{"id":2015193,"date":"2026-06-28T03:37:33","date_gmt":"2026-06-28T00:37:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2015193"},"modified":"2026-06-28T03:37:33","modified_gmt":"2026-06-28T00:37:33","slug":"mt-buller-extends-ski-hours-to-7pm-and-freezes-lift-ticket-prices-amid-slow-australian-season-start","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2015193","title":{"rendered":"Mt. Buller Extends Ski Hours to 7pm and Freezes Lift Ticket Prices Amid Slow Australian Season Start"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<div class=\"mceTemp\"><\/div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_413901\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-413901\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-413901 lazyload\" src=\"image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAoAAAAFoAQMAAAD9\/NgSAAAABlBMVEUAAAD\/\/\/+l2Z\/dAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAADJJREFUeNrtwQENAAAAwqD3T+3sARQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAN3HoAAEwzlS7AAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\" alt width=\"640\" height=\"360\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_3947.jpeg?resize=640%2C360&amp;ssl=1\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_3947.jpeg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_3947.jpeg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_3947.jpeg?resize=1200%2C675&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_3947.jpeg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_3947.jpeg?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_3947.jpeg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-eio-rwidth=\"640\" data-eio-rheight=\"360\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-413901\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_3947.jpeg?resize=640%2C360&amp;ssl=1\" alt width=\"640\" height=\"360\" data-eio=\"l\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-413901\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bourke Street at Mt. Buller is operating thanks to extensive snowmaking. | Image: Mt. Buller webcam<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-1\" style=\"margin: 8px auto;text-align: center;display: block;clear: both\">\n<!-- GAM 71161633\/SNWBR_snowbrains\/article_hrec_1 --><\/p>\n<div data-fuse=\"article_hrec_1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Victoria\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtbuller.com.au\">Mt. Buller<\/a> has extended ski, snowboard, and tobogganing hours through to 7 p.m. each evening during the school holiday period and frozen lift ticket prices, in a move aimed at boosting accessibility for families during a slow-starting Australian ski season. <\/strong>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtbuller.com.au\/winter\/news\/details\/more-time-to-ski-price-freeze?hsLang=en-au\">announcement<\/a> comes as early-season conditions across the Australian Alps have been inconsistent, with limited natural snowfall and heavy reliance on snowmaking shaping operations at many resorts.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mt. Buller Ski Lifts General Manager Noel Landry said the extended hours are designed to give beginners and families more time on snow.<\/strong> \u201cWe\u2019re extending skiing, snowboarding and tobogganing through to 7pm every night from Saturday to ensure guests have plenty of time to enjoy the snow and make the most of the terrain we have open,\u201d Landry said.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Related: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/snowbrains.com\/mt-baw-baw-opening-day-2026\/\"><em><strong>Australia\u2019s Mt. Baw Baw Opens Tomorrow After on Limited Terrain After Snowmaking Push<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Alongside the extended hours, Mt. Buller has frozen lift ticket prices at AUD 73 (USD 48) for children up to 18 years and AUD 121 (USD 79) for adults for the current holiday period. <\/strong>The resort said the decision is part of a broader effort to support early-season participation while snow conditions continue to build. \u201cThanks to our all-weather snowmaking program I am pleased Mt Buller can welcome beginners, young families and support the start of seasonal snowsports programs from this weekend,\u201d Landry said. \u201cWe have created a dedicated snow area in the Magic Forest for our smallest skiers from just three years old to get sliding safely in lessons and a terrain hike park on Northside.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_413898\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-413898\" style=\"width: 1874px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-413898 lazyload\" src=\"image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAoAAAAFqAQMAAACwNHkZAAAABlBMVEUAAAD\/\/\/+l2Z\/dAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAADNJREFUeNrtwQENAAAAwqD3T20ON6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA+DByigABZ+FszAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt width=\"640\" height=\"362\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_3946.jpeg?resize=640%2C362&amp;ssl=1\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_3946.jpeg?w=1874&amp;ssl=1 1874w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_3946.jpeg?resize=300%2C170&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_3946.jpeg?resize=1200%2C679&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_3946.jpeg?resize=768%2C434&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_3946.jpeg?resize=1536%2C869&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_3946.jpeg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-eio-rwidth=\"640\" data-eio-rheight=\"362\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-413898\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_3946.jpeg?resize=640%2C362&amp;ssl=1\" alt width=\"640\" height=\"362\" data-eio=\"l\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-413898\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bourke Street at Mt. Buller is operating thanks to extensive snowmaking. | Image: Mt. Buller webcam<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"mceTemp\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>Snowmaking has played a critical role in early-season operations, with Mt. Buller highlighting its importance in managing variable snowfall patterns common in June across the Australian Alps. <\/strong>\u201cSnowmaking is a critical tool for countering snowfall irregularities in alpine resorts around the world, especially early in the season,\u201d Landry said. \u201cAt Mt. Buller it\u2019s a shared commitment from the lift company and resort management to invest in technology, snowmaking and energy efficiency initiatives that guarantee snow for our guests.