The Falls Creek ski resort is located just under 400 kilometers northeast of Melbourne (a good 4.5-hour drive) and can be reached from Sydney in just over 7 hours by car. From Mount Beauty, the steep mountain road Bogong High Plains Road leads up to Falls Creek and ends there in winter. During the winter season, every vehicle must pay a resort entry fee. The toll station is located at Howman’s Gap, where all vehicles are checked. In addition, carrying snow chains is mandatory in the state of Victoria (including for 4WD/all-wheel drive vehicles). Snow chains can be rented in Mount Beauty. Failure to comply can result in hefty fines of several hundred dollars. By paying the resort entry fee, you are allowed to park in the designated parking areas in Falls Creek. You must always leave your receipt clearly visible in your car.
Roads: Main street, Mountain road, well-developed, with significant incline Parking spaces: usually enough available, tarmac car park, free of charge View on Google Maps
Access via Hume Highway M31, exit Wangaratta South
Roads: Main street, Side road, Mountain road, well-developed, with significant incline Parking spaces: usually enough available, tarmac car park, free of charge View on Google Maps
Winter Closure
The Bogong High Plains Road from Falls Creek to Glen Valley is closed in winter. Access is only possible via Mount Beauty.