At the 2019 AGM members requested that the committee consider whether waitlist requests could be approved earlier than strict application of the booking rules would require. In particular members hoped that this could be done where there was little or no chance of a 7 day booking being made that

We’ve made a few changes to how bookings work this year, reflecting changes in booking demand and also to improve how the system works Victorian June/July School Holidays There are no longer special conditions for Victioran June/July school holidays. Book for this period as you would for any other winter

Unfortunately sometimes our summer visitors do not pay sufficient attention to cleaning. While Andrew & Myra clean meticulously in ski season, managers are not required to clean in summer. We rely on members and guests to leave the lodge in a clean and tidy condition. The committee has decided to

With bushfires effecting both staff and mountain lovers, the closing date for early bird passes has been extended. Make an initial payment of $99 by 12 February and the balance of $276 on 18 March for a total of $375. See details

24th July is Christmas Eve in July. Why not bring some Christmas fare or santa hats if you are coming to the lodge that week? There will be decorations & gluehwein – the rest of the festive cheer is up to you

2 February free showcase by Victoria’s high country businesses at The Timberyard in Port Melbourne. Come along to discover High Country’s unique food, drinks, produce and experiences. Everyone who attends this special event will be supporting the businesses and families that have been impacted by the loss of their peak

The club has a long standing policy of no smoking indoors, although smoking has been permitted on the balcony outside the dining room. The committee has received a number of complaints about smoking on the balcony and requests to no longer allow it. After due consideration, the committee decided that

Unfortunately some of the  minimum fee free opportunities were lost due to the bushfires. To make upfor this, nominimum fees will apply for the rest of the green season (to end April 2020). Usually in summer the club needs to apply a minimum fee of $300 to cover the costs

Unfortunately some of the  minimum fee free opportunities were lost due to the bushfires. To make upfor this, nominimum fees will apply for the rest of the green season (to end April 2020). Usually in summer the club needs to apply a minimum fee of $300 to cover the costs

The committee has decided to increase the age limit for child rates to 18. Children are eligible for child accommodation rates at the lodge for an extra year.  Junior members will not need to pay the intermediate membership instalment until they turn 18, nor pay the intermediate rate for annual

The Non-Refundable Joining Fee has not been increased for many years. We are now in a situation where there is more demand for new memberships than members wishing to sell debentures. Accordingly the committee has decided to increase the NRJF to $3000 + GST. The debenture cost remains at $4000.

The lift co have added some more information to the Epic Australia Pass FAQ page There will be an over 70s season pass for $199 There will be a 4 and under season pass. It will cost $49. It’s not clear if free/cheap day passes will be an alternative for

The last couple of seasons have seen great snow right through to closing weekend, but very few members making use of the lodge. To encourage you to have a last hurrah for the season, we will trial some great end of season discounts Members and other AAC stay at summer rates for

The average snow depth is still over 125cm. The skiing continues to be very good with great grooming in the mornings and soft off-piste in the afternoons. The lift co and resort management are even  offering a Midweek Magic discount with Tue,-Wed-Thur lift and/or parking for the price of 2 days. There are

Resort management announced that there were so many people toboganning unsafely in the village that the little slope in the village has been closed. Toboggans will no longer be allowed on Gully chair. The only place they may be used is the slope at Windy Corner

Epic Pass The 2020 Epic Australia Passes are on sale. The advertised prices are valid to 10 September. They could increase after that. The Epic Australia Pass entitles holders to ski/board for Australian 2020 season at Falls, Hotham and Perisher, and at various oversesa destinations in the following northern hemisphere season.