Why visit Mt Baw Baw for a school trip?
Mt Baw Baw offers:
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Snow Factory Guarantee – As the second resort in Australia to have a TechnoAlpin Snow Factory, we offer schools a Snow Guarantee, which ensures snow in the beginner ski area (Hut Run to Tower 2), toboggan park and guaranteed lifts turning all season.
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Specialised ski Instructors and qualified staff – Our ski school instructors are school specialists and can provide lessons from beginners to the more advanced – including terrain park skill sessions. Our education programs are delivered by experienced instructors.
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Easy Planning for teachers – submit a form to our School Coordinator to start planning today
Our Winter Activities include:
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Downhill Skiing & Snowboarding Lessons
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Snowshoe & Cross Country Ski Tours
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Environmental Talks linked to the curriculum (VET OES, Primary, Secondary)
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Snowmaking Tours
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Meet our Dingoes / Educational Talks
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Overnight backcountry camping*
Accommodation and Catering option
The first step to securing your snow trip is ensuring you have accommodation as it sells out quickly. At Mt Baw Baw all accommodation options are on the resort at 1450m and located within a few hundred metres of the ski runs and toboggan park. Mt Baw Baw offers catering through our Restaurant and also is a great location for beginner backcountry camping.
Some of our fabulous lodges available for school groups can be found here.
Accommodation and Catering
What accommodation is available?
A wide selection of accommodation styles including whole lodges are available with prices from $45 to $61 dollars per night/pp for midweek stays.
Select your preferred option on our booking portal and let us book it for you, call us on 03 5165 1136, or book directly with private lodge owners.
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Check in times range between 3pm and 5pm. Check generally out between 12pm and 4pm.
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Early check-in may be requested where bookings allow.
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Lodges require students to bring your own bedding (sleeping bag, pillow, sheet) unless stated otherwise.
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School lodges are typically bunk style with group kitchen and separate male/female/staff rooms and toilets.
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Storage of luggage before check-in is available. Please request in advance.
Is backcountry camping allowed?
Yes! However camping within the resort’s boundary will require a permit and fees apply.
All schools staying within the Resort’s boundaries must submit a trip notification with the School Coordinator and Ski Patrol, and check in with Ski Patrol before departing for their trip.
Schools are responsible for their own safety gear, risk assessment, all camping equipment and emergency communication devices.
Available areas:
- Bloomfield’s Picnic Area – Close to the National Park boundary, a roughly 1-hour snowshoe walk from the village.
- Downey’s Picnic Area – Midway to summit, closer to the Village but smaller.
- Saxton’s Picnic Area – Easily accessible from Resort Road.
- Nordic Bowl – Very close to the village, larger tent capacity.
Can I book breakfast, lunch and dinner?
Yes! Use our trip form to register your trip and we’ll get in touch with pricing. Our prices for school groups are affordable.
The 2024 school menu is currently still being finalised. Catering orders will be confirmed with the schools directly closer to the booking.
Why visit Mt Baw Baw for a school trip?
The following information is valid for school groups only, visiting Monday – Friday during the school term. If you’re visiting on weekends or school holidays, surcharges will apply.
School Snow Activities Price Guide
Resort entry for students
Student Resort Entry $20pp
Snow Sport Lessons
Key information
Our prices the most competitive in Australia. We run cross country, downhill skiing or snowboarding lessons.
Lessons times are 10:00am, 12:00pm, and 2.30pm but other times may be requested. School teachers receive free lift passes and participation in lessons to a ratio of 1:7. Beyond this, extra passes will be invoiced.
Ski lessons
Snowboard lessons
Cross country skiing lessons
Snowshoe lessons
2 Hour Guided Walk $55pp
Winter Fun Activities
Toboggan Hire and Passes
Weekday toboggan pass $10pp (this does not include toboggan hire)
Tobogganing (1/2 day pass) sessions are AM or PM
Twilight Hike 1 Hour
Twilight hike $25pp
Snowsport Night Race
Snowsports Night Race $30pp
Alpine Learning Program
About our programs
Our experienced staff can deliver an educational session to meet your curriculum goals.
