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SKI HIRE
NO SKIS OR SNOWBOARD? NO WORRIES! GET KITTED OUT WITH EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR YOUR SNOW AND SKI HOLIDAY AT THE ALPINE RETREAT SKI HIRE.
Ski, Snowboard or Jump on a Toboggan - we have equipment to suit everyone from shaky-kneed beginner to advanced shredder.
Winter clothing including ski jackets, ski pants, goggles and gloves are also available from child-size to adult.
We also offer a ski and board tuning and waxing service for the ultimate Mt Buller slide!
LET DANNY TAKE CARE OF YOU
Danny, our able ski tech, has years of experience in fitting skis and snowboards and will make sure you leave the Retreat feeling confident and excited to hit the slopes. A fully qualified ski tech plus a Masterfit boot technician and a local Mansfield boy to boot, he started his snow career as a pro-snowboarder - if you ask nicely he might just tell you about it!
SNOW PLAY
Step outside our front door and enjoy the snow - whether you want to build a snowman, have a snowball fight or make a snow angel, it’s all right here. Mt Buller also offers plenty of snow play fun, with two toboggan parks, complete with their own snowmaking machines to keep the kids (and big kids!) happy all winter long.
The Mt Buller Village is situated picturesquely on the top of of the mountain at 1600m above sea level offering a huge range of bars and restaurants, from quick snacks to fine dining and a choice of nightlife options. Its also home to Breathtaker on High Alpine Spa Retreat, Australia’s highest day spa, and a range of off-piste activities from cinema, to retail therapy, rock climbing and trampolining at the new Buller Airzone. You could even take your own 10-dog sled team for a slide with Australian sleddog tours - the only place this is possible in Australia.
Skiing in Australia
Mt Buller is skiing in Australia's most accessible ski resort, an easy 248km drive from Melbourne and Tullamarine International Airport. Surrounded by snowgums and spectacular views, the Mt Buller alpine village is located above the snowline at 1600m, giving direct access to the 300 hectares of skiable terrain that make up the ski resort.
Ski, snowboard, toboggan or simply play in the snow - the Mt Buller winter season provides opportunities for a unique holiday experience in a unique Australian environment when you ski Victoria.
Mt Buller SKi Resort
With over 300 hectares of skiable terrain, there is something to appeal to all levels of skier and snowboarder at Mt Buller. Ski slopes range from the wide beginner’s slopes of Bourke St and Burnt Hut Spur, to the challenge of black runs like Chamois and Men’s Downhill.
With 22 lifts, Mt Buller has the largest lift network in Victoria, including thirteen chairlifts, four T-bars, two rope tows and four magic carpets. The resort features two Terrain Parks for all skill levels and a dedicated snow grooming team to maintain their condition.
Buller Ski Lifts (BSL) is a private company that owns and operates Victoria's largest lifting network of 22 lifts, a thriving Ski & Snowboard School and childcare facility. They are the first Australian ski company to achieve the ISO 14001 standard for Environmental Management and are committed to the sustainable development of Mt Buller as the premier alpine resort in Australia.