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Mt Buller Resort Guide
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Powder Days
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2026 season
Resort Guide
Mt Buller is a major ski resort located in Victoria, Australia, approximately three hours from Melbourne. The resort features over 300 hectares of skiable terrain, catering to all ability levels with a mix of gentle beginner slopes and challenging advanced runs. Mt Buller offers a vibrant alpine village with a wide range of accommodation, dining, and après-ski options, as well as modern lift infrastructure and snowmaking facilities. Its accessible location, extensive amenities, and lively atmosphere make it a popular destination for both families and experienced skiers.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Mt Buller
Lifts
19
Skiable area
1828.6 ac
Longest run
2.5 km / 1.6 mi
Runs by difficulty(85 total)
Beginner
17
20% of terrain
Intermediate
38
45% of terrain
Advanced
30
35% of terrain
Run counts estimated from resort-reported totals and terrain mix.
Lift fleet
- High-speed 62
- High-speed quad1
- Quad chair7
- Triple chair2
- Double chair1
- Surface lift6
Resort Info
Season dates
Ski passes
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
Kooroora Hotel – A legendary après-ski destination in Mt Buller village, Kooroora Hotel is renowned for its vibrant atmosphere, live music, and central location, making it the go-to spot for skiers and snowboarders to unwind and socialize after a day on the slopes.
Season vs Historic
Updated Sun, Sep 20, 04:03 PM UTC
27cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
-57%
vs 5-Year Avg
63cm avg by now
-43%
vs 30-Year Avg
48cm avg by now
63cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
This season is at 27.3 cm to date. The last completed season totaled ~27.1 cm. That's 57% below the 5-year average (63 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 44% below the 30-year average (48 cm).
Mt Buller Season Snowfall
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Mt Buller Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 52cm with an average of 24 snowfall days per season. The recent decade runs 68% above this average (87cm over the last ten tracked seasons). The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | 8cm | 4 days | 0cm | 4cm | 4cm |
| July | 15cm | 7 days | 0cm | 4cm | 6cm |
| August | 20cm | 7 days | 1cm | 6cm | 7cm |
| September | 6cm | 3 days | 0cm | 3cm | 4cm |
| October | 1cm | 1 days | 0cm | 2cm | 2cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
SnowSure Score by Month
Season 2026
16.3
Season Average
106 days scored
38
Best Day
12 Jul
0
Excellent+ Days
Scored 50 or above
1
Powder Days
6cm+ fresh snow
Highest-scoring days
June 2026
- 2130 Jun
- 198 Jun
- 176 Jun
July 2026
- 3812 Jul8cm
- 3030 Jul4cm
- 2929 Jul4cm
August 2026
- 335 Aug1cm
- 314 Aug1cm
- 316 Aug
September 2026
- 135 Sep
- 1313 Sep
- 126 Sep
July scored highest for Mt Buller in 2026. Based on 106 days the resort was verified open; this season is still under way, so later months are incomplete. One season of scores describes what happened, not what to expect.
Season at a Glance
Current season(2026)
Opened Jun 6, 2026
Scheduled close: Oct 4, 2026
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
Best Months to Visit
August
Peak Season
July
Peak Season
September
Good
June
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
Frequently asked questions about Mt Buller
- Where is Mt Buller?
- Mt Buller is a ski resort in Australia.
- How high is Mt Buller?
- Mt Buller runs from a base elevation of 1,375 m (4,511 ft) to a summit of 1,805 m (5,922 ft), giving a vertical drop of 430 m (1,411 ft).
- How big is Mt Buller?
- Mt Buller has 1,829 acres (740 hectares) of skiable terrain, 85 marked runs and 19 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Mt Buller?
- Mt Buller is on the Ikon Pass and Mountain Collective. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
- When is ski season at Mt Buller?
- Mt Buller typically operates from June to October. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
- How much snow does Mt Buller get in a typical season?
- Mt Buller averages 46 inches / 117 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
