The Ski Connection brochure 2010 - Mt Buller

2010

FALLS CREEK

MT. HOTHAM

MT. BULLER

W W W. T H E S K I C O N N E C T I O N . C O M . A U2

Cover photo: Snowboarding at the top of Baldy with the village in the background (C) Mt Buller / Photo: Nathan Richter.

No matter what stage you’re at with organising your ski holiday to Victoria, you’ll fi nd all the

help and experience you need here at Ski Connection. Whether you’re a beginner, intermediate,

advanced skier or snowboarder, our Consultants will give the right advice.

Ski Connection Consultants have over 30 years of ski industry experience and help thousands

of families, groups, solo skiers, adventure seekers and even non-skiers enjoy hassle-free skiing

holidays every season.

A skiing holiday is all about relaxation and enjoyment and the booking process should not be hard!

You should also be able to trust who you are booking with and know that you are getting value for

money.

Trust Ski Connection to off er you a great value holiday with their simple 1,2,3 system. Just turn the

page and follow the planning guide, which will help you choose how to get there, where to stay

and other things to budget for.

You can choose from self-drive, air or coach holidays and we off er a huge range of Resort, Lodge,

Hotel and Apartment accommodation. We’ll also organise your resort entry, ski and snowboard

hire, lift tickets, oversnow transfers and even travel insurance. How easy is that!

Visit our website theskiconnection.com.au, email [email protected]

or call 1300 816 826.

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Melbourne and pick up a hire car - take a bus connection, or an

express coach service from Adelaide, leaving twice weekly - how

convenient!

GETTING THERE

ACCOMMODATION

Choose your accommodation. Ski Connection offer you a great

choice of self contained apartments, hotels and lodges in Falls

Creek, Mt. Buller and Mt. Hotham.

LIFT TICKETS / CLOTHING / SKI HIRE

Organise your lift tickets, ski & snowboard equipment, oversnow

transfers, resort entry fees and even clothing hire through Ski

Connection.

...and that’s it! Now you are ready for a great skiing holiday!

It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3...

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Express Coach Services from AdelaideCoach services to Falls Creek and Mt. Hotham depart from the Adelaide Central

Bus Station, 85 Franklin Street, Adelaide on Thursday and Saturday evenings.

The Ski Connection use the best available luxury coaches equipped with

reclining seats, air-conditioning, video and toilet. The Coach Captains used on ski

tours are individually selected. They are experienced snow operators and hold a

special licence to drive in the Victorian Snow Fields.

EXPRESS COACH PRICES FROM ADELAIDE

RETURN ONE WAY

Adult Child Adult Child

Falls Creek* 275 275 205 205

Mt. Hotham* 290 290 225 225*Fares not inclusive of Resort Entry fee

Car HireHave the flexibility driving to your destination. Drive straight through or take

your time and visit many of the attractions along the way.

HERTZ HIRE CAR - PICK UP FROM MELBOURNE AIRPORT1-6 DAYS 7-13 DAYS

Group A Economy 5 Door Yaris Hatch 59 52

Group H Corolla Hatch Auto 63 57

Group D Ford Falcon 69 64

Excess insurance available from Hertz at approximately $27 per day. Other vehicles available.

Flights from AdelaideFor those wanting to fly/drive or fly/coach, Qantas have many flights to choose

from.

FILGHTS FROM ADELAIDE TO MELBOURNEFalls Creek Mt. Hotham Mt. Buller

Adelaide to Melbourne from 115 115 115

Suggested Flight Times

Adelaide to Melbourne Friday/Sunday

6.00am

Friday/Sunday

6.00am

Friday/Sunday

6.00am

Melbourne to AdelaideSaturday/Monday

Various times

Saturday/Monday

Various times

Friday/Sunday

8.00pm

Prices subject to availability. Overnight accommodation in Melbourne may be required when travelling from Falls Creek or Mt. Hotham

Coach Services from MelbourneFalls Creek or Mt. Hotham departures are from Southern Cross Melbourne or the

Airport. Mt. Buller departures are from the Art Gallery, St Kilda Road Melbourne

or the Airport.

