The second part of our Gippsland minibreak was 2 days at Mt Baw Baw. Mt Baw Baw is actually the closest snowfields to Melbourne and cater to day trippers and longer stays. Most of their visitors are families and they have well priced lessons for the beginner. The resort also has a cosy friendly atmosphere which makes it welcoming for newbies to the snow like me!
When we first arrived we were straight into snowshoes and off on a walk in the forest. It was so peaceful walking out in the snow and quite magical, I wanted to stop every 5 minutes and take photos!!After our walk we were treated to a massage in the newly opened wellness center, which includes a sauna, gym and spa. Never one to say no to a day spa I happily obliged to an hour long massage...bliss!!!
Day two at the snow was much sunnier weather and the lifts were opened up officially starting the snow season. Glen got a snowboarding lesson but I wasn't really keen to try. I instead went for a walk and checked out some of the views then retreated to the Alpine Hotel for a coffee in front of the fire. After lunch is was back to Melbourne and back to work.thanks to Destination Gippsland for our minibreak.
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Gorgeous snow pictures on the hottest day:)
ReplyDeleteWill make sure to go there when I come back from spending time with my family in Brazil! Sounds like the perfect retreat for happy couples :)
ReplyDelete♥ Isadora
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So wierd to see snow when we hit 102 degrees here in NY today.
ReplyDeleteSo glad someone is staying cool!
The pix are great
Diane
winter wonderland in the middle of summer... yup these are the pictures I need to cool me down in this heat! hehe
ReplyDeleteThese first few pictures are magical! I just love them. I am starting a new series for wonderful weekends, so email me your favorite weekend photos!
ReplyDeletexo Marcie
Enchanting! Love the pictures!
ReplyDeleteI love the photographs!
ReplyDeleteI've been a reader for ages and just started my own blog. I'd be so honoured if you had a squizz =)
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oh goodness... it's summer here in the states, how refreshing to see photos of snow! :) absolutely gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteSnow in July? Wonderful - I do love this planet and it's infinite weather varieties!
ReplyDeleteoh wow lot of snow there!!! Here in Switzerland come so many snow too, but fortunately now we have the summer and it is sooo warm ;D
ReplyDeleteWow your photos look magical. Sounds like you had a great day.
ReplyDeleteLove the shots. Most especially the 2nd one. Third photo reminded me of Narnia. HaHa. Any snow-filled forest I see reminds me of Narnia. :P
ReplyDeleteBest thing about winter is snow! Glad to see you're having lots of fun. Have a safe trip.
Hello! This is the first time that I visit your blog and I see is very nice!!
ReplyDeleteI love your style, very elegant and modern!
Good photos!!
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This makes me so excited for the snow! I have a snowboard waiting to be used for the first time :) Very magical, your inspiring me to take my camera with me on our trip (eventhough...not sure if it will survive all my falls!).
ReplyDeleteLovely shots!
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looks pretty! i'd love to try snowboarding
ReplyDeleteLOve these pictures. Gives me inspiration.
ReplyDeletei love looking at these snow pictures as i sit here dying in 90 degree heat!
ReplyDeleteWow, these are wonderful photos. Unbelievable to see snowy pics, in our part of the world it's hot, hot summer! xo Brit
ReplyDeletewow the fisrt picture looks like something straight out of Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland!
ReplyDeleteWinter on the other side of the world. Awesome to see when it's 94 degrees F in Chicago. Beautiful photos.
ReplyDeletesounds like you had a great weekend! i love your snowy photos, they're so snowy i cannot wait till my winter holiday this coming august.
ReplyDeleteOh my word, I can't get enough of snowy, wonderland pictures right now! These are marvelous =)
ReplyDeleteabsolutely gorgeous
ReplyDeletegorgeous winterland pictures!!
ReplyDeleteI love the pic of the wooden chairs and the snowy trees in the window! Looks awesome. Hope Glen had fun. Wow, this month snow and mountains and soon beaches and sunshine for you! Wow our country has such variations! <3
ReplyDeletewow the first photo was unbelieveable!
ReplyDeleteolivia
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such a lovely break!♥
ReplyDeleteHow absolutely divine!
ReplyDeleteI love LOVE snow!! It's in my Swedish genes (of course!) and I miss my gorgeous native Winters so much. This post has given me a boost. Love you pictures.
x Charlotta
I'm living in South Korea right now, and it's the middle of summer and so incredibly hot. These pictures are a welcome reprieve from the heat and remind me of my beloved Canada. I'm so glad you posted this :)
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