Aardvark Alpine Lodge is the highest lodge on Hotham at 1770m, boasting views of the surrounding mountains and alpine forest. The lodge is large and well-equipped with a double kitchen, and two spacious living areas, in addition to the nine bedrooms across three levels. The surrounding environment boasts beautiful spring flowers with walking and hiking tracks abundant. Aardvark Alpine Lodge is perfect to host larger groups for families and friends, only accepting whole lodge bookings in the summer (up to 38 people).

Property Facilities

• WiFi 
• Fully equipped double commercial kitchen with large fridge, two gas stoves, two ovens, and standard appliances and utensils.
• Essentials including tea, coffee, cooking oil, salt pepper, shampoo, soap, and toilet paper are provided.
• Open plan spacious lounge and dining room downstairs
• Large mezzanine lounge with a kitchenette, including a fridge and a second dishwasher.
• Free onsite parking during non-snow season (from approximately late October to early May)

Room Facilities

• Nine bedrooms with a various number of double beds and single bunk beds.
• Doona and pillows provided. Please BYO bed linen (pillowcase, top sheet, bottom sheet) & towels.
• Spare blankets
• Clothing storage

Only a short walk from the lodge is the Mt Higginbotham Summit picnic shelter, which has an extraordinary view of the mountains, and a table to set up a picnic.

There are plenty of hiking tracks, including Edelweiss walking track which is a 1.2km track. Between December and February, many of the native wildflowers are in bloom, which you would get the opportunity to see while outdoors. There is also the ‘7 peak run’ or ‘ride’ from October to April. For older children and adults, bike riding is also a common activity for those who are into road cycling. For younger kids, the Davenport Playground and pump track are also a great hit.

There are also a guided walking experiences offered by Alpine Nature Experience called the “Where there is a Grill, there is a way!” which includes a walk with breathtaking views followed by a gourmet BBQ lunch featuring local produce overlooking the valley.

The General pub is also only a 7-minute walk from the lodge, which is a perfect place to go if you don’t feel like cooking dinner. They also have a pool table which is popular among visitors.
 

From $950 per night - min 2-night stay. 

Follow the links below to view Aardvark Alpine Lodge's rates and book online.

Visit the Aardvark Lodge website

Visit Aardvark Lodge on Airbnb

For more information you can email info@aardvark-mthotham.org.au

Follow the links below to view Aardvark Alpine Lodge's rates and book online.

Visit the Aardvark Lodge website

Visit Aardvark Lodge on Airbnb