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    Victoria, Australia · Ikon / Mountain Collective

    Mt Buller

    300 hectares of terrain and Victoria's biggest lift network, three hours from Melbourne. Ikon Pass access, open June to October.

    Season 2026
    Opens
    6 June 2026
    Closes
    4 Oct 2026
    Days open
    120
    Annual snow
    2m
    The Overview
    MF
    Michael Fulton
    Melbourne-based skier and snowboarder with 50+ resorts across 5 continents. Specialises in Australian resorts and international resort comparisons.

    Mt Buller is Victoria's most popular ski resort and the most accessible major alpine resort in Australia, sitting approximately 235km north-east of Melbourne and reachable in around three hours — closer to an international airport than any other large resort in the country. The mountain covers 300 hectares of skiable terrain across 76 runs between 1,375m and 1,805m, split across two distinct aspects: a south-facing shady side and a north-facing sunny side that together provide varied conditions throughout the day. Skiing has taken place on the mountain since 1924, making it one of the longest continuously operating ski areas in Australia.

    The terrain breakdown is 45% intermediate, 35% advanced and 20% beginner — well suited to a resort that draws heavily from Melbourne's day-trip and weekend market. At the advanced end, runs including The Chamois and Federation offer genuine challenges, while three terrain parks cater to different freestyle levels. The alpine village sits at the heart of the mountain with ski-in ski-out accommodation, more than 30 dining and bar options, and the Olympic Winter Institute of Australia — the national high-performance snow sports training centre — located on the mountain.

    430m
    Vertical
    76
    Runs
    741 acres
    Skiable
    2m
    Annual snow
    Ikon / Mountain Collective
    Pass
    The Terrain

    76 runs across 741 acres skiable

    Mt Buller spreads 76 runs across 741 acres skiable of terrain. It leans intermediate at 45%, with 15 beginner runs to find your feet and 27 advanced or expert runs when you want to push.

    Terrain split
    76
    runs
    76 runs across 4 grades
    Beginner15 runs · 20%
    Intermediate34 runs · 45%
    Advanced27 runs · 35%
    Expert0 runs · 0%
    Time it right

    When to visit Mt Buller

    The 2026 season at Mt Buller runs from 6 June to 4 October, a four-month window that aligns with the Victorian alpine season calendar. Average annual snowfall reaches 2 metres, and the resort's snowmaking system covers approximately 78 hectares — around 26% of the total skiable area — providing early-season and low-snow-year insurance across the key corridors including Bourke Street and Burnt Hut Spur. The snowmaking system is capable of operating in above-zero daytime temperatures, extending its effective window compared to systems at higher-altitude resorts.

    Mt Buller sits on the south-western edge of the Victorian Alps, which makes it more exposed to cold airmasses moving up from the Southern Ocean than resorts further north-east. This positioning contributes to some of the lowest recorded maximum temperatures in regional Victoria — a useful buffer during warm spells that affect other resorts. The Ikon Pass and Mountain Collective both include Mt Buller, connecting the resort with Thredbo, Mammoth, Niseko, Coronet Peak and a broader global network.

    Season 2026
    6 June 2026
    Opens
    4 Oct 2026
    Closes
    120
    Days open
    2 m
    Annual snow
    Getting there

    Getting to Mt Buller, and where to stay

    Mt Buller is located in Victoria's Alpine National Park, 47km east of the town of Mansfield and approximately 235km north-east of Melbourne via the Maroondah Highway and Mount Buller Road. The 16km sealed access road from Mirimbah climbs steadily to the village with an average gradient of 6.2%, and all vehicles are required to carry and fit wheel chains when directed. A resort entry fee applies to all vehicles, which includes parking. The drive from Melbourne's Tullamarine Airport takes around three hours under normal conditions.

    Coach transfers from Melbourne operate throughout the season via V/Line services connecting with Mansfield Mount Buller Buslines, and various private transfer operators run direct services from the city. Mansfield, 47km below the resort, provides a range of accommodation and services as an alternative base for visitors seeking lower-cost options. Adjacent Mt Stirling — managed by the same resort authority — offers cross-country skiing and snowshoeing accessed from the same road, with no resort entry fee required for those visiting Mt Stirling on foot.

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    26 Aug 2026

    Mt Buller Snow Report

    Snow Report
    Updated 6 Sept 2026
    1805m
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    Overcast-6°C / 3°C · S 17km/h
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    48 hours
    0cm
    7 days
    0cm
    Base depth
    25cm
    Season total
    96cm
    Total lifts22

    Live open status isn’t available right now.

    6 June 2026 - 4 Oct 2026

    Hour by Hour

    Next 39 hours· Updated Sep 7, 2026 at 5:02 AM
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    7-Day Outlook

    1,805 mUpdated Sep 7, 2026 at 5:02 AMOpen-Meteo

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    Days 8–14

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    Mon, Sept 7

    Light Drizzle
    Temp3° / -6°°C
    Snow0.0cm(63%)
    Wind17 km/h S

    Live snow from the resort feed; forecast from Open-Meteo, via Supabase.

    Understanding the Mt Buller snow report

    Get the latest Mt Buller snow report — real-time snowfall, snow depth, and mountain weather for this Victoria resort, spanning 1375m to 1805m in elevation.

    Snow measurements

    Snow depth at Mt Buller is tracked at both the base and summit, since the two elevations often see different totals — roughly a 430m difference here. We report fresh snowfall over the last 24 hours and 7 days alongside the running season total, in both metric and imperial units.

    Weather conditions

    Snow quality tracks closely with temperature and wind. We surface both alongside the snowfall data so you can judge whether conditions at Mt Buller are holding up or starting to soften.

    Data sources

    Snowfall and depth figures for Mt Buller come from official mountain sources; weather and outlook data comes from independent forecasting services. The mountain is served by 22 lifts, including 8 quad chairlifts and 2 6-person chairlifts.

    When to check

    Conditions can change overnight, so mornings and late afternoons are the best times to check back on Mt Buller.