Mount Buller Ski Resort Guide
Mount Buller, Australia
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 80km50 miles |
| Highest Lift | 1,805m5,922ft |
| Resort Height | 1,600m5,249ft |
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Mount Buller
A bustling alpine village with over 40 cafes and restaurants and an underground nightclub and world-class Ski & Snowboard School just 3 hours from Melbourne.
Summary
The Australian ski resort of Mount Buller is at an altitude of 1,600m5,249ft, with 80km50 miles of marked runs.
Mount Buller has direct access to 80km50 miles of downhill skiing, with 18 marked pistes, served by a total of 21 ski lifts.
The ski resort itself is at 1,600m5,249ft, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible.
Skiing
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Mount Buller?
The next notable snow forecast is 25cm10in, expected on 30 May, with around 26cm10in forecast over the next 7 days.
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Ski Area Stats
Mount Buller Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 6 | |
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| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 9 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 3 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 80km50 miles | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 9km6 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 21 | |
Altitudes
Mount Buller Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 1,805m5,922ft |
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| Resort Altitude (Mount Buller) | 1,600m5,249ft |
| Lowest Piste | 1,375m4,511ft |
| Max Vertical | 400m1,312ft |
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
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| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Snowboarding
Mount Buller offers a good variety of natural features and plenty of long rolling groomers ideal for snowboarders. Mt Buller Parks are popular for jibbers with the Koflers beginner park (rollers and low boxes) and then progression to Skyline Park with larger jumps, rails and other features. As conditions permit XL jumps in the Summit Park and a competition Ridercross course. The iconic Burton Cattleman’s Rail Jam event draws top athletes to ride the village staircase each July.
Location and Map
Where is Mount Buller?
This ski resort is in Victoria, Australia.
Map
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How to get there
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 21 ski lifts are able to uplift 40,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, with 328 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Mount Buller open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
Usual opening is Mid June, and usual closing is Mid Sept.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
COVID-19 / Coronavirus
We don't yet have specific details of the COVID-19 precautions being taken in Mount Buller, but they are likely to include most of the following :-
- Face masks required on lifts, and in shops.
- Social distancing in public areas.
- Reduced lift capacity.
- Extensive disinfection / sanitization.
French Ski Resort COVID-19 Measures describes further measures that may also be applied.
Visit the Mount Buller Tourist Office for the latest.
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