WHEEL CHAIN REQUIREMENTS

Requirements For Carrying Wheel Chains Status
2WD No
4WD/AWD No
All Overnight Vehicles No

WINTER / DECLARED SNOW SEASON

All vehicles visiting Mt Buller or Mt Stirling in the declared snow season must carry diamond pattern wheel chains - irrespective of weather conditions.

They must be carried from Mirimbah entry onwards and fitted when instructed to do so. 

Wheel chains can be hired at Mansfield, Merrijig, or Mirimbah. It's best to organise these in advance to ensure the right size for your vehicle is available. Wheel chains are not available for hire once on you are already on the mountain. 

A small number cars can not fit chains in accordance with the vehicle’s user manual. Please check your manufacturers guidelines before hiring chains. Alternative transport options to the resort are available.

Trailers cannot be towed behind vehicles when the road conditions require wheel chains to be fitted.


WHEN TO FIT WHEEL CHAINS

Depending on snow and road conditions, vehicles may be required to fit chains. When there is  snow or icy conditons wheel chains are fitted for your safety and the safety of others. Please ensure that you know how to fit your chains correctly. Fit your chains when directed by signage or a Resort Management officer.

ONLY FIT CHAINS ON VEHICLE WHEN DIRECTED BY RESORT MANAGEMENT OFFICER OR ROAD SIGNAGE AT DESIGNATED CHAIN FITTING BAYS

Please also note - drivers of diesel vehicles may wish to ensure they refill with ALPINE DIESEL. This ensures vehicles can start in very cold conditions.


How do I fit chains?

We've put together this handy video with Elise Elliott showing how to fit chains, so you can be prepared before you've even left home. Whilst there are different types and brands of chains available, these videos provide an overview on fitting rental chains from Buller Sports.
 

 

 

summer

Carrying wheel chains is not compulsory outside of the winter season however guests may choose to hire snow chains prior to arrival in Mansfield or Mirimbah. 


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