Visiting Mansfield, Mt Buller

Ski season is upon us, and the mountains in Victoria are some of the hottest spots to go to.

Mansfield is one of the most popular towns near Mount Buller. The area’s popularity has skyrocketed thanks to its collection of downhill ski slopes and plentiful terrain parks. As well as a number of multi-level skiing chutes, there are also weaving bike trails and footpaths that meander down the mountain.

The scenery here is second to none, with a backdrop made up of wild mountain peaks, rolling snow plains, cascading rivers, eggshell-smooth lakes and swathes of lush grassland. The landscape  is ever-changing. Winter months see the mountain peaks buried deep in snow, making it the perfect place to hit the slopes with friends and family.

Skiing in Mansfield and Mount Buller

The most popular activities in Mansfield during the winter are snow-based.  Choose your thrill from skiing, snowboarding, or tobogganing down the white peaks. Mid-winter is the most popular time to visit the region. If you’ve missed snow season then don’t fret, there are plenty of summer activities up the mountain too! When the weather’s warmer, visitors can go hiking, mountain bike down crisscrossing paths and fish in the surrounding lakes.

No matter when you head to Mansfield you won’t struggle to find any food! At all times of the year, there are plenty of restaurants serving local food and wine. Hidden away in the mountainside village is an abundance of creative talent just waiting to excite your taste buds.

Hiring Equipment in Mansfield

When the snow arrives so do the crowds! People flock from around Australia and the world to hit the slopes here, whether they’re beginners or seasoned pros. To service all these visitors the mountain needs a lot of ski equipment.

Luckily, there are plenty of places you can hire ski clothing and equipment from throughout Mansfield. In fact, the villages and towns are peppered with equipment stores just waiting to deck you out in all the snow gear you need. Many of the stores have hire options, so there’s no need to fork out the big bucks for a jacket you might not need again! Being well-equipped means you’ll be able to have as much fun as possible while enjoying the ski slopes of Mansfield without having to bring all your gear with you to the mountain in the first place.

It’s key to remember that the mountains are unpredictable; the mornings can start out sunny and lush, but conditions can change within minutes. So, it’s important to be ready for any conditions the mountain might throw at you.

Mansfield is one of the best places to enjoy the snow in Australia and, with plenty to see and do, you’ll have an absolute blast.