Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
deck is brilliant for a drink on a summer's afternoon and the downstairs bar, with soft
couches and sleek lines, is a cosy place to explore the extensive local wine list in winter.
Information
Mansfield & Mt Buller High Country Visitors Centre
( 1800 039 049;
www.mansfieldmtbuller.com.au
; 175 High
St; 9am-5pm)
In a modern building next to the town's original railway station, the visitors
centre books accommodation for the region, and sells lift tickets.
Getting There & Away
Mansfield is 209km northeast of Melbourne, but allow at least 2½ hours if you're driving;
take the Tallarook or Euroa exits from the Hume Fwy.
V-Line
(
www.vline.com.au
)
coaches run between Melbourne's Southern Cross Station
and Mansfield (three hours, $25) at least once daily, with more frequent departures during
the ski season.
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Mt Buller
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Victoria's largest and busiest ski resort is also the closest major resort to Melbourne, so it
buzzes all winter long. It's also developing into a popular summer destination for moun-
tain bikers and hikers, with a range of cross-country and downhill trails. The extensive lift
network includes the Horse Hill chairlift that begins in the day car park and drops you off
in the middle of the ski runs. The downhill-skiing area is 180 hectares with a vertical drop
of 400m. Cross-country trails link Mt Buller with Mt Stirling.
Sights & Activities
Buller is a well-developed resort with a vibrant village atmosphere in the white season
and on summer weekends. In winter there's
night skiing
on Wednesday and Saturday, and for
nonskiers there's tobogganing, snowtubing and excellent snowshoeing. The entrance fee
to the Horse Hill day car park in winter is $35 per car (free in summer).
At least eight outlets spread across Mansfield and Mt Buller rent ski and other equip-
ment - check out
www.mtbuller.com.au
for a full list of options.
