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We’re pleased to announce the sale of Hotham Airport to Altiset Property, a specialised Alpine Development arm of the Grollo Group of Companies, who have been responsible for some of the most significant and successful Australian Alpine Developments in the past decade. Day-to-day operations will remain unchanged through the agreed handover period, development and operational stages. Find out more here.

Why drive when you could fly? Mt Hotham boasts Australia’s highest fully operational commercial aerodrome for commercial and private or charter flights. Hotham is accessible from airports in both Victoria and NSW, with an approximate flight time of 45 minutes from Lilydale, Essendon, or Moorabbin airports, 30 minutes from Albury and Canberra, and 50 minutes from Sydney.

Charter Flights

Hotham Airport provides an experience unique among Australian airports, allowing visitors to arrive by charter or personal flights. Imagine the thrill of flying over Australia's magnificant high country, landing in Victoria's highest alpine resort, and being in the resort within half an hour of landing.

A number of charter companies operate out of the Hotham airport, see below for more information.

YARRA VALLEY AVIATION

Lilydale Airport is a privately owned aerodrome located in the regional suburb of Yering, Victoria, Australia.

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KIRKHOPE AVIATION

Kirkhope Aviation has been operating for more than 40 years and offers private and corporate air charters throughout Australia.

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VORTEX AIR

Specialising in adventure, Air Charter to destinations including Barnbougle Golf Links in Tasmania to the slopes of Hotham.

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Personal Flights

If you would like to fly yourself in to Hotham Airport, please contact Jason Williams, Airport Manager - You can download the Airport Use Request here. Pilots should always check NOTAMS for current information.

Charges: $22.00 inc GST per passenger on arrival and $22.00 inc GST per passenger on departure.

Refuelling services (Jet A1) are provided by Mt Hotham Airport. Credit card payments are accepted. A call-out fee is applicable after hours and outside of the designated ski season.

De-icing services are available on-site by prior arrangement, rates on application.

Bright Alpine Climb

31 Oct - 3 Nov 2026

4 Peaks is a 4 day walking and running event and each day participants tackle a new peak with distances varying from 10.6km to 15km.

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The Rooftop Run - Bogong to Hotham

16 January 2027

B2H is a classic race with a rich history embedded in Australian trail running folklore.
Starting at Mountain Creek Campground, runners climb Victoria’s highest mountain, Mt Bogong, descend T-Spur to Big River before the next big climb up Duane’s Spur to reach the Bogong High Plains. Passing through the main aid station at Langford Gap, runners continue across the high plains before dropping to the Cobungra River and climbing Swindler’s Spur on the way to the finish at Mt Hotham summit.

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3 Peaks Challenge

7 March 2027

Set across three of the Victorian high country’s most famous climbs, you’ll tackle the ascents of Tawonga Gap, Mount Hotham and finally, ‘The Beast’ that is the back of Falls Creek.

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Razorback Run

13 March 2027

Experience the thrill of running to the summit of Mt Feathertop, Victoria’s second highest peak, across the Razorback.

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Highlander

10- 14 March 2027

Embark on a multi-day hiking adventure through the breathtaking Alpine National Park. Starting and ending in Mt Hotham, Victoria, you will experience epic trails, historic huts, old mines and stunning views, while we take care of food, route, water, air stations and epic, festival like camp grounds. Get ready for the Adventure of A Lifetime.

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Alpine Challenge

13 March 2027

The 100 mile (160 km) course takes in six major climbs with 7,400 m of ascent and descent including Mt Feathertop, Mt Hotham, Mt McKay, Spion Kopje, Mt Nelse and Victoria’s highest mountain: Mt Bogong.

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