Fresh snow near the Rock Shelter

Mt  St. Gwinear is a cross-country ski area located at the north-east end of the Baw Baw National Park and is managed by Parks Victoria. Baw Baw downhill ski village is approximately 9km away across the Baw Baw plateau to the south-west.

To get to Mt St Gwinear: from Moe (in Gippsland) take the road to Erica and Rawson, then follow the Thompson Valley Road to the clearly marked Mt St Gwinear turn off. After approximately 13km of dirt road you will arrive at the car park. Chains must be carried during Winter. The only permanent facilities at the car park are toilets and a day shelter. During the winter a temporary building is erected for Parks Victoria rangers and as the base for the St Gwinear Ski Patrol. There is no ski hire facility at Mt St Gwinear car park; the nearest is at Erica. However, food, drinks and toboggan hire are available at the car park on most weekends when there is snow.

Parks Victoria rangers can be contacted at Parkers Corner Erica on 03 5165 3204

The Mt St Gwinear Snow Report recorded message is on  03 5165 3481

 Mt St Gwinear Trail Map

If Lost - Stay Put         Do not attempt to walk out - wait for assistance

• Seek Shelter - get out of the wind
• Stay Dry - if possible don't let all your clothing get wet - insulate yourself
• Mark Your Shelter - make yourself visible, crossed skis,
• Don't Panic - you may get cold and hungry but you will survive

Remember most Australian Ski Resorts are near the top of a mountain - do not attempt to walk off the mountain below the tree line as the forest and scrub is very thick

Distress calls  - 3 signals together - whistle, shouts, torch, etc

Allways carry the following:

• Brightly colored waterproof clothing
• Hat sunglasses map compass
• Whistle waterproof matches in plastic bag, high energy food

A Patroller radios back to Base