Falls Creek, one of Victoria’s major alpine resorts, has established electric vehicle charging infrastructure to support visitors traveling with EVs. Here’s an overview of the charging options available at Falls Creek as of my last update (October 2024):
Falls Creek Village Square
- Location: Village Bowl, central Falls Creek
- Type: DC Fast Charger
- Connectors: CCS2 and CHAdeMO
- Power: 50kW
- Access: Public, pay-as-you-go
- Operating hours: 24/7
- Notes: Primary charging option for day visitors
Falls Creek Resort Management Office
- Location: Slalom Plaza
- Type: AC destination charger
- Connectors: Type 2
- Power: 22kW
- Access: Public
- Fee: Included with resort entry
QT Falls Creek
- Location: Arlberg Street
- Type: Tesla Destination Charger + Universal Type 2
- Power: 11kW
- Access: Hotel guests priority, available to public when space permits
- Notes: Check with reception for availability
Astra Lodge
- Location: Snowgum Lane
- Type: AC destination charger
- Connectors: Type 2
- Power: 7kW
- Access: Lodge guests and restaurant patrons
Falls Creek Country Club
- Location: Parallel Street
- Type: AC destination charger
- Connectors: Type 2
- Power: 11kW
- Access: For guests and visitors
- Operating hours: 8am-8pm
Important considerations for EV drivers visiting Falls Creek:
- The drive to Falls Creek involves significant elevation gain, which can increase battery consumption
- Winter conditions can substantially reduce EV range (often by 30-40%)
- The Bogong High Plains Road can be challenging in winter and chains may be required
- It’s recommended to arrive with at least 50% charge if planning to return the same day
- Charging stations may be in high demand during peak winter and summer seasons
- Always check the operational status of chargers via apps like PlugShare before traveling
Falls Creek Resort has been progressively expanding its EV charging network as part of its sustainability goals, with plans for additional charging points to be installed in the future to meet growing demand.