The Ski Connection 2011 - Mt Hotham

2011

MT. BULLER

MT. HOTHAM

FALLS CREEK

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Cover photo: Courtesy Falls Creek Resort Management and Charlie Brown Photography

No matter what stage you’re at with organising your ski holiday to Victoria, you’ll

fi nd 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 off er 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 off er 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 [email protected] or call 1300 816 826.

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1Pick 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!

GETTING THERE

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!

It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3...

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Express Coach Services from AdelaideCoach 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 ONE WAY

Adult Child Adult Child

Falls Creek* 280 280 215 215

Mt. Hotham* 295 295 225 225*Fares not inclusive of Resort Entry fee

Car HireHave the flexibility driving to your destination. Drive straight through or take

your time and visit many of the attractions along the way.

HERTZ HIRE CAR - PICK UP FROM MELBOURNE AIRPORT1-6 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.

Flights from AdelaideFor those wanting to fly/drive or fly/coach, Qantas have many flights to choose

from.

FILGHTS FROM ADELAIDE TO MELBOURNEFalls Creek Mt. Hotham Mt. Buller

Adelaide to Melbourne from 119 119 119

Suggested Flight Times

Adelaide to Melbourne Friday/Sunday

6.00am

Friday/Sunday

6.00am

Friday/Sunday

6.00am

Melbourne to AdelaideSaturday/Monday

Various times

Saturday/Monday

Various times

Friday/Sunday

8.00pm

Prices subject to availability. Overnight accommodation in Melbourne may be required when travelling from Falls Creek or Mt. Hotham

Coach Services from MelbourneFalls 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

Falls Creek* 170 128 Fri/Sun 9.30am Fri/Sun 4.30pm

Mt Buller* 170 130 Fri/Sun 10.30am Fri/Sun 3.00pm

Mt Hotham** 165 115 Fri/Sun 9.30am Fri/Sun 5.00pm*Fares inclusive of Resort Entry fee. ** Fares not inclusive of Resort Entry Fee - see page 12

Self contained apartmentsThe 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.

HotelsSki 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.

LodgesThe 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 PricesChild prices are available but vary from property to property. Please ask your

consultant for details.

Falls CreekBright

Wodonga

Albury

Wangaratta

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Mt. HothamOmeo

Mansfield

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33Lift TicketsThere 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.

Ski & Snowboard EquipmentBoots 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.

ClothingFor 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 TransfersOversnow 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 FeesThe 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 PACKAGES2 night stays• Couples package - from $557 pp twin share

• Family package (2A+2C) - from $508 per adult, $486 per child

• Mates package (4-share) - from $508 per person

5 night stays• Couples package - from $765pp twin share



(prices based at Koki Lodge, budget season - map reference 12, page 6)

Mt. HOTHAM PACKAGES2 night stays• Couples package - from $645 pp twin share






(prices based at Arlberg Hotham, low season - map reference 3, page 10)

Mt. BULLER PACKAGES2 night stays• Couples package - from $618 pp twin share






(prices based at the Duck Inn, low season - map reference 5, page 15)

LIFT TICKETS / CLOTHING / SKI HIRE PACKAGE EXAMPLES

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The sample packages below include:

return coach from Adelaide,

2 or 5 nights accommodation,

resort entry and ski hire.

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CORRAL CAR PARK

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Absollut off ers an experience like no other indulgence, daring design, lift access, some with undercover car parking and much more! Architecturally designed, well appointed, quality fi ttings, fi xtures and furniture, in a good location on Hot Plate Drive, near Village Chairlift.

Alpine Heights

Convenience and comfort at a reasonable price. The complex features stunning views of the Summit, easy access to the hub of the Hotham Village, andthe luxury of a heated pool, spa and sauna. Bothhotel style “chalets” or fully self contained apartments are available.

Arlberg Hotham

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.

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.

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!

