Mt Buller
Mt Buller, Australia, has earned its popularity as a ski destination, through skilfully balancing fun and family-friendly, with fast and fabulous for singles and couples. Its close proximity to Melbourne, the longest vertical drop in Victoria and the best beginners' run, confirms Mt Buller Ski Resort, Australia, as one of the best alpine destinations for those wanting to ski in Australia.
And did we mention the Mt Buller, Victoria Events Calendar which never stops? How about the High Country Cycle Challenge, Cattleman's Rail Jam, Buller Cup, High Country Heritage Weekend, Buller Jazz and Blues Festival, Bulla Beerfest, Mt Buller Black Cockatoo Charity Ball and the Mt Buller winter 12 Days of Christmas Festival, Kid's Week and the Easter Art Show – and these are just for starters.
The mountain is open year round, with most accommodation open for business. Mt Buller summer activities include ballooning, horse riding, 4WD treks and alpine walking and the chairlifts keep running to provide a stunning scenic ride.
The Mt Buller snow season is reliable and offers Australia's second largest lifting capacity, great downhill and cross country skiing, snowtubing, snow boarding and tobogganing.
Mt Buller accommodation sleeps 7000 and provides the full range, from luxury hotel to budget lodges and B&Bs. There are another 2300 beds off the mountain and in nearby Mansfield.
Banking, Post Office and mini-mart, along with numerous other facilities, are available on Mt Buller snow holidays.
Mt Buller weather, like all mountains can be changeable, but is generally good and Snowcam is available for current visual updates.
