The temperatures may be lowering but W Brisbane’s WET Deck will be keeping the fun times rolling all the way through winter. The iconic poolside oasis is transforming into a winter playground from 30th June till 31st August, bringing Switzerland’s apres-ski vibes down under.

A must-do winter activity for Brisbane locals and travellers alike, ‘Winter Reloaded’ brings all the best parts of a ski lodge experience to Brisbane, which guests can enjoy while still soaking in those rays the Sunshine State is known for.

WET Deck will come to life as it gets its winter makeover, decorated with cosy furnishings in winter hues that will transport guests in an instant to the likes of the Alps. A W-style Ski Gondola will be the perfect Insta-worthy backdrop for revellers to snap up their ski-style selfies.

For the ultimate VIP Gondola Experience, groups of 2-4 can book out the ski gondola all to themselves while they indulge in Gruyere Cheese Fondue, and Veuve Clicquot Brut with spoons of Yuzu and Orange Caviar. From $89pp for 1.5 hours of exclusive access, the experience comes with a Gruyere fondue to share and 375ml of champagne per person. Bookings are required and can be made via [email protected]

As they kick back poolside, guests can beat the chill as they cosy up with chunky knit blankets and cushions by the outdoor firepits, while hot beats by the W’s resident Music Curator on Fridays and Saturdays ignite the night. W talent, decked out in their puffer jackets and beanies, will set the scene for a true winter experience, and guests are invited to come dressed in their best winter-chic looks.

A menu of winter warmers will heat things up from the inside out. Winter is the time to indulge in comfort food; with delicious bites like Prawn and chorizo paella, Lamb Shepherd’s Pie and Slow cooked brisket cheeseburgers. Cheese is the real star of the show on offer; delectable Gruyere cheese fondue with sourdough, chorizo and broccolini dippers, Baked Woombye Brie with caramelised onions and pistachios, pickled figs and baguette crisps, or a Lobster Mac & Cheese.

Pick your tipple with winter-themed cocktails inspired by iconic ski destinations around the world like the Pumpkin Spice – made with Woodford Reserve rye whiskey, pumpkin, pineapple, 5 spice, egg whites and topped with toasted marshmallow. For a little Japanese flavour try the Miso Old Fashioned made with Glenmorangie Tales of Winter whisky, sake, miso, shitake mushroom, soy milk, seaweed and narutomaki. Or for a playful take on a winter classic, try the French Spiked Chocolate Chaud – a Valrhona hot chocolate with hazenlut orgeat foam, spiked with Hennessy Cognac and Frangelico.

Those who want the full W Brisbane experience can do so with an epic Winter Vibes room package which includes $50 credit per stay to enjoy at Winter Reloaded at WET Deck, overnight accommodation in a luxe guest room, and valet parking. From $499 per night, bookings via https://www.marriott.com/offers/winter-vibes-off-50928?propertycode=bnewh

Finally, to really heat things up, W Brisbane has teamed up with the world’s best ski resort in the Swiss Alps W Verbier, to give 2 lucky guests the chance to win a luxury winter vacation including 3 nights accommodation at W Verbier with daily breakfast in W Kitchen and themed cocktails. The competition will run on W Brisbane’s Instagram from 1 July until 28 August. Entrants will just need to follow @w_brisbane and @wverbier, like the post and tag 3 friends in the comments for their chance to win the trip of a lifetime.

Further details at https://www.wbrisbanedining.com/