Stay Connected in Victoria's Alpine Resorts

Alpine Resorts Victoria (ARV) provides ARV Free Community Wifi at selected locations across alpine resorts in Victoria.

The service helps visitors, residents, seasonal workers, and local communities stay connected while enjoying Victoria's unique alpine environments. ARV Free Community Wifi provides basic internet access at no cost to users.

Why ARV Provides Free Community Wifi

As a Victorian Government statutory authority, ARV is committed to supporting the communities, visitors and businesses that contribute to the success of Victoria's alpine resorts.

Access to internet connectivity can assist with:

  • Accessing visitor information and resort updates
  • Staying in contact with family and friends
  • Checking weather and emergency information
  • Accessing online services and travel arrangements
  • Supporting seasonal workers and local communities

Where Can I Access the Service?

ARV Free Community Wifi is available at selected resort locations.

Availability may vary by resort, season, operational requirements and network capacity. Coverage areas may include:

  • ARV community facilities
  • Visitor information areas
  • Public gathering spaces
  • Selected resort operational locations

Signage at participating locations will indicate when ARV Free Community Wifi generally is available.

How to Connect

Connecting is simple:

  1. Enable Wifi on your device.
  2. Select the ARV Free Community Wifi network.
  3. Follow any on-screen instructions if prompted.
  4. Start browsing.

Most smartphones, tablets, and laptops can connect without any special software.

Service Expectations

ARV Free Community Wifi is intended to provide convenient public internet access for general browsing, email, messaging and online information services.

As this is a shared community service:

  • Connection speeds may vary depending on user demand.
  • Service availability may be affected by alpine weather, maintenance activities, or telecommunications outages.
  • Network performance cannot be guaranteed.
  • The service is provided on a best-efforts basis.

Privacy and Security

Users should exercise appropriate care when using any public Wifi network.

We recommend that users:

  • Avoid transmitting sensitive personal or financial information over public networks.
  • Keep devices updated with current security patches.
  • Only use secure websites that display HTTPS encryption.

ARV is committed to protecting personal information in accordance with applicable Victorian privacy legislation.

Acceptable Use

By using ARV Free Community Wifi, you agree to use the service lawfully and responsibly.

Users must not:

  • Engage in unlawful activity.
  • Attempt to compromise network security.
  • Distribute malicious software.
  • Access, store, or distribute offensive or prohibited material.
  • Interfere with the use of the service by others.

ARV reserves the right to restrict or suspend access where misuse is detected.

Supporting Connected Alpine Communities

ARV continues to invest in digital infrastructure and telecommunications services across Victoria's alpine resorts to support operational requirements, visitor experiences, and regional connectivity outcomes. For more information please contact us.

Page last updated: 02/08/26