Hot snow-related businesses for those looking for a ski-change
The drop in temperatures means two things for Australia’s ski villages – the season is about to start and business is about to boom.
Many of us have holidayed on the slopes, looked around at the breathtaking snowy scenery and thought about packing it in and moving to the mountains.
But for those who want to make a ski-change a reality, here are some hot opportunities in cold parts of the country.
The Aalberg is close to the slopes of Thredbo and Perisher. Photo: Supplied
The opportunity to buy into the lodge lifestyle doesn’t come up that often, particularly in the buzzing NSW town of Jindabyne – located at the foothills of the Snowy Mountains and home to The Aalberg chalet.
The lodge provides 3.5 star accommodation and also offers a bar, pool table & Games Room, living room with a fireplace for maximum relaxation, commercial kitchen that could be geared to commercial restaurant trade, and function facilities.
The freehold title of the recently renovated lodge is on the market for $2,995,000
For those who think après skiing is more important than actually hitting the slopes, an afternoon travelling Victoria’s High Country Brewing Trail should be in order, starting at Blizzard’s Brewhouse. In the two years since it opened, the brewery has grown a following and won awards for its unique craft beers made with fresh water from the local alpine aquifers.
The Tap Room, where daily tastings are served, currently draws in over half of the business’s revenue while the rest comes from wholesale beer sales.
The Brewery has a 10-barrel, Premier Stainless Systems three-vessel brew plant and 7700 litres of cellar capacity with the space to expand.
The title to the business is for sale with an asking price of $682,000, including stock and assets.
Mountain Kitchen is in the alpine village of Dinner Plain. Photo: Supplied
In the alpine village of Dinner Plain the population is small but there are more than 200 businesses set up to care for the visiting snow tourists bound for the slopes of nearby Mount Hotham.
A rarely offered freehold restaurant business is for sale for $725,000, located on a prominent corner site in the village.
The ‘Mountain Kitchen’ seats up to 60 people across 95 square metres, currently has a top rating on Tripadvisor, and a high-grade commercial kitchen.
The restaurant, which champions local produce, operates all year round.
The Great Lake Hotel is in the heart of Tasmania’s snow country. Photo: Supplied
The Great Lake Hotel is situated on the shores of the Great Lake Miena, in Tasmania’s Snow Country, a popular fishing destination that is growing in tourism numbers.
Including a motel, a five-bedroom house and general store with fuel sales, this listing is right for an operator not afraid to do it all.
The property has 10 motel rooms, six ‘fisherman’ cabins, six powered caravan sites and dining for 100, as well as 20 on the deck.
The freehold title of the Great Lake Hotel is for sale through expressions of interest.
The Last Run has been operated by the owners since 1994. Photo: Supplied
The Last Run has been a winter favourite in Mount Hotham since 1994 under the same owners.
Nestled in the heart of the village with views over Australia Drift, it seats 80 across four dining areas and has a well-equipped bar and commercial kitchen.
The property could also be expanded into a property management office or ski hire.
The 194-square-metre bar and restaurant is on the market for $570,000.
