Season OPEN - let's ski!

7 June 2026: Mt Buller got skiing for the first time for the 2026 season on Saturday morning on a good cover of snow with eager snow lovers waiting line for the first chairlift ride at 8.30am.  A generous 25cm snowfall arrived just ahead of the opening celebrations this week prompting a flurry of bookings and inspiring hundreds of skiers to make the most of the fresh conditions and get in their first turns on the snow, including beginners who joined the first ski lessons of the year. 

All smiles as local primary school students and their teachers are first on the Bourke St Express

Skiing from day 1

The resort opened the Bourke Street Express chairlift and Bourke Street carpet for skiing as well as the Northside Express for sightseeing rides. 

Buller Ski Lifts General Manager Noel Landry was enjoying the celebrations in the snowy village this morning,

“It’s a team effort to get the season off to a smooth start and we’re thrilled to have fresh snow for our guests this long weekend. It’s also great to see so many familiar faces, loyal locals and of course the many folks from Melbourne who have such a close connection to ‘their’ mountain. I look forward to welcoming everyone for a real winter experience up here this season – whether it’s part of a family snow tradition or your first time experiencing the magic of snow” he added.  

Donovan Laney making the most of first tracks

First chair honours for the Primary school

Teachers and children from Mt Buller’s Primary School were on the first chairlift ride of the winter. The little alpine school celebrates a special milestone of 60 years on the mountain this year. First chair passengers were current students Lenny, Solomon, Naath and Donovan with teachers Sue Steel and Jemma Newton all smiles to be among the first skiers on slope.

The Mt Buller Primary school was where Olympian Jakara Anthony spent many winters combining classroom lessons and ski lessons before going on to earn gold medals in her chosen sport of mogul skiing.

It takes a whole community

Alan Arthur, General Manager of Mt Buller Mt Stirling - Alpine Resorts Victoria is delighted with the start of the season,

“Everywhere I go in resort there are happy faces making the most of the long weekend. A huge amount of preparation and hard work has gone into ensuring the resort is ready and today we take a moment to celebrate together.”

Chilli is back and qualified as a therapy dog this season

Mt Buller Ski Patrol therapy dog and resort celebrity Chilli was jubilant as she ran confidently down Bourke Street ski run with her handler Tess Hoinville and refreshed her chairlift riding skills after months off snow. Chilli and Tess have recently qualified as a Level One Human-Canine Team providing animal assisted therapy. 

Tess Hoinville and therapy dog Chilli thrilled to be back on snow for the season

A whole weekend of celebrations

The Mt Buller long weekend event program stretches across the entire 3 days with a spectacular fireworks display and welcome to season opening celebrations on Saturday evening, on-slope ice bar for Sunday après, a Moosehead after party late into the night and plenty of free and fun activities for kids and families including a chance to meet the local sled dog huskies!

Howling Huskies are here. Jake and the beautiful dogs were a hit with visitors in the village