Mt Baw Baw is a really great, non-threatening and safe family mountain. It is the closest to Melbourne and actually has ocean views despite not being the tallest in Australia. The snowsports team are great with kids and supporting adults to get into the sport and the price is affordable compared to the big "Vail" resorts. Those who get into skiing or boarding seriously will outgrow the terrain at some point but for families and casuals you can't go wrong. As with all aussie resorts check snow conditions on the live cameras before you go to get the best conditions!