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Individual, architectural derustic charm of wood and sfi xtures and furniture, greachalets with sauna and spanear shops, supermarket a

Dinner Plains Houses & Chalets

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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Hotham Heights ChaletsLuxury apartments

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Quality apartments

Schnapps Apartments

Excellent value apartments

White Crystal Apartments

Quality apartments

Alpine Heights

Good value apartments

Arlberg Hotham

Excellent value apartments

Sambucca Apartments

Quality apartments

Medical CentreBus Stop Car Park Chair Lift

LEGEND

APARTMENTACCOMMODATION

HOTELACCOMMODATION

REFRIGERATOR TEA & COFFEEMAKING FACILITIES

SWIMMINGPOOL

SAUNA

SELF-CATERINGACCOMMODATION

LODGE ACCOMMODATION

RESTAURANT & BAR TELEVISION SPA SKIHIRE

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Sambuca Apartments

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.

Chalets

esigned houses, with a stone, quality fi ttings, at views, car parks, some as, near Village Chairlift, nd restaurants.

Schnapps Apartments

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.

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1COACH TIMETABLE - ADELAIDE / MT. HOTHAM

Depart Adelaide Thursday & Saturday 7.00pm Arrive Mt. Hotham Friday & Sunday 8.30am

Depart Mt.Hotham Friday & Sunday 4.30pm Arrive Adelaide Saturday & Monday 6.00am

EXPRESS COACH SERVICES FROM ADELAIDE

RETURN ONE WAY


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GETTING THERE

2 NIGHTS (FRI & SAT) 5 NIGHTS (SUN to THURS)PRICE PER PERSON DATES

24* Jun,

1, 8, 15 Jul

22*, 29* Jul,

5, 12, 19,

26 Aug

2*, 9, 16,

23 Sep

26* Jun,

3, 10 Jul

17*, 24*, 31 Jul,

7, 14, 21 Aug

28 Aug,

4, 11, 18,

25 SepACCOMMODATION ROOM CONFIGURATIONABSOLLUTNo meals 2 bdrm/1 bath/6 share *198/330 330 198 *292/487 487 292

2 bdrm/2 bath/6 share *264/440 440 264 *390/649 649 390ALPINE HEIGHTS & CHALETSNo meals 2 share Chalet room *260/352 *352/260 352 565 *565/713 565

1 bdrm/6 share *137/180 *180/137 180 313 *313/381 3132 bdrm/8 share *137/183 *183/137 183 301 *301/375 3013 bdrm/10 share *138/182 *182/137 182 304 *304/380 304

ARLBERG HOTHAMNo meals Rear Motel 4 share with breakfast *113/165 *165/225 113 353 353 214

Studio 2 share *205/310 *310/410 205 640 640 3931 bdrm/4 share *138/225 *225/275 138 439 439 2622 bdrm/6 share *133/190 *190/265 133 380 380 2402 bdrm/8 share *107/165 *165/214 107 315 315 2023 bdrm/10 share *112/163 *163/224 112 311 311 1933 bdrm/12 share *99/149 *149/198 99 278 278 171

HIGGI DRIVENo meals 1 bdrm/4 share *182/303 303 182 *275/458 458 275DINNER PLAIN CHALETS (DP RES)No meals Alpine Interlude 3bdrm/8 share *124/176 176 124 223 311 311

Arapho 4 bdrm/12 share *146/203 203 146 224 313 313Powderkeg 5 bdrm/15 share *137/165 165 137 222 278 278

HOTHAM HEIGHTS CHALETSNo meals 3 bdrm/8 share *251/419 419 251 *419/697 697 419

4 bdrm/10 share *237/395 395 237 *396/660 660 3964 bdrm/12 share *198/329 329 198 *330/550 550 3305 bdrm/14 share *196/326 326 196 *295/545 545 295

KAROONDAH APARTMENTSNo meals 3 bdrm/1 bath/8 share *163/271 271 163 *225/375 375 225OUTSIDE EDGENo meals 3 bdrm/2 bath/10 share *201/335 335 201 *335/558 558 335SAMBUCA APARTMENTSNo meals 2 bdrm/2 bath/6 share *224/373 373 224 *345/575 575 345

3 bdrm/3 bath/10 share *186/310 310 186 *264/440 440 264SCHNAPPS APARTMENTSNo meals Studio 2 share *272/453 453 272 *363/673 673 363

1 bdrm/1 bath/4 share *317/528 528 317 *488/813 813 4882 bdrm/2 bath/6 share *212/528 528 212 *325/542 542 325

