Melbourne Ski Tours

You can't ski in Melbourne itself, but Victoria's snow is a day trip away. Snow day tours from Melbourne run to Mount Buller for skiing, snowboarding and tobogganing, and to Lake Mountain for snow play and cross-country skiing, with coach transport from the city and resort entry sorted.

Lake Mountain snow day tours from Melbourne

Lake Mountain sits a 90-minute drive from Melbourne and suits families who want snow play more than downhill skiing. A typical Lake Mountain tour gives you a 3-hour stint in the snow for tobogganing and building snowmen, then adds a nature walk to Steavenson Falls near Marysville, with resort entry fees included.

The Lake Mountain Snow, Waterfalls and Chocolate Tour from Autopia Tours leaves from the Old Melbourne Gaol on Russell Street and makes a sweet stop at the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie and Ice Creamery on the way home. The Lake Mountain Snow Tour with Waterfalls and Treats from Go West Tours covers similar ground in a heated coach with hotel pickups from Melbourne City.

The Full Day Lake Mountain Snow Adventure and Steavenson Falls tour meets outside the Mail Exchange Hotel on Bourke Street and drives the Black Spur rainforest on the way. For a smaller group, the Lake Mountain Snow Play Full Day Tour is a private tour of a maximum of 12 people in a 15-seat Mercedes Sprinter, with cross-country skiing on offer and clothing hire arranged for you.

Mount Buller snow day tours from Melbourne

Mount Buller is the pick if you want to ski or snowboard. The Alpine Village has terrain parks and runs for different skill levels, and the drive crosses the Great Dividing Range and the Yarra Valley.

The Mount Buller Snow Day Tour from Sightseeing Tours Australia is a deluxe coach trip with national park entry fees included, leaving the Regent Theatre on Collins Street in the early morning. The Mount Buller Snow Day Tour with Melbourne City Transfers is a small-group boutique tour from Hit the Road Tours. It includes a resort entry ticket, a guided walk of the Village Circuit Track and visits to two tobogganing areas, and it welcomes sightseers and first-timers as well as confident skiers.

Skiing, tobogganing or snow play: how to choose

Go to Mount Buller to ski or snowboard, or to try it for the first time. Lift passes are not included on the Hit the Road tour and aren't mandatory, so the tour works with or without one. Go to Lake Mountain for a gentler day built around tobogganing, snow play and a waterfall walk, which works well with young kids.

Both trips are long days. The Mount Buller tours leave Melbourne very early, some before 6.30am, and return in the evening, while the Lake Mountain tours get back around 6pm. They sit alongside other Melbourne day trips such as Puffing Billy and the rest of the Melbourne activities.

Frequently asked questions

Can you ski near Melbourne?

Yes. Melbourne has no snow of its own, but Mount Buller offers skiing, snowboarding and tobogganing as a full-day trip from the city, and Lake Mountain offers tobogganing, snow play and cross-country skiing.

Do I need experience to join a Mount Buller snow day tour?

No. The Mount Buller Snow Day Tour with Melbourne City Transfers from Hit the Road Tours takes skilled skiers and snowboarders, beginners looking for a first lesson, first-time snow sightseers and families who just want the tobogganing areas.

What happens if there isn't enough snow on a Melbourne snow tour?

Snow day tours depend on natural snowfall, and the Mount Buller tour from Hit the Road Tours may be cancelled for lack of snow or for safety reasons. On the Lake Mountain Snow Play Full Day Tour, entry to the Koala Toboggan run is also subject to sufficient natural snowfall.

Can I hire snow clothing and gear for a Melbourne snow day tour?

Yes, on the Lake Mountain tours. Clothing hire can be arranged on the Lake Mountain Snow Play Full Day Tour, and snow equipment hire is available on arrival at Lake Mountain Resort at your own expense on the Lake Mountain Snow, Waterfalls and Chocolate Tour.

How long is a snow day trip from Melbourne?

A snow day trip from Melbourne is a 10 to 11-hour day. The Lake Mountain tours return to Melbourne around 6pm, and the Mount Buller Snow Day Tour returns at 8.30pm.

Choose between a Lake Mountain snow play day and a Mount Buller ski trip above, and book your Melbourne snow day tour online.