LET’S TALK!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
No, The Shuffle Busses run in snow, ice and very adverse alpine conditions. To that end, the times dependent on road conditions. On a good clear run it takes about 20min per trip.
Grid reference 41 30’23”S 147 37’33”E on Google Earth
11km up from the bitumen turnoff of the C401 main road, there are signs at the bottom at the intersection.
There is free car parking on the right hand side of the road. The Shuffle Bus then collects you from this point and takes you the further remaining 8 kilometres to the top.
All the Snow Sports Shuffle Busses are white Landcruiser Troop Carriers and all look the same.
Our main season runs from June to September.
Our Facebook and Instagram are updated frequently during the season with information about conditions. We also have a live camera so you can check conditions out for yourself HERE.
For weather forecasts please CLICK HERE
During the winter season every vehicle travelling past the BLSS Shuffle Stop MUST carry chains and fit when directed. The law requires you to do so please see Parks & Wildlife website for more information
ALL vehicles, 4WD and 2WD, need to carry chains past the past the Shuffle Bus Stop. Parks and Wildlife Service check and turn people back if they do not have chains.
Not only do you have to carry the chains you have to know how to fit them correctly, to the driving wheels of your car, and know how to drive safely and confidently when the chains are on your vehicle.
Yes accept EFTPOS and cash payments on site. Please note that there are no ATM facilities on the mountain.
BEN LOMOND CABINS – BOOKINGS COMING SOON
ON TOP OF BEN LOMOND
Tas Rovers Ski Club
Email : bookings@RoverSkiClub.com
Northern Tasmanian Alpine Club
NTAC Website
LAUNCESTON & SURROUNDS
Brickendon Estate – Longford
World Heritage Listed Colonial Farm Village & Accommodation
Brickendon Estate Website
Phone: 03 6391 1383
Email: information@brickendon.com.au
Mercure Launceston
3 Brisbane Street, Launceston
Mecure Launceston Website
For direct bookings:
Phone: 03 6331 2055
Email info@mercurelaunceston.com.au
Bookings are open for Shuffle Bus and Snow Play Rentals. Ski & Board Rentals, Lessons, and Cabin bookings coming soon.
We do not run the lifts. For any information regarding lift operations please contact Ben Lomond Ski Lifts
CLICK HERE for information on how to get to Ben Lomond by car.
Don’t have your own car
Discover Tasmania tours run a half day tour of Ben Lomond which includes transport.
The BLSS building is home to the only on-mountain cafe, serving an impressive array of delectable treats. From gourmet pizzas toscrumptious pastries and an abundance of hot beverages to warm you up from the inside out.
Yes, Ski and Snowboard lessons are available wirth our team of friendly and experienced instructors. Bookings for lessons are comging soon!
There is a limited amount of Telstra coverage within the BLSS building. Reception is limited across other areas of the mountain.
hello@tasmania.ski
PHONE
03 6390 6185
Mailing Address
PO Box 253
Launceston TAS 7250
Location
Alpine Ski Village
Ben Lomond Rd
Ben Lomond TAS 7212
