Frequently Asked Questions
By road from Melbourne – via Princes Highway and Neerim South, or the South Face Road (25 km on a wide dirt road) via Erica or via the Warburton Highway and Powelltown, Noojee and Tanjil Bren to Mt Baw Baw Village- taking approx. 2½ - 3 hours. Care should be taken at all times.
Please be aware that there is NO FUEL at Mt Baw Baw, ensure that you have enough fuel to drive back to your next destination. The last reliable petrol station is at either Warragul, Moe or Tyers. In the cold weather, diesel can gel up and block your fuel lines. Please purchase an anti-gel additive from any auto shop.
Green Season (October to May)
Cars may be parked near our Lodge, there is a designated driveway for 3 vehicles behind each other. There is NO charge for entry into Mount Baw Baw.
When you arrive at the main TOP car park, please take the left hand road down (Candle Heath Drive) and drive down the hill approx 100 meters . When you get to an intersection keep right, then about 50 meters down you will come to the sign "Tanjil Creek Lodge" on your right.
To get into your accommodation follow the signs to Tanjil Creek Lodge and use the KEYPAD , to be able to enter the front door (Drying Room)
White Season (June to September)
In the white season drive to the DAY car park, the internal roads in the village are not accessible due to the snow. There is a 15 minute parking zone on your left where you can offload your gear (no need to bring your linen or towels). You will have to walk 150 metres down the hill to the lodge then move your vehicle to the allocated parking zones further away(car parks 2,3 or 4), otherwise you could book the oversnow transport with guest services at Mt Baw Baw.
Access to the Baw Baw Village during the winter months will incur a fee and it is your responsibility to attend to this matter either prior to leaving home or on arrival at the mountain. The entry pass will have to include the day you arrive until the day you leave.
The following link is to purchase your entry to the resort: https://www.mountbawbaw.com.au/
Chains are required by law to be carried during winter months and fitted at the gate if directed. Please make sure you're carrying them as you will be checked upon entry.
There are chain Hire Shops in Melbourne, Neerim South, Tanjil Bren, Icy Creek, Erica and at the Entry Gate to Mt Baw Baw.
Before you leave home, look at the size of your tyre ( it is one less task when you get to the chain hire) Ensure you have a pair of rubber gloves in your car (easily accessible).