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Mount Buller Private Snow Day

A Full Day in Victoria’s High Country

Snow Play
Alpine Resort
Scenic Forest Drive
Ski & Snowboard

Experience Victoria’s premier alpine resort with a full day of snow, skiing and spectacular High Country scenery.

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Leave the early-morning coach crowds behind and travel from Melbourne to Mount Buller in your own private vehicle. Journey through Victoria’s High Country with a relaxed stop in Yea before continuing through Mansfield and into the alpine landscape.

Once at Mount Buller, the day is yours. Spend around five hours on the mountain skiing, snowboarding, playing in the snow, exploring the alpine village or simply enjoying the scenery and mountain atmosphere. Equipment hire, lessons and lift passes can be arranged separately depending on how you want to spend your day.

With private transport and a flexible schedule, there’s no large tour group to follow or crowded coach to board. Enjoy Mount Buller at your own pace before meeting your driver for the comfortable journey back to Melbourne.

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Tour Details

PRICE

From $1600 AUD

DURATION

12–13 Hours

GROUP SIZE

1–7 Guests

AVAILABILITY

Daily
June to September

DEPARTURE TIME

7:00 AM

PICK UP & RETURN

Hotel pick-up & return
CBD & inner suburbs

ACTIVITY LEVEL

Active
Snow play & skiing

AGES

All ages welcome
Child seats available

VEHICLE

Mercedes-Benz V-Classs

WHAT TO EXPECT

Pick Up

Melbourne

City Pick Up
Depart Melbourne for a private snow day at Mount Buller, travelling through Victoria’s High Country.
Stop 30 min

Yea

Town Morning Tea Coffee At own expense
Break the journey in the country town of Yea for coffee, breakfast or a bathroom stop before continuing towards Mansfield.
Stop 30 min

Mansfield

Town At own expense
Stop in Mansfield to collect any pre-arranged snow clothing or equipment before travelling up to Mount Buller.
Stop 5 hrs

Mount Buller

Alpine Sightseeing Walking Free Time At own expense

Spend around five hours at Mount Buller, with the mountain yours to enjoy at your own pace. The alpine village sits high in the Victorian High Country, with restaurants, cafés, shops and spectacular mountain views.

  • Play in the snow and explore the alpine village
  • Ski or snowboard across a range of beginner and advanced terrain
  • Book a ski or snowboard lesson
  • Ride the lifts and take in the alpine scenery
  • Relax over lunch or a drink in the village

You don’t need to ski to enjoy Mount Buller. Lift passes, lessons, equipment hire and other paid mountain activities can be booked separately depending on how you want to spend your day.

Drop Off

Melbourne

City Drop Off
Relax on the return journey to Melbourne after your day in the snow.

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Whats Included

  • Door-to-door hotel pickup & drop-off
  • Mount Buller resort entry fees
  • Private return transport from Melbourne
  • Stop in Mansfield for snow gear hire
  • Bottled water

What to bring

  • Warm layered clothing, including thermal base layers
  • Waterproof jacket and pants
  • Gloves and beanie
  • Waterproof boots or sturdy enclosed shoes
  • Sunglasses and sunscreen for snow glare
  • Spare clothes, especially for snow play
  • Money or card for meals, snow gear, lift passes and activities

Snow Gear Hire Guide

Snow clothing
Jackets, pants and other snow clothing can be hired before travelling up the mountain.

Snow boots
Waterproof snow boots are available to hire if you don’t have suitable footwear.

Ski & snowboard equipment
Skis, snowboards, boots and helmets can be hired for your day on the mountain.

Lift passes
Required if you plan to use the ski lifts. Lift passes should be booked separately and in advance during busy periods.

Ski & snowboard lessons
Lessons are available for beginners and more experienced skiers and snowboarders and should be booked separately.

Snow play & sightseeing
You don’t need to ski or snowboard to enjoy Mount Buller. Spend the day exploring the village, enjoying the snow and taking in the alpine scenery.

Snow gear, lift passes, lessons and paid mountain activities are not included in your Snow Day price.

Tour FAQs

Will there be snow on the day?

Mount Buller’s snow season typically runs from June to September, with natural snowfall supported by snowmaking across parts of the resort. Snow conditions vary throughout the season, so we recommend checking current mountain conditions before your Snow Day.

Do I need to bring snow gear?

No. If you don’t have suitable snow clothing or equipment, we can stop in Mansfield before heading up the mountain so you can collect hired gear. During busy periods, we recommend arranging your hire in advance.

Is the Mount Buller Snow Day suitable for children?

Yes. Families can enjoy the alpine village, snow play and beginner-friendly activities without needing to ski or snowboard. Child seats can also be provided on request; please advise the ages of children when booking.

Can we ski or snowboard?

Yes. Mount Buller offers ski and snowboard terrain for different ability levels, including beginner areas. Equipment hire, lift passes and lessons are not included in your Snow Day and should be arranged separately if required.

Are lift passes and snow activities included?

No. Your Snow Day includes private return transport from Melbourne and Mount Buller resort entry. Lift passes, equipment hire, lessons, meals and other paid activities are at your own expense, allowing you to choose how you want to spend your time on the mountain.

Are there places to eat at Mount Buller?

Yes. The alpine village has cafés, restaurants and other places to stop for meals, drinks and snacks throughout your time on the mountain. Meals are at your own expense.

How do we get from the car park to the alpine village?

On arrival at Mount Buller, access from the day visitor parking areas to the alpine village is provided by the resort’s transport system. Your driver will help you get oriented on arrival and arrange where and when to meet for the return journey.

What happens if the weather or road conditions are poor?

Alpine weather and road conditions can change quickly. We monitor conditions before and during the journey and may adjust departure times or travel plans where necessary. If conditions make travel unsafe or the resort is inaccessible, we’ll discuss the available options with you.

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