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Maps
Whether you’re looking for maps of the village, hiking, or biking trails, you’ll find all the maps you need right here.
Day Trips
Explore the unique alpine environment in a day at Mt Buller. Explore the mountain on the hiking or biking trails, or enjoy time in the Village.
Staying Overnight
When staying overnight, there is plenty of on-mountain accommodation at Mt Buller, or in the valley and surrounds, to keep you cosy and comfortable.
How to get here
Only 3 hours from Melbourne, there are a range of travel options to get you here.
Bike
Mt Buller offers the ideal biking escape, no matter what you’re into!
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Walk & Hike
There's no better way to unlock the secrets of the High Country than on your own two feet.
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Activities for everyone
Magnificent views, fresh mountain air and a cool summer climate to provide the ideal setting to enjoy a wide range of alpine activities.
Activities in the Region
There's so much more to discover. Explore Mt Buller & surroundings.
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Eat & Drink
The mountain air drives a good appetite, so stop and enjoy a bite at one of our eateries with everything from coffee and cake to a full pub meal.
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Rental & Retail
Grab what you need. Treat yourself to what you want. Take advantage of our rental and retail services to keep you riding in comfort or indulge in a bit of retail therapy during your visit.
Maps
Whether you’re looking for maps of the village, hiking, or biking trails, you’ll find all the maps you need right here.
Day Trips
Explore the unique alpine environment in a day at Mt Buller. Explore the mountain on the hiking or biking trails, or enjoy time in the Village.
Staying Overnight
When staying overnight, there is plenty of on-mountain accommodation at Mt Buller, or in the valley and surrounds, to keep you cosy and comfortable.
How to get here
Only 3 hours from Melbourne, there are a range of travel options to get you here.
Bike
Mt Buller offers the ideal biking escape, no matter what you’re into!
Walk & Hike
There's no better way to unlock the secrets of the High Country than on your own two feet.
Activities for everyone
Magnificent views, fresh mountain air and a cool summer climate to provide the ideal setting to enjoy a wide range of alpine activities.
Activities in the Region
There's so much more to discover. Explore Mt Buller & surroundings.
YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE
Eat & Drink
The mountain air drives a good appetite, so stop and enjoy a bite at one of our eateries with everything from coffee and cake to a full pub meal.
Rental & Retail
Grab what you need. Treat yourself to what you want. Take advantage of our rental and retail services to keep you riding in comfort or indulge in a bit of retail therapy during your visit.
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AddressMount Buller Village
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Date / Time
08/06/2024 - 10/06/2024
About the event
2024 King's Birthday Weekend
Welcome the official launch of the 2024 snow season this King's Birthday long weekend with a 3-day weekend of alpine festivities and fun.
Mt Buller offers guaranteed skiing from Saturday 8th of June, so it's time to plan your visit and join us in the village and on the slopes.
Keep an eye out for more details on the growing schedule of opening weekend celebrations right here - the program will start to snowball as we get closer to GO time!
SATURDAY 8TH JUNE
Bourke Street
8:30am First chair @ Bourke Street Express.
Be among the first to make some turns for the season and we'll see you at the front of the line for first chair for 2024! You might just be rubbing shoulders with Winter Olympians, locals and legends as we celebrate the start of season together.
Village Square & Stage
- 12pm - 1pm Village Stage - Warren Smith on guitar
- 12pm - 4pm Face Painting
- 1pm - 3pm Free toasted marshmallows around the fire pits
- 1:30pm - 2:30pm Village Stage - Warren Smith on guitar
- 2:30 – 2.45 Jane’s Weather
Want to know what’s in store for the season ahead? Seven meteorologist Jane Bunn explains how she knows when the snow is going to fall
2:45pm - 3:30pm Meet the Olympic Winter Australia Athletes!
3:00pm - 3:45pm Village Stage - Animals of the Magical Mountain family show featuring Stewie Koala and the Forest gang!
3.45pm – 4.15pm Opening of the 2024 snow season
Season to be officially opened by the Hon. Steve Dimopoulos, Minister for Tourism, Sport, Major Events, Environment and Outdoor Recreation.
4.15pm – 4.30pm 100 years of ski fashion.
Take a slide back in time as we look at the fashion that turned heads on the slopes.
4:30pm - 5pm Village Stage - DJ Piero
5pm - 5:45pm Village Stage - Nite Theory
5:45pm - 6pm FIREWORKS! Gather in the village for a sky filled with fire and delight as we start the season with a BANG
6pm - 7pm Village Stage - Jake Webb
Alpine Central
12pm - 5pm AirZone - 1 hour long sessions on Level 2 Alpine Central - bounce, climb and dive deep into the massive foam pit!
12pm - 3pm Laser Biathalon - Buller Biathalon is hosting a come-and-try laser biathalon session
SUNDAY 9TH JUNE
Village Square & Stage
2pm - 3pm Village Stage - Warren Smith on guitar
Alpine Central
11am - 12pm Cinema - meet Jane Bunn and ask her all your snow and weather forecasting questions.
• Understand how Jane's Weather and Mt Buller are working together to improve snow forecasts
• Learn how to better read and interpret forecasts for the snow
• Ask questions from Australia's leading meteorology communicator - technical or basic!
• Capacity is limited - first in best dressed
12pm - 5pm AirZone - 1 hour long sessions on Level 2 Alpine Central - bounce, climb and dive deep into the massive foam pit!
12pm - 3pm Laser Biathalon - Buller Biathalon is hosting a come-and-try laser biathalon session
