The Working Bee is next weekend, Friday 3rd-Sunday 5th May.
Thanks to all those who have already put their hands up to attend. We could really do with a few more people. If you can spare the time we'd appreciate it if you could join us. It is hard work, but it's very companionable too and you won't want for food and beverages.
For more info see the previous article on this. To book in or to find out more, contact our Lodge Supervisor, Justin Checcucci
27 April 2013
AGM 2013 - put it in your diary
The AGM will be held at Royal Brighton Yacht Club at 7:30pm on Tuesday May 21st. This is a great opportunity to hear about progress, contribute to the running of your club and meet with other members.
You can download Nomination and Proxy forms.
The official notice of meeting, forms and annual report will soon be posted to all members
August opportunity
As usual, August has been very popular for bookings but there are still some vacancies.
In particular, mid-week in the last week of August (25th-29th) has good vacancies still.
In particular, mid-week in the last week of August (25th-29th) has good vacancies still.
September Special Offer
September can be a great time to stay at the lodge. More sunshine, longer days, less crowds and usually plenty of snow. It's also a great time to introduce friends and family to our fabulous sport. Now we can offer another reason to enjoy the relaxed September vibe.
On top of the already low off-peak price, this season you can save even more.The 3rd person in a standard room can stay for 1/2 price (applied to the lowest tariff in the room). That's approx $120 for a whole week for an adult member or a guest under 17.
On top of the already low off-peak price, this season you can save even more.The 3rd person in a standard room can stay for 1/2 price (applied to the lowest tariff in the room). That's approx $120 for a whole week for an adult member or a guest under 17.
Accommodation Transfer Service (aka Oversnow)
FCRM will be running this service again this year and have announced proposed pricing
They are promising improvements in
They are promising improvements in
- An improved communications system to the ATS Terminal;
- Improvements to the luggage baskets; and
- Access to supplementary vehicles (I presume this means extra vehicles at busy time)
| Type | 2012 ($) | Proposed 2013 ($) |
| Adult one-way | 19.0 | 20 |
| Child one-way | 12.5 | 13 |
| Child one-way U5 | NA | NA |
| Adult return | 33 | 35 |
| Child return | 21.5 | 23 |
| Child return U5 | NA | NA |
| Adult season | 155 | 162 |
| Child season | 100 | 105 |
| Taxi (Husky flat rate) | 65 | 68 |
| Taxi (Argo, per person) | 10 | 10 |
| Excess baggage (per item) | 3 | 3 |
19 March 2013
Booking Status for 2013 now available
Now that all the initial bookings have been processed, the initial booking status is available.
New Bus Service
Pyles buses, now known as Falls Creek Coach Service have run services to falls Creek since Noah was a lad. North East Coach Lines company, under the name HothamBus, are offering a competing service year, to Falls as well as Hotham. I know nothing about them, but you can find out more at their website .On their facebook page they have a special offer on unlimited travel for the season. I think you have to be logged on to facebook to access it. Check the fine print.
Unlimited travel pass from Melbourne in 2013 with HothamBus or Falls Bus for $399pp.
Expires 31 March 2013 · Available online
Resort entry fee's of $16 per person for Hotham Alpine Resort & $13 for Falls Creek are payable on departure in Melbourne each trip. Only 8 seats per departure are available at this fare type. Upgrades available if sold out. Payment due by credit card after 1st April and before the 30th April 2013, with online voucher needed to be claimed by 31st March 2013. Pass is non refundable after first use.
Video: 3 Peaks Challenge
The 3 Peaks Challenge on the Labour day weekend was a great success. Here's a great little video of the day. This year the route went up Mt Buffalo and returned over Rosewhite Gap instead of the usual route via Hotham and Omeo. The road was closed for the descent from Falls Creek, and also the trip over TawongaGap.
Falls Creek and surrounding areas are becoming a Mecca for cyclists - on road bikes, mountain bikes and recreational bikes. There's plenty of challenge for those who want it and beautiful scenery with respite from the summer heat for the rest of us.
