Mount Baw Baw
About Mount Baw Baw
Melbourne’s closest alpine escape, a boutique village known for its intimate winter atmosphere and rugged, snow-gum hiking trails.
Highlights
- Snow gum forests
- Boutique alpine village
- Backcountry hiking trails
- Family-friendly terrain
Key Facts
- Altitude: 1453m
- Top lift: 1566m
- Ski pistes: 5.7km
- Ski lifts: 8
- Lakes nearby: 1
- MTB trails: 12.2km
- Mountain huts: 9
Ski Area
Weather and 10-day forecast for Mount Baw Baw
- Today: -2 to 13 °C, clear sky, 12 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 3090 m (2540 to 3320 m)
- Snowfall in the last 7 days: 2 cm
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Sep 23 | -2 / 13 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Thu, Sep 24 | 3 / 16 °C | overcast | dry | 2 h sun |
| Fri, Sep 25 | 4 / 17 °C | overcast | 1 mm rain | 2 h sun |
| Sat, Sep 26 | 1 / 7 °C | drizzle | 6 mm rain | 0 h sun |
| Sun, Sep 27 | -2 / 4 °C | drizzle | 2 mm rain | 1 h sun |
| Mon, Sep 28 | -3 / 11 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Tue, Sep 29 | 1 / 12 °C | clear sky | dry | 13 h sun |
| Wed, Sep 30 | 3 / 13 °C | drizzle | 1 mm rain | 9 h sun |
| Thu, Oct 1 | 3 / 9 °C | rain showers | 15 mm rain | 10 h sun |
| Fri, Oct 2 | 0 / 8 °C | overcast | dry | 12 h sun |
Things to do in Mount Baw Baw
Mountain biking near Mount Baw Baw
- Block 10 Road 4WD
- Mt Baw Baw Enduro
- Village Trail
- Mt Baw Baw DH Track
- DH1 Trail
Getting to Mount Baw Baw
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW), 104 km away, about 2h26 by road