Chain Requirement

During the snow season, diamond-pattern snow chains are legally required to be carried on all alpine roads in Victoria.
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Booking chains

🚫 Snow Chains – Available with Ski, Snowboard & Snow Play Hire

To ensure the best experience for customers hiring snow equipment, snow chains can currently be pre-booked only when included with an adult ski, snowboard, or snow play hire booking.

⛓️ View packages that include snow chains

During peak weekends, chain stock is limited and demand can be very high. Reserving chains for equipment hire customers helps us maintain availability and minimise wait times for everyone.

🚗 For safety, snow chains must still be matched to your vehicle and tyre size in person at pickup. Not all vehicles are suitable for chains, and availability of specific chain sizes cannot be guaranteed.

Here’s what you need to know:

✅ Vehicle Compatibility Required
Not all vehicles can safely use snow chains. Some newer cars—especially those with low clearance, wide tyres, or certain drivetrains—may not have enough space around the wheels or may be unsuitable for chains altogether.

✅ In-Person Check at Pickup
To help keep you and your vehicle safe, we may check things like tyre size, clearance, and your vehicle’s manual when you collect your gear. If we believe snow chains are unsuitable or unsafe for your vehicle, we may choose not to supply them.
👉 In that case, we’ll adjust your hire accordingly and refund the cost of the chains (minus a 5% booking fee).

✅ Legal Requirement in Victoria
Chains are legally required to be carried on Victorian alpine roads during snow season, even if you have a 4WD. If your vehicle cannot take chains, we strongly advise against driving to the snow.

⚠️ Important: Single-sided chains (required on some models of Range Rover, Volvo and others) are not acceptable on Victorian alpine roads. Only diamond-pattern chains that fit correctly are permitted.

📌 Tip: Check your vehicle’s handbook or ask your manufacturer if snow chains are allowed before you travel.

Chain Availability

• We carry a wide range of chains to cover most tire sizes, available for hire on a first-come, first-served basis.

• We also have a limited number of chains for sale.