What to expect

NTAC has two lodges, located adjacent to each other on our site overlooking the main slopes on Ben Lomond. All Winter 2025 bookings will be accommodated in the Lodge.

The Lodge has extensive facilities including bunkrooms configured to sleep 8 people with four double and two single beds in each, a large kitchen, dining and lounge area, multiple bathrooms in the accommodation and living/day areas, three ski storage areas, a drying room and a communal games room. Power is supplied by solar/battery system and supplemented using diesel generators when required.

The Lodge

  • Extensively equipped kitchen
  • 2 Large gas cooktops and ovens
  • Pots, pans and cooking utensils
  • Glasses and mugs
  • Crockery and cutlery
  • Chopping boards, serving bowls etc
  • Pantry/cool room
  • Large dining area and lounge
  • 8 Separate bunkrooms
  • 4 bathrooms in accommodation wing
  • 4 bathrooms in day use areas
  • Large drying room
  • Ski storage rooms
  • Member ski lockers
  • Member equipment storage room
  • Ground and First Floor decks overlooking ski slopes

Frederick Smithies Lodge – self contained units ***Only available for summer bookings 2025-26***

The Frederick Smithies Lodge (or The Freds as we know it) has the more rustic feel of an older timber lodge. Each unit has a small living and cooking area, adjacent bunkroom with different configurations of single and double beds and bathroom.  Cooking equipment runs on gas and electricity is supplied by generator for lighting and power points.  Heating is provided by small diesel heaters in each unit as well as wood fires.

  • 4 units
  • Small living area
  • Bunkroom
  • Separate bathroom
  • Detached from the “Big Lodge”

What to bring

You need to bring your own linen – you will need to bring a bottom sheet and pillowcase, along with a sleeping bag or doona. You also need to provide your own towel and personal toiletries.  The solar system provides power for lighting overnight but a torch definitely comes in handy.

The Club provides pillows, tea, coffee, milo and sugar for hot drinks. You need to bring your own food and drinks to last the duration of your stay.

Tips and Tricks

There is no petrol or groceries available on the mountain. Snow Sports runs a Cafe on mountain that is open from start of lifts to late afternoon and Ben Lomond Alpine Resort run a cafe as part of their BASE at the turnoff from the main road.

Ski/snowboard and equipment hire is available from;

  • Ben Lomond Alpine Resort – Ben Lomond BASE – located where you turn off from the main road, approximately 25 minutes from the top of the mountain. 
  • Ben Lomond Snow Sports – located at the bottom of the main slopes/above the Ben Lomond Village.

All vehicles travelling above the snow line must carry chains, and fit them where required.  If you do not have your own chains they can be hired from Ben Lomond BASE. If you prefer not to drive up yourself you can park and ride the Ben Lomond Snow Sports Shuffle bus service.  Please contact the companies direct for details on these options.