September School Holiday Festival

September School Holidays is the perfect time to soak up the good vibes with friends and family, whether you're spending your time on the groomers or soaking up the après vibes. Enjoy fewer crowds, unbeatable September deals and plenty happening accross the resort to keep the whole family entertained.

Check out the lineup of September School Holiday Festival events!

SEPTEMBER DEALS

WHAT'S ON

Snowsports School Holiday Activities

Join us this school holidays for a week full of family-friendly fun! From games and trivia to interactive adventures and crafting sessions, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

Monday 21 - Kids Trivia.

Tuesday 22 - Skiing Scavenger Hunt. Keep your eyes peeled for ducks hidden around the resort for prizes!

Wednesday 23 - Paint Your Ride. Add a personal touch to your skis or snowboard!

Thursday 24 - Workshop Tour.

Friday 25 - September Olympics.

Bird Bath Pond Skim

Making a splash on October 3

Hotham's Bird Bath Pond Skim is returning to close out winter 2026 in skimming style! Grab your craziest costumes or swimmer’s, ski’s or snowboard and find out if you'll sink or skim! Fuelled by good weather, banging tunes, gnarly wipeout’s and more, this is an event not to be missed.

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Retail Therapy

What better way to take a break from the slopes than a bit of retail therapy. You'll find the top brands in technical and snow fashion, or take a piece of the resort home with you some official Hotham merchandise.

Plus, make the most of great end-of-season savings and get kitted out for less.

Retail Stores

Tobogganning & Snowplay

Take the whole family to the Wire Plain Toboggan Park and fly down the toboggan slope! Build a snowman and throw a snowball or two whilst you're there, and enjoy a hot choccy in the Hotham Hub. *Bookings required for tobogganing

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Howling Husky Sled Dog Tours

Howling Huskys offer dog sled tours around the snow gums, as well as wheeled tours with the huskies when there is no snow. Meet and greet with the huskies, and enjoy a tour or dog sled demonstrations. For up to date locations and bookings visit: howlinghuskys.com.au or socials.

Husky cuddles sessions also available!

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Dinner Plain Onsen

Open daily, 12pm-8pm

Treat yourself to relaxation at the DP Onsen, offering massages, facials, yoga sessions and personal training. Featuring a Japanese inspired outdoor Onsen heated to 38 degrees celsius, it is the ideal retreat for staying warm in the cold winter months.

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