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Day Trips
Hard to believe in just 3hrs from Melbourne there's a winter playground that feels like another world! It's possible to do it in a day - but you'll want to stay longer...
Staying Overnight
You'll want to settle in for a real winter holiday and there's a wide range of options including hotels, apartments and cosy lodges to make you feel right at home.
How To Get Here
Getting to Australia's most accessible major alpine resort is easy. Plan your drive, or explore options including coaches - and we'll see you soon.
How To Get Around
Plan resort entry, parking, transfers to your accommodation and transport around the village, inc. accessible options.
Resort Maps
Find your way and get your bearings with our helpful maps before you visit. Almost everything in resort is a short walk, or shuttle ride, to the slopes!
Skiing & Snowboarding
Can you believe the first skiers got sliding up here 100 years ago? We've been loving it ever since. With over 80kms of runs to explore it's time to get your slide on!
Activities
Skiing and snowboarding is just the beginning. Find a mountain of experiences to make your complete winter holiday with fun things to do, on and off the slopes.
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Rental & Retail
Rent what you need. Shop for what you want. Enjoy the convenience of rental and retail services to keep you sliding and comfortable during your visit, or plan a little retail therapy.
Eat & Drink
Bring your appetite and embrace the apres vibes in resort. You'll love the variety of bars, cafes and restaurants up here - who's hungry?
Lift Passes
Smart skiers and boarders pre-purchase lift passes whether it's for one day, a few days or a whole season. Find the right pass for you and make the most of off-peak savings.
Season Memberships
Season membership unlocks unlimited days on the slopes, discounts and perks all season long. It also opens doors to savings and free days at partner resorts.
Class Lessons
The instructors at the Ski & Snowboard School have lessons for everyone from beginners to advanced riders. Find a lesson time and style to take your riding to the next level.
Private Lessons
Nothing beats a one-on-one ski or snowboard lesson tailored just for you. Invest in yourself, brush up on your technique and enjoy a VIP experience.
Find your Level
The Ski & Snowboard School can help you identify what level you are at and what your learning goals are. Start here to find the right lesson to suit you and your abilities.
All Accommodation
Browse, compare, and book all lodge, hotel, and apartment options on Mt Buller and in the Mansfield region. Filter by price, features, location, and special offers.
Special Offers
With exclusive offers like Kids Stay Free and Snow Guarantee, you'll never need to book anywhere else.
Day Trips
Hard to believe in just 3hrs from Melbourne there's a winter playground that feels like another world! It's possible to do it in a day - but you'll want to stay longer...
Staying Overnight
You'll want to settle in for a real winter holiday and there's a wide range of options including hotels, apartments and cosy lodges to make you feel right at home.
How To Get Here
Getting to Australia's most accessible major alpine resort is easy. Plan your drive, or explore options including coaches - and we'll see you soon.
How To Get Around
Plan resort entry, parking, transfers to your accommodation and transport around the village, inc. accessible options.
Resort Maps
Find your way and get your bearings with our helpful maps before you visit. Almost everything in resort is a short walk, or shuttle ride, to the slopes!
Skiing & Snowboarding
Can you believe the first skiers got sliding up here 100 years ago? We've been loving it ever since. With over 80kms of runs to explore it's time to get your slide on!
Activities
Skiing and snowboarding is just the beginning. Find a mountain of experiences to make your complete winter holiday with fun things to do, on and off the slopes.
Rental & Retail
Rent what you need. Shop for what you want. Enjoy the convenience of rental and retail services to keep you sliding and comfortable during your visit, or plan a little retail therapy.
Eat & Drink
Bring your appetite and embrace the apres vibes in resort. You'll love the variety of bars, cafes and restaurants up here - who's hungry?
Lift Passes
Smart skiers and boarders pre-purchase lift passes whether it's for one day, a few days or a whole season. Find the right pass for you and make the most of off-peak savings.
Season Memberships
Season membership unlocks unlimited days on the slopes, discounts and perks all season long. It also opens doors to savings and free days at partner resorts.
Class Lessons
The instructors at the Ski & Snowboard School have lessons for everyone from beginners to advanced riders. Find a lesson time and style to take your riding to the next level.
Private Lessons
Nothing beats a one-on-one ski or snowboard lesson tailored just for you. Invest in yourself, brush up on your technique and enjoy a VIP experience.
Find your Level
The Ski & Snowboard School can help you identify what level you are at and what your learning goals are. Start here to find the right lesson to suit you and your abilities.
All Accommodation
Browse, compare, and book all lodge, hotel, and apartment options on Mt Buller and in the Mansfield region. Filter by price, features, location, and special offers.
Special Offers
With exclusive offers like Kids Stay Free and Snow Guarantee, you'll never need to book anywhere else.
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AddressMount Buller
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Date / Time
06/07/2024 - 07/07/2024
6:00pm
About the event
100th Anniversary of Skiing Mount Buller
Join the Ski Club of Victoria (SCV) and the Mt Buller community in celebrating the 100th anniversary of skiing on Mt Buller.
Celebrate the anniversary with us in the Mount Buller Village Square and skiing the beautiful mountain before the evening celebrations kick off.
Prepare to be awed by an incredible spectacle as Bourke Street is illuminated with a torch-lit descent and fireworks display to mark this momentous occasion. The torch-lit descent will be staged during the Twilight Session on Bourke Street (5 - 8.30pm).
Come twilight skiing and boarding on the night to celebrate the occasion, with public skiing and snowboarding paused briefly as the ceremonial torch bearers descend the Bourke Street run.
Schedule for the day and evening:
12:00pm - 4:00pm - Face painting in the Village Square
12:00pm - 4:00pm - Warm up by the Fire Pits in the Village Square and roast some marshmallows between 2pm & 3pm
1:00pm - 4:00pm - Do a snow dance and listen to DJ David on the Village Stage
3:00pm – SCV race on Bourke Street
4:00pm - 4:15pm - Meet some of the young athletes of Mt Buller
4:00pm – ABOM Ice Bar to open on Bourke Street
4:15pm - 4:30pm - DJ David is back on the Village Stage spinning some tunes
4:30pm - 5:00pm - As we celebrate the 100th anniversary of skiing Mount Buller check out the fashion parade showcasing skiing outfits from the 1930's to now!!
5:00pm - 6:00pm - DJ David playing in the Village
From 6:00pm - head on up to Helicopter Flat outside Ski & Snowboard School and the Ice Bar outside Abom Restaurant to get into place for the best fireworks viewing spot!!
6:10pm – Chair lift stops for Torch Run setup & fireworks
6:20pm – Lights off & Torch Run to commence
6:30pm – Chair reopen, Twilight Session recommences
7:00pm – ABOM Ice Bar on Bourke Street to close
The first turns on skis were made on the mountain back on 6 July 1924 by a small group from the newly formed SCV. The torch-lit parade honours this important anniversary for the Ski Club of Victoria and celebrates the joy skiing has given the entire Mt Buller community for a century.
More information and details here >here