SUN APARTMENTSNo meals 2 bdrm/2 bath/6 share *198/330 330 198 *307/511 511 307

2 bdrm/ 2 bath/8 share *149/248 248 149 *230/384 384 230WHITE CRYSTALNo meals Studio 2 share *400/666 666 400 *535/990 990 535

1 bdrm/4 share *260/433 433 260 *393/654 654 3932 bdrm/6 share *264/440 440 264 *390/649 649 3903 bdrm/loft/10 share *186/310 310 186 *264/440 440 264

ZIRKYSNo meals Lodge rooms *272/453 453 272 *575/673 673 575

1 bdrm/4 share *273/455 455 273 *412/687 687 4122 bdrm/6 share *278/462 462 278 *409/681 681 4094 bdrm/12 share *206/344 344 206 *345/574 574 345

ACCOMMODATION

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3LIFT TICKET FOR SEASON (OPTIONAL ADD-ON)

HIGH SEASON

27 Jun to 13 Sep

LIFT ONLY LIFT/LESSON Full Day Kids

SchoolAdult Student Child Adult Student Child

1 Day 106 90 53 159 135 107 135

2 Day 212 180 106 308 262 207 263

3 Day 308 262 154 439 373 300 382

4 Day 399 339 199 555 472 387 492

5 Day 482 410 241 656 558 467 596

6 Day 560 476 280 744 633 538 689

7 Day 631 536 315 819 696 604 757

8 Day 702 596 351 894 759 670 825

LIFT TICKET SPECIALS

June, July & September Lift & Lesson packages up to 50% discount

Mt. HOTHAM SKI HIRE RATES

ARLBERG HIRE HOTHAM SPORTS


2 Day 96 65 111 74

3 Day 133 89 156 102

4 Day 144 99 166 112

5 Day 155 108 176 122

6 Day 166 118 186 132

7 Day 177 128 196 142

MT. HOTHAM RESORT ENTRY FEES

Adult Child

Per Day 13 6.5

Subject to ministeral approval

LEARN TO SKI PACKAGES

LIFT & LESSON LIFT/LESSON/HIRE

Adult Youth Child Adult Youth Child

2 Day 182 155 N/A 263 224 N/A

3 Day 342 291 N/A 445 378 N/A

4 Day 432 367 N/A 536 456 N/A

5 Day 543 462 N/A 645 548 N/A

Family Learn to Ski/Board 1 day $330 with hire $585

Mt. HOTHAM PARKA & PANTS / PARKA OR PANTS HIRE RATES

ARLBERG HIRE HOTHAM SPORTS


2 Day 45 39 52 40

3 Day 50 44 57 46

4 Day 55 49 63 51

5 Day 60 55 68 57

6 Day 65 60 74 62

7 Day 70 65 79 68

RESORT ENTRY / LIFT TICKETS / CLOTHING / SKI HIRE

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Bookings and PaymentOnce a booking is confi rmed 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.

Deposits Per PersonDeposits are due within 7 days to confi rm 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 confi rmed 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 DueBalance of payment is due 6 weeks prior to departure. Failure to make fi nal payment

by the due date may result in loss of booking and deposit.

Alteration and Cancellation ChargesAny 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.

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 insuranceTravel Insurance is inexpensive and highly recommended. Your travel agent or the Ski

Connection staff can advise and provide you with adequate cover.

TRAVEL INSURANCE RATES3 DAYS 6 DAYS 8 DAYS

Single 67 82 82

Family (2 adults, 2 children) 134 164 164

Based on Toursafe Insurance.

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Check In Times & DeparturesDeparture times should be confi rmed 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 confi rmed 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.

Accommodation Room AvailabilityEvery eff ort 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 ItineraryThe Ski Connection reserves the right, if necessary, to revise timetables or prices

without notice.

Snow ConditionsThe 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

eff ort 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.

Conditions - ResponsibilityThe 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 guaranteeSnow 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.

or your travel agent

AGENT BOOKINGS: PHONE 1300 816 826

Bookings and enquiries

Phone 1300 816 826www.theskiconnection.com.au

Email: [email protected]

The South Australian Travel Company P/L Trading as The Ski Connection Lic No. TTA 64062 ABN 89 003 651 170

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