Scenic Chairlift Rides at Big D

Explore Hotham from above, with a scenic ride on the Big D Chairlift.

From Saturday, 27 June, the chairlifft will be open for scenic rides, allowing guests to enjoy the alpine views and explore the surroundng area, before returning via the chairlift or on foot.

We have a special offer available: Buy 1 Adult Ticket and Get 1 Child Ticket Free! This offer is avaialble in-resort only, at Mini Box (Big D), Hotham Sports (Hotham Central) and Guest Services (Hotham Central).

Scenic Ride Tickets allow guests to ride the Big D Chairlift to the top of Big D, to explore the area.

The chair is scheduled to operate from 10AM - 3PM daily, commencing Saturday, 27 June.

Each ticket is valid for unlimited chairlift rides on the day of purchase whilst the chair is operating.

To be able to ride as a foot passenger each person must have the ability to move to the load point, ride and unload with minimal assistance.

 

Ticket Prices:

  • Adult - $20 

  • Children - $12

  • *Children (4 years and below) - Free/ However, a Mountain Access Card is required

Scenic Ride Lift Tickets are free for full Epic Australia Pass holders, but not included for Epic Australia 4-Day Pass or Epic Beginner Bundle. Guests with these products will need to purchase a separate Scenic Ride Lift Ticket if they wish to access the chairlift without using one of their ski days.

All guests riding the chair are required to have a Mountain Access Card. These are allocated to one guest during the purchase process and can be reused from season to season. These cards cannot be transferred or shared between guests. Cost of the card is $6 per person and can be purchased when purchasing your Scenic Ride Lift Ticket.

*To be able to ride as a foot passenger each person must have the ability to move to the load point, ride and unload with minimal assistance.  

Scenic Ride Lift Tickets can only be purchased in-resort at Mini Box (Big D), Hotham Sports (Hotham Central) and Guest Services (Hotham Central).

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I take a toboggan with me?

No - toboggans are not permitted to be taken or used in the Big D area.

Can infants ride?

Infants are not permitted. Foot passengers must be able to move to the load point, ride and unload with minimal assistance.

What time does the chairlift operate?

The chairlift is schedueld to operate from 10AM - 3PM.