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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
11/06/2022 - 12/06/2022
About the event
Queen's Birthday Weekend
Meet Olympians (Sat 11 & SUN 12 June)
Mt Buller Olympians Jakara Anthony, Cam Bolton, Gabi Ash, Doug Crawford, Mia Clift and more will officially open the 2022 Winter Season on Sat 11 June prior to the spectacular opening fireworks display. Then catch them again Sunday morning to celebrate the ski season opening weekend at Bourke St Express.
COME skiing this weekend!
We have had heaps of natural snow this season - so join us for a ski or snowboard on the Queen's Birthday Weekend.
SAT 11 JuNE
VILLAGE STAGE
3:15pm – 3:45pm: Animals of the Magical Mountains
3:45pm – 4pm: Entertainment Break
4pm – 5pm: Warren Smith
5pm – 5:20pm: Fire & Ice Performance
5:20pm – 5:45pm: Opening Ceremony: Interview with Jakara Anthony/Winter Olympic Athletes & Official Opening by Minister for Energy, Environment & Climate Change, The Hon. Lily D’Ambrosio
5:45pm – 6pm: Fireworks Display
6pm – 8pm: Client Liaison (DJ Set)
VILLAGE SQUARE
1pm – 4pm: Community & Experience Stalls - with Face Painting & Free Balloon Animals
1pm – 4pm: Roaming Fire and Ice Performance/s
2pm – 4pm: Free Toasted Marshmallows in Village Square
3pm – 4pm: Meet & Greet with Australian Sled Dogs
4pm – 5pm: Meet & Greet with our Winter Olympic Athletes and free souvenir poster to get autographed!
5:45pm – 6pm: Fireworks Display
SUNDAY 12 JUNE
8.30am -10.30am: Take the first chair of the season and get in some turns with golden girl Jakara Anthony. The Fox FM Black Thunders will be spinning the tunes and doing spot prizes at the bottom of Bourke Street.
1-3pm: Keep an eye out for the Fox FM Black Thunders who will be roaming around handing out prizes!
FREE LIVE DJ SET FROM Client LiaiSon ON THE VILLAGE STAGE (Sat 11 JUNE)
We have some very special guests joining us for the Queen's Birthday Weekend celebrations. Client Liaison are an iconic Australian indie pop duo made up of vocalist Monte Morgan, and keyboardist and producer Harvey Miller.
it doesn't stop there at the home of Aussie Après
- Nite Theory DJs Live @ Kooroora - Free entry (Sat 11 June)
- One Night Only - Moosehead Live six piece super band (Sun 12 June)
- Taittinger Ice Bar launch (Mon 13 June)
Accommodation bookings are open and hospitality venues will be serving up exciting new food and drink menus >
