At Ben Lomond Alpine Resort Base in Upper Blessington, you can buy lift passes and rent ski or snowboard equipment. The 6 km of downhill slopes at Ben Lomond are in the wider region; they are suitable for skiers and snowboarders of all ability levels. When planning, it is worth treating these local services and the regional slopes as separate points of reference.
Winter: equipment, tickets and slopes
At the Base, in addition to individual lift passes, combined packages of a lift pass and ski or snowboard equipment are available. Rentals include skis, ski boots and poles, as well as snowboards and snowboard boots. Rental equipment is collected at Ben Lomond Base, 3420 Blessington Road, before you continue to the resort. As collection procedures, package terms and rental inventory may change, check these details before your trip.
The regional context is also helpful for getting there during the ski season: a shuttle bus runs from the lower car park at Ben Lomond. The ticket office at the Base sells national park passes and provides visitor information about the mountain and surrounding areas. Facilities at the Base include toilets, free Wi-Fi, a café and a gift shop. Service and facility details may change.
Getting there and finding your way
From Hobart, the route to Ben Lomond National Park goes via Evandale, the partly sealed C413, Deddington Road and Blessington Road. It then continues towards Upper Blessington and onto Ben Lomond Road (C432). The partly sealed C413 is a specific feature of this route that you can take into account when planning your journey.
If you are looking for hotels in Upper Blessington, you can use the Base address as a reference point for the ski services there. The regional location of the slopes also helps you avoid treating local services and the ski area as one and the same when planning. During the ski season, seasonal information about the shuttle and equipment services is also relevant; check the specific conditions before travelling.
Summer, memorial site and refreshments
Ben Lomond offers many opportunities for experienced hikers and rock climbers during the summer months. This is a different seasonal focus from the downhill slopes and shuttle during the ski season. When planning your travel dates, you can therefore distinguish between winter activities related to skiing and snowboarding and the summer activities mentioned for experienced visitors.
In Upper Blessington, the North Esk Memorial Hall commemorates the First World War (1914–18) and the Second World War (1939–45). It complements the nature and winter sports themes with a place of remembrance, without assuming any particular visitor programme.
The après-ski offerings at Ben Lomond Base include various local lagers, Spreyton ciders and Du Cane beers. Ben Lomond Base Cafe serves barista-made TasCaffe coffee as well as hot and cold food. Food and drink offerings and café details may change; contact the operator for the latest information before travelling.
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