Skiing in Tasmania

Cross country skiing is possible within the Tasmanian Wilderness and two small downhill ski-fields have been developed at Ben Lomond and Mount Mawson.

Skiing in Australia takes place in three States: New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania; as well as in the Australian Capital Territory, during the Southern Hemisphere winter.

The capital city of Hobart is built at the base of Mount Wellington, which at 1,270 metres (4,170 ft), is snow-capped in winter.

[3] Tasmania's premier alpine skiing operations are located at Ben Lomond, 60 kilometres (37 mi) from Launceston.

[6] The Northern Tasmanian Alpine Club formed in 1929 and pioneered trips to the mountain, and improved the access track.

Subsequent developments have included new ski lifts, visitor facilities, a licensed inn and accommodation, sewerage system, and improved access.

[3] The Australian High Country is populated by unique flora and fauna including wombats, wallabies, echidnas, and the Snow Gums.