EXPRESS COACH PRICES FROM MELBOURNE

Adult Child from Melbourne from Mountain

Falls Creek* 161 121 Fri/Sun 9.30am Fri/Sun 4.30pm

Mt Buller* 165 125 Fri/Sun 10.30am Fri/Sun 3.00pm

Mt Hotham** 160 105 Fri/Sun 9.30am Fri/Sun 5.00pm*Fares inclusive of Resort Entry fee. ** Fares not inclusive of Resort Entry Fee - see page 12

Self contained apartmentsThe Ski Connection offers a large range of self contained apartments at Falls

Creek, Mt. Buller and Mt. Hotham including Falls Creek Country Club, Snow Ski

Apartments, Alpine View, Arlberg and Breathtaker All Suite Hotel.

Self catering There is a large range of self catering accommodation available with varying

facilities, most with own private bedroom and ensuite bathroom and the use of

a communal kitchen, lounge and dining area.

HotelsSki Connection can book a range of hotels from budget to luxury, with varying

facilities such as swimming pool, sauna, spas and in-house ski hire. Public bars

and restaurants are located on the premises for guests. The Ski Connection can

advise on the facilities at each individual property and brochures are available

on request.

LodgesThe range of lodges offered by The Ski Connection have been specially selected

to cater for all tastes and budgets. Each Lodge, from Budget to Luxury, provides

a combination of food, hospitality and amenities to ensure you enjoy your skiing

holiday. Individual Lodge brochures are available on request.

Children’s PricesChild prices are available but vary from property to property. Please ask your

consultant for details.

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Mt. HothamOmeo

Mansfield

Beachworth

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33Lift TicketsThere are over 75 combinations of lift tickets to choose from, ranging from

beginner lift and lesson for first timers to lift and lesson for all abilities. There are

savings on family tickets throughout the whole season, and discounts on lift and

lesson tickets during low and shoulder season. Our expert staff can give you the

best advice on the ticket choices available.

Ski & Snowboard EquipmentBoots and skis are personally fitted for your comfort and safety. All ski hire prices

throughout this brochure are based on Carving Skis. A deposit is required on all

equipment.

ClothingFor travel and indoors, warm casual clothing is all that is needed. For skiing

we suggest a parka, waterproof pants, jumper, a ski cap that covers the ears,

padded gloves, thick socks and sunglasses or goggles. Please remember to bring

sunblock as the sun’s reflection off the snow can quite often cause sunburn.

When not skiing, apré boots are suggested for oversnow walking. A travelling

rug and pillow is recommended for coach travel.

Oversnow TransfersOversnow transfers are required for Mt. Buller and Falls Creek from the

carparking areas to the accommodation. Prices vary from resort to resort,

approximately $35 return per adult and $25 return per child.

Resort Entry FeesThe Resorts are all based on National Park land and a resort entry fee is required

whether travelling by coach or driving a car into the resort. Ask our consultants

for details.

FALLS CREEK PACKAGES2 night stays• Couples package - from $570 pp twin share

• Family package (2A+2C) - from $527 per adult, $501 per child

• Mates package (4-share) - from $527 per person

5 night stays• Couples package - from $897pp twin share



(prices based at Koki Lodge, shoulder season - map reference 12, page 6)

Mt. HOTHAM PACKAGES2 night stays• Couples package - from $619 pp twin share






(prices based at Arlberg Hotham, low season - map reference 3, page 10)

Mt. BULLER PACKAGES2 night stays• Couples package - from $610 pp twin share






(prices based at the Duck Inn, low season - map reference 5, page 15)

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The sample packages below include:

return coach from Adelaide,

2 or 5 nights accommodation,

resort entry and ski hire.

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APARTMENTACCOMMODATION

HOTELACCOMMODATION

REFRIGERATOR TEA & COFFEEMAKING FACILITIES

SWIMMING POOL SAUNA

SELF-CATERINGACCOMMODATION

LODGE ACCOMMODATION

RESTAURANT & BAR TELEVISION SPA SKIHIRE

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Mt Buller Alpine Resort is just 250km north east of Melbourne or an easy three hour drive and offers some of Victoria’s most

spectacular alpine and sub-alpine terrain with over 80kms of groomed trails spread over 300 hectares of skiable terrain

with something to appeal to all levels of ability. Runs range from the wide beginner’s slopes of Bourke St and Burnt

Hot Spur, to the challenge of the black runs like Chamois and the back of Summit.

The village toboggan park has its own snowmaking machine to keep the kids happy all winter long. There’s a

second toboggan park located at Horse Hill Chairlift where you can catch the lift up to the snowtubing park.

