2.2°C
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2.4km/h
2.2°C
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2.4km/h
On occasion, due to heavy snowfall or predicted heavy snowfall, two-wheel drive vehicles will be required to carry and fit wheel chains. Wheel chains are not required for all-wheel drive or four-wheel drive vehicles, however it is highly recommended that you are familiar with how to engage the all-wheel drive or four-wheel drive setting in your vehicle, especially if you are hiring a car.
Please check current road conditions, snow reports & forecasts before you leave.
Road signs in the township of Marysville will also indicate whether chains are required, in addition to the Lake Mountain website and social media channels.
Always remember to wear appropriate clothing to keep you warm and dry while you fit chains.
Wheel chains are available for hire in Marysville, Narbethong and the Black Spur, it is extremely important that you understand how to fit the wheel chains prior to arriving to the resort.
(03) 5963 3455
29 Murchison Street
Marysville Vic 3779
(03) 5963 7029
631 Maroondah Hwy
Narbethong Vic 3778
(03) 5963 3444
0418 698 551
436 Maroondah Hwy
Narbethong Vic 3778
(03) 5963 3322
41-43 Murchison Street
Marysville VIC 3779
Answers to all your questions about the wheel chains.
Chains can be hired from any of the Ski Hires in Marysville or Narbethong before you begin the climb to Lake Mountain. The cost is approximately $30 for the day and you will be shown how to fit the chains when hiring them.
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Marysville is the closest town to Lake Mountain. Located just a short thirty-minute drive from the top of the mountain, this beautiful little town offers a wide array of accommodation, with options suitable for all situations.
If you’re after accommodation in Marysville, give Marysville Visitor Information and Regional Arts a call on (03) 5963 4567.
On occasions, due to heavy snow fall, it is necessary to carry and fit snow chains to two-wheel drive vehicles, or engage 4×4 or snow conditions on all wheel drive vehicles. Please check your vehicle’s requirements before heading to the snow. Check out the daily snow report before you leave in the morning on the home page for chain requirements for two-wheel drive vehicles.
You can also contact the resort directly on (03) 5957 7201.
Traffic advisory signs are also located at Marysville where chains can be hired. Chain days are called on the day before where possible. Alpine conditions can change quickly and if necessary chain days may be called on the day.