Craggy Peaks Tasmania

Welcome to Ben Lomond Snow Sports. We have all the equipment available for hire that you need for a fun-filled alpine experience for the whole family including the hire and sales of skis and snowboards. Open daily during the snow season from 9 am to 4 pm. We operate the shuttle bus from the Parks and Wildlife Service at the lower car park, If we are not waiting please call us on 0427 318984 and we head down to join you. Car parking is free. Our season usually operates from mid-July to early September. Check our web page or like us on Facebook where we update daily during the season. We begin to make snow with our snow guns as soon as weather permits. Please contact us for assistance on 03 6390 6185.

Ben Lomond Alpine Resort is Tasmania's premier destination for winter activities such as skiing, snowboarding, and snow play. Snow making has recently been installed on the ski slopes which provides a step change for the length of winter seasons and the quality of the snow for guests at Ben Lomond. Get great value lift and hire packages, snow chain and toboggan hire, and national park passes at our rentals building at Ben Lomond Base (on the corner of Blessington Rd and Ben Lomond Road as you head up the mountain). Situated in Ben Lomond National Park Tasmania, we are only 60km from Launceston CBD and 58km from Launceston Airport, the closest domestic airport to any ski resort in Australia. Launceston is around 50 mins by air from Melbourne and 1.2hrs from Sydney, with a further short drive to Ben Lomond. The ski area is comprised of 6 lifts. 3 T-bars and 3 Pomas. The slope terrain is classified as ~40% beginner ~45% intermediate and 15% advanced with some great runs for all riders. Ben Lomond is a winter wonderland only a stones throw from Launceston.

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