With a population of 2,221, Hotham Heights is a must-see destination in Victoria, Australia. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Hotham Heights deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Miss Mary's Hotham (Mount Hotham Alpine Resort) and Jack Frost (110 Great Alpine road) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Hotham Heights in January, when the average temperature is 11 °C, and the highest can go up to 16 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as -4 °C, with an average temperature of -1 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 160 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Hotham Heights, with an average rainfall of 80 mm.
Although Hotham Heights doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Albury (ABX), which is located 104 km from Hotham Heights. The shortest domestic flight to Hotham Heights departs from Sydney and takes around 1h 15m.
Another option to get to Hotham Heights is to pick up a car hire from Melbourne, which is about 213 km from Hotham Heights. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Europcar, among others, in Melbourne.
Expect to pay $1.79 per litre in Hotham Heights (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $21.44 and $28.58.