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Since founding in 1950, AAC has been involved in the creation of many Australian ski lodges (plus one in Japan!). Our history is intrinsically linked with the increased popularity of Australian skiing the occurred in the mid-20th century.
Interested in learning more about the growth of skiing across Australia? We’ve broken down the history of skiing in Australia into separate sections. Click on one below to read about it:
The first AAC lodge built was the Lake Albina Ski Lodge, which opened in 1951, and was shortly followed by the creation of Kunama Huette. The restoration of Pounds Creek Hut to form the Illawong Lodge happened 1956, the same year that Kunama Huette was destroyed by an avalanche, which sadly claimed the life of Roslyn Wesche (the Roslyn Lodge was built in her honour in 1976).
1959 saw the building of Kareela Lodge, which was then sold to the Therdbo company, and the funds used to form Perisher Huette (which opened in 1963). 1963 also saw the building of the original Falls Creek Huette. In 1966, Patscherkofel at Mt Buller was completed. Sadly, Charles also passed away in 1966. He was interred in a giant boulder near the top of the Thredbo chairlift. The Anton Huette Lodge was opened at Mount Hotham in 1972.
In 1987, the Dinner Plain ski lodge was opened, and in 2007, the club made their first international acquisition with the opening of the Niseko, Japan lodge.
To become an AAC member, you will need to contact the Membership Officer for the lodge you wish to join. There is a fee associated with becoming an AAC member. Contact the relevant lodge to learn more about joining the AAC:
