The 15 Best Mt Buller Snow Tours from Melbourne

1.Day Trip to Mt Buller by Premium Tour Coach

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 220 reviews · 1 day · from $105Our pick

Travel by coach from Southern Cross Station to Mt Buller, arriving in Village Square without a second shuttle. You get about six and a half hours of free time for skiing, snowboarding, tobogganing or exploring the alpine village. Resort entry and return transport are included; lift tickets and equipment are extra.

“Fantastic drive up to Mount Buller. Great bus and driver and good value for money. I will definitely book this again.”

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2.Lake Mountain Snow Trip including Yarra Valley Chocolaterie from Melbourne

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 196 reviews · from $129Top rated

Ride from Melbourne to Lake Mountain Alpine Resort for snow play, walking, or paid activities such as tobogganing and cross-country skiing. The day also includes a Healesville stop, Steavenson Falls, and chocolate samples at the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie. A driver-guide handles the road journey, with guides such as Craig, Wes, and Misty praised for their friendly, helpful approach.

“We had a great time there. Driver is very well organised, entertaining and professional. The bus is very clean and on time.”

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3.Mt Buller Snow Tour-Save on Hire & True 5 Hrs Fun

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 91 reviews · 15 hours · from $63

Leave Melbourne before dawn for Mt Buller, with a 45-minute stop at Alzburg Resort in Mansfield for optional gear hire and lift tickets. A driver handles the trip; there is no tour guide. At the mountain, you get five hours of free time for snow play, tobogganing, or paid lift activities. Drivers have included Evan, Jack, David, Ken, Tony, and Bill.

“Our driver Tony was great, he made the day fun and enjoyable and was well organised”

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4.Melbourne Snow Trip to Lake Mountain with Chocolates & Waterfalls

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 83 reviews · from $112

Take a heated coach from central Melbourne to Lake Mountain for about three hours of free time, with tobogganing and snow gear at extra cost. Stop at Steavenson Falls and the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie for samples. The day runs about 10 hours; guides vary by departure, with Lauren, Peter and Joe among the named guides.

“I wanted to see the snow. Strong winds closed activities, like snow-shoeing. Then it snowed for a couple of hours….happy! Our driver, Chris, was great. An asset”

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5.Mt Buller Snow Day Small Group Boutique Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 78 reviews · 13 hours · from $116

Leave Melbourne at 6am for a 13-hour Mount Buller day with a group capped at 11. Your guide helps you find your way around the resort, leads the Village Circuit walk and takes you to two snow-play areas. Add a chairlift ride, toboggan pass or ski gear rental at extra cost.

“Excellent with Mr. Paul our tour guide guiding us all the way. We got to see snow during the walk even though the weather is sunny. Mr. Paul is an excellent tour guide!”

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6.Lake Mountain Snow & Waterfalls Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 64 reviews · 9h 30m · from $111

Leave central Melbourne at 8 AM for Lake Mountain, where you have three hours for snow play, tobogganing or an optional cross-country ski lesson. The day also includes a short Healesville stop, a walk to Steavenson Falls and free chocolate samples at Yarra Valley Chocolaterie. Guides have included Joe and Lauren, though your guide may differ.

“This tour was the perfect taster tour when short on time in Melbourne. 3 hours was more than enough time for the kids to enjoy snow, we loved seeing a bit of the countryside and the chocolaterie was an absolute hit! It was a treat to sit back and enjoy the ride, and Laurens curated playlist made us smile. Highly recommend!”

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7.Mt Buller Snowy Escape Trip – 6 Hours of Snow Fun

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 53 reviews · 14 hours · from $60

Travel from central Melbourne to Mt Buller by air-conditioned coach, with a 25-minute stop in Yea and six hours on the mountain. Your English- or Chinese-speaking driver handles the long transfer and can offer guidance on arranging snow gear, lift passes, or lessons. Bring warm clothes, since rentals and ski costs are extra.

“The communication prior to the trip was clear and smooth, the ride was comfortable with a friendly driver. I had a lot of fun on the mountain!”

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8.Lake Mountain Snow Day and Waterfalls & Chocolate

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 50 reviews · 10 hours · from $127

Leave Melbourne by coach for three hours at Lake Mountain, where you can play in the snow, hire gear or try a toboggan run for an extra fee. The day also brings a walk to Steavenson Falls and chocolate samples at the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie. Guides Cory and Joe have led recent trips, though your guide may differ.