The Mt Buller Village is situated picturesquely at the heart of the mountain, offering ski in, ski out

accommodation to suit all tastes and a huge range of bars and restaurants. The Village also offers

other facilities including supermarket, post office, medical centre and ATM’s.

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Arlberg Hotel Mt. Buller

AAA RATING

Arlberg is in a great location, ski in ski out, and features 2 bars, 2 restaurants, ski, snowboarding and clothing hire, boutique, coff ee shop and a fabulous dining room overlooking Bourke Street Run. We have several room types, motel style, kitchenette, apartments, just ask what may suite you.

3 Breathtaker All Suite Hotel

AAA RATING

4 star property, 80m from 6 person chairlift and ski school. Apartment style with studio, 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms, kitchenettes, day spa (18yrs and over), kids’ free Playstation Zone, Movie Zone and playroom, Signature restaurant with kids menu, Gourmet Pizzeria, loft lounge and bar, valet parking service (charges apply).

4 Mt. Buller Chalet H

AAA RATING

Mt. Buller Chalet Hotel & Sfi nest alpine hotels off erinwelcome. Located in the hevillage, guests can ski rightand comfortably appointedHotel & Suites off ers all theexpect with friendly & effi c

Hotel Pension Grimus

AAA RATING

This renowned boutique hotel is centrally located next to lifts and ski school in a ski in, ski out position. Traditional European-style hospitality. Delightfully decorated hotel rooms with private spas. Luxurious and spacious apartments. Comprehensive guest facilities. Named ‘Australia’s leading Ski Resort Hotel’ at the 2008 and 2009 World Travel Awards.

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Mt. Buller Chalet Hotel & Suites

Great value apartments

Breathtaker All Suite Hotel


Arlberg Hotel Mt. Buller


Hotel Pension Grimus


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1COACH TIMETABLE - ADELAIDE / Mt. BULLER (via MELBOURNE)

Depart Adelaide Thursday & Saturday 8.15pm Arrive Melbourne Friday & Sunday 6.30am

Depart Melbourne Friday & Sunday 9.45am Arrive Mt. Buller Friday & Sunday 1.30pm

Depart Mt. Buller Friday & Sunday 3.00pm Arrive Melbourne Friday & Sunday 7.00pm

Depart Melbourne Friday & Sunday 8.30pm Arrive Adelaide Saturday & Monday 6.00am

Utilising Firefl y or Greyhound from Adelaide

GETTING THERE

MT. BULLER PARKA & PANTS HIRE

BULLER SPORTS ARLBERG GRIMUS SKI HIRE

Adult Child Adult Child Adult Child

1 Day 37 30 28 19 32 32

2 Day 61 49 44 31 44 44

3 Day 80 63 53 37 60 60

4 Day 85 68 62 43 68 68

5 Day 90 73 71 49 75 75

6 Day 95 78 80 55 81 81

7 Day 100 83 88 61 89 89

MT. BULLER SKI HIRE

BULLER SPORTS ARLBERG GRIMUS SKI HIRE

Adult Child Adult Child Adult Child

1 Day 50 45 48 39 38 32

2 Day 83 70 79 64 59 50

3 Day 108 92 95 77 88 75

4 Day 123 105 111 90 103 87

5 Day 138 115 127 103 116 97

6 Day 153 125 143 116 124 106

7 Day 168 135 159 129 139 118

LIFT TICKET FOR SEASON (OPTIONAL ADD-ON)

HIGH SEASON2 Aug to 29 Aug

LIFT ONLY LIFT/LESSON Buller Kids1/2 Day

Ski SchoolAdult Tertiary Student/Child Adult Tertiary Student/

Child

1 Day 99 79 54 99 79 54 98

2 Day 195 156 106 195 156 106 188

3 Day 284 227 151 320 285 226 278

4 Day 373 299 199 423 381 300 369

5 Day 381 305 204 455 415 342 414

6 Day 455 364 244 564 481 413 491

7 Day 530 424 284 639 544 488 567

LIFT TICKET SPECIALS *1/2 day Buller Kids or Bunyips program

* Lift and Lesson based on Discovery

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22 NIGHTS (FRI & SAT) 5 NIGHTS (SUN to THURS)

MAPREF. PRICE PER PERSON DATES 2, 9* Jul

16, 23,

30* Jul

6, 13, 20,

27 Aug

3, 10, 17,

24 Sep

4, 11, 18*,

25* Jul

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29*Aug,

5, 12, 19, 26 Sep

ACCOMMODATION ROOM CONFIGURATIONABOMBreakfast only Hotel King Twin/Dble 433 433 433 265 900 900 550

