Editing Mount Hotham Alpine Resort (section)

== Visiting in Winter ==
During the declared snow season (usually from the Queen's Birthday long weekend in June till the first weekend in October), it is a '''legal requirement''' to carry [https://www.mthotham.com.au/discover/getting-here/chains diamond pattern wheel chains] and fit them if directed. There are penalties for not doing so. The steep and exposed portions of the Great Alpine Road between Harrietville and Hotham Heights means that in some conditions, vehicles (particularly two wheel drive vehicles) are not able to travel safely without these wheel chains.

Visitors also need to purchase a [https://www.mthotham.com.au/discover/getting-here/resort-entry-permits Resort Entry permit] to enter the resort during winter. The resort entry fee contributes to essential services for guests around the mountain, including ski patrol, the free village buses, snow clearing of car parks in the village, waste management and environmental initiatives.