Getting There

The first 7 km takes you through the working farms of “Horwell Downs” and “Cloudy Peaks Station”. Please travel no more than 30 KPH and avoid unnecessary stopping in this area . Stock may wander on the road , be patient while they move off , do not use your car horn . Please show due respect while traveling on these working farms. Do not let your dog out of your vehicle in this area. Be aware of bends and blind corners for the safety of others , traffic is 2 way at all times. If you have to stop for any reason , please ensure other vehicles such as Emergency Services and Road Safety operations can get past .

You will find “Fit Chains Here” signs on the road , usually at the snow line , this is where you need to fit your snow chains as indicated on the “Snow Chain Status “ signs . Please drive slowly as there will be pedestrians in this area. Snow chains are normally required on 2WD vehicles. If you are not confident driving on snow , please fit your chains regardless of vehicle type. If your 4wd or “all wheel drive” SUV or 4wd car has low profile tyres or ”highway only “ tyre tread , please fit your chains as per all 2wd vehicles. Occasionally snow chains need to be fitted to ALL VEHICLES to improve safety during poor weather or very cold post storm road conditions. If “snow chain status” indicates “snowchains to be carried “, you are presently able to travel to the ski area without having to fit snow chains to any vehicle . The weather may change quickly thus the need to be prepared by having snow chains with you at all times. The chain fitting area will be wide enough park but will usually need a “handbrake “ or hill start to get moving again.

TIP: Practice fitting your chains at home before you hit the mountain!

Driving on snow and ice is not a difficult task, focus on gentle braking, turning and accelerating. We suggest speeds up to 25KPH with chains fitted.
Very hard or smooth ice will require lower speeds, 15-20 KPH Descending the road on snow and ice for all vehicles 15-20KPH . For decent on hard ice that may occur in shady or south facing corners. 10-15 kph ( These areas will normally have sand and gravel applied to improve traction but be prepared to drive slowly if slippery road conditions or poor visibility is encountered) Other Advisory signs you will encounter are “ hairpin corner”( sharp corner , slow down), “ No Stopping – Avalanche zone “. ( do not stop in this zone as avalanche risk may be present .)On decent , advisory signs indicate “Slow- Steep grade” for some sections . Safer to use a lower gear for these short sections. A Road Safety Vehicle monitors the road condition during the day , feel free to ask for advice , we are here to help!