Thanks for the suggestions so far guys. After having a look at some prices and the bus tour from Albury/Wodonga, i'm not sure that we're too keen on a 2-hour bus ride there and back each day. It's still a possibility though.
John, do you know if the Great Aussie Resort will let us stay extra nights (1 before and several after)? Would the rate be the star party rate, or more or less?
Eric - the suggestion of staying in Bright sounds like a good one so far. Only 45 minutes to the snow fields is better than 2 hours. $30 or so for chains isn't that bad. I'm sure it's not rocket science to put them on
Do you have any suggestions of hire places or accommodation in Bright where I can look up?
Less than 2 months now! Getting excited!