Falls Creek and surrounding areas are becoming a Mecca for cyclists - on road bikes, mountain bikes and recreational bikes. There's plenty of challenge for those who want it and beautiful scenery with respite from the summer heat for the rest of us.
06 March 2013
Sigh of relief as we head into a beautiful Autumn
It looks like last week's rain has done a great job of putting out the fires in the Alpine National Park.
Falls Creek was never in immediate danger but there were a couple of times when winds meant that people had to be prepared for the worst.
Falls Creek and the Bogong High Plains are most definitely open and ready for your Autumn adventure or relaxing retreat. The road from Mt Beauty is open as is the road across the Bogong High Plans to the Omeo Highway. There are still vacancies at the lodge for Easter, and for all other weeks for the rest of the "summer" season.
The resort is always looking for new activities to increase your options on a summer holiday. Bikes and canoes have been available for hire for a while, but now you can hire a Segway and take a 1 hour tour around the trails.
The 3 Peaks Cycling Challenge will run on the Labour Day weekend. As usual it will start and end at Falls Creek, but this year the 3rd peak will be Buffalo rather than Hotham.
Easter will be a popular time at falls again with lots of activities planned
Hotham was in a much more serious position during the fires. I understand that the fire came to within about 50 metres of Anton. The slopes on the Dargo side of Davenport and Summit burnt, as well as part of Blue Ribbon. While normal access to Hotham from Omeo is open, the Harrietville approach has been closed. As well as dangerous burnt trees that need to be cleared and posts that need to be replaced, there are 3 landslips on the road to be repaired. The Harrietville road will open temporarily over the Labour Day weekend, but only during daylight hours. Check VicRoads for details if you plan to head up that way.
Falls Creek was never in immediate danger but there were a couple of times when winds meant that people had to be prepared for the worst.
Falls Creek and the Bogong High Plains are most definitely open and ready for your Autumn adventure or relaxing retreat. The road from Mt Beauty is open as is the road across the Bogong High Plans to the Omeo Highway. There are still vacancies at the lodge for Easter, and for all other weeks for the rest of the "summer" season.
The 3 Peaks Cycling Challenge will run on the Labour Day weekend. As usual it will start and end at Falls Creek, but this year the 3rd peak will be Buffalo rather than Hotham.
Easter will be a popular time at falls again with lots of activities planned
- Giant Easter Egg Hunt
- Big Easter Breakfast
- Eggstra-ordinary Egg Toss
- Chairlift Rides
- Kids Club
- Easter Bonnet Competition
- Sunset Tours
- Hotham Wildwalk Shuttle
- Ecumenical Easter Service
- Massive Easter Ski Sales
Hotham was in a much more serious position during the fires. I understand that the fire came to within about 50 metres of Anton. The slopes on the Dargo side of Davenport and Summit burnt, as well as part of Blue Ribbon. While normal access to Hotham from Omeo is open, the Harrietville approach has been closed. As well as dangerous burnt trees that need to be cleared and posts that need to be replaced, there are 3 landslips on the road to be repaired. The Harrietville road will open temporarily over the Labour Day weekend, but only during daylight hours. Check VicRoads for details if you plan to head up that way.
Website make over
While this blog is great for sharing news and pictures with members and friends, our main website provides a more formal web presence. It serves as a repository for forms and documents, information about the lodge and club and a resource for potential new members.
It's had a major facelift and we've added new some new sections. You can check it out at aacfallscreek.com. The new format should work better on your mobile devices and should also be easier for us to update.
If you find anything that doesn't quite work, or you've got suggestions for making it better, let me know Jenny Hughes, Communications
It's had a major facelift and we've added new some new sections. You can check it out at aacfallscreek.com. The new format should work better on your mobile devices and should also be easier for us to update.
If you find anything that doesn't quite work, or you've got suggestions for making it better, let me know Jenny Hughes, Communications
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