Welcome to Mount Buller. It’s one of the closest alpine resorts to the city of Melbourne, with snow-lovers being able to get there in just three hours from the CBD. It’s the perfect spot for a snowy weekend away, or just a day trip into an alpine oasis!

When to go

Going to Mount Buller? To enjoy Melbourne’s closest snow resort, head up there any time between June and October. During the winter, it gets covered in a blanket of snow, and you’ll be able to catch it looking white and sparkly every year!

There’s usually about 2.4 metres of snow every season.

Whether you’re into tobogganing or you’re after…The winter season starts from the King’s Birthday Weekend, and it normally runs all year. During the launching snow season, the opening weekend is a thriving 3-day event that celebrates the coming season with festival-like events and activities to launch it off!

Checking the conditions

To make the most out of your snow trip, check the conditions of the runs before you head out! If you’re looking for an impromptu, spontaneous trip with your season pass, simply check the cameras before you head up there. This will allow you to see the conditions properly, and you’ll be able to check before you make the journey.

Food and drink at Mount Buller

The alpine village has heaps of different eateries, cafes, bars and restaurants. When you’ve been out in the snow all day, fixing up on some delicious dinner is a must-do around Mount Buller! Get yourself out for something to eat! Whether you’re after a casual dinner or something a bit more refined, Mount Buller has the venue for you. If you’re going in peak season, make the most out your time by booking your tables in advance to avoid ques!

Lift passes

Mount Buller sees up to 40,000 people a season going up the mountain! Buy either a short-term or longer-term lift pass, and take in the views as you ski and snowboard down the mountain. Getting up to the top is half of the magic, as you’ll be able to take in the serene mountain views below you from the Bourke Street Chairlift.

Runs for all levels

At Mount Buller, there’s a run for all abilities. Which colour is your run?

Green runs are for beginners. These runs are pretty flat, so they’ll be suitable for those who are experiencing the snow for their first time. Blue runs are for intermediates, so if you’re a seasoned skier or snowboarder, then you can jump on one of the blue runs. And when there are black runs for advanced skiers and snowboarders. But if you’re new to the slopes, you can get a lesson, no matter how old you are! Take a day tour from Melbourne or enjoy a few days holidaying in Mount Buller.

Come and join us!

Melbourne Day tours to Mount Buller? For a day tour quite unlike any other, get picked up from Melbourne and take part in a day tour that leaves from the Melbourne CBD. Return on the same day, or choose a different day to come back.