Mount Baw Baw Alpine Resort

Overview

The 13,300 ha Baw Baw National Park covers a substantial part of the Baw Baw Plateau and sections of the Thomson and Aberfeldy River valleys.
 
One of the two Victorian national parks with large areas of sub-alpine vegetation, it offers outstanding views, colourful wildflowers in early summer and open grassy plains with Snow Gum woodlands.
 
The extensive plateau of grassy snowplains, a contrast to the steep river valleys, is punctuated by peaks such as Mount Baw Baw, Mount St Gwinear and Mount Erica. The alpine meadows in early summer are bright with wildflowers among twisted Snow Gums.

History

The words baw baw are Aboriginal for 'echo', although another possible origin of the name is from the words Bo Bo, used on early maps and said to mean 'big' in an Aboriginal language. The mountain was explored by the botanist Baron von Mueller in 1860 and the area declared a national park in 1979.

Places of interest

In summer:
Mount Baw Baw Plateau (20 kilometres long)
Walking trails
Mountain bike tracks
Lookout areas
Secluded picnic spots
Stunning mountain views
Abundant wildlife

In winter:
Downhill and cross country skiing
New Cactus Rail Park
Tobogganing
Snow shoeing

Accommodation

Everything from super indulgent to budget accommodation. Includes 11 ski lodges, several self-contained cabins, a backpacker hostel and a hotel.

Mt Baw Baw Resort Information
Currawong Road (Main Road)
Telephone 03 5165 1136
Website http://www.mountbawbaw.com.au

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