Mount Buller | Buller
Mt Buller is located in the Victoria ski fields just 230 km or about 3 hours from Melbourne, and is very popular with Melbourne tourists; it is so popular that the beginner’s area, Bourke St is the busiest ski run in Australia. Buller is a large mountain with plenty for everyone and has the longest vertical drop in Victoria. Mt Buller also has the second largest lifting capacity in Australia (after Perisher Blue). To ensure good quality snow all season round there are snow making facilities installed.
An alpine village offers ski in ski out at Mount Buller accommodation in places and a short walk or courtesy bus ride to and from the lifts in others. A large range of lodging, restaurants, bars, in fact a large range of everything can be found at Mt. Buller.
Mt Buller promotes themselves as a year round resort, as there are summer activities such as horse riding, alpine walking, mountain biking, mountain safaris and of course the facilities of the Australian Alpine Institute. Mt Buller is a true winter wonderland where you can enjoy a new range of magical snow experiences. Feel the adrenalin as your skiing down a black diamond run or unwind in a luxurious day spa. Enjoy a tranquil meal overlooking snowy vistas or build a snowman. At Mt Buller, there’s so much to discover.
Surrounded by breathtaking scenery, Mt Buller is situated in the heart of Victoria's high country offering the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. At an altitude of 1,804 metres (at the summit), summer temperatures at Mt Buller are on average 10 degrees lower than Melbourne. Enjoy clear and sunny days and a great escape from the city heat.
Events on Mt. Buller include -
- Porsche Mt Buller Sprint – January
- Craic Irish Music and Comedy Festival – March
- RT Edgar Alpine Mt Buller Art Prize and Exhibition – Easter
- Mt Buller Film Festival – Easter
- Taste of Buller – November
- Music on the mountains – December