SNOW SEASON

No. There is no on-mountain accommodation available at Lake Mountain, as the facility is for day visitors only in the declared winter season. The closest accommodation is located in Marysville, only 25- 30 minutes away. In winter, the resort gate is locked from 5 pm every night, so visitors have to make their way down the hill to Marysville by 4:30pm for lockout at 5pm. 

No, pets of any kind are not permitted at the resort as we are a protected Alpine Environment.

Resort entry tickets are only required during the declared snow season (June 7th to October 5th 2025). 

Resort Entry tickets can be purchased at the gate on the day or pre-purchased online via our website. 

Lake Mountain Alpine Resort is subject to closure once the car parks have reached full capacity. This generally occurs over the weekends during the Victorian School Holiday period. To avoid disappointment during these high demand days, we recommend pre-purchasing your resort entry ticket online a few days prior as there will be no tickets available to purchase on the day if the carparks have been filled. Once filled, entry will be based on a 1 in 1 out system which can involve an extended wait time of several hours.

In 2025, you will also be able to pre-purchase your Toboggan Access Tickets online prior to arriving. Click here to pre-purchase now!

By car, we suggest allowing between 2 and 2.5 hours when travelling from Melbourne CBD.

Here’s a link to a few helpful maps and driving directions – View resort maps

During the snow season, our cafe & bistro will be open from 8am to 4pm daily, providing a range of snacks, hot food, coffee & other beverages.

Marysville is the closest town to Lake Mountain. Located just a short thirty-minute drive from the top of the mountain, this beautiful little town offers a wide array of accommodation, with options suitable for all situations. 

If you’re after accommodation in Marysville, give Marysville Visitor Information and Regional Arts a call on (03) 5963 4567. 

Yes, you can!  

Our on-mountain equipment and clothing hire outlet stocks a large range of sizes in both shell and insulated jackets and pants. As well as snow boots to keep your feet nice and dry. 

To see the rental price list, click here.

The only things you cannot hire are gloves, socks, goggles and beanies, due to hygiene regulations. 

Don’t stress though, we have a range of kids through to adults gloves and beanies for sale in our retail shop up on the mountain. With gloves starting from around $20, you’ll be set to tackle the wintery conditions. 

Ski equipment and Snowshoes will NOT be available to hire on resort for the 2025 snow season. 

A Lake Mountain compliant rental plastic toboggan will be provided with the Toboggan Access Ticket for use on the toboggan run only. No external toboggans of any kind will be permitted on the toboggan runs at Lake Mountain.

There is no shuttle from Marysville to Lake Mountain in the winter season.

Public transport is fairly limited, as Lake Mountain is located past the eastern suburbs of Melbourne.

The only public transport option is to catch a train to Lilydale on the Lilydale Line, then catch the McKenzies Bus Service, which runs once or twice daily to Eildon.

You can view the bus timetable here.

For more information about pricing and packages available for midweek school excursions, click here.

All visitors accessing the resort during the declared snow season must purchase a resort entry permit. The fees cover cost of resort operations, funding essential services such as Ski Patrol, Snow Clearing, Guest Services and much more. 

Resort entry prices for the 2025 winter season can be viewed here!

We recommend to pre-purchase your tickets online prior, to avoid disappointment, especially during the Victorian School Holiday periods. 

Unfortunately, we do not have access to drinking water on the mountain. However, you can purchase water at our Cafe or Bistro. If you prefer, we recommend that visitors bring their own bottled water. Additionally, there are stores in Marysville where you can buy water before heading up the mountain. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.

Skip the queue and pre-purchase your Toboggan Access Ticket, along with your resort entry ticket, online via our website. Otherwise, tickets are available to purchase at the information & ticket window on resort. To collect the physical ticket, you can do so on resort at the information & ticket window or Toboggan Run entry points.

Adult __________________ $30.00

Adult & Child Under 5yrs____ $40.00

If you do not have a valid Toboggan Access Ticket, you will not be able to access the ticketed toboggan runs. You will still have access to Leadbeater’s Toboggan Run (if open based on natural snow), along with the rest of the resort and the designated snow play areas.

The Toboggan Access Ticket will provide you with all day access to the Village Toboggan, Mini Toboggan and Koala Creek Toboggan Runs, which may include the use of the magic carpet. These toboggan runs will be maintained with artificial snow throughout the season if the natural snow is not ideal.

Guests wanting to participate in tobogganing must have a valid Toboggan Access Ticket to enter. Upon entering the toboggan runs, you will be handed a Lake Mountain compliant toboggan to use. When exiting the toboggan run, you will return the toboggan. External toboggans of any kind are NOT permitted on the ticketed toboggan runs to ensure the safety of all participants.

Spectators will not be allowed on the toboggan runs; however, there are plenty of viewing areas along the runs where you can watch and capture the experience!