Australia · WINTER ACTIVITIES
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 6 winter activities worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Travel from Melbourne or Box Hill to Mt Buller by air-conditioned coach, stopping at Alzburg Ski Hire before five hours at the resort. You can hire gear, use the toboggan parks, buy lift access, or simply enjoy the snow. Drivers such as Evan, Jack, and Bill are praised for safe, helpful service.
“Our driver Tony was great, he made the day fun and enjoyable and was well organised”
Travel from Melbourne to Mt Buller in a group of up to 11, with an English-speaking guide such as James, Paul, Sam, or Mark helping you through the resort. Enjoy the Village Circuit Track, two snowplay areas, and optional chairlift views, skiing, or snowboarding.
“Paul is very good experience tour guide who can well-guided and take care of every single details.”
Leave Melbourne at 8 AM for Lake Mountain, where you get three hours for snow play, tobogganing, or a cross-country ski lesson. Then walk to Steavenson Falls and stop at Yarra Valley Chocolaterie for samples. Joe and Lauren have helped make recent trips especially enjoyable.
“everybody had fun. it was a first time experience for us.”
Leave Melbourne for six hours of snow time at Mt Buller, with a 25-minute stop in Yea and round-trip coach travel. Tony and other English or Chinese-speaking drivers help with the journey and snow gear guidance. Ski, snowboard, build a snowman, take photos, or relax in the alpine village.
“The ride was ok, and Mt Buller looks awesome in the snow. Didn’t rent gear this time, just walked around and enjoyed the view. Good option if you’re in Melbourne and want to see some snow without too much planning.”
Travel from Melbourne to Lake Mountain for three hours of snow play, tobogganing, and alpine walks, then visit Steavenson Falls and the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie. Driver-guides such as Cory and Joe add local stories and careful driving to this family-friendly 10-hour day.
“Cory was a friendly tour guide, informative, and traveled extremely cautiously & safe, would recommend this tour to friends.”
Travel from Melbourne to Mt Buller by premium coach, arriving near 10am in Village Square. You get resort entry, a fitted snow jacket, pants, and walking boots, then more than six hours to ski, toboggan, explore, or enjoy mountain views before returning at 4:30pm.
“The day itself was a great day out and exactly what we had hoped for. Mt Buller was fantastic, good cover of snow and staff were extremely helpful and made for a great day. Unfortunately for us the driver proceeded to use his mobile phone numerous times and many more times we found ourselves crossing over onto the wrong side of the road and the audible white lines became a regular noise feature”
Pick a coast, a rock or a cellar door.
