Turnbulls gets you to the snow easily !!

The snow season is near and your trying to plan a trip with family and friends to the Victorian snow fields.

We have compiled a small list of facts to make getting to the snow field easier and cheaper than you expected.

Turnbulls has great deals on 8 & 12 seat people movers and a variety of different four wheel drives that are all fully insured to go above the snow line. Unlike most rental companied we do not charge for additional fees to allow you to drive above the snow line.

Our 4 day ski package is Melbourne’s cheapest mini bus deal.  Hire a 12 seater mini bus for just $396 , that includes GST and 400 kms allowance. See below for our comparison rates. 

Simply call 1300 664 068 to arrange our Melbourne airport pick up and drop off facility. Turnbulls Hire Drive “ We’ll look after you “

Comparison rates. ( Mini bus hire versus coach service )

Approximate cost based on 4 days to Mount Hotham with 12 passengers.
4 days hire of a Turnbulls 12 seater mini bus.
$396 inc gst and 400 kms allowance.
Additional kms  400 x 0.33 = $132
“Optional “ Collision Damage Waiver = $88
Approx fuel usage $95
National park fees $11.5 per person , per day $552
Grand total $1263  divide by 12 people = $105 per person.

Catching a Bus from Melbourne Airport  - Return fare $170 per person

Do the sums yourself !! why would you take a bus !!
Hiring from Turnbulls is not only cheaper, but much more flexible.
Allows you to travel on the dates and time you want.
Stop when you want. Go sightseeing. Travel between resorts.
The advantages are never ending. 

Snow Chains

All resorts in Victoria require you to carry snow chains , no matter how good the conditions are.
Fitting wheel chain requirements are decided on a daily basis and are determined by weather forecasts and existing road conditions.
Chain requirements may vary between 2-Wheel Drive (2WD) and 4-Wheel Drive (4WD) and All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles, as each of these types of cars react differently to snow and icy road conditions.
Daily wheel chain requirements are communicated via the local accommodation providers, retails outlets and authorities who are come into contact with people travelling to the Resort.
Chains can be hired from any of these towns, Mansfield, Omeo, Bright, Harrietville, Erica, Rawson.

Mount Buller

Only 248kms north east of Melbourne (about 3 hours), Mt Buller is the most accessible snow resort in Australia.
Accommodation options are varied. Stay on the mountain or travel up from Mansfield every day .
More info at www.mtbuller.com  

 

Mt Hotham

Take the Hume Highway to Wangaratta and then the Great Alpine Road via Bright and Harrietville, travel time is about 4.5 hours.
Or take the Princes Highway to Bairnsdale and the Great Alpine Road via Omeo and Dinner Plain, travel time is about 5.5 hours
Accommodation is available on the mountain or 5 minutes away at Dinner Plain. Omeo has a variety hotel and pub style accommodation available . Its approx 40 mins drive .
More info at www.mthotham.com.au

 

Falls Creek

The road to Falls Creek from Mount Beauty gently winds uphill for 32 kms, so take your time and please drive carefully.
www.fallscreek.com.au

Mt Baw Baw

Located only 2 and a half hours drive from Melbourne.
Reaching the Resort is easy, simply take a short drive along the Princes or Warburton Highways and follow the signs.
Try the alternative route from Melbourne follow the Princes Highway to Moe, turn left to the Erica road. Five minutes out of Erica is the new South Face Road. It is unsealed, but it provides all weather access without steep gradients or sharp hairpin bends.
More info at www.mountbawbaw.com.au