Ben Lomond Base

17/12/2024

Looking for somewhere to keep cool on these hot summer days? Why not head to the mountains and catch the alpine wildflowers while you're at it? They're in bloom now!

We're open 9:30am-3:30pm every day for park's passes, coffee, breakfast, lunch and a post-hike glass of Tasmanian wine or The Albert Brewery lager.

See you soon!

Cooler up in the mountains today on a warm summer day in Tassie .

The alpine flowers are blooming across the mountain which is alway beautiful too see .

12/12/2024

Grab your Ben Lomond merch at The Base today! It makes a great stocking filler 🎁🎅🏼

We're open everyday from 9:30am-3:30pm with extended holiday hours beginning soon!

Can't make it into store? You still have a few days left to buy online in time for delivery before Christmas but time is running out!

shop.benlomondalpineresort.com.au/retail

07/12/2024

🌞 Our summer drinks menu has officially launched!🥳

Along with our normal range of hot chocolates, coffees, chais and tea, we've now added a range of cold drinks to our menu to keep you cool in this summer!

We've added:
☕ Iced Lattes
🍦Iced coffees
🥛 Caramel, vanilla, strawberry and chocolate milkshakes

Don't forget we're also fully licensed, serving a range of lagers,
Ciders and hard ginger beer and

Come grab one today! Maybe alongside a slice of carrot cake 😉

14/10/2024

Get yourself down to Ben Lomond Base this weekend for the Blessington Gravel Grind!

The race will start and end at The Base THIS Saturday and our team will be on hand to provide you all with all the coffee, treats and drinks you need.

See you there! 🚲

Ben Lomond Alpine Resort

Come on out and support this great event! 🚲

Reposted:
⚙️ BLESSINGTON GRAVEL GRIND ⚙️
It’s race week so time for a few updates!

Before we get to the finer details, we want to give a big thanks to the event sponsors. Our major sponsor is - Ben and the team who have been incredibly supportive of club events and the local riding community for many years.

Also thanking Broad Arrow Wines (available at the cellar door) for some great podium prizes (wine for the adults, chocolates for the U18) and cafe for being our awesome home BASE. Please support the sponsors who help us host these events.

Here’s a recap on the event details:

🚴 Saturday 19 October 2024
This is a 70km gravel (age group based) race with 11am mass start. There is 1,000m of climbing in the first 40kms, and 1,300m in total.
Recommend min 30mm tyres. Riders who opt to race on a road bike would need to have a good level of skill.

📍 Registration and start/finish is from the Ben Lomond BASE Cafe (3420 Blessington Road, Upper Blessington)
10:50am - Mandatory rider briefing
11:00am - Race start

🔎 Course - https://www.strava.com/routes/3253942540381968594
It is recommended that all riders download the Strava route (its easier to copy the link from our FB event page) to their bike computer or phone before race day.

🌭 Catering - the Ben Lomond BASE cafe will be our home BASE for all your prep coffees, snacks and bevvies after. The club will also be running a BBQ here too. Bring the family here to hang with the crew whilst you ride and then relax and chill with friends for the celebration after.

⏰ Entries are still open and the club would really appreciate your support. Please enter via entryboss (link in bio).
All riders must be race registered with AusCycling annual licence or 1 day licence.

🧰 Riders will be well supported by our amazing crew of volunteers, including corner marshalls (so no one takes a wrong turn), lead and tail cars (so no rider ever comes last) and first aiders everywhere (in the car, back at base and riding along with you).

🏆🌭 Presentations and celebration from approx 3pm

See you there!👍👍

04/08/2024

Still not visited the snow yet this year? There's plenty up the mountain and we've got all the gear you need to get you rugged up and ready for a day on the mountain 🏔️❄️🎿

31/07/2024

Our fabulous rentals team are ready and raring to go to kit you out with everything you need for a day on the mountain!

❄️ Need winter clothing? Come rug up!
🎿 Want to ski or snowboard? We'll have you ready for a shred in no time!
🛷 First time on the snow? Why not grab a toboggan?
⛓️ Want to drive yourself up the mountain? We can size you up some snow chains
🎫 Need a national parks pass? We can sort that out for you too

We also have a great little licenced cafe to cover you from breakfast to spread ski!

Find us at 3420 Blessington Road, only 30 minutes from Launceston, enroute to Ben Lomond.

29/07/2024

Why not finish a day on the slopes of Ben Lomond Alpine Resort with a wine on the deck at Ben Lomond Base? 🥂

With a range of Tasmanian wines, beer, cider and hard ginger beer, as well as our specialty coffees, we're sure to warm you from the inside out!

Grab a seat by our firepit and you'll be toasty in no time 🔥

26/06/2024

26/06/2024

Our Christmas in July Extravaganza on 6 July has been featured by Australian Traveller! We still have a few tickets left: https://events.humanitix.com/christmas-in-july-extravaganza

Embrace mulled wine, cheesy fondues, street markets and ice skating with Australia’s most extravagant Christmas in July celebrations.

21/06/2024

Join us on 6 July to celebrate all things festive! Real snow, warming winter cocktails and fabulous festive workshops and vendors 🎅❄️🎁

05/06/2024

Free Saturday 6 July? Come join the fun at our Christmas in July Extravaganza 🎄🎁🎂 Secure your ticket now! https://events.humanitix.com/christmas-in-july-extravaganza

Join us on 6 July for our first Christmas in July Extravaganza! Experience a white Christmas with real snow, a selection of incredible local food and drink vendors, and a European-style Christmas market.

Warm yourself with a mulled wine and smores around our firepit at Ben Lomond Base. Dance the night away to live music, and enjoy the magic of our decorations and gigantic Christmas tree.

For a real seasonal treat, buy tickets to one the fantastic festive workshops on offer. Whether you want to build gingerbread houses with Sabina’s Petit Gateau, craft festive wreaths with Ivy n Rose Florist, or get taken on a tour of whisky with Adams Distillery, we've got the workshop for you!

Tickets are selling fast so grab yours before its too late! https://events.humanitix.com/christmas-in-july-extravaganza

03/06/2024

🍻 Winter drinks launch!🍻 It's beginning to feel a lot like winter over here at Ben Lomond. To help you warm up around our firepit pit, we've launched a range of winter drinks at Ben Lomond Base.

Along with our existing range of The Albert Brewery lagers and dark beer, Devils Corner wines, Spreyton Cider Co ciders and hard ginger beer, we've added the following to our drinks and speciality coffee menu:
- Mulled Wine
- Ragged Jack (Coffee, Whisky & Baileys)
- Jacobs Ladder (Mocha, Rum & Kahlua)
- Norman's Folly (Hot Chocolate, Baileys & Peppermint Schnapps)

As always, you'll also find our awesome range of coffees, teas and hot chocolate on sale at The Base everyday.

So stop by next time you're on your way back from Ben Lomond Alpine Resort

30/05/2024

Great to see Janie Finlay has the same vision for a year round Ben Lomond experience.

From ski, snowboarding and tobogganing in winter to hiking, rock climbing and mountain biking in summer, Ben Lomond has so much to offer!

No matter what brings you to the mountain, Ben Lomond Base is your ultimate mountain basecamp for all your adventure needs!

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