Spend time with the family in Victoria’s favourite ski resort, just three hours from Melbourne.
Mount Buller’s proximity to Melbourne, plus its offering of the most mountain beds in Victoria, makes it a popular spot for families. The cute alpine village is nestled right in the centre of the mountain, and hosts a vibrant and bubbly atmosphere that gives you and your family a warm welcome on a cold day!
Mount Buller is home to a whopping 67 runs, 3 terrains and 22 lifts, and 300 hectares of skiable area.
It’s got a great ski and snowboard school that’s easygoing enough for your little ones! Most of the accommodation at Mount Buller also allows kids under 15 to stay for free.
Kid’s Centre
The Kid’s Centre has a whole array of different lessons for kids aged 3 to 18. The Centre offers lessons to help kids gain confidence on the snow and learn new skills, so they can eventually ski or snowboard by themselves!
There’s heaps to do in Mount Buller, whether you want to whizz around the snow or keep out of it!
Family-friendly mountain activities
Want to enjoy the magic of the snow? Get your snow gear on and enjoy the excitement of the mountain. You and your family can go…
- Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Sledding with dogs
- Tobogganing
- Snowshoeing
Off-mountain family activities
Want to get off the mountain? Here’s what you can do away from the cold mountain…
- Cinema
- Alpine Spa retreat
- Alpine museum
- Sports hall and gym
- 40-plus cafes and restaurants
- Buller air zone
- Gnome roam
Cinema
Head out to the cinema and catch a movie! When you’re done catching runs on the slopes, head over to the cinema to catch a after you’ve finished your snow run, catch a movie run!
Scenic Chair Lift
If your little ones aren’t too keen on whizzing down the slopes, then take them on the chair lift to experience the magic of the slopes…
The chair lift is the ultimate way to see the beauty of Mount Buller! This is a fantastic way to get the kids up the mountain.
There’s a cosy café on top of the mountain where you can go and get yourself a hot cuppa to heat up after a cold day out. Sip on hot chocolate and take in the serene mountain views…
Buller Air Zone
Visit the Buller Leisure Centre. The air zone is available to adventure seekers from 6 years old upwards, so even your little ones can take part in this fun activity!
This alpine freestyle playground is a fun activity for everyone – for kids and adults alike!
Bounce around on a big trampoline, climb up on the inflatable wall, and explore this fun inflatable park.
Gnome Roam
Around the area, families can take part in a gnome trail where they seek out gnomes that are hiding around the area. Keep your eyes peeled for the little gnomes that hide around the trail, and tick off what you find!