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Mt. Buffalo is also home to Victoria's smallest ski resort, with just five lifts,
and a vertical drop of 157m (515 ft.). There are also 11km (6 3 ⁄ 4 miles) of marked
cross-country ski trails.
ENTRY FEES & LIFT TICKETS Entry to Mt. Buffalo ski resort is A$20
(US$13) per car. Full-day lift tickets cost around A$39 (US$25) for adults,
A$25 (US$16) for children under 15, and A$15 (US$9.75) for children under 8.
Combination lift and ski lesson packages are available. Buy lift tickets at the park
offices ( & 13 19 63 in Victoria, or 03/5756 2328) from 9am to 3pm.
GETTING THERE From Melbourne take the Hume Freeway (M31) to
Wangaratta, then follow the Great Alpine Road to Porepunkah. From there fol-
low the Mount Buffalo Tourist Road.
VISITOR INFORMATION The nearest visitor information center is in the
town of Bright. Find the Bright Visitor Information Centre at 1A Delaney
Ave., Bright ( & 03/5755 2275 ).
WHERE TO STAY
Mt. Buffalo Chalet This rambling mountain guesthouse was built
in 1910 and retains a wonderful old-world feel. Standard rooms are small with
a comfortable bed and share a bathroom with others. Classic rooms are small but
have their own bathroom. Heritage rooms are larger, have a nice old-time feel
about them, and some have good views (ask for the View Heritage rooms).
Tower rooms have excellent National Park views and are popular with honey-
mooners. Treetops rooms, which also have great views, are set apart from the
main building. These also have a kitchenette and separate lounge, which makes
them good for small families. There's a large lounge room and a billiards room,
both with open fireplaces. Meals are available for both guests and visitors.
Mt. Buffalo National Park, VIC 3740. & 1800/037 038 in Australia, or 03/5755 1500. Fax [phone].
www.mtbuffalochalet.com.au. 97 units, 72 with bathroom (some with shower only). A$100-A$150
(US$65-US$98) standard room without bathroom; A$140-A$200 (US$91-US$130) classic room with bath-
room; A$190-A$300 (US$156-US$195) Heritage view room with bathroom; A$210-A$320
(US$137-US$208) Tower; A$240-A$350 (US$156-US$195) Treetops with balcony. Rates include park entry.
Highest rates Christmas to mid-Jan and Easter weekend; lower rates in summer. Children rates 50% less.
AE, DC, MC, V. Amenities: Restaurant; bar; 2 grass tennis courts; exercise room; Jacuzzi; sauna; canoe rental;
bike rental; kids' club on weekends and school holidays; activities desk; massage; babysitting; coin-op
laundry; nonsmoking rooms. In room: Fridge, coffeemaker.

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