Upper Blessington: Winter at Ben Lomond

The Ben Lomond Alpine Resort Base is located in Upper Blessington at 3420 Blessington Road. It is useful for practical ski holiday planning: lift passes and rental equipment are available at the Base before you continue to the resort. The ski runs at Ben Lomond are in the wider region; there are also seasonal activities for different travel interests.

Lift passes and equipment at the Base

At the Ben Lomond Alpine Resort Base, you can buy lift passes or packages combining a lift pass with ski or snowboard equipment. Ski and snowboard equipment can also be rented at the Ben Lomond Base. Rental equipment includes skis, ski boots and poles, as well as snowboards and snowboard boots. Pick-up is at 3420 Blessington Road, before you continue to the resort. Be sure to allow for this step before continuing your journey.

Packages and rental equipment may change seasonally; pick-up procedures may also change. Before your trip, check the terms for your chosen package and pick-up. This will help you match your choice of lift pass and equipment to your planned activity, without confusing pick-up at the Base with continuing to the resort.

Ski runs, shuttle and access

In the wider region, Ben Lomond has six kilometres of ski runs suitable for skiers and snowboarders of all ability levels. This offering is described for the usual winter season. During the ski season, a shuttle bus also runs from the lower car park at Ben Lomond. If you plan to take the shuttle, check its timetable in advance.

The route from Hobart to Ben Lomond National Park goes via Evandale and the partly sealed C413, then along Deddington Road and Blessington Road. Continue towards Upper Blessington and take Ben Lomond Road (C432). This sequence of roads provides practical guidance for planning your route; no journey time is specified.

Visitor facilities and dining

The ticket office at the Ben Lomond Base sells national park passes and provides visitor information about the mountain and surrounding areas. The Base also has toilets, free Wi-Fi, a café and a souvenir shop. The scope and details of visitor facilities may change.

The Ben Lomond Base Cafe serves barista-made TasCaffe coffee and hot and cold food. Café details may change; confirm them with the operator before your trip. The après-ski offering at the Ben Lomond Base includes a selection of local lagers, Spreyton ciders and Du Cane beers. The drinks selection may also change.

Summer and local context

In summer, Ben Lomond in the wider region offers many opportunities for experienced hikers and rock climbers. The season brings a different focus from the winter sports offering: in winter, the emphasis is on ski runs and the ski season; in summer, on activities for experienced hikers and rock climbers. These seasonal interests can help guide your choice of when to travel.

A local historical landmark is the North Esk Memorial Hall in Upper Blessington. It commemorates the First World War (1914–18) and the Second World War (1939–45). Alongside its winter sports theme, the town therefore also has a connection to the remembrance of these conflicts.

Note on lodges in the wider area

When planning accommodation in the wider region, note that use of the lodges in Ben Lomond Alpine Village is generally reserved for members and their guests.

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