A Nordic, minimalist apartment in Thredbo is Australian photographer Monique Eastern’s escape from the city, which she lets out to discerning design hunters with a penchant for the slopes. The one-bedroom apartment feels like a second home in the mountains – with Wi-Fi, on-demand streaming, and a curated selection of books. The view is a focal point, and well deserving of the attention, spanning Thredbo’s slopes and natural beauty. There’s a sense of beauty and calm here, and luxe natural materials in the uncluttered space make it almost meditative.

Take ski-in and ski-out to the next level with Mount Stirling’s Alpine Camp, located just above the snow line amongst the snow gums. It’s not quite glamping, but the pre-erected tents feature raised, insulated platforms and heating. Pack clothing, sleeping bags and food, but everything else is provided. That means no carting your gear up the mountain. Or, order food a few days before for a catered experience. After you settle in, head to a communal central tepee to share ski and snowboard stories around a potbelly stove.

Two semi-luxe Moonbah Huts located just 15-minutes outside Jindabyne have nailed a rustic cattleman’s-hut vibe, but with the necessary details for a savvy modern traveller. There are open fires, underfloor heating, plus luxe robes and bedding. The River Hut is perhaps the pick of the two with its claw-foot bath, wrought iron beds and 80-year old wood stove. The log and stone huts sit on 250 acres of countryside, and if skiing is not on the to-do list there’s fly-fishing, bushwalking, or drinking wine in the cabin for all.

One of the most sought-after alpine accommodation options in Australia, QT Falls Creek’s 3-bedroom penthouse features chic Scandi décor, a lift system, downstairs ski lockers and free, fast Wi-Fi. A private outdoor terrace sports a hot tub with views to surrounding ski runs and the Kiewa Valley. The hotels other one, two and three-bedroom apartments are also cosy-chic, and the in-house restaurant (Bazaar) is one of the best on the mountain. There’s valet parking for an extra fee and even the smaller apartments have their own laundries and kitchenettes.

You can ski straight into the locker room, but with its day spa, library and a subterranean magnesium mineral pool offering views out to the snow, the recently renovated Astra Lodge in Falls Creek is so chic and comfortable it may distract from any actual skiing. Its 27 rooms are all based on the style of European ski lodges. Copper and hand-cut stone have been used on the exterior. The interiors are filled with locally sourced, custom-finished timber, and there are touches of granite, leather and steel. A large flagstone fireplace sits in the heart of the lounge and bar area. In 2016 the lodge won first place in the Best Boutique Hotel Category at the World Ski Awards in Austria. The in-house Astra Bar and Restaurant has an après ski menu featuring Swiss fondue and an extensive wine list.

The immaculately fitted-out Riverside 41 in Kosciuszko National Park is a comfortable Americana loft in the snow for a couple or family of four. The two-bedroom Riverside Cabin has been completely renovated with vaulted timber ceilings, timber floors, brand new kitchen and espresso machine, and the Thredbo shuttle bus stop is at the cabin’s doorstep. The only catch? It’s rented out only three weeks a year in July, so book ahead