News 5 Reasons why Omeo is perfect for families
Omeo loves your kids. Here’s why you’ll love Omeo.
With skiing, snowboarding, a pump track and short walks all within shouting distance of Omeo, it’s a fabulous destination for your next family holiday.
1. Snow fun at Mt Hotham
“Muuuum... Daaaaaad, I don’t want to go to ski school...” said no kid, ever. And with good reason – it's fun to zip down a mountain. There’s plenty of snow on Mt Hotham, Victoria’s highest ski resort, which means now is the time to book in ski school for the little ones, then zoom zoom zoom. The resort has oodles of skiable terrain where families with more developed abilities can explore challenging runs, while learners can progress their skills on safe, beginner level trails.
Hotham’s Snowsports School provides lessons for a range of ages and abilities. Big D provides a designated area for beginners to learn, while intermediate and advanced level skiers and snowboarders will enjoy exploring the whole mountain with highly qualified instructors.
From Omeo, the road to Mt Hotham is a blissfully easy drive, with a gradual ascent and wide turns getting you to the resort in 40 minutes. You’ll find everything you need for a day on the mountain at Hoys Omeo Ski Shop.
2. Omeo pump & skills track
This world-class asphalt pump track and gravel-lined skills course is suitable for all abilities. Join the kids as they weave their way around the purpose built rock sections, log crossings, jump ups and jump downs.
3. Dogsledding at Dinner Plain
Zip through the snow-covered trails surrounding Dinner Plain on a sled pulled by a team of huskies with Howling Huskies. You can choose from a short-and-sweet tour with lots of time for cuddles, pats and play, or take a longer snow dash around the trails weaving through archways of snow gums. Howling Huskies operate every day of the week throughout the winter season.
4. Ah Fongs Loop Walk
Discover dramatic landscape of the old gold mine alongside the Livingstone River. This is an easy, 1.5km loop walk through native bushland. It also takes in the heritage-listed Oriental Claims, one of the world's largest gold-sluicing operations. History lesson... tick.
5. Family-friendly accommodation
The town is punching above its weight with affordable family options that are killing it in the rustic-alpine-vibe stakes.
Omeo Motel
The charming Omeo Motel offers modern comfortable accommodation in a peaceful setting only 40 minutes by car or bus to the snowfields and Mount Hotham. Omeo Motel features beautiful views of the historic Omeo township and neighbouring High Country…
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