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.
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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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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.
Children’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
Friday/Sunday 6.00am
Friday/Sunday 6.00am
Bright
Melbourne to Adelaide
Saturday/Monday Various times
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
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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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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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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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White Crystal Apartments Quality apartments
CORRAL CAR PARK
Absollut Quality apartments
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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.
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Alpine Heights
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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 “chalets� or fully self contained apartments are available.
LEGEND Bus Stop
Arlberg Hotham
Car Park
Chair Lift
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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.
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Dinner Plains Houses & Chalets
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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
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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
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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
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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
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ACCOMMODATION 2 NIGHTS (FRI & SAT) 24 Jun, 1, 8, 15 Jul
22*, 29* Jul, 5, 12, 19, 26 Aug
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198/330 264/440
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ACCOMMODATION 1 ABSOLLUT No meals
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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
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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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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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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 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.
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)
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Based on Toursafe Insurance.
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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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