Many Melbournites favour Mt Buller ski resort for it is only a short drive from the capital. It is a busy place in winter. Australia's ever successful aerial skiers have a training centre here. In summer however, mountain bikers and road cyclists re-purpose the mountain.
We’ll enjoy a quality coffee this morning along with a cafe breakfast before we head off toward the alpine country. It’s about 40km to Sawmill Settlement. It is a gradual rise to reach, with a couple of downhill stretches. In our distance are the silhouettes of Mount Stirling and Mount Buller. The resort gates mark …
We’ll enjoy a quality coffee this morning along with a cafe breakfast before we head off toward the alpine country. It’s about 40km to Sawmill Settlement. It is a gradual rise to reach, with a couple of downhill stretches. In our distance are the silhouettes of Mount Stirling and Mount Buller.
The resort gates mark the base of the climb. Grazing lands give way to national park, the gum trees provide increasing shade and the road begins to wind its way. You’re on the climb. Save yourself for the couple of kickers near the top as the ski resort comes in view and tantalisingly close.
Possibly one of the easier climbs of the 7 peaks, so you should find a good rhythm.
We’ll enjoy the views at the top, and if you’d like you can continue up for another 1500m taking you to the top of “Burke St”, the main ski run. This gives you some perspective on the ski village and its situation on the south-western reach of the Australian Alps. #3 of 7 complete!
After grouping at the top, enjoy a second coffee from the small cafe and we’ll descend back to Merrijig where our transport will await us for our transfer into the heart of the Victorian Alps. Tonight we’ll enjoy a dinner together from a local bistro that highlights in-season local produce.
Beechworth Heritage Accommodation
Our hotel in Beechworth is within the heritage precinct, with convenient access to the famous Beechworth Bakery, award winning Beechworth Sweet Co and Beechworth Honey Experience, heritage precinct and vibrant cafe and shopping strip. Each comfortable heritage styled room has a queen bed.