Enviro Talk
Enviro Talk $12pp
Maximum 30 students per session
1.5 hour session
Alpine Dingos & the Alpine Environment Experience
Alpine Dingo Experience 1.5hr Session $35pp
Maximum 20 students per session
Mountain Awareness Ski Patrol Talk
Mountain Awareness Talk <30min session $25pp
Ski Resort Operations Talk
Operations Talk 1 hour session $35pp
Snow Safety & Back Country Intro
Snow Safety & Back Country 2hr session $35pp
Downhill Experience Packages
Light Experience
Full Experience
Mountain Experience Packages
Light Experience
Full Experience
Transport & Gear Rentals
Here are some of the most commonly asked questions from teachers including directions on how to get here, bus hire and where to rent equipment.
Accessing & Equipment
How can my school group get to Mt Baw Baw?
There are three main routes for accessing the Resort with the most common being the Tourist Road.
| Option 1: Historic Tourist Road The turn off from the Princes Highway (M1) is at Drouin/Mt Baw Baw exit, continue along via Noojee. The tourist drive is very picturesque, but the road is narrow and winding. View this route |
| Option 2: South Face Road From the M1, take the turn off at the Moe exit and continue via Erica. Take the left turn off at South Face Road. South Face Road is 26km of unsealed road, but a good wide road & straighter than the Tourist Road. View this route |
| Option 3: Scenic Suburbs The best option from the eastern suburbs is to travel along the Warburton Highway, turning off at Yarra Junction which then joins the Tourist Road at Noojee. View this route |
What companies offer bus transport to the snow?
Below is a list of bus lines that can travel to the snow at Mt Baw Baw. During Winter it is a legal requirement for the driver to have a Hazardous Area endorsement on all vehicles that carry more than 12 passengers.
| Warragul Bus Lines 03 5623 5377 www.warragulbuslines.com.au/ |
| Melbourne Bus Co. 1300 323 160 www.melbournebuscompany.com.au/ |
| Melbourne Bus Charters 03 9393 1399 www.melbournebuscharters.com.au/ |
| Melbourne Bus & Coach 03 9555 2727 www.melbournebusandcoach.com.au/ |
Where can I hire ski equipment?
| Baw Baw Ski Hire – On Mountain (03) 5165 1120 | bawbawskihire.com.au *call directly, no booking through school portal |
| Erica Ski Hire – Erica, VIC 03 5165 3353 | info@ericaskihire.com.au | ericaskihire.com.au *call directly, no booking through school portal |
Other Information
Please ensure you fully understand the information below including the terms and conditions for all school and scout group trips to the resort.
Terms and other documention
Risk Assessments and Insurance
To make your visit as smooth as possible, the Resort can provide Risk Assessments for activities such as tobogganing, snow fighting, skiing etc. We can also provide the latest copy of our Public Liability Insurance on request.
Snow Sport Levels & Lesson Information
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To maximise your experience, ensure students arrive 15 minutes prior to the lesson start time.
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In the event you are late we may not be able to reschedule to another time, resulting in cancellation or shortening of your lesson without refund.
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Helmets are required for all Snow Sports lesson participants under the age of 18 years. Helmets can be provided (Pre-booking required)
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We require at least 1 school staff member present to assist with student management.
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Lessons under five students may be combined with a public lesson or reduced to 1hr at Snow Sports discretion.
Terms and Conditions
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Teachers are free for most activities at a 1:7 ratio.
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Final student numbers must be updated 14 days before your trip, and cancellations after this time may incur a staff scheduling charge.
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Payment is to be made before arrival at the Resort unless arranged otherwise with School Coordinator
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Reissue of invoice due to changes less than 14 days may incur fees.
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These prices apply for Monday – Friday during the school term only.
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Once booked; accommodation bookings may incur a cancellation fee of between 50% and 100% at the discretion of the private lodge operator.
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Once paid; the Resort reserves the right to issue refunds for changes to numbers or cancellation as credit
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Schools visiting the resort should understand the general Terms and Conditions as well as conditions above
School & Scout Groups (Weekends/School Holidays)
- Booked lessons on weekends will incur a 20% surcharge from the price above and are subject to availability.
- Minimum 6 per session or may be mixed with public bookings.
- Tobogganing booked through e-store as member of the public.
- Scout groups can be given school rates on weekdays if not in July School Holidays, and during September School Holidays.
Daily Snow Reports
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