Do you need snow chains for Mount Buller?
Yes, you will need snow chains if you are driving to Mount Buller.
Ice + incline + poor grip = not good!
If you’re heading up to the snow this winter in your vehicle, you’ll need to get snow chains fitted around your tyres to safely get up the mountain.
You can easily hire wheel chains from towns nearby Mount Buller, so that they are fitted well before you get to the mountain. There are wheel chain rental stations in Mansfield and Mirimbah.
At any point passed Mirimbah, vehicles need snow chains. Wheel chains are needed to improve the grip of your car, as they bridge the gap between the wheel and your vehicle, and improve traction. Not only does this make it safer, but it’s much easier.
Plus, no one wants to get in trouble with the law while on holiday, so to brush up on your snow chain law…
Snow chains and the law
The law says that…
“If you drive to an alpine resort during the snow season, you must carry snow chains at all times. The snow chains must be properly fitted to the drive wheels of that vehicle. In the case of four-wheel drive and all-wheel drive vehicles, it can be fitted to the front or rear wheels of that vehicle.”
Transport Victoria
Pros and cons of driving yourself to the snow:
Pros:
- By having your vehicle, you’ll have the freedom to come and go when you please! You’ll have the flexibility to travel to Mount Buller when the time suits you best.
- You’ll be able to carry more with you – having your own car is great if you’re staying on the mountain with a big group of people, for multiple days
- Enjoy the excitement of driving through the mountains and enjoy beautiful views
Cons:
- If you’re driving yourself to the mountain, remember the road is windy and the weather will create ice on the road, which can be dangerous
- Using snow chains could add hefty price tags to your trip to Mount Buller
- Considering parking is an extra step to your day, which could take time and money when all you want to do is get your skis on!
Want to go on a Mount Buller tour, but you’re not keen on driving?
Come and take a snow tour with us!
No snow chains? No worries! Our day tour to the snow will drop you off right at the mountain, so you can whizz around the snow to your heart’s content. Jump on a tour with Ozzie Tours Day Tour to Mount Buller, and we’ll do all the driving for you. We know a thing or two about snow chains – and we can do all the hard work for you…
Related articles:
- 5 Reasons Why You Should Visit Mount Buller This Winter
- Exploring Mount Buller
- Family-Friendly Activities in Mount Buller
- Things to do at Mount Buller (that aren’t skiing or snowboarding)
- 1 Day Mount Buller Snow Tour