Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
( 03-5159 6422;
www.rundells.com.au
;
Big Muster Dr, Dinner Plain; summer d from $225, ski season 2-night min-
imum d $450; )
Originally an Australian Army retreat, this sprawling complex is a well-
run hotel with all the comforts - spa, sauna and restaurant/bar - but a definite lack of pre-
tension. The restaurant-cafe (mains $15 to $36) is open year-round.
Arlberg Resort
( 03-5986 8200;
www.arlberghotham.com.au
; Mt Hotham; 2 nights d $430-830; )
The largest resort
on the mountain, the Arlberg has a large range of apartments and motel-style rooms, plus
restaurants, bars, ski hire and a heated pool. Ski season only.
APARTMENT
$$$
Eating
In winter, there are plenty of great eating choices at Mt Hotham. In summer a couple of
places serve meals and the small supermarket at the General is open.
CAFE
$
Zirky's
( 03-5759 3518; Great Alpine Rd, Mt Hotham; mains $10-14; 8am-2.30pm Wed-Sun)
The Z cafe at the
base of the summit run is open year-round. Andrew Blake's fine-dining restaurant (open
for dinner in winter) is highly regarded.
General
( 03-5759 3523; Great Alpine Rd, Mt Hotham; meals $10-30; noon-2pm & 6-8.30pm; )
The ever-reli-
able 'Gen' is open all year and is a popular watering hole, with a menu of pizzas and good
bistro meals, as well as internet access.
PUB
$$
Dinner Plain Hotel
( 03-5159 6462;
www.dinnerplainhotel.com.au
;
Dinner Plain; mains $10-28; noon-2pm & 6-9pm)
The barn-
sized local pub is the social hub of Dinner Plain and is a friendly place to hang out year-
round, with roaring open fires and a bistro serving good pub grub and pizzas.
PUB
$$
