Let It Snow...
The winter season provides a range of activities and events including downhill and cross country skiing, snowboarding, snowshoe shuffles and snowplay, and whilst the popularity of the village is growing fast year-round, is still the peak time for most people to visit DInner Plain. Take advantage of the ability to fly into Hotham Airport, just 10 minutes from Dinner Plain, via Qantaslink with scheduled flights in Winter from either Melbourne or Sydney.

For the snow bunnies, there is a gentle downhill ski slope with poma lift for beginners in a safe and protected area and for those whose ability has grown beyond the basics, a regular shuttle bus connecting Dinner Plain to the unrivalled ski resort of Mt Hotham several times a day during ski season. Mt Hotham is widely regarded as Australia's powder snow capital and is only 12km along the Great Alpine Road from Dinner Plain. This is why Dinner Plain has become the preferred destination for many families wanting to enjoy the skiing of Hotham during the day, but be able to relax and enjoy the amenity of Dinner Plain after a day on the slopes. Comprehensive ski hire services and a ski school are also located in the village.

Have a fun-filled family day out exploring the extensive cross-country trail network that meanders around the village, or if you’re feeling adventurous take on the 10km journey between Dinner Plain and Mt Hotham. These well-marked trails wind through a
woodland of snow gums and are a unique and memorable way to experience the wonder of Victoria’s Alpine High Country!

Apart from the skiing there are a range of special events throughout winter in and around Dinner Plain that are available nowhere else within Australia, including the annual sled dog race weekend, the Alpine 4x4 challenge and the Winter Triathlon combining running, biking and cross-country skiing. More details on these and other events is available by clicking here.