The easiest way to get to Ben Lomond Alpine Resort is by car on an hour’s scenic drive east from Launceston, Tasmania. From Launceston, follow the signs to Ben Lomond National Park and turn right off Blessington Road onto Ben Lomond Road. Continue down this road until you reach the upper Ben Lomond car park.

The drive includes the famous Jacob’s ladder, a stunning, seven-corner stretch of road ascending Ben Lomond National Park.

It’s mandatory to carry chains in winter (June to September) and hold a valid National Parks Pass when entering Ben Lomond National Park. Ben Lomond Base at the foothill of Ben Lomond sells National Parks Passes and rents out chains so you can easily pick up both enroute to the mountain.

Unfortunately as we are a remote alpine area there are no public transportations options available to reach Ben Lomond Alpine Resort.

During the winter season (June to September) its mandatory to carry wheels chains (snow chains) in Ben Lomond National Park. When road conditions require it, Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service will indicate that car chains must be fitted.

We offer car chain rentals at our Base operations, so you can collect them before entering the park.

Yes, there is ample parking available beside the Ben Lomond ski village, and a drop of area to make unloading equipment easier. From there you can walk to the lifts.

That completely depends on you!

The best time to visit Ben Lomond Alpine Resort for skiing and snowboarding is generally in July + August. However, snow conditions may vary each season, so we recommend checking our website or contacting us for the latest updates.

If you prefer hiking, the trails are beautiful in summer when the mountain is covered in alpine wildflowers.

Ben Lomond Alpine Resort’s Ticket Office is located in the ski village beside the Summit ski lift. The village has a day shelter for warming up and eating lunch, as well as public toilets and a variety of lodges.

Ben Lomond Base is situated at the foothills of Ben Lomond, as you turn off Blessington Road onto Ben Lomond Road. The Base has a licensed café where you can grab a hot drink or packed lunch, a retail store for equipment and apparel, and rental services for skiing and snowboarding gear. The Base is also an official retailer of national parks passes and car chains to ensure your safety and compliance. Should you want to extend your ski day, The Base offers the perfect space for après by the fire pit. 

There are a number of lodges located in the Ben Lomond National Park, although most are member only.

Creek Cabins Ben Lomond, Tasmanian Rover Ski Club and Northern Tasmania Alpine Club (NTAC) offer commercial accommodation on Ben Lomond. Find out more about where you can stay.

Visit our daily report for the most up-to-date information on our operating hours. Our opening hours may vary depending on the season and weather conditions but in general lifts will open from mid-June through September from 9am to 4pm. 

Weather conditions in alpine Tasmania can change very quickly so it’s best to be prepared for all seasons.

Up to date weather forecasts can be found here:

During the ski season we’ll post a daily snow report online and on social media so follow us for daily updates:
Facebook/ Instagram: @benlomondalpineresort

View detailed snow forecast for Ben Lomond at: snow-forecast.com

Not at all. Ben Lomond Alpine Resort is cash free and only accepts cards.

At the foothills of Ben Lomond, Ben Lomond Base offers a range of services, including ski lift tickets, ski/snowboard equipment hire and chain rentals, a café, a retail store, après-ski activities, and winter clothing rentals. It even sells national parks passes making it truly a one-stop shop for everything you need for a day skiing or snowboarding at Ben Lomond.

Visit us on your next trip to the mountain, or reserve equipment on our online shop.

The Base is located at the foothills of Ben Lomond National Park, at the corner of Blessington Road and Ben Lomond Road as you turn up the mountain road.

The Base is only 25 mins to the top of the mountain (subject to good road conditions).

Ben Lomond Alpine Resort’s Base operations has a café where you can grab a hot drink, breakfast or takeaway lunch, a retail store for equipment and apparel, and rental services for skiing and snowboarding gear and clothing. There’s toilets, changing rooms and a sizeable carpark.

We also offer national parks passes and car chains to ensure your safety and compliance.

Should you want to extend your ski day, BASE offers the perfect space for après by the fire pit. 

Yes, we offer equipment rentals for skiing, snowboarding, tobogganing and snow play at our resort. Our rental services include a wide range of equipment and clothing options suitable for all ages and skill levels. You can rent gear for a day or for the duration of your visit.

Our ski hire lift packages make sure you get the best deal on your day skiing or snowboarding at Ben Lomond.

Not sure what you need? Don’t worry. Our friendly staff are on hand to advise you which equipment is best for your height and skill level.

Yes, you can hire toboggans at Ben Lomond Base, located at the turn off from Blessington Road onto Ben Lomond Road.

The Base has a variety of rental options to choose from including snow play packages containing toboggans and winter clothing.

Yes, you can rent winter clothing and ski gear at Ben Lomond Alpine Resort. The resort has a variety of rental options to choose from including ski lift hire packages, giving you the best deal possible on a day skiing or snowboarding at Ben Lomond, Tasmania.

Yes, we sell national parks passes at our Base operations enroute to Ben Lomond.

A national parks pass is required to enter Ben Lomond National Park  and provides access to the beautiful wilderness surrounding Ben Lomond. 

Snow chains are required to be carried in all vehicles in the national park from June until September.

They can be hired from The Base at the foothills of the mountain, on the turn off from Blessington Road onto Ben Lomond Road.

Reserve them at online now.

We have a fully licensed bar at Ben Lomond Base. The bar is located in the Base café, which is the resort’s base operations at the foothills of Ben Lomond, on the corner of Blessington Road and Ben Lomond Road.

Drinks can be enjoyed around the firepit.

Our opening hours vary depending on the season but in general Base will open everyday from mid-June through September from 7.30am to 6pm, then everyday 10am-3pm for the rest of the year.