COVID Status

Last Update: 21 June 2021 
(Updated daily if required. Today's changes highlighted)

The lodge is open but very constrained by government restrictions regarding who can stay. 

The limit on the capacity of the lodge is now based on the density per square metre.

People over 12 years old coming from "Melbourne Metro" must have had a negative COVID test within 72 hours of departing from Melbourne for the resort. There will be checkpoints at Mt Beauty and village entry. For each Melbourne person over 12YO in the car , you will need to present an email or text showing the negative result. Photo ID is also required for18 and over

You must purchase and print off resort entry permits/oversnow etc. The Howmans ticket box and the ATS will not be able to process these. Keep any eye on the Falls Creek resort website for up to date information. Resort entry season pass holders must still register their visits at least 48 hours ahead but need not print out the permit.

From18 June Melbourne based members and guests will be permitted to travel to the lodge. We are now permitted to take new bookings from Melbourne people, within the other constraints on bookings.

If there are more bookings than permitted by the restrictions, the booking officer will have discretion to determine which eligible bookings can use the lodge. 

It is quite likely that some bookings in the school holidays will need to be cancelled, depending on the further easing of resrictions.

Our full COVID Safe Plan has been revised to ensure that it still complies with recent govermnet advice. This is a rather bulky document that includes much material of little interest to most members and guests. A summary of our COVID Safe Plan has been published to more succinctly inform members and guests about how the lodge will operate. These documents will be revised in the next few days to reflect clarifications and new advice. The table below summarises factors that may override the summary.  

The most up-to-date information will be published here. Be sure to check for the latest information.

Key settings from 21 June 

Hotspots	People (over 12 years old) coming from " Melbourne Metro" must have a negative COVID test within 72 hours of departing Melbourne. Checkpoints to be set up at Mt Beauty and village entry. Evidence required is photo ID and text or email showing result of test NSW hotspots noted below
Lodge Capacity	25 (or possibly 62 - to be confirmed)
Visitors	Not allowed until capacity permits
Bedrooms shared between bookings	Not until restrictions ease
Masks	Must be worn indoors unless eating, drinking or otherwise exempt
COVID cleaning surcharge	$5 per person per night
Sunday blockout	Expected to commence on Sunday 4 July but may be delayed if the private gathering cap remains low. (may not be clear till Wed 23 June)
Physical distancing	At least 1.5m where feasible
Density	1 person per 4sqm in all common areas

 

Travelling from interstate?

1. QR code check-in is mandatory at the lodge and nearly everywhere on the mountain. This will be easiest if you install the Service Victoria app on your smart phone
2. You will need an entry permit for Victoria. Unless you are coming from a hotspot, it is a formaility akin to checking-in in case they need to find you later. Bayside, Canada Bay, Inner West, Randwick, Sydney, Waverley, Woollahra LGAs are now declared hotspots and entry is not permitted unless you have been tested and islolated elsewhere until you receive a negative result
3. Check the border and quarantine rules for your state (and any states you will transit)

Bike Base at AAC Falls Creek

 

AAC Falls Creek and bikes What a great combination!

 

When the snow melts, this fantastic ski lodge becomes the perfect base for your bike holiday. 

• secure indoor bike storage for MTB and road bikes
• all bedrooms with ensuites - doubles, twins, family or bunk rooms
• huge communal kitchen with commercial fridge and dishwasher
• balcony with barbecue
• large lounge/dining room with spectacular view of the summit
• games room with big screen, pool table, foozball
• located next to the village bowl
• easy roll down to Flowtown, Falls Creek's most popular MTB trail
• close to the family friendly aqueduct access trail that leads to green beginner MTB trails and the undulating Bogong High Plains road
• special package for Peaks Challenge weekend

 More about summer at AAC Falls Creek

Contact our booking officer to plan your bike holiday at AAC Falls Creek

AAC Falls Creek in Summer

When the mountains are carpeted with wild flowers instead of snow, the alps offer new means of adventure, relaxation and fun. It's typically 10°C cooler at Falls Creek than the valleys and plains below, and much greener.

AAC Falls Creek is your base for summer in the mountains

The lodge is available for members and summer associates to enjoy in summer. Bring a crowd and stay very affordably in this beautiful lodge. It's only $43* per person per night but a minimum charge does apply.

If you are not a member, it's easy to join as a summer associate and bring your family, friends or sporting group for a great stay in the mountains.

Bushwalkers, mountain bikers, photographers, rowers, road cyclists, motorcyclists, artists, runners, tri-athletes - what ever your obsession, AAC Falls Creek can provide a comfortable base for a fantastic alpine experience

email the booking officer to find out more

*2019 summer price for guests, members $31.

Memberships

A friendly club

...in an ideal location

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Your Winter Home in the Mountains

Australian Alpine Club Falls Creek is for families, couples and singles who love snowsports and enjoy the companionship of other snow lovers.

If you love Falls Creek and dream of having a place to stay in the village, then this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for. Memberships are sometimes available for this vibrant club.