SKI AND SNOWBOARD LESSONS
ADULT & TEENS
Build confidence and progress your skills with a two hour group lesson. Our instructors will place you in a suitable group, help refine your technique and get you exploring more of the mountain.
Not sure of your ability level? Use the Find Your Level chart before booking.
Please note advanced group lessons are not available. If you can confidently ski or ride blue runs, tackle bumps or explore black terrain, please book a Private Lesson.
15+ SKI AND SNOWBOARD LESSONS
ADULT LESSONS
FIRST TIMER LIFT + LESSON
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9am, 11am, 1:45pm
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Ski or snowboard
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Ideal for absolute beginners
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Limited lift day pass included
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Ages 15+
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Learn to stop, turn and use lift
First time skiing or snowboarding? This two hour group lesson covers stopping and turning, with a lift pass included for selected beginner lifts. Available for first timers only.
BEGINNER LESSON
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10am, 1:45pm (2hr)
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Ski or snowboard
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Ideal for Levels 2-3
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Lesson only, no lift pass
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Ages 15+
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Improve your on-snow skills
Skied or snowboarded before? Build your skills, sharpen your turns and explore more terrain in a two hour morning lesson.
INTERMEDIATE LESSON
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10am, 1:45pm (2hr)
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Ski or snowboard
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Ideal for Levels 4-5
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Lesson only, no lift pass
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Ages 15+
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Explore more varied terrain
Skied or snowboarded before? You will be placed into a group that matches your skill level. Advanced skiers/riders should book a private lesson.
DETAILS
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Meeting Place: Skiers & snowboarders meet in front of the Ski & Snowboard School Building on Bourke Street (Heli Flat) at the flags. Look for the Yellow Flag for First Timer Lessons, Green Flag for Beginners and Blue Flag for Intermediates. Please be at the appropriate meeting place with B-TAG and equipment at least 10 minutes before the start of the lesson. |
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Finding your group: Book a First Timer Lift + Lesson product, a First Timer Lesson only, or a Group Lesson only (for beginners/intermediate), then arrive at the booked time. Instructors at the Heli Flat will direct you to the correct class based on your current skiing ability. |
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Helmets: Helmets are recommended and are included free with Buller Sports rental packages. |
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Age Groups: For Lesson only products, Teens and Adults are priced the same. For Lift + Lesson products, choose between Teen (15-18yrs) and Adult (18+). |
ADULT & TEENS LESSONS SEASON SCHEDULE
Beginner
INTERMEDIATE
First Timer
Beginner
INTERMEDIATE
First Timer
Beginner
INTERMEDIATE
First Timer
Beginner
INTERMEDIATE
First Timer
Beginner
INTERMEDIATE
FAQs
Adult Ski & Snowboard Lessons
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All lessons can be purchased here online just above! Alternatively, they can be purchased in person at any ticket office, Buller Sports locations in Mansfield or Mt Buller, Altitude retail store, or at the Ski and Snowboard School front desk.
Lift and lesson packages are available at all of the above locations and online.
To ensure you get your preferred lesson option and avoid disappointment, we highly recommend purchasing your lesson online in advance.
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Lift passes can be purchased right here on the Mt Buller Website Lift Passes Page and loaded directly onto your B-TAG. Alternatively, they can be purchased in person at any ticket office, Buller Sports location in Mansfield or Mt Buller, at the Altitude retail store, or at the Ski and Snowboard School front desk.
Lift and lesson packages are available at all of the above venues and online.
- No - It is no longer a requirement to collect a lesson ticket. Simply purchase your lessons and they will be stored on your B-TAG along with your lift access. Head directly out to the lesson meeting place at the designated time and our friendly staff will assist you into the correct lesson
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Adult and Teen ski and snowboard lessons, meet at Heli Flat (outside the Ski and Snowboard School) near the bottom of the ABOM chairlift.
- Check out the Find Your Level page to help you determine this. Your instructor on your first day will also talk to you and ask questions to determine your skill level.
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If you are running late, you can reschedule any unused product for a $10 fee per lesson to move to the next available lesson. If you are running late and want to reschedule, call 1800 BULLER.
We cannot guarantee late arrivals will be able to enter the lesson after the start time, please visit the ski school as soon as you arrive to determine whether you can be added to a lesson late or need to be rescheduled. There are unfortunately no lesson extensions for late comers.
If you miss your lesson you will not be entitled to a refund or credit. Please see the Terms and Conditions for more detail.
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Helmets are compulsory for all children participating in lessons and are included free with Buller Sports rental packages. A bicycle or motorcycle helmet is not accredited, it must be a ski or board helmet.
Mt Buller supports and encourages all skiers and snowboarders to wear a helmet.
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Buller Sports is conveniently located within the Ski & Snowboard School building and offers ski & snowboard rentals for all ages.
Goggles, gloves and other accessories may be purchased from retail outlets in the Ski and Snowboard School building, as well as drinks and snacks.
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Your Season Membership is your unlimited access to the lift network at Mt Buller all snow season.
The Ski & Snowboard School has 'lesson only' products available for all Adult lessons, full and half-day Buller Kids (7-14 yr olds) and Bunyips (3-6yr olds) programs that can be purchased separately from lift passes. Season Membership holders enjoy a 10% discount on Ski & Snowboard School group lessons and select private lessons (conditions apply. Not valid for Bunyips programs or seasonal programs).
Discounts can be applied online by using your discount code, located at the bottom of your Season Membership email confirmation receipt.
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A First Timer Ski or Snowboard lesson is for those who have never skied or snowboarded before. Included in a 'First Timer Lift + Lesson' package is a restricted full-day lift pass, to 3 First Timer lifts (ABOM Express Chair, Bourke St Express Chair and Bourke St Carpet).
The 'First Timer Lift + Lesson' package does not include a B-TAG and does not include rental equipment. There is a rental location within the ski and Snowboard School building where you can hire ski and snowboard gear.
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After completing a 'First Timer' lesson (Ski or Snowboard), you can progress your skills by taking a Beginner/ Intermediate lesson.
When booking here online, select the product 'Adult/ Teen 15+ Ski/ or Snowboard Lesson Only'. When you arrive for your lesson, you will be allocated into the correct group based on your skill level and experience.
You are required to purchase a lift pass separately to the Beginner or Intermediate Adult/ Teen 15+ Lesson.
- We have "First-Timer Lift & Lesson" products for both skiing and snowboarding, giving you a day pass to limited beginner lifts. If you have skiied before, you will need to purchase a lift pass separate to your lesson.
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Changes of lesson time or discipline incur a $10 fee per lesson. Call ski school to amend lesson details, on 03 5777 7877.
For cancellations and further details, please see our Refund and Cancellation Policy in the Terms & Conditions section of the website.