Winter is officially getting underway at Mt. Baw Baw Alpine Resort in Australia’s state of Victoria. The small, family-friendly resort announced today that it will open for skiing and snowboarding tomorrow, June 27, thanks to a recent stretch of cold temperatures and sustained snowmaking operations.
The resort confirmed via social media that a combination of natural conditions and its snowmaking infrastructure has allowed it to prepare limited terrain for early-season skiing. “Thanks to some snow making temps and our snow making factories, Mt. Baw Baw will be open for skiing on limited terrain tomorrow,” the resort wrote on Facebook.
Tomorrow’s opening will focus on beginner and early-season access, with skiing and snowboarding available between Hut and Tower Two. The resort confirmed that lessons will also be running on the available terrain, giving beginners an early chance to get on snow as the Victorian season begins to ramp up.
While conditions remain early-season, snowmaking has played a key role in enabling operations, with crews taking advantage of every cold window to build coverage across key beginner zones.
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In addition to skiing and boarding, Mt. Baw Baw’s popular Frosti Toboggan Park will also open tomorrow, alongside a designated snow play area. The resort shared a photo of the toboggan park ahead of opening day, highlighting conditions suitable for family-friendly winter activities even as ski terrain remains limited.
Mt. Baw Baw is encouraging guests to pre-book entry and passes ahead of arrival, directing visitors to its online store to secure access for opening day.
Despite being Australia’s smallest alpine resort, Mt. Baw Baw is often among the first in Victoria to open when temperatures allow, providing an early-season training ground for beginners, school groups, and families. With limited terrain now available, the resort joins a growing list of Australian ski areas kicking off the 2026 season as winter conditions slowly take hold across the Alps.
The early-season opening comes as ski areas across Victoria continue to rely heavily on snowmaking systems, with natural snowfall still limited across much of the region.
