“This is the earliest we’ve opened a lift and ski run in the history of Mt. Buller resort. The closest was 45 years ago when we opened on the 16th of May in 1964," said Laurie Blampied, General Manager of Buller Ski Lifts. “It’s so exciting to have such early and extensive falls so we decided to seize the opportunity, open up early for a special weekend and share it with everyone.”
As of press time, Mt. Buller will be the only ski resort open in Australia this weekend. None of the country's other ski areas in Victoria or New South Wales have announced plans to open. After receiving up to 40 cm of new snow, Mt. Hotham recorded Victoria's coldest April temperature ever at -8ºC.
A three-hour drive from Melbourne, roads are clear and open to Mt. Buller and there is currently no resort entry fee.
Buller Ski Lifts will have its new six-seat Holden Express chairlift in operation for skiers, boarders and also sightseeing on Saturday and Sunday with equipment and clothing rental available in the Ski School building and the Arlberg Hotel.
A special lift ticket price of AUS$20 will be offered, and the ski area will be open this Saturday and Sunday, May 2 and 3 only. Season passes will be valid.
