The Snowbird Inn has been an institution at Mount Hotham since its inception. Built in 1970 by the Schumann family the building was first used not only for traditional European lodge style accommodation but housed the ski hire, ski boutique and lift ticket office. In the 80’s the Summit end of the building was converted to the Summit Bar and in the late 80’s and 90’s attracted many a touring artist playing live and loud to the wee hours of the morning. The Snowbird’s unique location at the base of the Summit Ski Run directly abutting the Great Alpine Road has proven to be the place to be for over 30 years.

In the Summer of 2004/2005 Snowman Property Management Pty Ltd purchased the lease of the Snowbird Inn with the aim of turning the building into comfortable, clean and affordable bunk style accommodation for larger self interest groups and predominantly secondary students. Throughout the 2005 and 2006 snow seasons over 100 secondary school groups enjoyed the convenient location, helpful staff, terrific meals and clean and comfortable accommodation on offer with 95 per cent of those groups returning each year.

The Snowbird's motel rooms have been converted to simple bunk style accommodation not dissimilar to a traditional school camp There is 25 rooms ranging from 4 to 10 share.
Each room has its own private ensuite and some offer a shared balcony. There are 7 rooms on the lower level of the complex which face south-west, most of them with alpine sunset views to Mount Buller and beyond. The remaining 17 rooms are on the upper level and located on either side of the building with most offering delightful views of the Victorian Alps.

Bedding configurations differ from room to room and consist of single bunk beds only in some rooms, and a combination of single bunk beds and trilogy style bunk beds with double bed below and single bunk bed above.

Each room offers:

* Colour TV and DVD player (No Commercial TV available)
* Central Heating

Bathrooms are serviced daily to ensure standards of cleanliness are met. Linen and towels are supplied to all guests and include top & bottom sheets, pillowslip, doona & cover and bath towel. (Groups on pre-organised packages do not include some linen and towels in the base package price.)

Other Guest Facilities in the Snowbird Inn include:

* The Snowbird Bistro offering seating for up to 65 in-house guests per sitting with traditional home cooked two course evening meals including main course and dessert and hearty cooked skiers breakfast.

* The traditional Summit Cafe offers a licensed bar from 10.00am until 6.00pm daily and is closed each evening. It's open to the public and along with stunning views, it specializes in fresh value for money skiers and boarders lunches and for those looking for a cleansing ale, warm coffee, hot chocolate, gluhwein or a selection of fine local wines. The open fireplace and good service allows for a quick refuel and recharge for those looking to get the most out of their days skiing and boarding.       

* A comfortable Guest Lounge is available to in-house guests only. It provides an open fireplace, tea and coffee making facilities and a place to relax, meet others and discuss the day's achievements after another enjoyable day on the Mount Hotham slopes.
Snowbird takes bookings from 1 person (accommodated in multi share rooms), up to a group of 150.

Give us a call on 1800 659 009 or email us at snowbird@bigpond.net.au to secure your holiday at Mount Hotham for 2010.

How to get to the Snowbird Inn

From Melbourne:

By Coach: The Snowball Express runs daily to Mt Hotham from Melbourne City, Melbourne Airport, Myrtleford, Bright and Harrietville. For more information visit the website www.snowballexpress.com.au

By Car: take the Hume Highway to Wangaratta and then the Great Alpine Road through Harrietville, taking about 4.5 hours

From Sydney:

Fly/Coach: Fly to Melbourne airport and then take the Snowball Express www.snowballexpress.com.au

By Car: Take the Hume Highway to Albury-Wodonga and follow the snow signs to Yackandandah then turn off to Myrtleford. At Myrtleford turn on to the Great Alpine Road to Bright, then Harrietville and Mount Hotham.

From Queensland:

Fly/Coach: Fly to Melbourne airport and then take the Snowball Express www.snowballexpress.com.au

By Car: Take the Newell Highway from Queensland to Tocumwal and Cobram, then onto Wangaratta and the Great Alpine Road.

From Adelaide, Perth and Tasmania:

Fly/Coach: Fly to Melbourne airport and then take the Snowball Express www.snowballexpress.com.au

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