Hotham announces first lifts in Victoria to open for Season 2012

This Press Release just arrived from Hotham Marketing Department regarding their plans for the Queen’s Birthday Opening Weekend:

Following good early snowfalls and excellent snowmaking conditions, Hotham Alpine Resort is excited to be the first resort in Victoria to announce lift openings for Season 2012.

On Saturday June 9, Hotham will open three lifts – Big D Quad Chairlift, Summit Trainer Poma and Upper Playground Double Chairlift.

To celebrate the season opening, a special deal on lift only passes will see $5 from every Adult Lift Only pass donated to Merlin Entertainment Groups very own charity, “Merlin’s Magic Wand”.  Merlin is the new owner of Hotham Alpine Resort.

Merlin’s Magic Wand is a global children’s charity, aiming to provide magical experiences for those who are seriously ill, disabled or disadvantaged.  At Hotham we hope that the funds raised may assist some of these children to access our beautiful resort this winter to enjoy a skiing or snowplay experience.  The funds also go towards transport for the children to Merlin attractions.

Lift prices are:

1 DAY LIFT ONLY
Adult:   $49 – with $5 from every ticket to be donated to Merlin’s Magic Wand
Youth:  $39
Child:   $24
* Kids 5 and under ski free when accompanied by a paying adult

To celebrate the start of the Snow Australia Learn to Ski & Board Month, Hotham is offering great deals for beginner lessons…

1 DAY LEARN TO SKI (LIFT & LESSON)
Adult:   $79
Youth: $69
Child:   $69

Snowsports Lessons are available for levels 1 to level 3 from the Hotham Central Snowsports Centre for adults & youths with children lessons from the Big D, Kids Snowzone.

Good to see what Hotham are offering, I will post as soon as I hear from Falls Creek and I suspect that Buller will be touch-and-go when it comes to announcing as they will be relying on snowmaking the next few nights.

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