Summer Events and Activities
Hotham takes on a difference appearance when summer comes around. Relish in tranquil surroundings with plenty of events and activities.
Hotham takes on a different appearance when summer comes around. Relish in tranquil surroundings with plenty of events and activities on offer to keep you entertained in the Victorian Alps this summer.
Add one of these alpine events to your summer calendar today!
COOL SUMMER FESTIVAL
19 January to 21 January, 2018
This year, Cool Summer Festival is BACK for 2018!
Come and join us for three days of music at the highest independent music festival in the country. Enjoy 3 days of music and indulgence, on two stages, in the middle of nowhere with the luxury of everything.
Featuring The Young Offenders, The Mercy Kills, The Grogans, Stiff Richards, Seven Ups, Murderballs, Big League, Liv Cartledge, Eric Parker + many more
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FLICKERFEST SHORT FILM FESTIVAL
26 January, 2018
A free celebration of the best of Australian Short Film. The internationally renowned Flickerfest film festival is set to screen at Dinner Plain on Australia Day.
Grab your picnic blanket, some cheese and bikkies and a bottle of wine (or a Blizzard brew) and relax on the grass of the ski slope, under a starry sky among the snow gums.
When the sun goes down, the giant outdoor screen will light up with the 2017 winners of Flickerfest's Best of Australian Film.
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DINNER PLAIN ALPINE ENDURO
6 January to 7 January, 2018
Shred through the snow gums on pristine alpine trails. A fun day for riders of all abilities, this enduro is guaranteed to get the blood pumping.
Set amongst the scenic snow gum-lined trails surrounding Dinner Plain, ride around the outskirts then chill out in the fresh alpine air.
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SHOPPING BARGAINS
Need new skis? Or is it a fresh new outerwear jacket you’re after?
Grab a bargain this summer at OneTree Sports, Mt Hotham or The Alpine Life, Dinner Plain. There are huge savings to be had on a massive collection of winter gear.
AND THERE’S MORE…
FREE GUIDED RIDES
Enjoy a free guided mountain bike ride hosted by the DP Riders Club. Time TBA
PUMP TRACK
Whip it on Dinner Plain's very fun and flowy pump track, set up in the village centre. A family favourite.
Indoor downhill skiing/snowboarding slope. Skiing from ages 6+ and Boarding from ages 7+. Equipment included (BYO boots & helmet optional)
Learn how the golden era eventually transformed the region from wilderness to the resort we know today, in our FREE summer bushwalking program.
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