WINE + SKI Travel directory

Mt Buller is the closest Australian Ski Resort to a capital city, (approximately 3 hours from Melbourne) which makes it often the busiest ski resort with learners, day trippers and regulars all competing for resources.  There is a network of 22 lifts that take people all over the mountain.  There are plenty of people who love going to Buller for its party atmosphere and when the snow is good, there is a range of exceptional terrain to explore, including a number of challenging double black runs. 

When the snow doesn’t fall, snow making is extensive with 81 Snow Guns and now two snow factories capable of making snow at 15c.

The Downside of Buller is Bourke Street, the main run where on a fine day thousands of beginners choke the main run into the village, the 6 seater chair that lifts from the bottom can have massive queues which means the keen skiers will avoid the area and therefore the village all day.  On the upside there are some great places to eat on the mountain Koflers and Tyrol in particular serve great food and on a nice day you can sit outside.

You do need to buy a park pass for entry to Mt Buller entry is ~$50 per car per night.  If you are staying in the village you can drive up to drop off your gear then return to park your car in the overnight carpark.

There is also cheaper accomodation in Mansfield (45 minutes drive), and Merrijig (30 mins drive).