Snap Regional Victoria Lockdown
Alpine resort operations including Falls Creek are changing to comply with restrictions announced today by the Premier, which will remain in place from 1pm today, Saturday 21st August 2021 until Thursday 2nd September 2021. See the media release here.
We are absolutely devastated for our operators, guests and community who will be affected by this latest lockdown. We can't wait to welcome our visitors back to Falls Creek when we can.
Falls Creek Resort Management offices will remain open but closed to the public. Due to a heavy influx of phone calls, we ask for your patience and understanding if we are unable to answer immediately. Please email [email protected] and we will respond as soon as possible.
Resort Operations:
- The Ski Lifts will not be operating from 12pm today (21/08)
- Hospitality venues can open for takeaway only (check with businesses to see who is open)
- Non-essential retail outlets will be closed
- Foodworks and the Post Office will remain open, please check their opening hours as they may change.
- Rental outlets are able to remain open for returning items or a 'click and collect service'.
- Guests may stay at their accommodation if they wish to invoke the ‘shelter in place' directive and continue or extend their stay.
- Guests due to arrive today and are already on their way to Falls Creek may still come to the mountain today (Saturday 21st August).
- No new accommodation bookings may be taken for the duration of the lockdown action except for authorised reasons
- Village shuttles will operate until 5pm today (21/08)
- If a guest has a returned trip booked with a transportation provider they can move it forward to exit the resort and return straight home
- Ski Patrol will be operational to ensure the safety of the mountain
- Exercise is permitted for up to 2 hours per day with 1 other person or family members
- XC trails will be minimally groomed for essential maintenance only
- The gym is closed until further noticeWe look forward to welcoming guests back to Falls Creek in the future when it is safe to do so.