Ski Dinner Plain and Mt Hotham - Lodge accommodation

Enjoy a week of cross-country skiing and fun from the comfort of a Dinner Plain ski lodge!

This trip is for a week from 4.00pm Sunday 10 August until mid-afternoon on Sunday 17 August.

No formal program but each day we'll aim to cross-country ski around Dinner Plain and Mt Hotham, including following the Wire Plain trail, exploring Christmas Hills, skiing out to Mt Loch and more.

Cost: $750 Please note: Refunds are not possible (full details in policy).

IMPORTANT
Booking for this trip: Before your place on this trip is confirmed, private message Trip Leader Dale to ensure a suitable bed is available. This is an expression of interest only. Do not proceed to attend and make payment until your place is actually confirmed, or otherwise, by email to you from the trip leader.

Once your place is confirmed, please complete the detailed questionnaire, via link below and make payment of $750 Details for paying are included in this questionnaire: Dinner Plains Questionnaire.

Accommodation:
Wrens View is a classic Dinner Plain Lodge with exposed beams, is roomy with large kitchen, dining and lounge area. It also has a games area with pool table and beautiful views.

A mixture of spacious private bedrooms, single beds and bunks room. There are 2 bedrooms, each with a king bed, a room with 2 bunks, and a large loft which easily sleeps 6 people in comfy single beds and a king bed. Bed linen supplied.

You can prepare gourmet meals in the fully equipped kitchen or stroll to the many eateries around the Dinner Plain village. Note: Communal fridge items, (milk, butter, tea, coffee, etc) will be supplied and are included in the trip fee.

Transport:
The Trip Leader will do their best to arrange car pooling. When you sign up, you'll be asked in the questionnaire whether you plan to drive. This will help us find compatible drivers and passengers. Car pooling is arranged the week before the trip.

It takes approximately 5 to 6 hours to get to Dinner Plain, so people generally plan to leave Melbourne by 10.00am.

If you're not driving, it's your responsibility to get to the driver's location.

Drivers note:
Carrying chains is compulsory and they must be fitted where required. The speed limit through Hotham Village is 40km and speed cameras may be in operation.

Ski and chain hire:
Ski gear hire is available at Ray's in Myrtleford, Hoys at Mt Hotham or Dinner Plain. Ask for metal edge cross country skis.
Chain hire at Rays ski hire Myrtleford or Hoys at Harrietville.

Insurance:
Ambulance cover is strongly recommended as private health insurance often only covers emergency transport when the siren is on.