492

370 410 484 384

308 414 456

440 590 650

374/308 500/414 *552/456

308 414 456

167 161

334 322

234 226

245 215

325 280

445 400

310 350 980

460 520 1500

255 184 213 209 267

340 245 284 278 355

380 380

ATTUNGA ALPINE LODGE Breakfast only Std Twin/Dble Dlx Twin/Dble Spa Suite Twin/Dble ATTUNGA ALPINE APARTMENTS Breakfast only 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 Breakfast only Sunsuite Twin/Dble 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 3EE bdrm/8 share FALLS FALL FA LLLLS CREEK CREE CR EEK K RESORT R SO RE ORT Suite EENTRY NTTRYY FALLS CREEK HOTEL KIDS STAY FREE 24-31 JULY & 21-27 AUG Breakfast & Dinner Twin/Dble Triple/Quad FRUEAUF VILLAGE Continental Breakfast 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 2 share 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 Free Ski Hire Triple/Quad Free Clothing Hire 4-6 share Quad QUAY WEST RESORT & SPA No meals 1 bdrm/2 share 2 bdrm/4 share 3 bdrm/6 share SILVER SKI LODGE Breakfast only Budget Twin/Dble Quad Apartment - no meals 1 bdrm/4 share 3 bdrm/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 Mezzanine Suite TRACKERS MOUNTAIN LODGE Breakfast only Std Twin/Dble Panorama Twin/Dble Spa Panorama Twin/Dble Spa VIKING ALPINE LODGE No meals Single 2/3 share 4/5/6 share Child (3-14)

742 550 523 439

373 275 262 221

519 385 366 308

11,18, 25 Sep

373 275 262 221

ASTRA ALPINE LODGE Breakfast only

31 Jul, 7, 21 Aug 28 Aug 14* Aug

4 Sep

261 193 184 155

24 Jul

261 193 184 155

ALPINE WOODSMOKE No meals

3, 10, 17 Jul

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

9 ,16, 26 Jun 23 Sep

1 Jul

ACCOMMODATION ALPINE VIEW No meals

5 NIGHTS (SUN to THURS) *

24 Jun

29* Jul, 8,15, 5,12, 26 Aug * 22 Jul 19 Aug

2 Sep

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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

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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.

Photos: Courtesy Mt. Hotham Resort Management

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.

LEGEND Bus Stop

Arlberg Hotham

Car Park

Chair Lift

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.

Medical Centre

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.

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Dinner Plains Houses & Chalets Excellent value

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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

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.

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

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 295

ONE WAY Child 295

Adult 225

Child 225

ACCOMMODATION 2 NIGHTS (FRI & SAT) 24 Jun, 1, 8, 15 Jul

22*, 29* Jul, 5, 12, 19, 26 Aug

2 , 9, 16, 23 Sep

198/330 264/440

330 440

198 264

PRICE PER PERSON

Photos: Courtesy Mt. Hotham Resort Management

ACCOMMODATION 1 ABSOLLUT No meals

DATES

5 NIGHTS (SUN to THURS) 26* Jun, 3, 10 Jul

17*, 24*, 31 Jul, 7, 14, 21 Aug

28 Aug, 4, 11, 18, 25 Sep

292/487 390/649

487 649

292 390

565/713 313/381 301/375 *304/380

565 313 301 304

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 HIGGI DRIVE No meals 1 bdrm/4 share 5 DINNER PLAIN CHALETS (DP RES) No meals Alpine Interlude 3bdrm/8 share Arapho 4 bdrm/12 share Powderkeg 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

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260/352 137/180 137/183 *138/182

352/260 180/137 183/137 *182/137

352 180 183 182

565 313 301 304

113/165 205/310 138/225 *133/190 *107/165 *112/163 *99/149

165/225 310/410 225/275 *190/265 *165/214 *163/224 *149/198

113 205 138 133 107 112 99

353 640 439 380 315 311 278

214 393 262 240 202 193 171

182/303

303

182

275/458

458

275

124/176 *146/203 *137/165

176 203 165

124 146 137

223 224 222

311 313 278

251/419 237/395 198/329 *196/326

419 395 329 326

251 237 198 196

419/697 396/660 330/550 *295/545

697 660 550 545

419 396 330 295

163/271

271

163

225/375

375

225

201/335

335

201

335/558

558

335

224/373 *186/310

373 310

224 186

345/575 *264/440

575 440

345 264

272/453 317/528 212/528

453 528 528

272 317 212

363/673 488/813 325/542

673 813 542

363 488 325

198/330 149/248

330 248

198 149

307/511 230/384

511 384

307 230

400/666 260/433 *264/440 *186/310

666 433 440 310

400 260 264 186

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535/990 393/654 390/649 *264/440

990 654 649 440

535 393 390 264

272/453 273/455 *278/462 *206/344

453 455 462 344

272 273 278 206

575/673 412/687 409/681 *345/574

673 687 681 574

575 412 409 345

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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 106 90 2 Day 212 180 3 Day 308 262 4 Day 399 339 5 Day 482 410 6 Day 560 476 7 Day 631 536 8 Day 702 596

Child 53 106 154 199 241 280 315 351

Full Day LIFT/LESSON Kids Adult Student Child School 159 135 107 135 308 262 207 263 439 373 300 382 555 472 387 492 656 558 467 596 744 633 538 689 819 696 604 757 894 759 670 825

