Australian ski temptation

Victorian ski resorts in Australia are offering plenty of incentives this season. Mt Buller has five-day unlimited lift tickets for $A275 or all-day, mid-week tickets for $A55, which includes GST. They are valid all season.

Between June 10 and 30 Mt Hotham and Falls Creek have five-day passes for $A231 and June day-passes for $49. During August's peak season, five-day lift passes are $A315 and a one-day unlimited pass $A72.

A helicopter service between Falls Creek and Mt Hotham will allow skiers to use both resorts fields for $A59.

Contact: Mt Hotham on (00613) 5759 4444, Falls Creek on (00613) 5758 3280, or buy lift tickets at Mt Buller on the day.