Winter Activities
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| TAVISTOCK HOUSE MANSFIELD THE HIGH COUNTRY BOUTIQUE HOLIDAY & WEEKEND ACCOMMODATION MANSFIELD, MT BULLER & THE HIGH COUNTRY SKIING, SNOWBOARDING & OTHER WINTER ACTIVITIES ENJOY our Accommodation on your next weekend or holiday stay, we are just a 30 minute drive from and on the way to the snow fields of Mt Buller. The snowfields on Mt Buller are vast and varied from gentle beginner slopes to spectacular double black diamond chutes and there’s also a fantastic range of intermediate runs. The lift system is one of the most advanced in the country with a total of 25 lifts including, 13 chairlifts this means less times in queues and more time out of the slopes. The Mt Buller grooming fleet is 15 strong providing smooth corduroy each morning on most of the runs. The snowmaking system has the highest capacity in Australia – Mt Buller can make more snow more often providing some of the most reliable snow around. WINTER ACTIVITIES INCLUDE Snow Skiing & Boarding Whether you’re just starting out or you’re a seasoned expert there is plenty of terrain for everyone. Snow Tubing Just another way to have fun in the snow at Mt. Buller. Mt. Buller’s Snow Tubing Parks offers an action packed fun snow play experience for the whole family. Snow Shoeing The perfect way to explore the snow covered slopes and enjoy Mt Buller’swinter wonderland. There’s plenty of deep snow among the trees and in hard to reach places. Telemarking Telemark skiing, or free-heel skiing as it is sometimes referred to, is very elegant and stylish to watch. It looks deceptively easy but is quite a challenge. Cross-Country Skiing Mt. Buller has 9km’s of easily accessed trails that circle around theback of the village, offering magnificent views of Mt. Stirling and the Bluff. Cross-country skiing is suitable for people of all ages and abilities and provides a great physical work out. Tobogganing Mt. Buller has two designated toboggan areas offering families with small children a great on snow experience or perhaps a chance to relive their first on snow experience. There is a toboggan park located in the day car park and also one located next to the Post Office in Mt Buller Village. Figgles Provide an alternative to skiing yet use the same skills. These little planks give you the freedom and variety that skiing does and will spice up your next holiday. Put a little adventure into your next ski trip and test your skills on Figgles. Scenic Chairlift Ride If you’re not a skier or snowboarder or you want to take a break from the slopes but still want to enjoy the spectacular mountain views ?Why not take a scenic chairlift ride on the Horse Hill or Blue Bullet 1 or 2 Chairlift. The Horse Hill Chairlift on the northern slopes departs from the day car park and will take you to Spurs Restaurant. The Blue Bullet 1 Chairlift runs directly above Bourke St so you can watch all the skiers and snowboarders in action. You can also look back on the picturesque village so don’t forget to pack your camera. The Great Hall La Trobe University has an endless list of activities to keep you entertained indoors. All the action takes place in the Great Hall! You can enjoy everything from climbing and abseiling, tennis, badminton, currolling, basketball, netball, in-line skating and pretty much anything else imaginable all under one roof. Australia’s Highest Cinema Catch the latest release movies at the Mt Buller Village Cinema this winter. Shows screen nightly throughout the season at regular cinema prices. The cinema seats 180 people, the seats are comfortable and traditional cinema snacks are available at the cinema ticket window.Mansfield Arm chair Cinema shows the latest release movies as well as 3-D specials |
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