Snow Gear Hire in Victoria

Are you heading to the Victorian Alpine region this winter? Whether you’re going to Falls Creek, Mount Hotham, Lake Mountain Alpine Resort or exploring the Alpine National Park, one of the smartest things to do is to book your snow gear hire. Don’t stress about packing your own gear and tap into the many high-quality rental options across Victoria.
This guide covers everything you need to know about snowboard equipment, ski gear, vehicle chains, snow clothing and more – so you’re prepared for all conditions and every type of snow adventure.

Hire Snow Equipment Locally

Traveling with snow gear is a hassle – especially when dealing with tight vehicle tyres or airline baggage restrictions. That’s why so many visitors on a snow trip choose to hire gear locally. With Victoria’s amazing selection of ski equipment, snowboard boots, Jacket Pants packages, snow shoes and even toboggan hire, it’s easier than ever to travel light and arrive ready.
Many ski hire shops also offer a range of waterproof clothing, accessories for sale and snow chains so you can pack light and be comfortable and safe in the snow.

Why Hire Snow Gear in Victoria?

Renting your gear provides flexibility, savings and convenience. Here’s why snow lovers – from beginners to experienced riders – prefer to hire:

Huge range of gear to suit all skill levels and mixed ability groups
Access to premium board packages, standard board packages and family ski gear
Pick up near Melbourne, alpine towns or altitude villages
Multiday hire options with discount pricing
Options tailored to ability skier/snowboarders
Efficient service with options for scheduled collection times

Best of all, many snow hire centres are Australian family businesses with years of experience and great customer service.

Hire Snow Gear

Whether you’re driving via the Alpine Road or flying into Melbourne, there’s a ski hire shop with a wide range of gear waiting for you.

1. Melbourne Snow Gear Hire Shops

Before you hit the slopes, Melbourne has several locations with heaps of rental gear:

Snowrider Rentals (Mitcham) – Great for quick pick-ups on the way to Mount Buller or Falls Creek
Melbourne Snowboard Centre – Known for their range of quality gear and friendly service
Aussie Disposals – Cheap ski clothing hire and basic snow gear hire

All locations take credit cards and debit cards and have all boot sizes, tyre sizes and even wheel chains.

2. On-Mountain Rentals at Victorian Ski Resorts

Want to rent on the mountain? All major Victorian resorts have on-mountain rentals with ultimate service:

Mount Hotham Alpine Resort
Falls Creek Ski Resort
Lake Mountain Alpine Resort
Dinner Plain snow hire outlets

These resorts have quality service, easy returns and chain service guys on busy weekends and public holidays.

3. Local Snow Hire Shops Along the Way

Along the drive, towns like Mansfield, Mount Beauty, Bright and Marysville have some of Victoria’s best rental spots:

Georges Ski Hire (Mount Beauty) – Famous for their efficient service, breakage of equipment policies and return of chains
Snowline Ski Centre – Snowboard package hire, toboggan hire and snow clothing
Buller Sports in Mansfield – Industry standards are strict and they have great gear for all ages

These shops are perfect for picking up vehicle chains, hiring gear for cross country or downhill skiing or to check road conditions before heading to the resort.

What’s in a Snow Gear Hire Package?

Depending on your hire period and location, a standard package might include:

Skis, boots and poles
Snowboard and boots
Jacket Pants + waterproof clothing
Helmet, goggles and gloves (optional or extra)
Rental clothing in various styles and sizes
Add-ons for toboggan parks, snowshoes and cross-country gear

Many shops also publish a price list by day of hire, age price or hire period so you can budget your skiing time easily.

Snow Chain Hire

Driving in the Australian snow season? You’ll need snow chains – also known as diamond pattern wheel chains – for access to Mount Hotham, Falls Creek and parts of Alpine National Park.