24 September, 2025

End-of-Season Resort Operations Update 2025

The season may be winding down, but the lifts are still spinning and there’s plenty of springtime fun to be had - whether you're carving up the slopes, soaking in a sunset with a drink in hand, or refueling with a hearty meal.

While the lifts remain open, some resort businesses are beginning to reduce hours or close for the season. You’ll find up-to-date info on who’s still trading below, so you can make the most of your final alpine adventures.

What is still open around the resort?

Restaurants & Bars

The General - Open for the remainder of the season (and beyond!) | 8.30am till late

Chill Bar & Cafe - Open daily from 9:00am until 5 October

The Bird Bar & The Bird Cafe - Open until 5 October | Cafe open daily from 8am until mid afternoon, Bar open as normal from 10am

Snake Gully Hut - Open until Village Chair stops spinning

Closed for the season: Zirkys, Jack Frost, Hoff Hut, The Arlberg Bistro & Bar, Sir Loins, Wabi Sabi, Hotham Hotel, Hot Doggies, Frankie, Hotham Hub Cafe. 

 

Activities

Skiing & Boarding - with 6 lifts operating, there is still great skiing and boarding to be had

Private Lessons - make the most of your time on the slopes with a private lesson & elevate your skiing and riding 

Tobogganing - Wire Plain Toboggan Park will be open for the remainder of the season and is still in prime condition for sliding.

Traverse Hotham - Private cross-country ski lessons are bookable on Saturday 27 - Monday 29 September, as well as Friday 3 and Saturday 4 October. 

Closed for the season: Backcountry Sled Tours, Alpine Nature Experience Food Adventure, Dinner Plain Onsen RetreatHowling Huskys Dog Sled Tours

 

Retail

Pinnacle | Boardbox Open 8:30am - 5pm until Saturday 4 October. 

One Tree Sports From 29 September Open 9am-5pm Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and CLOSED Wednesday, Thursday.

Mini Box Closed for the season. 

All Hotham Central retail shops close Sunday 5th at 1pm

 

Rental

Hotham Sports, Hotham Central - open 8am - 5pm daily until 5 October

HOYS OPENING HOURS (Effective from Monday 29/9/2025) - as normal up to & including Sunday 28/9

Hoys Harrietville - Open Monday 29/9 to Sunday 5/9: 7am to 7pm daily (except Friday 3/9 – 7am to 10pm)

Hoys Hotham & Hoys Dinner Plain - Open Monday 29/9 to Sunday 5/9: 8am to 6pm daily

Hoys @ Jack Frost – Open Monday 29/9 8am to 6pm - Last day open

Hoys Omeo - Open Saturday 27/9 & Sunday 28/9 – Last weekend open

Hoys Rentals Hotham Hub Wire Plain - Open Saturday 27/9 & Sunday 28/9 – Last weekend open


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