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

MT. HOTHAM RESORT ENTRY FEES Per Day

Adult 13

Child 6.5

Subject to ministeral approval LEARN TO SKI PACKAGES

2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day

Adult 182 342 432 543

LIFT & LESSON Youth 155 291 367 462

Child N/A N/A N/A N/A

LIFT/LESSON/HIRE Adult Youth Child 263 224 N/A 445 378 N/A 536 456 N/A 645 548 N/A

Family Learn to Ski/Board 1 day $330 with hire $585 Mt. HOTHAM SKI HIRE RATES

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

ARLBERG HIRE Adult Child 96 65 133 89 144 99 155 108 166 118 177 128

Mt. HOTHAM PARKA & PANTS / PARKA OR PANTS HIRE RATES HOTHAM SPORTS Adult Child 111 74 156 102 166 112 176 122 186 132 196 142

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

ARLBERG HIRE Adult Child 45 39 50 44 55 49 60 55 65 60 70 65

HOTHAM SPORTS Adult Child 52 40 57 46 63 51 68 57 74 62 79 68

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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

3 Hotel Pension Grimus Great value apartments

Breathtaker All Suite Hotel Great value apartments

Photos: Courtesy Mt. Buller Resort Management

Arlberg Hotel Mt. Buller

Breathtaker All Suite Hotel & Spa

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.

The Mt Buller Chalet Hotel ultimate alpine experience of the Mt Buller village, gu door. Beautifully and comf Buller Chalet Hotel & Suite you would expect with frie to match.

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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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

LIFT/LESSON

HIGH SEASON 2 Jul to 28 Aug

Adult

Student

Child

Adult

Student

Child

Buller Kids 1/2 Day Ski School

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

205 298 385 437 499 562

112 163 211 239 274 308

205 340 469 563 667 772

112 205 295 365 442 518

205 305 397 489 577 665

LIFT TICKET SPECIALS discount June and September 1/2 day Buller Kids or Bunyips program Lift and Lesson based on beginner. Discounts available if pre-booked with accommodation.

Photos: Courtesy Mt. Buller Resort Management

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

ACCOMMODATION ABOM No meals

ABOM APARTMENTS No meals

AJAX SKI LODGE Breakfast & Dinner

ARLBERG HOTEL MT BULLER Continental Breakfast

ARLBERG HOTEL APARTMENTS No meals

BREATHTAKER ALL SUITE HOTEL Buffet Breakfast

DUCK INN Breakfast only HOTEL PENSION GRIMUS Breakfast only

5 NIGHTS (SUN to THURS)

8*, 15, 22* Jul

26 Jul, 5, 12, 19, 26* Aug

2, 9, 16 Sep

3, 10, 17 Jul

24*, 31 Jul 7, 14, 21 Aug

28* Aug, 4*, 11, 18, Sep

Hotel King/Dble Hotel Family 4 share

444 222

270 135

925 463

563 282

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

570 484 444

413 360 315

1188 1008 925

863 750 657

450/*500 338/*375

500 375

450 338

950 688

1050 763

950 688

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

436 483 546

284 321 366

775 922 1045

552 662 744

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

335 340 344 407

231 221 231 275

644 653 636 754

448 450 473 560

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

580 395 380 378

1150 825 825 763

King/queen with ensuite 2/3 share hotel 4/6 share hotel

430 340 310

330 240 220

770 600 550

480/*430 595/*535 625/*560

480 595 625

310 385 415

1025 1275 1350

480/*433 440/*397 512/*461

480 440 512

298 274 317

1018 942 1090

250/280 220/250 218/244

280/*250 250/*220 244/*218

250 220 218

410/450 360/400 372/418 *463/519

450/*410 400/*360 418/*372 519/*463

300 355 345 500 540 640 690

DATES ROOM CONFIGURATION

Twin/Dble 4 share

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 (Anton) 4 bdrm/10 share (Chamonix) 8 AVALANCHE LODGE Breakfast only 2/3 share 4/6 share No meals Apartment 8 share 9 ALPINE RETREAT Breakfast Only Alpine Room Mezzanie Room No meals 8 share apartment (Howqua & Stirling) 8 share apartment (Chamois) MT BULLER AMS PRIVATE APARTMENTS - prices from 10 No meals 1 bdrm/4 share 2 bdrm/6 share 3 bdrm/8 share 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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1150/875 825/613 825/617 *763/575

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770/640 600/470 550/430

925/1025 1150/1275 1213/1350

650 825 888

919/1018 842/942 980/1090

632 580 675

350/*400 310/*350 314/*353

400 350 353

350 310 314

410 360 372 463

410/*450 360/*400 372/*418 463/*519

450 400 418 519

410 360 372 463

340 430 415

245 300 275

525 615 640

500 540 640 690

315 355 450 490

1398 1498 1748 1760

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560/417 758/482 745/535 935 1035 1273 1260

Bookings and Payment

Alteration and Cancellation Charges

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.

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.

Deposits Per Person 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 Lodgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

Final Balance Due 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.

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

Travel insurance Travel Insurance is inexpensive and highly recommended. Your travel agent or the Ski Connection staff can advise and provide you with adequate cover. TRAVEL INSURANCE RATES Single Family (2 adults, 2 children)

Photos: Courtesy of Falls Creek Resort Management and Charlie Brown Photography

Based on Toursafe Insurance.

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3 DAYS 67 134

6 DAYS 82 164

8 DAYS 82 164

Check In Times & Departures

Snow Conditions

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 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.

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

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

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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826

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