Falls Creek vs Mount Hotham
Falls Creek and Mount Hotham are neighbouring resorts in Victoria - here is how they stack up for different kinds of skier.
Suitability - who each resort suits
How well each resort matches different types of skier
| Skier type | Falls Creek | Mount Hotham |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Limited | Limited |
| Intermediates | Good | Good |
| Experts | Limited | Limited |
| Off-piste | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Terrain Park | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Families | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Snow Confidence | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Budget | Not ideal | Not ideal |
Beginners
Falls Creek
Limited
Mount Hotham
Limited
Intermediates
Falls Creek
Good
Mount Hotham
Good
Experts
Falls Creek
Limited
Mount Hotham
Limited
Off-piste
Falls Creek
Not ideal
Mount Hotham
Not ideal
Terrain Park
Falls Creek
Not ideal
Mount Hotham
Not ideal
Families
Falls Creek
Not ideal
Mount Hotham
Not ideal
Snow Confidence
Falls Creek
Not ideal
Mount Hotham
Not ideal
Budget
Falls Creek
Not ideal
Mount Hotham
Not ideal
Key stats compared
Head-to-head on the numbers that matter
| Stat | Falls Creek | Mount Hotham |
|---|---|---|
| Piste | 40.1 km | 35.8 km |
| Vertical drop | 268 m | 409 m |
| Lifts | 12 | 14 |
| Top elevation | 1780 m | 1860 m |
| Snow reliability | variable snow | variable snow |
| Snowiest month | No data | December (~48cm) |
| Day pass | €158 | €158 |
Piste
Falls Creek
40.1 km
Mount Hotham
35.8 km
Vertical drop
Falls Creek
268 m
Mount Hotham
409 m
Lifts
Falls Creek
12
Mount Hotham
14
Top elevation
Falls Creek
1780 m
Mount Hotham
1860 m
Snow reliability
Falls Creek
variable snow
Mount Hotham
variable snow
Snowiest month
Falls Creek
No data
Mount Hotham
December (~48cm)
Day pass
Falls Creek
€158
Mount Hotham
€158
Which should you choose?
Our verdict based on terrain, snow, and who each resort suits
Choose Falls Creek if...
you want the bigger ski area.