Hotel Family 4 share 217 217 217 133 450 450 275ABOM APARTMENTSNo meals 2 bdrm/4 share 564 564 564 408 1175 1175 850

2 bdrm/mezz/6 share 482 482 482 355 1004 1004 7424 bdrm/8 share 442 442 442 311 919 919 647

AJAX SKI LODGEBreakfast & Dinner Twin/Dble 430 430 480 430 900/*1000 1000 900

4 share 315 360 350 315 650/*725 725 650ARLBERG HOTEL MT BULLERBreakfast only Fernery Twin/Dble 415 415 415 270 738 738 525

Alpine Twin/Dble 460 460 460 305 878 878 630Kitchenette/Spa Twin/Dble 530 530 530 355 1015 1015 723

ARLBERG HOTEL APARTMENTSNo meals 1 bdrm balcony 5 share *family 325 325 325 224 625 625 435

2 bdrm/6 share *family 340 340 340 221 653 653 4503 bdrm/8 share *family 344 344 344 232 635 635 4723 bdrm/8 share Bourke St *family 395 395 395 267 732 732 544

BREATHTAKER ALL SUITE HOTELBuff ett Breakfast Studio Twin/Dble 550 550 550 310 1100 1100 600

1 bdrm/4 share family 380 380 380 215 788 788 4502 bdrm/6 share 364 364 364 190 792 792 4173 bdrm/8 share 360 360 360 190 725 725 394

DUCK INNBreakfast only King/Queen with ensuite 400 400 450 300 700 700 700

2/3 share Hotel 350 350 350 230 550 550 5504/6 share Hotel 320 320 320 200 500 500 500

HOTEL PENSION GRIMUSBreakfast only Alpine Spa Twin/Dble 410/*480 410/*480 480 325 1025/*875 1025 688

Chalet Spa Twin/Dble 510/*595 510/*595 595 405 1275/*1088 1275 862Balcony Spa Twin/Dble 540/*625 540/*625 625 435 1350/*1150 1350 938

HOTEL PENSION GRIMUS APARTMENTSNo meals 2 bdrm/4 share (Schruns) 398/*440 398/*440 440 245 938/*844 938 615

3 bdrm/6 share (St Anton) 397/*440 397/*440 440 245 942/*842 942 6084 bdrm/10 share (Chamonix) 461/*512 461/*512 512 284 1090/*980 1090 710

THE WHITTContinental Breakfast Std Twin/Dble 430 430 430 270 815 815 815/*558

Extra Adult 260 260 260 190 520 520 520/*380KANDAHARNo meals Twin/Dble 248 248 248 184 443 443 443

Extra Adult 120 120 120 95 240 240 240MT BULLER AMS PRIVATE APARTMENTSNo meals 1 bdrm/4 share (Chalet 803) From 290 290/*330 330 235 512 550 550/*407

2 bdrm/4 share (Chalet 709) From 345 345/*420 420 290 605 748 748/*4723 bdrm/6 share (K2 - 7) From 335 335/*405 405 265 630 735 735/*525

MT BULLER CHALET HOTEL & SUITESBreakfast only King Room Twin/Dble 500 500 500 295 1470 1470 958(5 nights 5 x B, 3 x D) Valley King Twin/Dble 535 535 535 330 1558 1558 1045

1 bdrm suite Twin/Dble 640 640 640 435 1820 1820 13081 bdrm apartment Twin/Dble 690 690 690 485 1945 1945 1433

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Bookings and PaymentOnce a booking is confi rmed the booking conditions and cancellation charges

determined by the Lodge will apply. This can vary greatly from Lodge to Lodge and

details are summarised below. All prices include 10% GST.

Deposits Per PersonDeposits are due within 7 days to confi rm a booking - please note 50% of total

package cost is required, but deposit due may vary dependant on the Lodge’s policy.

Bookings which have not been confi rmed by monies received will be cancelled

without notice. For bookings less than 6 weeks to departure full payment is due

within 7 days.

Final Balance DueBalance of payment is due 6 weeks prior to departure. Failure to make fi nal payment

by the due date may result in loss of booking and deposit.

