Skiers and snowboarders · Mountain bikers · Alpine hikers · Couples
Winter (June–September) for skiing and snowboarding. Summer (December–March) for mountain biking, hiking, and alpine wildflowers. Autumn is beautiful and quiet. Spring can be unpredictable but the wildflowers are spectacular.
Mount Buller is Victoria's most popular and accessible alpine resort, rising to 1,804 metres above sea level in the Victorian Alps. In winter, it transforms into a busy ski resort with 300 hectares of skiable terrain. In summer, it becomes a mountain biking and hiking mecca with sweeping alpine views and wildflower meadows.
Why Mount Buller makes a perfect Melbourne weekend getaway
The Mount Buller ski resort offers 300 hectares of terrain serviced by 22 lifts, catering to beginner through to advanced skiers and snowboarders. The resort village at the summit is a genuine year-round community with hotels, restaurants, bars, and ski schools. Unlike many ski resorts, the village is walk-able and lively, with a genuine après-ski culture centred around the several hotels and restaurants around the central plaza.
The nearby town of Mansfield, 50 kilometres from the summit, is the gateway town for Mount Buller and an excellent base. Mansfield is a charming country town with good cafés, pubs, and accommodation, and is famous as the location of the Man from Snowy River country (the high country rides through here). The High Country Rail Trail and several other cycling routes pass through Mansfield.
In summer, Mount Buller Mountain Bike Park opens with over 50km of trails ranging from green to black diamond. The alpine wildflowers — snow daisies, trigger plants, and heath — carpet the slopes from December to February. The Buller to Stirling Ridge walk offers some of the finest high-country hiking in Victoria with 360-degree views across the Alps.
Top things to do in Mount Buller
Skiing & snowboarding
300 hectares of terrain for all ability levels, serviced by 22 lifts. Excellent ski school for beginners. Night skiing operates on select nights throughout the season. Season runs approximately June to September.
Mount Buller Mountain Bike Park
Over 50km of trails in summer ranging from flowing green trails to challenging black diamond runs. Uplift services operate on weekends. The Delatite River Trail back to Mansfield is a scenic 45km descent.
Alpine wildflower walks
In summer (December–February), the alpine meadows around Mount Buller are carpeted with snow daisies, trigger plants, and alpine heath. The circuit walks around the summit provide easy access to the best displays.
Mansfield
The gateway town 50km from the summit, with excellent cafés (try the Mansfield Providore), a good pub in the Mansfield Hotel, and the famous Man from Snowy River Stockman's Hall of Fame.
Cross-country skiing
The Lake Mountain resort near Marysville (1.5 hours from Melbourne) offers excellent cross-country skiing and snowshoeing — an alternative to the downhill resort experience, particularly good for families.
Buller to Stirling walk
A challenging but rewarding ridge walk between Mount Buller and Mount Stirling in summer, offering extraordinary 360-degree views across the Victorian Alps. Allow a full day and carry navigation equipment.
Practical tips for your Mount Buller trip
- A resort entry fee applies to all vehicles entering the Mount Buller resort in winter — purchase online in advance.
- Book accommodation in the resort village well in advance for school holiday periods, particularly the July school holidays.
- Mansfield is a good base if resort accommodation is full or budget is a concern — the commute is 50km on a sealed road.
- Snow chains must be carried in your vehicle when travelling to Mount Buller in winter, even if conditions are clear when you depart Melbourne.
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