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Its winter time in Melbourne, the right time to be outdoors and find some adventurous ski resorts and not just laze cosily in your Melbourne boutique hotel. There are more than a couple of ski resorts that can be accessed within a 3 to 6 hour drive from the capital city of Victoria. If you need to make it quick you can fly to Albury, a border town from where you can take a small drive by car or coach to most of the skiing trails and ski resorts. If you plan to drive on your own remember the driving rules are quite strict in Australia especially drunken driving and driving without snow chains in winter. You must carry snow chains in your vehicle in the winter season at all times. If you are not sure if the area you are getting into needs the snow chains to be put on, it is advisable you put the chains on to avoid penalties or worse being returned back. Mt. Buller Just 3 hour pleasant scenic drive from your Melbourne boutique hotel, this could be the day-escape you wanted from your busy schedule. Close enough to make a day’s trip but far enough to take you away from the din of the city life Mt. Buller has 300 hectares of skiing terrain. There are sufficient trails to challenge different range of abilities from the beginners to the pros. And what’s more, Mt. Buller is not just about skiing, there is the spa retreat to rest those aching muscles or get more adventurous with rock climbing. On disadvantage here though is being nearby it does get quite crowded especially on weekends and holidays. Mt Donna Buang If you aren’t really interested in skiing but just need some time with your family you may want to visit Mt Donna Buang. This is good for cross-country, snow-shoeing and tobogganing. Without any downhill skiing you may not be able to do any actual skiing. Mt Baw Baw This is a summer and winter resort, open all year round. Adventure activities are planned according to the season. Snow enthusiasts, skiers and snowboarders flock here in winter while in summer months it is frequented by biker riders, hikers and other outdoor adventurers. Just two and half hour drive from your Melbourne boutique hotel every member of your family can enjoy in this alpine resort that’s family friendly. And when you are there remember to dine at the Village restaurant to taste some local cuisines prepared from locally sourced produce. Some of the other ski resorts that are further up are Falls Creek, Lake Mountain, Mt. Buffalo and Mt. Hotham
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