ARV was established by the Victorian Government on 1 October 2022 through amendments to the Alpine Resorts (Management) Act 1997 (the Act). It is responsible for the management, development, promotion and use of Victoria’s 6 alpine resorts:

  • Falls Creek
  • Lake Mountain
  • Mt Baw Baw
  • Mt Buller
  • Mt Hotham
  • Mt Stirling.

ARV is a statutory authority that reports to the Minister for Environment and is subject to the general direction and control of the Minister. ARV is a body corporate and is considered a public body for the purposes of the FMA.

The establishment of ARV brought the management of the resorts together into one organisation and superseded the Alpine Resort Management Boards to build the economic resilience of the sector, streamline operations across the resorts where possible and coordinate responses to challenges.

The former Minister outlined detailed performance priorities for ARV in a Letter of Expectations dated 24 October 2022, which works alongside the Act and the Victorian Climate Change Strategy to provide the current policy context that ARV operates within.

ARV operates within the context of legislation, government policy and obligations, and our Letter of Expectations as well as stakeholder and visitor needs and expectations.

Our decisions will be informed by our legislative requirements, the needs of the visitors and community, and the alpine industry. ARV is committed to establishing a successful organisation and delivering great outcomes for our customers, stakeholders, partners and the environment.

Vision

Vibrant, sustainable and thriving alpine resorts that can be embraced by all and enjoyed by generations to come.

Purpose

To lead and unite the alpine sector in driving the resilience, adaptation and enhancement of Victoria’s unique alpine resorts.

Objectives

To promote the management, development, promotion, and use of alpine resorts taking into account:

  • their unique characteristics
  • the environment and ecology of each resort and the effect of climate change on them
  • economic considerations
  • the cultural heritage and landscape, including indigenous cultural heritage and the requirements of any relevant traditional owner recognition and settlement agreement
  • the use of alpine resorts for recreation and tourism in all seasons by diverse cultural and economic groups.

Values

At ARV, we are a diverse team of passionate, capable and proud people working towards our goal of a sustainable future for our resorts and the alpine environment. Our behaviours, our work and our decisions are guided by 6 core values:

  • Be positive: We lead by example, work proactively to solve problems, and maintain a positive and constructive attitude.
  • Work together: We share knowledge communicate openly, support each other and collaborate across all areas.
  • Show respect: We take responsibility for our actions, have pride in our work and always act in an honest and transparent manner.
  • Give support: We are approachable, kind, listen to feedback and appreciate the different views and perspectives of others
  • Keep safe: We protect our people and resorts and are committed to caring for the alpine environment in all we do.
  • Protect nature: We respect the unique environmental values of the resorts and actively work to protect the alpine landscape.

Principles

ARV will consider the following while performing all duties:

  • protecting the unique environmental, social, cultural, and economic characteristics of each alpine resort
  • planning for and managing all alpine resorts in a coordinated manner that adapts to and responds to the impacts and risks of climate change
  • the ongoing impact of the use of the alpine resorts on natural and cultural features and the ecology of the alpine resorts
  • respecting, protecting, and promoting Aboriginal self-determination, cultural values, practices, heritage, and knowledge in the alpine resorts
  • partnering with traditional owners in policy development, planning, and decision-making in the alpine resorts
  • protecting and enhancing the amenity, access, and use of each alpine resort, for the benefit and enjoyment of current and future generations of all Victorians
  • promoting investment in a diverse range of tourism and recreation experiences, for all seasons, in each alpine resort.

Core functions

  • Managing each resort in accordance with the Act and alpine resorts principles.
  • Strategic planning for the development, promotion, and management of ARV principles.
  • Strategic tourism activities and marketing.

Service provision:

  • snowmaking
  • electricity
  • waste and recycling
  • gas supply
  • water supply
  • roads
  • drainage and sewerage
  • fire protection
  • ski patrol
  • transport

Operating environment

ARV operates in a global environment that is rapidly changing. The coming decade will bring significant challenges and opportunities, including climate change, greater Aboriginal self-determination, population growth, rising living costs, changing visitor economy trends and financial sustainability.

ARV resorts will need to adapt to dramatic shifts to where and how alpine communities live, work and play

Page last updated: 21/04/26