Mount Hotham opening date and closing date
Victorian Alps, Australia
In Victoria’s renowned Victorian Alps, ski season plans for 2026 at Mount Hotham are shaped by both tradition and mountain climate. This year, the projected opening date is June 6, 2026, with the season expected to run through to a closing date of October 4, 2026.
Patterns from previous seasons show June as a common launch period, but weather and operational factors may alter these projections. Please check this page for updates before your visit—ski resort opening and closing dates can shift at short notice.
Current season
Season2026
Projected opening
June 6, 2026
Projected closing
October 4, 2026
Previous seasons
| Season | Opening date | Closing date |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | June 10, 2023 | October 1, 2023 |
| 2022 | June 4, 2022 | October 2, 2022 |
| 2021 | June 12, 2021 | October 2, 2021 |
| 2020 | July 6, 2020 | July 8, 2020 |
| 2019 | June 8, 2019 | October 6, 2019 |
Opening dates FAQ
The projected opening date for Mount Hotham is June 6, 2026. Opening dates can change depending on snow conditions, weather, and resort operations.
The projected closing date for Mount Hotham is October 4, 2026. Closing dates may move earlier or later depending on the snowpack and resort decisions.
Some dates are confirmed by the resort and others are estimated from available information or previous seasons. When a current-season date is estimated, it is marked on this page.