Alteration and Cancellation ChargesAny alterations to bookings requested less than 6 weeks prior to the date of departure

are subject to the same conditions as for a cancellation. Except where advised

otherwise in this brochure, the following cancellation charges will apply. Note:

Insurance can provide protection against substantial cancellation charges resulting

from sickness or injury and is recommended.

More than 6 weeks prior to departure....................................................Loss of Deposit

Between 31 days - 6 weeks...................................................................70% of full fare

Between 15 days - 30 days ...................................................................80% of full fare

Between 8 days - 14 days .....................................................................90% of full fare

Less than 7 days ............................................................................................No refund

Lift and lift/lesson tickets are non refundable, see individual Resort brochures for more

details.

Travel insuranceTravel Insurance is inexpensive and highly recommended. Your travel agent or the Ski

Connection staff can advise and provide you with adequate cover.

TRAVEL INSURANCE RATES3 DAYS 6 DAYS 8 DAYS

Single 61 70 81

Family (2 adults, 2 children) 122 140 162

Based on QBE Plus Insurance. Ask about our ‘Ski Pack’ for $50pp extra.

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Check In Times & DeparturesDeparture times should be confi rmed when booking is made. Passengers are

required to be at point of embarkation 30 minutes before advertised departure

times. Departure times from the Ski Resorts should be confi rmed and if the

weather conditions are bad this could force an earlier departure than planned - no

responsibility can be accepted for passengers who arrive after a service has departed.

Evening meal on the return journey is not included. On some services to or from Mt.

Hotham and Mt. Buller, it may be necessary to change vehicles - this will be advised

on departure date.

Accommodation Room AvailabilityEvery eff ort will be made to make rooms available as soon as possible after arrival,

however, it is not possible to guarantee room availability before 2.00pm. If rooms are

not available immediately on arrival then changing facilities will be provided. Rooms

must be vacated by 8.00am on day of departure, however, changing facilities will be

provided prior to coach departure. BOND : A refundable bond ($250 - $400) is payable

upon arrival at all self contained apartments.

STAR RATINGS: Properties bearing the stars symbols eg. (the “STARS”) are

independantly assessed by AAA Tourism, the national tourism body of the Australian

motoring organisations. The STARS are trademarks of AAA Tourism Pty Ltd. For more

information about using star ratings, please go to www.aaatourism.com/stars

Change of ItineraryThe Ski Connection reserves the right, if necessary, to revise timetables or prices

without notice.

Snow ConditionsThe Ski Connection does not accept responsibility for snow conditions or bad weather

which could cause the loss of skiing days. Cancellation or alteration of travel dates

due to snow conditions does not exempt the booking from cancellation/alterations

conditions. In the unlikely event that a coach is snowbound and is unable to leave

the Resort as scheduled, any additional expenses incurred by the passengers for

accommodation and/or meals are the responsibility of the individual. The Ski

Connection will accept no responsibility for such costs. Similarly in the event that

a Resort is not accessible by the normal route indicated in this brochure then The

Ski Connection reserves the right to make alternative arrangements. Whilst every

eff ort will be made to provide the package as brochured, no refund will be made in

the event that it is necessary to make a change, resulting from such circumstances

over which The Ski Connection has no control.The Ski Connection will accept no

responsibility for any additional costs incurred as a result.

Conditions - ResponsibilityThe Ski Connection coach departs at the scheduled times printed in this brochure. The

Ski Connection hold no responsibility for passengers who fail to load, and alternative

arrangements can sometimes be made for the journey missed but is at the passengers

expense. The sale of services described herein is made by The Ski Connection as an

agent only for the persons providing such other services upon condition that The

Ski Connection shall not be liable for any accident, injury, delay, irregularity, loss or

damage caused by or arising out of the provision of or failure to provide any such

other service. The Ski Connection believe that the content of this brochure is correct at

the time of printing. The Ski Connection shall be under no obligation or liability to any

person as a result of any inaccuracy or misdescription to provide any service set out in

this brochure.

Snow guaranteeSnow guarantee is subject to the individual Lodges complying with the Resort

recommendations. Details will be provided on request as conditions can vary from

Resort to Resort and from Lodge to Lodge. All snow guarantee refunds will incur a

15% service charge.

or your travel agent

AGENT BOOKINGS: PHONE 1300 655 990

Bookings and enquiries

Phone 1300 816 826www.theskiconnection.com.au

Email: [email protected]

The South Australian Travel Company P/L Trading as The Ski Connection Lic No. TTA 64062 ABN 89 003 651 170

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