BUNYIPS 3-6YRS
3-6Yrs Ski Lessons
Bunyips Lessons
AM LESSONS
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9:30am - 1:30pm
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Skiing Only
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Includes snack and lunch
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Includes report card
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Lift pass included
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Small group sizes
PM LESSONS
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1:00pm - 3:30pm
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Skiing only
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Includes snack only
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Includes report card
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Lift pass included
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Small group sizes
ALL DAY LESSONS
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9:30am - 3:30pm
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Skiing only
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Includes snack only
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Includes report card
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Lift pass included
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Small group sizes
Details
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Meeting Place: Level 3 of Ski & Snowboard School building. You’ll sign your child in, we’ll label their equipment and complete any other formalities (e.g. medical or other requirements). Groups are formed and your little one introduced to their instructor and group. |
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Helmets: 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. |
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Overnight Ski Storage: Ski & Snowboard School offers a new overnight storage service for Bunyip skis, priced at $20 per pair overnight. Spots are limited - so save yourself a hassle and get in quick! |
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Food Requirements & Anaphylaxis: Please provide your own snacks and lunch if your child has special food requirements or suffers from a severe anaphylactic condition. Please do not provide any food or snacks that contain nuts. The Ski & Snowboard School are able to cater for basic food allergies and dietary requirements. It should be noted that traces of nuts or other allergens may be present in foods. |
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Allergies & Medication: If your child requires medication, has an allergy, or is at risk of an anaphylactic reaction, please bring a copy of their Management Plan & the necessary medication. Failure to provide a complete action plan signed by a doctor may result in your child being refused entry into the centre. |
FAQs
Child 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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All Bunyip program registrations are on Level 2 of the Ski and Snowboard School (enter via the Magic Forest). You'll sign your children into our care, we'll label their equipment and complete any other requirements). Groups are formed and your child is introduced to their instructor and group.
Registration for ALL DAY and morning sessions commence from 8.30am - 9.15am.
Afternoon lesson registrations commence from 1pm.
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We do not offer snowboard lessons for children under 7 years of age.
Young children learning to snowboard requires a large amount of individual attention and is best suited to be delivered by a private lesson.
Private lessons provide an ideal learning environment and one-on-one attention that young children require for maximum value.
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Buller Kids skiers meet in front of the Ski and Snowboard School building on Bourke Street (Heli Flat) at the numbered flags. Please be at the appropriate meeting place with lesson tickets, your B-TAG and equipment at least 10 minutes before the start of the lesson.
Buller Kids snowboarders meet at the purple flag in front of ABOM restaurant (Bourke Street).
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Children in our Buller Kids (7 – 14) programs require ski poles from Level 4 (Orange Echidna) and above. Ski poles are a hindrance to learning for children in lower levels.
Children in our Bunyip (3 – 6) program require ski poles from Level 5 (Brown Cockies).
Children in our snowboard programs do not require ski poles.
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If your child requires medication, has an allergy, or is at risk of an anaphylactic reaction, please bring a copy of their Management Plan & the necessary medication.
All children diagnosed at risk of anaphylaxis or allergies must have an approved action plan signed by a doctor. Adrenaline kits must be signed into the centre including the device, any prescribed antihistamine, a signed action plan and a permanent marker in a thermal bag secured to the child.
Children within our Buller Kids (7 – 14) program are required to carry their own medication and action plan.
Please ensure your child’s instructor is notified of any anaphylaxis at the start of the lesson.
We recommend if your child has severe allergies, to provide your own snacks and lunch. Our team will assist with this process.
The Ski and Snowboard School are able to cater for basic food allergies and dietary requirements. It should be noted that traces of nuts or other allergens may be present in foods.
- 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.
- If you miss your lesson you will not be entitled to a refund or credit. Please see the Terms and Conditions for more detail.
- 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.
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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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The Bunyips program is for ages 3-6, and is ski only*. The program offers smaller groups, and is based on levels 1 & 2 of the Ski and Snowboard School building. The Buller Kids program is for ages 7-14, and is available for both skiers and snowboarders.
To determine your child's level, head to Find Your Level page.
*Snowboard group lessons are unavailable for Kids under the age of 7. Private Lessons must be booked for children 6 years and under wanting a snowboard lesson.
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All* Morning and ALL-DAY Bunyips and Buller Kids Lessons include lunch at the ABOM restaurant. Bunyips and Buller Kids Afternoon lessons do not include lunch.
*unless otherwise specified, please read the product description prior to purchase.
- The Bunyips lift + lesson products include a complimentary full mountain lift pass! Therefore there is no "Lesson Only" option for Bunyips.
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Morning registrations for the Bunyip programs commence at 8:30am each morning. We highly recommend you arrive early to allow plenty of time to purchase tickets and register. It is very likely you will experience delays if you arrive a few minutes prior to the commencement of the lesson.
Afternoon registrations commence from 1pm.
- The Creche will not be operating for the 2024 Winter Season.
- Please see our Refund and Cancellation Policy in the Terms & Conditions section of the website for details.