Mt Buller

We’ve been busy on the road – well as busy as anyone can be tripping around in our motorhome, Delvy, enjoying the great outdoors of Australia. Recently, a few people mentioned they have missed reading the Adventures of Delvy so it has motivated me to fill in some gaps since I last wrote.

Having just spent a few days at one of my favourite places in Australia, I thought I would start there. Some 6 years back I managed a lodge, SkiLib, over two summer seasons on Mt Buller in Victoria’s High Country, and have been keen to return for some time. After enduring the heat from the lowland this summer, the coolness at 1590 metres above sea level was very welcome, as was the spectacular scenery.

On the road from Mansfield. Mt Buller ahead in the distance.

We wore ourselves out bushwalking and mountain bike riding over three days while the weather was good, and had a great time catching up with old friends and meeting new ones. As is usually the case we didn’t get time to do everything so we will just have to return. Let’s hope it’s sometime soon!

Delvy parked in Mt Buller village. Summer time is easy to get around.

View of Little Mt Buller from the Summit. 

The Summit walk is a relatively easy loop walk with 360 degree views. You really feel like you are on top of the world.

View of the summit from Little Mt Buller. It's a hard 3 hour return walk as you have to hike back up the ski slope. Be prepared for all weather when hiking in the Victorian High Country.

The ski lifts are silent at this time of year. The only way to get around is on foot and or by bike!

Riding the 45km Bike Buller Epic Trail takes in Mt Stirling and finishes by the Delatite River in Mirimbah.

One of the many huts found in the High Country. This one is at the top of Stonefly, part of the Epic Trail.

Summer flowers and blue skies make for awesome views from Mt Buller along the Family Trail.

The summer nights can still get cool and sometimes it snows. In front of a lodge fire is a good place to hang out.