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Mt Baw Baw Resort Guide
Limited · 2026 season average
Projected to open June 5, 2027 · average of 104 verified open days
Best months to book: August, July, September · last season + 30-yr record
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Projected to open Jun 5 — closed September 27
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
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Past 24 Hours
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Resort reportedPast 48 Hours
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Past 10 Days
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7-Day Forecast
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Snow Depth
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Powder Days
2
2026 season
Resort Guide
Mt Baw Baw Alpine Resort is located in Victoria, Australia, within the Baw Baw National Park and is the closest alpine resort to Melbourne. The resort features 35 hectares of skiable terrain, catering primarily to beginners and families with gentle slopes and a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. Key amenities include ski and snowboard rentals, snow play areas, toboggan runs, and a range of accommodation and dining options. Mt Baw Baw stands out for its accessible location, family-friendly environment, and opportunities for snow activities beyond skiing, such as snowshoeing and husky sled dog tours.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Mt Baw Baw
Lifts
7
Skiable area
86 ac
Longest run
1 km / 0.62 mi
Lift fleet
- Surface lift7
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Top Après Ski
Village Central Restaurant & Bar – Known as the heart of Mt Baw Baw’s après-ski scene, this venue offers panoramic mountain views, a cozy atmosphere, and a selection of local wines and craft beers, making it a popular spot for unwinding after a day on the slopes.
Season vs Historic
Updated Fri, Oct 30, 10:05 PM UTC
25cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
-41%
vs 5-Year Avg
42cm avg by now
-1%
vs 30-Year Avg
25cm avg by now
42cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
This season is at 24.7 cm to date. The last completed season totaled ~24.8 cm. That's 41% below the 5-year average (42 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: near the 30-year average (25 cm).
Mt Baw Baw Season Snowfall
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Mt Baw Baw Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 25cm with an average of 6 snowfall days per season. The recent decade runs 125% above this average (56cm over the last ten tracked seasons). The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | 3cm | 1 days | 0cm | 2cm | 3cm |
| July | 6cm | 1 days | 0cm | 2cm | 4cm |
| August | 9cm | 2 days | 0cm | 3cm | 4cm |
| September | 5cm | 1 days | 0cm | 2cm | 3cm |
| October | 1cm | 0 days | 0cm | 2cm | 1cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
SnowSure Score by Month
Season 2026
13.3
Season Average
104 days scored
29
Best Day
30 Jul
0
Excellent+ Days
Scored 50 or above
2
Powder Days
6cm+ fresh snow
Highest-scoring days
June 2026
- 1322 Jun
- 1325 Jun
- 1230 Jun
July 2026
- 2930 Jul7cm
- 2729 Jul7cm
- 2412 Jul4cm
August 2026
- 253 Aug
- 222 Aug
- 214 Aug
September 2026
- 155 Sep
- 157 Sep
- 1413 Sep
July scored highest for Mt Baw Baw in 2026. Based on 104 days the resort was verified open. One season of scores describes what happened, not what to expect.
Season at a Glance
1 tracked seasonLast completed season(2026)
114 days
Jun 6, 2026 → Sep 27, 2026
Next season(2026)
Opens Jun 6, 2026
Through Sep 27, 2026
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
Best Months to Visit
August
Peak Season
July
Peak Season
September
Good
June
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
Frequently asked questions about Mt Baw Baw
- Where is Mt Baw Baw?
- Mt Baw Baw is a ski resort in Australia.
- How high is Mt Baw Baw?
- Mt Baw Baw runs from a base elevation of 1,450 m (4,757 ft) to a summit of 1,564 m (5,131 ft), giving a vertical drop of 114 m (374 ft).
- How big is Mt Baw Baw?
- Mt Baw Baw has 86 acres (35 hectares) of skiable terrain, 15 marked runs and 7 lifts.
- When is ski season at Mt Baw Baw?
- Mt Baw Baw typically operates from June to August. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
- How much snow does Mt Baw Baw get in a typical season?
- Mt Baw Baw averages 25 inches / 64 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
