Getting Here in Winter

Getting to Falls Creek

Located in North-East Victoria, Falls Creek is less than 2 hours drive from Albury-Wodonga, 4.5 hours from Melbourne, or an easy day’s drive from Sydney. There are a range of transport options available, including self-driving, coach buses, public transport, private transfers, and air travel. Travel times can vary depending on the time of year.

If driving to Falls Creek, make sure you read our SnowSafe Driving Guide for Roadsafe Victoria's helpful tips for ensuring a safe and enjoyable drive to Falls creek.

SNOW SAFE DRIVING GUIDE

Getting Here in Winter

Self-Drive

Falls Creek is the closest alpine resort to Albury, an easy day’s drive from Sydney & four and a half hour drive from Melbourne. You can reach Falls Creek in a comfortable day of driving from most locations in Victoria and New South Wales.

For everything you need to know about driving yourself here, watch the video on this page.

In winter you will need to carry snow chains at all times and buy a Resort Entry permit before entering the resort at Howman’s Gap. During summer there is no charge for vehicle entry to the resort.

Resort Entry Permit >

All drivers who enter Falls Creek Resort are required to carry chains at all times and fit them when directed. Penalties apply for not carrying chains or for carrying chains that don’t fit.

The legislation can be viewed here on the VicRoads website.

The only chains allowed for use in Falls Creek are Diamond Chains, as shown in the images below.

For more information about chain types, please see Falls Creek Snow Chains.

Coach Service, Private Transfers & Car Rental

Public Transport

Public rail transport can be a convenient and cost-effective way of traveling most of the way to the snow. Various options are available to get visitors most of the way to Falls Creek via the Victorian and New South Wales regional rail services.

From Albury or Wangaratta you can connect with a scheduled Coach Service, book a Private Transfer or hire a rental car.

Visit V/Line Website >

Visit NSW Trainlink Website >

Air Travel

From most Australian capitals, daily services fly into Albury via REX and QantasLink. The remaining travel time to Falls Creek is around 1hr 45mins by road on a connecting Coach Service, in a hire car, or via Private Transfer.

For the ultimate Air Travel experience book a helicopter transfer out of Albury directly to Falls Creek. The trip takes just 35 minutes by air and adds an incredible experience to your snow holiday.

EV Charging Stations

'How to' Guide: Everything you need to know about driving here

Distances to Falls Creek

Leaving From	Distance	Drive Time
Albury Wodonga	120km	1 1/2 Hours
Melbourne	391km	4 1/2 Hours
Sydney	672km	7 Hours
Canberra	455km	5 Hours
Adelaide	966km	10 1/2 Hours
Bright	59km	1 1/2 Hours
Mt Beauty	30km	45 mins

The Snow Road Journey

Driving to the snow from the South has a lot going for it. Not only does your journey lead to Falls Creek, but the Snow Road along the way is also full of beautiful local produce for you to enjoy. Great food, wine, and coffee. Now when you're ready for a driving break, we can point you to some delicious treats and stops along the way.

Milawa Cheese Company

The famous Milawa Cheese Company is a great stop on your Snow Road Journey. Swing in and grab one of their special after ski 'aprés' packs, chock-full of goodies like aged blue, brie, salami, bickies and plenty more - perfect for enjoying after a day on the slopes. Pre-order it and it will be packed and ready for you as you swing by on your way up to the mountains. And with so many more options to choose from in the shop, it's definitely worth ducking in for a stop on your way through.

Milawa Cheese Company
17 Factory Rd, Milawa VIC 3678
milawacheese.com.au

Brown Brothers Winery

What road trip along the Snow Road is complete without a visit to the top King Valley winery, Brown Brothers? Stop in and stock up on some of their award-winning reds, or prosecco to enjoy after a day smashing it out on the slopes. And if you're particularly clever, you could grab some of their pasta sauce and locally hand-made pasta for your dinner. A jar of tasty jam and you're set for breakfast too. You clever traveller, you've got this holiday sorted! The Brown Brothers Restaurant is also open Friday to Monday 9am to 4pm, for those looking for a tasty meal while on the road.

Brown Brothers
239 Milawa-Bobinawarrah Road, Milawa, 3678 Victoria
brownbrothers.com.au

Billy Button Wines

Billy Button Wines began its life in 2014, bursting onto the scene in all its colour and glory. The botanists among us will know that this name belongs to the bouncy yellow balls of goodness that colour the mountain tops of the Alpine Valleys. These premium wines are the culmination of three factors: emerging region, varietal diversity and an inspired winemaking vision. With two convenient locations in the heart of Bright and Myrtleford, the cellar door offers visitors the opportunity to taste the full range of Billy Button wines, including our extensive varietal range. Alongside award winning wines the deli section features small goods, cheeses and local produce. Enjoy a cheese board with a glass of wine or local beer or pick up a few goodies to take with you. Check out their special aprés ski packs, combining delicious wine with cheese, or pasta, or a tasting pack. Perfect for after you've hit the slopes all day.