A 4.5-hour drive from Melbourne, Mt Hotham is an Australian alpine village with wide views over the surrounding mountain ranges and ski runs for both beginners and experienced skiers. It houses a few of the best resorts, like Chalet Hotham, Mountain Dreaming, and Gotcha Chalet. Other popular activities include husky sled dog tours, helicopter rides over the mountain, spa retreats, snowmobile rides, cross-country skiing, and much more. The best time to visit Mt Hotham is between July and August, when it receives most of the snowfall.