Mt Buller Ski Resort

With suitable trails and slopes for beginners and experts, Mt. Buller has an alpine enchantment that attracts snow sport enthusiasts alongside visitors who simply want to frolic in a winter wonderland. Come May to September; Mt. Buller's Bourke Street becomes the most occupied ski trail in Australia.

Off season too Mt. Buller is visited by tourists for its non-ski activities. This includes fishing, indoor games, 4WD adventures, base alpine walks, horse riding, summer chair lift and mountain climbing. With these non-ski activities made easily accessible to its guests, Mt. Buller is touted as an ideal all-year round resort

Altitude

Aside from its accessibility from the city, Mt. Buller has stunning natural features. It boasts of an altitude of 1,805 m. above sea level. The mountain's village stands at a height of 1600 metres, just 200 metres shy of the summit itself.

Skiing Area

Together with its altitude, Mt. Buller prides itself on its vast and well-groomed skiing area. There are gentle runs plus the more steep and competitive slopes, perfect for the skiing pleasures of both amateur and expert enthusiasts. Aside from the slopes, Mt. Buller also has its own terrain and rail park.

Ski Patrol

There are four to 12 ski patrol men who monitor ski slopes and snow conditions, providing first aid and attending to emergencies. The on-duty safety and security staff are also available for directions and obtaining other general resort information.

Terrain Mix - Beginners/Advanced

With more than fifty percent of the visitor population made up of novices and average skiers, Mt. Buller provides several trails finer than those designated for the advanced enthusiasts. Guests can take advantage of brushing up on their slope familiarity through snow tubing, telemarking, snowshoeing, snow boarding, snow camping, chairlift ride and tobogganing activities. For those who are not too keen on the idea of frolicking further in the snow, Mt. Buller has lifts that can move approximately 40,000 people hourly, the second largest lift capacity in the whole country.

Accommodation

Whether visitors would like to stay on or off the mountain, Mt. Buller has a wide range of accommodation. There are hotels, clubs, lodges, cottages, inns, resorts and apartments, all of which can house around 7,000 persons and catering to the requirements to suits all tastes and budgets. For those who want to maximize both their comfort and budget, there are also package deals that typically already cover the accommodation itself, food and activities.

For more information on Bulla’s accommodation offerings

Facilities

Mt. Buller features various facilities to cater to winter and non-winter seasons. Among Mt. Buller's offerings are:

Dining - from fine dining to fast food and from sandwiches to multiple courses, numerous hotels, restaurants and bars in the alpine area cater to visitors' diverse tastes.

Museum - showcasing photographs, maps, relics and equipment, the National Alpine Museum of Australia is the most comprehensive source for the history of Mt. Buller and other alpine areas. This museum changes its displays for exhibitions regularly, especially during the winter season.

Ski Rentals and Boutiques – There more than 15 shops and boutiques at Mt. Buller to address the needs and wants of shoppers

Banking – Need Cash? There is a National Australia Bank ATM located on Cow Camp Plaza and Breathtaker All Suite Hotel.

Supermarket and Mini Mart - Shopping for travel essentials or other goods can be purchased at the alpine all-year round through Foodworks Mt. Buller and Arlberg Hotel's mini mart.

Spa - Along with sporting activities and spectacular scenery, the spas at Mt. Buller are recommended for their luxurious and pampering treatments. An excellent way to soothe a tired body after skiing or as an indulgent alternative.

Chapel - regular mass is held every Saturday in the chapel. Apart from the mass, ceremonies such as weddings and baptisms may also be held in the chapel's magnificent mountain setting.

Cinema - movies are not missed by visitors during their mountain vacation with the Mt. Buller's Village Cinema. The cinema is uniquely set in Mt. Buller's resort, latest shows and films are featured at the same price as that of regular cinemas.

Location

Situated only 248 kilometres north east of Melbourne, Mt. Buller Alpine Resort is just a three-hour drive. The ski resort lies over a stretch of 2,300 hectares, with 300 hectares for skiing.

Getting There

Because of its ideal location and the relatively short distance between the resort and the city, there are a number of options for travelers to take to Mt. Buller.

Private vehicles – The drive to Mt. Buller is a few hours of scenic nature. When visiting the resort during winter season, visitors have to pay an entrance fee at Mirimbah. Attendants will be waiting at the car parks for parking assistance and four-wheel drives will take visitors to their accommodation on the mountain. Alternatively, cars may be left at the valley with bus transfers by the Mansfield Buller Bus Lines offering services from Mirimbah, Mansfield and Merrijig direct to the visitors' lodging site.

Airplanes – From Melbourne’s Tullamarine airport, transfers such as coaches, buses and limousines, will bring visitors directly to the resort.

Helicopter - in just 45 minutes, helicopters can carry four to six persons per flight, from Melbourne city to the snowy fields of the mountain. From the skies, guests may experience the rare panoramic scene of the mountain as they fly out from Melbourne to Mt Buller. Aside from an extraordinary ride, first-class services are also to be expected from this mode of transportation.

Day Tours - Several tour companies, like Extragreen Holidays, offer different tour packages for day. Such tours may already include a luxury coach, free entrance fee and other freebies like drink vouchers and beanies.

MT Buller Travel Notes

• Location: 3 hours from Melbourne
• Lifts: 24
• Cost of Chair Lifts: adult $94, child $50
• Accommodation: Budget: $500 per person, mid range: $600 pp, Luxury: $1000
• Ski Hire/Rental:
  At MT Buller - Buller Sports Central, Buller Sports Horse Hill, Buller Sports Chalet, Buller Sports Freeride, Buller Sports Mansfield, Buller Sports Spurs, Buller Sports Ski School
  Off Moutain: George's Ski Hire

Contact Details

• Website: http://www.mtbuller.com.au
• Telephone: 1-800-BULLER
• Email: reservations@mtbuller.com.au
• For ski lifts and all other contact details