Drive a car - Day trips

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What You need to know

All vehicles entering the resort must carry wheel chains.

Pre-purchase your resort entry before you arrive to avoid disappointment.

Print your dashboard pass at home for express entry. If you can't, visit our friendly team at Resort Entry who can print it for you!

Learn more about wheel chains

Getting here

Getting Here - Day Trips

ARRIVING

Mt Buller has eleven (11) car parking areas ranging from parks at 1km below the Mt Buller Village to right down at the Mirimbah gate at the base of the mountain. The time you arrive and the volume of visitors will determine where you are directed to park.

- As you enter the resort our parking team will show you to the next available park
- At the car parks, there is a free shuttle bus service to the village.
- Day visitors without luggage (suitcases) can ride the free shuttle service to the village. All parking is open to the weather so please check the forecast and dress appropriately for an alpine environment with warm, waterproof clothing and suitable footwear.

DEPARTING

At the end of the day you can return to the car park via the Northside Express Chairlift to Horse Hill or ride a free shuttle that departs from the Village Square to all car parks.

Clear the snow from your vehicle before driving. It is safer and required by law.

Find out more about driving safely in the snow at VicRoads and SnowSafe.

OFF MOUNTAIN PARKING

- Behind the Mansfield-Mt Buller Bus depot in Mansfield, or
- The Mirimbah Riverside car park (at the base of the mountain) - Limited spaces available, no booking.

From either location you can take a coach to Mt Buller (see 'Coach Services' section below).

Please note, if you park at Mirimbah, the pick-up point is at the Mirimbah Store. For prices and schedules, visit Mt Buller Bus|Mansfield To Mt Buller|Melbourne to Mt Buller.

FAQs

Day visitors

: All vehicles travelling to the resort are required by law to carry diamond‑pattern wheel chains. Penalties apply if you arrive without them.

Some vehicles are not able to fit wheel chains due to manufacturer restrictions. We recommend checking your vehicle’s owner manual before hiring chains. If your vehicle isn’t suitable, there are alternative transport options available to help you get to the resort safely.

Wheel chains must be hired before arriving at the Mirimbah entry gates at the bottom of the mountain. You’ll find wheel chain hire outlets conveniently located in Mansfield and Merrijig.
: If you can’t print your dashboard pass, have a copy of your purchase confirmation on hand and stop at the resort entry gate when you arrive (at the bottom of the mountain), the resort entry team are able to print your pass for you.
: Please stop at the entry gate (at the bottom of the mountain) when you arrive, show your purchase confirmation to the resort entry team who will record the vehicle registration and print your pass.
: Mt Buller uses licence plate recognition software. Putting in your correct vehicle details ensures the system recognises your vehicle, matches them to a valid entry pass and prevents a fine.
: The carparks on Mt Buller are located 1-2kms from the main Mt Buller village. Parking attendants will greet and direct you to the closest available parking space, from here you can either head straight on to the slopes via the Northside Express chairlift or ride a free shuttle bus up to the village.
: No, if you leave the mountain in your vehicle you will need to purchase another day entry pass for your vehicle if you return the next day. If you stay overnight you need to have purchased a resort entry ticket that covers the entire period of your stay.
: Yes, local residents who arrive after 4:30 and show their driver's license with their local address will be eligible for free resort entry for the rest of the day

Note: Not available to book online and free parking valid until midnight of that same day only.

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