The Great Alpine & Lakes Adventure

The Most Breathtaking, Coolest Winter Adventure from the Victorian Alps to the Gippsland Lakes

Back bigger and better than ever, join WAM on our legendary 5 day, 4 night Great Alpine & Lakes Adventure in the Victorian Alps & Gippsland Lakes.

From Skiing & Snowboarding Mount Hotham, Australia’s highest alpine village, snowshoeing to eco villages, driving the iconic Great Alpine Road, kayaking the Gippsland Lakes, whale watching cruise from Wilsons Prom, bathing in the Metung Hot Springs with lake vistas, and tasting fantastic produce along the way with a small group of likeminded legends.

The Great Alpine Road stretches from the Australian Alps to the Gippsland lakes and this trip is all about enjoying the best of the great outdoors during the cooler months amongst some of the most breathtaking scenery found anywhere in Australia.

Highlights 🏂 Ski and Snowboard Mount Hotham ⛰️ Experience The Best of The Great Alpine Road 🐳 Whale watching cruise from the southern most point of mainland Australia 🛶 Kayaking experience on the Gippsland Lakes ❄️ Snowshoeing experience to Alpine Eco Village for dinner ♨️ Bathe at the Metung Hot Springs overlooking the Gippsland Lakes and Southern Ocean

Trip Details Dates (3 options): 27 to 31 Jul, 17 to 21 Aug Duration: 5 days, 4 nights Group size: 9 people maximum

Inclusions:

• 5 full days of hosted activities
• 4 nights accommodation (2 nights Victorian Alps, 2 nights Gippsland Lakes)
• Most meals
• Full Day Lift Pass for 2 days at Mount Hotham Ski Resort or Beginner Ski/Snowboard lesson and beginner lift pass package
• Night Skiing
• Whale watching cruise at Wilsons Promontory National Park
• Entry and Bathing at the Metung Hot Springs overlooking the Gippsland Lakes
• Snowshoeing & Dinner experience at an Alpine Eco Village (includes guided snowshoe tour, Gluhwein (hot spiced red wine) by the fire, dinner, Guided return walk to carpark)
• Kayaking experience on the Gippsland Lakes
• Visit to Raymond Island (aka koala island)
• Visit to the magnificent Wilsons Prom National Park and see whales, emus, wombats, kangaroos and more
• Discounted ski & snowboard equipment and clothing hire
• Return transport from Melbourne or Mornington Peninsula

Participation requirements

No skill level required. Beginner and intermediate skiers, snowboarders and kayakers welcome. Please contact upon booking if you are a beginner and require ski or snowboarding lessons.

About your guide

Nic ‘Coops’ Cooper is the owner of WAM and has been running tours for many years. A highly experienced and passionate host, snowboarder and outdoor adventure guide, he is passionate about the environment and supporting communities, with several conservation and First Nations initiatives being supported through the WAM 4 Project. Nic is also trained in first aid, CPR and a surf life saver.