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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.
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Snow Squad 2025
Snow Squad seasonal programs offer a full winter of on-snow fun, learning, and development for young athletes, as well as children and teens wishing to progress their intermediate skills to the next level.
6 Day Any Day Lift Passes
Ride any 6 days of the 2025 snow season – weekends, peak season, powder days are all yours for the taking. Absolutely no blackouts.
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.
YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE
Snow Squad 2025
Snow Squad seasonal programs offer a full winter of on-snow fun, learning, and development for young athletes, as well as children and teens wishing to progress their intermediate skills to the next level.
6 Day Any Day Lift Passes
Ride any 6 days of the 2025 snow season – weekends, peak season, powder days are all yours for the taking. Absolutely no blackouts.
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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Date / Time
20/07/2022 - 21/07/2022
About the event
The Cattleman's Cup
Burton is proud to present The Cattleman’s Cup, a two-day celebration of snowboarding at Mt Buller, July 20-21st, with $12,000+ worth of cash and prizes on offer.
An evolution of the famous Cattleman’s Rail Jam, The Cattleman’s Cup builds on a 14-year legacy and brings the spirit of the Mt Buller Village stair set on hill in a more inclusive, participation-based format, opening up the event to riders of all ages and abilities. The two-day event includes a Cattleman’s inspired Rail Plaza Jam, Hip Contest and Race-Your-Mate Slalom Course.
Riders will also be able to test ride the latest Burton boards and bindings at a free Burton Demo, and Pirate Life Brewing will be hosting daily Après sessions on-snow at The Smokehouse Mt Buller, featuring the launch of a fresh new Burton beer, DJs and more.
Day One
Wednesday, 20 July
A jam format Hip Session on a specially-built feature curated by the Mt Buller Parks team. $1500 will be awarded to one male and one female Hip Ruler, with spot prizes for riders giving the hip their best shot.
For those who prefer to keep their board on the snow, the day will also feature a Race-Your-Mate Slalom Course, with prizes for those who beat their buddy in a head-to-head dual. Burton is also lining up the latest range of boards and bindings at the Burton Demo Tent, free for all riders.
Pirate Life Brewing will then present The Cattleman’s Cup Après, including award presentations, DJs and the chance to sample the all new Burton x Pirate Life Short Stack Brown Ale.
Daily Event Start Time – 10am – Summit
Daily Event End Time – 12pm – Summit
Race Your Mate - 1pm - 2:30pm - Burnt Hut
Daily Après Kick off – 1:00pm – Smokehouse, Mt Buller
DAY TWO
Thursday, 21 JULY
An all-inclusive Rail Jam on a unique, Cattleman’s inspired plaza feature. One male and one female rider will take home $1500 each, as well as spot prizes for riders giving it their all. The Race-Your-Mate course will once again be open to all riders, with prizes for the fastest mate, and demo tent open for free test riding.
Everyone is invited to back up for a second Cattleman’s Cup Après presented by Pirate Life Brewing, where both the Rail Ruler awards and overall Cattleman’s Cup Champions will be announced. The overall male and female champions will take home $2000 each.
Daily Event Start Time – 10am – Burnt Hut
Daily Event End Time – 12pm – Burnt Hut
Race Your Mate - 1pm - 2:30pm - Burnt Hut
Daily Après Kick off – 1:00pm – Smokehouse, Mt Buller
Prize Categories:
Cattleman’s Cup Winner – Male – $2000
Cattleman’s Cup Winner – Female – $2000
Cattleman’s Cup Hip Ruler – Male $1500
Cattleman’s Cup Hip Ruler – Female $1500
Cattleman’s Cup Rail Jam Ruler – Male $1500
Cattleman’s Cup Rail Jam Ruler – Female $1500
Cattleman’s Cup New Talent Award – Male $1000
Cattleman’s Cup New Talent Award – Female $1000
All events are free to enter for all ages and abilities. Helmets are mandatory, and each rider must have a valid lift ticket to participate.
The Cattleman’s Cup is proudly presented by Burton Snowboards, Mt Buller and Pirate Life Brewing.
