Ski Club Location and Aims.

ANARE Ski Club Lodge accommodation is located at the Mt Baw Baw alpine resort village. The village consists of lodges providing mountain accommodation an alpine hotel, restaurant/cafe and services for winter skiing and summer walking and biking activities.

The club aims to promote and encourage active participation in alpine activities throughout the year. To provide a family friendly environment for:

• Low cost accommodation and access to skiing facilities,
• Year round activities at Mt Baw Baw,
• Accommodation for club members, families and friends.
• Non member accommodation for visitors when the lodge is vacant.

Established in 1963 by expeditioners returning from working a year or more in Antarctica, the Ski Club lodge is about 2.5 hours drive east of Melbourne and located in the Mt Baw Baw village near the top of Mt Baw Baw above the winter snow line. Mt Baw Baw is a great place to visit summer or winter. The Village has a restaurant/cafe/bar, hotel, ski hire services in winter and the restaurant/cafe/bar operates Friday to Monday in summer over weekends and public holidays. Plan your visit by checking summer and winter resort activities on the Mt Baw Baw resort web page. Check the track notes and maps for walking and XC Ski trails at the Activities tab.

Ski Club Membership.

ANARE Ski Club formed in the 60’s and has operated a ski lodge at Mt Baw Baw for more than 60 years. Members of the ANARE Ski Club have lived and worked in Antarctica. Find out more about the lodge and ski club history by checking out the Club History tab.  Ski Club membership is open for returned Antarctic expeditioners. To become a member you have to have worked in Antarctica. For membership details seleect the Membership tab or send an email for more information to: Contact Us.

ANARE Lodge Accommodation.

An alpine stay provides exclusive use of the lodge for accommodation bookings. The lodge sleeps 14 and is ideal for family or social groups. Bookings are available all year subject to availability. For comprehensive details about the lodge facilities, visitor activities, how to find us and more select the Visitor Information Tab.

• ANARE Club members stay at member visitor rates – Go to Contact Us
• General public accommodation bookings are welcome, check the Booking Calendar to book lodge accommodation or make an on-line booking now.

Contact Us.

We are happy to answer membership or accommodation questions. Send us a message – Contact Us

For the latest COVID-19 information for Mt Baw Baw Alpine Resort se the link at the COVID-19 Information Tab.