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Mt Stirling ski resort

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Mt Stirling Resort Guide

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Updated: Sep 21, 3:04 PMWeather at base: 1,460m

Resort Guide

Mt Stirling is located in Victoria, Australia, offering an authentic alpine environment renowned for its natural, undeveloped landscape and backcountry experiences. The resort features extensive cross-country and backcountry skiing, snowshoeing, snow camping, and tobogganing, with a focus on self-guided adventure rather than traditional lift-served skiing. Key amenities include equipment hire, ski lessons, a café, mountain huts, and year-round camping facilities. Mt Stirling stands out for its tranquil atmosphere, emphasis on wilderness exploration, and suitability for both winter and summer outdoor activities.

Resort Info

Summit1,749m
Base1,460m
Vertical289m
Skiable Area7000 acres
CountryAustralia

Season dates

OpenedJune 15, 2026
Projected closingOctober 5, 2026

Future dates are operator estimates and may change.

Ski passes

Independent

Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.

Top Après Ski

Unable to determine top apres ski place for this resort.

Season vs Historic

Updated Mon, Sep 21, 03:04 PM UTC

50cm

Season Total

This Season to Date

-60%

vs 5-Year Avg

123cm avg by now

-26%

vs 30-Year Avg

67cm avg by now

123cm

5-Yr Avg by Now

This season is at 49.8 cm to date. The last completed season totaled ~49.2 cm. That's 60% below the 5-year average (123 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 27% below the 30-year average (67 cm).

Mt Stirling Season Snowfall

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Mt Stirling Snow History

Average annual snowfall is 74cm with an average of 28 snowfall days per season. The recent decade runs 107% above this average (153cm over the last ten tracked seasons). The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).

Average monthly snowfall history
MonthAvg SnowfallSnowfall DaysAvg Base DepthMax Base DepthBiggest Snowfall
June13cm5 days0cm5cm6cm
July22cm8 days1cm6cm8cm
August26cm8 days1cm7cm8cm
September9cm4 days0cm4cm4cm
October2cm2 days0cm2cm2cm

Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.

SnowSure Score by Month

Season 2026

7.7

Season Average

47 days scored

18

Best Day

6 Aug

0

Excellent+ Days

Scored 50 or above

0

Powder Days

6cm+ fresh snow

Aug
9.326d
Sep
5.721d

Highest-scoring days

August 2026

  • 186 Aug
  • 167 Aug
  • 1611 Aug4cm

September 2026

  • 921 Sep
  • 81 Sep
  • 75 Sep

August scored highest for Mt Stirling in 2026. Based on 47 days the resort was verified open; this season is still under way, so later months are incomplete. One season of scores describes what happened, not what to expect.

Season at a Glance

Next season(2026)

Opens Jun 15, 2026

Through Oct 5, 2026

Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.

Best Months to Visit

August

Peak Season

July

Peak Season

September

Good

June

Good

Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.

Frequently asked questions about Mt Stirling

Where is Mt Stirling?
Mt Stirling is a ski resort in Australia.
How high is Mt Stirling?
Mt Stirling runs from a base elevation of 1,460 m (4,790 ft) to a summit of 1,749 m (5,738 ft), giving a vertical drop of 289 m (948 ft).
How big is Mt Stirling?
Mt Stirling has 7,000 acres (2,833 hectares) of skiable terrain.
Which ski pass covers Mt Stirling?
Mt Stirling is on the Independent. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
When is ski season at Mt Stirling?
Mt Stirling typically operates from June to October. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.