“Our tour guide and driver was Cory. He is funny and knowledgeable. He is engaging and very thoughtful of our wellbeing. The tour day was fun and ample time to explore the mountain. We love the chocolate factory too!! They are yummy. Hot chocolate is a must!! Highly recommended.”

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9.Full-Day Mount Buller Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 31 reviews · from $104

Leave central Melbourne at 5:20 am for a roughly 15-hour trip to Mount Buller. The air-conditioned coach travels through the Yarra Valley and Victorian High Country, stopping in Mansfield so you can hire clothing and snow gear. You’ll have about five hours at the alpine resort for skiing, snowboarding, tobogganing or sightseeing. Gear and activities cost extra.

“The cost of the tour is mainly for the drive - all else was to be bought separately. The driver also did not provide any comments on the way what so ever. Overall I did not feel it was worth the money.”

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10.Mount Buller Guided Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 23 reviews · 12 hours · from $96

Leave Melbourne at 6 AM in a small group with an English-speaking guide, then travel by minibus to Mount Buller for roughly five and a half to six hours in the resort. Shaun has guided recent trips, and the day leaves room for village cafés, snow photos and optional chairlift rides, skiing or snowboarding at extra cost.

“Was amazing! Shawn was our tour guide. He was a professional driver. Upon arrival, he showed us around and left us for our free time for about 5.5 hours. We explored mount buller and rode the sightseeing chairlift on our own expenses. The view was amazing and we can play snow at the top. The only downside to it was we went at the end of August and it was nearing spring. Hence there was not much snow. Only the man made snow maintained the snowy atmosphere.”

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11.Mt Buller Day Tour – Best Value Hire & Genuine 5 Hours Fun

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · from $71

Leave Melbourne at 5:20 a.m. for an air-conditioned ride to Mt Buller, with pickups in the CBD and Box Hill. Stop at Alzburg Resort in Mansfield to hire snow gear, then spend five hours at the mountain. Toboggans are provided; ski and sightseeing lift passes cost extra. The English- and Mandarin-speaking guide accompanies a group of up to 55.

“I really enjoyed the experience. Highly recommended for tourists visiting Melbourne. We just hired our gears.”

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12.Private Mount Buller Snow and Ski Tour from Melbourne

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews

Leave Melbourne at 7 am in a private vehicle for the three-hour drive to Mt Buller, with views of the Yarra Valley on the way. Stop in Mansfield to rent or buy gear, then spend about six hours skiing, snowboarding or tobogganing. Your driver handles the round-trip transfer; lift tickets, equipment, clothing, meals and resort admission cost extra.

“Fantastic trip to Mt Buller.. We were privileged with with the company of Michael as our driver for the day who”

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13.Mt Buller Snow Tour-Save on Hire & True 5 Hrs Fun

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $57Best value

Leave Melbourne at 5:20 am from the CBD or Box Hill for a guided day at Mt Buller. Resort entry and round-trip transport are included, with about five hours to enjoy the snow. Stop at Alzburg Resort to arrange discounted snow-gear hire or buy a sightseeing chairlift pass. Toboggans are provided, but park and lift tickets cost extra.

“The experience was great overall—just a bit of car sickness, so taking a pill beforehand may help. The trip was well-organized, with amazing activities that were both fun and engaging. The guide was very kind, helpful, and made everyonRead more”

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14.Lake Mountain Snow Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $125

Leave Melbourne at 7:00 am for a full day at Lake Mountain, with about three hours for snow play, a short walk to Steavenson Falls, and a stop at the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie. Go West provides a heated vehicle and guide commentary; snow gear is extra and can be hired at the resort.

“I had an amazing time in this trip. Robbo was an amazing tour guide, very friendly and knowledgeable. He made sure the whole group enjoyed the trip and interacted so much with us. 100% would recommend him as a tour guide.”

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15.Lake Mountain Snow, Waterfall & Chocolaterie Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 5 reviews · 11 hours · from $123

Travel from Melbourne in a heated 24-seat coach for three hours of snow play at Lake Mountain, a short walk to Steavenson Falls and a stop for chocolate and ice cream. Your English-speaking guide provides commentary, and the coach has free Wi-Fi. Tom and Alisha have guided the tour, though guide assignments can vary.

“Tom and Alisha were amazing tour guides! Thank you guys for your attentions. The tour definitely worth it. Key highlights if you'll take this tour: - Visit to the Lake Mountain Ski Resort (Ski isn't available there). - Wear waterproof jacket, pants & boots - Visit to the Yarra Valley Chocolatery (take a look into the chocolate degustation only for 4 bucks). - Visit to the steavenson falls. Great views there!”

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