Anare Ski Club - A-frame at Mt Baw Baw

Lodge in Mt Baw Baw Village, Gippsland, VIC, AU

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14 people

No pets

The whole lodge is available as a single group booking. Self catering, sleeps 14, ideal for families or group of friends.

The ANARE (Australian, National, Antarctic Research, Expedition) Ski Lodge on Mt Baw Baw was formed by a bunch of expeditioners who worked in Antarctica. Nowadays they like to catch up over a skiing weekend and talk about their adventures over a glass of wine around the fire. Winter or summer Mt Baw Baw is great for a family getaway out of the hustle and bustle of the big smoke. When not used by members the lodge is available for public bookings.

With good winter snow visitors can ski/snowboard/snowshoe to the ski runs or the plateau cross country trails from the front door of the lodge. For the kids the toboggan run is just 50 metres away.

In summer extensive walking and mountain bike cycling is available. Walking tracks link to nearby mountains and the Alpine Walking trail where you begin at Walhalla and can walk to Mt Kosciuszko. Wildflowers are a must see.

The three level A-frame lodge sleeps 14 and is ideal for a couple of families or a group of friends. The lodge enjoys views across the Latrobe Valley and over-looks the ski slopes.

The lodge is located centrally in the Mt Baw Baw ski village close to restaurant and hotel and a short walk from the carpark.

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Features and Amenities

4 bedrooms

10 beds

2 bathrooms

Heating

Indoor fireplace

Kid-friendly

Details

Check in after 4:00pm
Check out before 12:00pm
Weekday minimum booking: 2 nights
Weekend minimum booking: 2 nights

Cancellation Policy:

Receive a 50% refund of the total booking amount (minus service fee) up until 1 week prior to check-in.

Additional Information

A-FRAME LODGE DETAILS
Self catering, book entire lodge, sleeps 14 with 4 sleeping areas, ideal for families or group of friends. Free WiFi is available.

Internal services include two bathrooms (with shower, basin and toilet) and one separate toilet, a drying room on the lower level, double kitchen with microwave and 2 conventional gas ovens, lounge with comfortable couches, reading area, books and games, day beds.

A gas fire in the lounge and ducted heating throughout provides plenty of warmth. The sleeping level at top floor is separated into three sections by curtains. There is a child gate provided for stairs to keep children safe.

The rear balcony overlooks Champagne ski run and the front balcony has stunning views over the Latrobe Valley.

RATES
Bookings are for entire Lodge which sleeps 14. Guest are to leave the lodge clean as they found it. A cleaning charge applies.

What to Bring:

The lodge has a fully equipped double kitchen with gas cooktops, ovens and a microwave oven, toaster, jug and sandwich press, ample cooking utensils, crockery and cutlery, fridge and freezer. Non perishable pantry provisions such as dish washing detergent, toilet paper and hand sanitiser are provided. Food storage containers are also provided.

Bring the following basics or hire:

Bring your own bedding – single or double sheets or sleeping sheets as a mattress cover, doonas or sleeping bags and pillows with pillow case. (Covered mattresses only are provided.),
Bath towel & toiletries.
Food for your stay and tea towels for drying dishes.
Sensible warm appropriate clothing.
Slippers for inside
Portable cot if required – can be located in the central upstairs sleeping area.

Prices

Base Price $515 / night
Cleaning Fee $100
Security Deposit $300

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Reviews (15)

100% Recommended

Luke

5 Jul 2026

We had the best time at ANARE! Booking was so simple and all communication was extremely prompt and informative. The information sent to us by Dave and on their website is meticulously detailed. Every...thing was catered for and perfect for a short getaway. We were greeted by two ANARE Members, Kev and Tracy who were fantastic and showed us how everything works. Absolutely brilliant place to stay that felt like home and would absolutely recommend! Thank you!

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Louise

21 Jun 2026

Great spot, very close to all village amenities and very cosy. Perfect place to call home on the mountain! Thank you!

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Matilda

24 May 2026

Loved our time at Anare! It was perfect for a large group and had wonderful retro decor. Would definitely come back again!

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The ski club was formed and the lodge built by returned Antarctic expeditioners in the 1960's as a mountain getaway a short distance from Melbourne.

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Explore Baw Baw

Head up the winding alpine road for a dose of true mountain-top village life. In winter you can ski, snowboard or toboggan. In other months you can frisbee golf, mountain bike or go hiking. Grab lunch at the village restaurant and take in the views over a coffee or a beer!

Mountain Walks

Beech Trail (800m) Easy
Starting from Mount Baw Baw Alpine Resort's Village Central, this tranquil and easy trail features a variety of different alpine flowers, shrubs and trees.
Enjoy a rest at Saxton's picnic area amongst the snow gums and sub-alpine heathland.

Latrobe Trail (750m) Easy
Starting from the Skiosk this loop trail takes you through snow gum woodland and provides glimpses of the Latrobe valley. This tranquil and easy trail features a variety of different alpine flowers, shrubs and trees.

Summit Walking Trail (2.5km) Intermediate
Enjoy a meandering climb to the summit of Mt Baw Baw and enjoy the view from 1564m. The walk incorporates three picnic areas including Mueller's Lookout, Summit Cairn and Downey's.

Serious walks for the more adventurous include half day and day walks across the Baw Baw plateau to nearby Mt St Phillack and Mt Gwinear or the Village trail around Mt Baw Baw and Multi day walks to Walhalla or along the Alpine walking track to destinations as far as Canberra.

Mountain And Road Bike Riding

Mt Baw Baw’s downhill mountain bike track has developed a reputation within the industry as one of the most challenging and exciting runs in the country. Riders meander in and out of the bush as the tackle log drops, berms, boulder sections, rollovers, jumps and challenging downhill ramps.

Road riding up and down Mt Baw Baw is the steepest of the 7 peak road riding challenge for peaks across Victoria. It is short in distance but steep and degree of difficulty is rated Double Black.

Mt Baw Baw

Mt Baw Baw provides contrasting opportunities - go hard on the skis or the bike and challenge yourself or take in the serenity and beauty the mountain has to offer.
Winter provides an opportunity to stay above the snow line within easy distance of Melbourne and relax or do snow sports.
In summer the temperature is about 10 degrees cooler than Melbourne and has the added bonus of great walks and wild flowers.

Snow Sports

Mt Baw Baw has great snow sports from beginner to experienced. Skiing, both downhill, cross country and snow boarding and snow shoeing that is becoming popular. The village ski runs and trails and the trails on the plateau provide something for everyone. Lots of snow play opportunities with toboggan runs and ski school activities also. For the experienced skier, back country skiing on the plateau off the trails to Mt St Phillack, Mt St Gwinneer, Freemans Flat and Tullicouty Glen can be had.

Mt Baw Baw is Melbourne's closest downill ski resort, with 35 hectares of groomed ski runs, 7 ski lifts, 3 snow play areas and 10kms of groomed cross-country ski trails and unlimited terrain among the snow gums to explore.

Walk The Timber Tramline

Continue along Scotty's track from the sleepy village of Tanjil Bren, and you'll find an easy walkway that follows the old timber tramline from yesteryear. Wander through beautiful forest and take in the sounds and smells of nature surrounding you.