MBSS is back for the winter of 2026! To book a green season tours, visit Adventure Guides Australia
G'day from Mount Buffalo!
Mount Buffalo Ski School is part of Adventure Guides Australia, an outdoor adventure company owned by long-time local David Chitty. For more than 40 years, Adventure Guides Australia has been providing memorable outdoor experiences for visitors across Victoria’s High Country.
Each winter, Mount Buffalo Ski School offers a range of snow activities suitable for most age groups. Our friendly and experienced instructors and guides are here to help you enjoy a fun, safe, and memorable time in the snow.
Most tours operate from Cresta Valley in Mount Buffalo National Park, with additional tour options available in Alpine National Park, Falls Creek, and Mount Hotham.
Mount Buffalo Ski School
We love showing visitors around this beautiful mountain in winter. You can...
- Learn how to cross-country ski - our experienced instructors will get you on your skis in no time.
- Go on a scenic snowshoe tour - bushwalking in the snow is an experience not to be missed.
- Family Snowplay Adventure - our snow play adventure is designed for adventurous families with kids as young as 5 years old.
Bookings are essential for all our tours. You can book directly online, or call us if you have questions. We do private group bookings too!
Mount Buffalo In Winter
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Mount Buffalo Ski School - Advertised Tours
Book tours online, check out our tour calendar to see what is available.
Snowshoe Tour Cresta Valley (10am-3pm)
$255 per person
Snowshoes are included in this tour. Experience the beauty of a snow-covered Mount Buffalo on a guided full day snowshoe tour at Cresta Valley. We tailor each tour to suit the group, adjusting the distance and difficulty to match your experience and fitness level. Tours usually combine both marked and unmarked trails, giving you the chance to explore the peaceful alpine landscape away from the crowds.
Backcountry Style Ski Tours (10am-3pm)
$275 per person
Enjoy an extended tour along the groomed cross-country ski trails, combined with a backcountry adventure through the 4 km “Valley of the Gods” trail and other scenic backcountry areas. We take you beyond the busy tracks to explore quieter trails and experience the beauty of the snow away from the crowds.
Mount Buffalo Ski School - Private Tours
If you would like to arrange a customized tour for yourself or your group, please give us a call to discuss. Below are some of the tours we can tailor for your group.
Family Snowplay and Tobogganing Tour
$1200 per group (Max 8 people)
This snow play adventure is specially designed for families with children as young as 3 years old. Our experienced guides will support you every step of the way and show you how to enjoy the snow safely and confidently. It’s a fun and relaxing experience, with hot tea, coffee, and snacks provided during the tour.
Activities may include tobogganing, a relaxed snowshoe walk, building a snowman and a snow shelter, and learning simple tips for staying comfortable in different weather conditions. Most importantly, this tour is all about creating fun and lasting memories with your little ones.
All activity equipment is included in the tour.
Snowshoe and Introduction to Backcountry Safety (Snowshoes Provided)
$1800 per group (Max 8 people)
A full day of snowshoeing where we explore some of the backcountry areas of Mount Buffalo, as well as marked snowshoe trails. We will also discuss snow camping, the use of ice axes, crampons and other backcountry access and safety tools. The importance of understanding severe weather (when not to go) and avoiding or preparing for avalanche risk will also be included. Also communications, safety and use of PLBs etc.
Summit To "The Horn"
$1800 per group (Max 8 people)
Experience the Majesty of The Horn – Hok-Ski or Snowshoe Tour
Discover the beauty of The Horn on an unforgettable Hok-Ski or snowshoe adventure. Rising high above the Victorian Alps, this iconic summit offers stunning alpine scenery and breathtaking panoramic views.
Travel through snowy landscapes as you explore the unique terrain of Mount Buffalo National Park. Our Hok-Ski tours combine the glide of skiing with the flexibility of snowshoes, making them a fun and accessible way to experience the backcountry. For those who prefer walking, the snowshoe option offers a relaxed and rewarding journey through the snow-covered alpine environment.
Led by experienced guides, this adventure is a fantastic way to enjoy the natural beauty, fresh mountain air, and peaceful winter surroundings of Mount Buffalo.
Backcountry Style Ski Tours
$1800 per group (Max 8 people)
Enjoy an extended tour along the groomed cross-country ski trails, combined with a backcountry adventure through the 4 km “Valley of the Gods” trail and other scenic backcountry areas. We take you beyond the busy tracks to explore quieter trails and experience the beauty of the snow away from the crowds.
XC Ski Hire Shops Near Mount Buffalo
Not all ski hire shops have cross-country skis. The hire shops listed below are the only businesses we know of in the region that currently stock XC skis, boots and poles for rental. Remember to allow enough time to have your boots and skis properly fitted before you travel up the mountain for your lesson or tour. As Mount Buffalo snow is often icy, we recommend that you hire steel edge backcountry style skis for your tour as they work much better than plastic edge skis in icy and other conditions when away from groomed trails.
- Rays Ski Shop – Great Alpine Road, Myrtleford 03 5752 1306 (steel edge backcountry skis)
- Bright Chalet Ski Hire – Great Alpine Road, Bright 03 5755 1833 (steel edge touring skis)
- Happy Valley Hub – 5023 Great Alpine Road, Ovens 03 5751 1845 (Adult steel edge touring skis and plastic edge children's skis)
- Porepunkah Ski Hire - 5 Nicholson St, Porepunkah, Australia - 0476 586 659
- Everest Outdoors - Bright - 28A Ireland St Bright VIC 3741- 035 7552227