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MT. BULLER

📍Mt Buller, Victoria, Australia

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Cruiser🟢 Beginner Friendly🎿 Park Rat🍺 Après Capital🤙 Local's Favorite7 Days on Ikon☀️ Year-round destination

Photo: Jemima12345678 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo details

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Vertical drop
1,312 ft*
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Skiable terrain
Over 741 acres
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Avg snowfall
118 in*
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Lifts
19

THE VIBE

Mt Buller is a Victorian winter ski trip with a village above the parking areas. Bourke Street is the green learning run overlooking the village. Confident intermediates can explore groomed blues such as Wombat, while Federation is an advanced choice when open. Staying in the village saves the daily journey up from Mansfield.

Best For

  • ✓Melbourne visitors
  • ✓Families
  • ✓First-time Australia skiers
  • ✓Après enthusiasts

Skip If

  • ✗You need guaranteed powder
  • ✗You want vast terrain
  • ✗Crowds stress you out
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TERRAIN INTELLIGENCE

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Daily hours & conditions ↗

Live Weather & Snow
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Regional snowpack via Ventusky

Approximate trail mix.

Difficulty Split

Beginner
20%
Intermediate
45%
Advanced
35%
Expert
0%
🎿Ideal for progressing skiers

Mountain specs

Summit elevation
6,247 ft*
Base elevation
4,934 ft*

* Historical planning figures

Trail map · official source
🗺️Find the latest map on the official resort site ↗Mt. Buller official website
Terrain DNA · editorial
0100
Groomers75 / 100

Prepared runs and carving terrain. A higher score means groomed cruising is a more defining part of the mountain.

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Resort-reported snow

BASE TRACKER

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Official resort website ↗

SEASON PLANNING

Typically early June to early October

A broad planning range from the historical guide, conditions permitting. Use the operator’s schedule for your travel dates.

Official schedules & conditions ↗
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INVITE FRIENDS

Rally your crew for a trip

MAKE A WEEKEND OF IT

A few more reasons to be here.

Victorian Interschools Snowsports Championships

Usually: About a week in mid-to-late August

Mt Buller Season Opening Weekend & Fireworks

Usually: King's Birthday long weekend in early June; fireworks on Saturday evening

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MUST-SKI RUNS

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Bourke Street

A beginner run overlooking the village, close to ski school.

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Wombat

An intermediate choice once the group is comfortable on the learning slopes.

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Federation

Advanced terrain. Use the day’s report to check the open section.

☀

Another season up here

BEYOND WINTER

Hiking, mountain biking, sightseeing chairlift rides, tennis and RockWire via ferrata.

Before you go: The green season runs approximately November through April.

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Sources & planning context

Historical planning figures · Figures marked * come from earlier references and may differ from current resort figures.

Other names · Mount Buller

Our guide helps you choose a mountain and plan the kind of trip you want. Recommendations reflect our editorial judgment; source checks cover the specific details listed below.

Typically early June to early October

A broad planning range from the historical guide, conditions permitting. Use the operator’s schedule for your travel dates.

Official schedules & conditions ↗
Schedule source ↗Official resort ↗
Summer and winter destination
Yes
Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Beyond winter
Hiking, mountain biking, sightseeing chairlift rides, tennis and RockWire via ferrata.
Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Summer visit planning
The green season runs approximately November through April.
Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Official website
https://www.mtbuller.com.au/
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Skiable area (acres)
Over 741
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Lifts
19
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026

Historical mountain figures awaiting field-level confirmation: Vertical drop (ft), Runs, Reported average snowfall (in), Base elevation (ft), Summit elevation (ft).

Individual listings retain their own sources and check dates. A source check covers only the named details; it does not confirm availability. Snowfall averages describe climate, not a forecast.

Mt Buller winter access FAQ ↗In the declared snow season all vehicles carry wheel chains from Mirimbah and fit them where directed. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Mt Buller entry, parking and transfers ↗Visitors choose parking and transfers for day or overnight stays; ride share carries overnight guests and luggage. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Mt Buller winter trails ↗The operator rates Wombat intermediate and Federation advanced. Bourke Street serves the village learning area. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Mt Buller — Breathtaker Hotel & Spa ↗Village property on Breathtaker Road, a short walk to lifts, with ski lockers, dining and a day spa with a heated indoor lap pool and steam room. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Mt Buller Chalet Hotel & Suites ↗Central village hotel at 5 Summit Road with Bourke Street ski access, heated indoor pool, sauna, steam room and ski storage. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Mt Buller — Duck Inn Hotel ↗Ensuite hotel rooms on Goal Post Road, a short walk to the lifts. Offers on-site equipment and clothing hire, continental breakfast, restaurant and ski storage. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Mt Buller — Hotel Pension Grimus ↗Family-run European-style ski hotel beside the slopes with chalet-style rooms and apartments, Kaptan’s Restaurant, Herbies Bar and equipment hire. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

ABOM Hotel & Apartments ↗Bourke Street property opposite ski school has king and family rooms, self-contained apartments and a bistro. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Mt Buller Ski & Snowboard School ↗The winter school lists adult and teen group lessons, children's groups and private instruction. The lesson product and ability level determine the meeting point. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Mt Buller adult group lessons ↗Adult group skiers and snowboarders meet at the Heli Flat flags in front of ski school on Bourke Street. The school directs confident blue-run skiers and riders to private coaching. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

George’s Ski Hire contact ↗The winter shop lists 4 Athletes Walk, Village Centre and +61 3 5777 6088. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Mt Buller – George’s Ski Hire ↗The resort identifies the family-run ski and snowboard rental shop beside the village clock tower and lists snow clothing and snow-play equipment for hire. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Grimus Ski Centre contact ↗The shop identifies 5 Breathtaker Road and a direct rental phone of 03 5777 6990. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Hotel Pension Grimus ski and snowboard centre ↗The hotel identifies its winter ski hire operation near the ABOM chairlift and school, with equipment rental and heated lockers. It marks the 2026 season closed. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Mt Buller – Grimus Ski Centre ↗The resort lists the ski and snowboard hire and tuning service at Hotel Pension Grimus. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

KOFLERS HUTTE RESTAURANT ↗A Mount Buller restaurant serving home-cooked food, coffee, and house specialties including apple pie. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Spa & Wellness - Breathtaker ↗Signature Restaurant is Breathtaker Hotel’s seasonal dining room, used for gourmet breakfast and paired dining experiences. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Cattleman's Café | Mt Buller ↗Cattleman’s is an all-day café in the heart of Mt Buller’s Village Square, serving coffee and straightforward mountain food. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Kooroora Hotel — official venue homepage ↗A Mt Buller institution dating to 1953, Kooroora sits in the heart of the village with rotating burger, steak, pizza and chicken-parma specials. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Pension Grimus ↗A ski-in/ski-out Mt Buller lodge with Kaptan’s Restaurant, Herbie’s Bar, and Grimus Grind, including Austrian dishes such as Wiener schnitzel. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Black Cockatoo Restaurant | Mt Buller ↗Black Cockatoo serves an Australian-inspired menu designed for sharing in Mt Buller Village. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

  • Mt Buller winter website ↗

    Official site promotes 2027 season memberships; no 2027 opening or closing ski dates verified.

  • Tips for Families | Mt Buller ↗

    Hiking, mountain biking, sightseeing chairlift rides, tennis and RockWire via ferrata.

  • About Mt Buller ↗

    The official About Mt Buller page supports the asserted static mountain facts. Metric source values are stored in the site's rounded imperial display units.

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