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Day Trips
Hard to believe in just 3hrs from Melbourne there's a winter playground that feels like another world! It's possible to do it in a day - but you'll want to stay longer...
Staying Overnight
You'll want to settle in for a real winter holiday and there's a wide range of options including hotels, apartments and cosy lodges to make you feel right at home.
How To Get Here
Getting to Australia's most accessible major alpine resort is easy. Plan your drive, or explore options including coaches - and we'll see you soon.
How To Get Around
Plan resort entry, parking, transfers to your accommodation and transport around the village, inc. accessible options.
Resort Maps
Find your way and get your bearings with our helpful maps before you visit. Almost everything in resort is a short walk, or shuttle ride, to the slopes!
Skiing & Snowboarding
Can you believe the first skiers got sliding up here 100 years ago? We've been loving it ever since. With over 80kms of runs to explore it's time to get your slide on!
Activities
Skiing and snowboarding is just the beginning. Find a mountain of experiences to make your complete winter holiday with fun things to do, on and off the slopes.
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Rental & Retail
Rent what you need. Shop for what you want. Enjoy the convenience of rental and retail services to keep you sliding and comfortable during your visit, or plan a little retail therapy.
Eat & Drink
Bring your appetite and embrace the apres vibes in resort. You'll love the variety of bars, cafes and restaurants up here - who's hungry?
Lift Passes
Smart skiers and boarders pre-purchase lift passes whether it's for one day, a few days or a whole season. Find the right pass for you and make the most of off-peak savings.
Season Memberships
Season membership unlocks unlimited days on the slopes, discounts and perks all season long. It also opens doors to savings and free days at partner resorts.
Class Lessons
The instructors at the Ski & Snowboard School have lessons for everyone from beginners to advanced riders. Find a lesson time and style to take your riding to the next level.
Private Lessons
Nothing beats a one-on-one ski or snowboard lesson tailored just for you. Invest in yourself, brush up on your technique and enjoy a VIP experience.
Find your Level
The Ski & Snowboard School can help you identify what level you are at and what your learning goals are. Start here to find the right lesson to suit you and your abilities.
Day Trips
Hard to believe in just 3hrs from Melbourne there's a winter playground that feels like another world! It's possible to do it in a day - but you'll want to stay longer...
Staying Overnight
You'll want to settle in for a real winter holiday and there's a wide range of options including hotels, apartments and cosy lodges to make you feel right at home.
How To Get Here
Getting to Australia's most accessible major alpine resort is easy. Plan your drive, or explore options including coaches - and we'll see you soon.
How To Get Around
Plan resort entry, parking, transfers to your accommodation and transport around the village, inc. accessible options.
Resort Maps
Find your way and get your bearings with our helpful maps before you visit. Almost everything in resort is a short walk, or shuttle ride, to the slopes!
Skiing & Snowboarding
Can you believe the first skiers got sliding up here 100 years ago? We've been loving it ever since. With over 80kms of runs to explore it's time to get your slide on!
Activities
Skiing and snowboarding is just the beginning. Find a mountain of experiences to make your complete winter holiday with fun things to do, on and off the slopes.
Rental & Retail
Rent what you need. Shop for what you want. Enjoy the convenience of rental and retail services to keep you sliding and comfortable during your visit, or plan a little retail therapy.
Eat & Drink
Bring your appetite and embrace the apres vibes in resort. You'll love the variety of bars, cafes and restaurants up here - who's hungry?
Lift Passes
Smart skiers and boarders pre-purchase lift passes whether it's for one day, a few days or a whole season. Find the right pass for you and make the most of off-peak savings.
Season Memberships
Season membership unlocks unlimited days on the slopes, discounts and perks all season long. It also opens doors to savings and free days at partner resorts.
Class Lessons
The instructors at the Ski & Snowboard School have lessons for everyone from beginners to advanced riders. Find a lesson time and style to take your riding to the next level.
Private Lessons
Nothing beats a one-on-one ski or snowboard lesson tailored just for you. Invest in yourself, brush up on your technique and enjoy a VIP experience.
Find your Level
The Ski & Snowboard School can help you identify what level you are at and what your learning goals are. Start here to find the right lesson to suit you and your abilities.
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Date / Time
16/09/2023 - 16/09/2023
About the event
Pond Skim National Championships 2023
CANCELLED - 3 SEPTEMBER
We regret to advise that due to reducing snow cover and the forecast for the coming week the event is unable to proceed.
It's all about crazy costumes, silly stunts and a giant outdoor pool party with matching Pirate Life Beer Garden on Bourke St to celebrate the 150th year of Pond Skim National Championships at Mt Buller. An event that is just dripping with so much history, it's one not to miss!
COMPETITOR INFO
Thanks for your interest in competing in the elite annual FIPS Pond Skim National Championships for the 150th year celebration. Despite being recognised as the National Championships and fully homologated and sanctioned by FIPS, you don't need to follow an athlete pathway from your local pond skimming club, through the state league, to reach national glory. Just give it a crack. Just like Alma did.
Win lots of MEGA PRIZES like:
- CA$H
- A Season Membership (for next season not this one)
- Skis and boards
- Snow Dough
- Lots of Pirate Life
This year entry price to be announced shortly. You can enter as a team or individual, or both (need to enter twice).
The judging is based a little on your jump and choreography, but the majority of the score comes from the costume. The more topical the better. So get cracking on your outfits and contraptions.
A few key points:
- The majority of the score comes from your costume - the more topical the better! ** Don't worry too much about making it across ;)
- Custom music tracks for your run can be played by the DJ for full choreography. Details available upon registration
- No sharp objects or items which could result in serious injury (we punctured the liner once and took out half of the lower village)
- Helmets are compulsory
- Don't drink and skim
- Two runs may be permitted if time allows
- ** Please note, there must be no fabric covering your face (such as morphsuits or inflatable costumes)
Questions? Please contact the Mt Buller Pond Skim Association (MBPSA) on marketing.admin@skibuller.com.au