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-16\" style=\"margin: 8px 0;clear: both\">\n<div id=\"sb-newsletter\" style=\"background:#2B2E3A;border-top:3px solid #D7424E;padding:26px 24px 22px;margin:28px 0;,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;width:100%;display:block\">\n<p>    @media (max-width:600px) {<br \/>\n      #sb-newsletter { padding:18px 20px 14px !important; }<br \/>\n      #sb-newsletter h3 { font-size:14px !important; white-space:nowrap; }<br \/>\n      #sb-newsletter .sb-body { font-size:12px !important; margin-bottom:8px !important; }<br \/>\n      #sb-newsletter .sb-proof { font-size:11px !important; }<br \/>\n      #sb-newsletter .sb-form-row { flex-wrap:nowrap !important; }<br \/>\n      #sb-newsletter .sb-form-row input { font-size:12px !important; padding:9px 10px !important; }<br \/>\n      #sb-newsletter .sb-form-row button { font-size:12px !important; padding:9px 12px !important; }<br \/>\n    }<\/p>\n<div id=\"sb-form-wrap\">\n<p style=\"font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#D7424E;margin:0 0 9px 0;,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif\">SnowBrains Newsletter<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color:#ffffff;font-size:19px;font-weight:700;margin:0 0 6px 0;line-height:1.25;,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif\">The snowsports journalism skiers trust.<\/h3>\n<p class=\"sb-body\" style=\"color:#ffffff;font-size:13px;margin:0 0 8px 0;line-height:1.5;,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif\">Award-winning journalism, resort reports, powder forecasts and industry deep dives from the world&#8217;s largest independent snowsports outlet.<\/p>\n<p class=\"sb-proof\" style=\"color:#9ca3af;font-size:12px;font-style:italic;margin:0 0 12px 0;,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif\">Join thousands of snow lovers.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sb-form-row\" style=\"display:flex;gap:8px;flex-wrap:wrap\">\n<p>      <button style=\"background:#D7424E;color:#fff;border:none;border-radius:4px;padding:10px 20px;,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;cursor:pointer;white-space:nowrap\">Subscribe free \u2192<\/button>\n    <\/div>\n<p style=\"color:#ffffff;font-size:11px;margin:10px 0 0 0;,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif\">No spam. 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The best ski news is on its way.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>function sbSubscribe() {<br \/>\n  var email = document.getElementById(&#8216;sb-email&#8217;).value;<br \/>\n  if (!email || !email.includes(&#8216;@&#8217;)) {<br \/>\n    document.getElementById(&#8216;sb-email&#8217;).style.borderColor = &#8216;#D7424E&#8217;;<br \/>\n    return;<br \/>\n  }<br \/>\n  var url = &#8216;https:\/\/snowbrains.us5.list-manage.com\/subscribe\/post?u=1f247afab0a546e393c022f9a&amp;id=bcbf6caf6b&amp;f_id=003bf2e0f0&#8217;;<br \/>\n  var data = new FormData();<br \/>\n  data.append(&#8216;EMAIL&#8217;, email);<br \/>\n  data.append(&#8216;tags&#8217;, &#8216;2188762&#8217;);<br \/>\n  data.append(&#8216;b_1f247afab0a546e393c022f9a_bcbf6caf6b&#8217;, &#8221;);<br \/>\n  fetch(url, { method: &#8216;POST&#8217;, body: data, mode: &#8216;no-cors&#8217; });<br \/>\n  document.getElementById(&#8216;sb-form-wrap&#8217;).style.display = &#8216;none&#8217;;<br \/>\n  document.getElementById(&#8216;sb-success&#8217;).style.display = &#8216;block&#8217;;<br \/>\n}\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>He noted that historical snowfall data shows early-season variability is not unusual. <\/strong>\u201cI take comfort in Mt Buller\u2019s snow data dating back to the 1970s that shows low or no snow in June is normal; around 35% of seasons start with limited cover until July,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Related: <em><a href=\"https:\/\/snowbrains.com\/cold-snap-brings-snowmaking-push-and-early-snow-dustings-across-australian-ski-resorts\/\">Cold Snap Brings Snowmaking Push and Early Snow Dustings Across Australian Ski Resorts<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Despite the slow start, Landry remained optimistic about conditions improving through July. <\/strong>\u201cI remain optimistic we\u2019ll see the snow switch flip in July which is traditionally when it happens, and in the meantime the Mt Buller community will do everything we can to deliver great experiences here on the mountain.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>In addition to skiing and snowboarding, Mt. Buller is running its school holiday \u201cKids\u2019 Week\u201d program, featuring free entertainment, games, sled dog meet-and-greets, marshmallow toasting, and indoor activities across the village.<\/strong> Several cafes and retailers are also extending trading hours to match the longer lift operating window.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_413899\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-413899\" style=\"width: 1440px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"wp-image-413899 size-full lazyload\" src=\"image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAoAAAAG4AQMAAADvwsQ9AAAABlBMVEUAAAD\/\/\/+l2Z\/dAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAADlJREFUeNrtwYEAAAAAw6D5Ux\/hAlUBAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAwDeLOAABgFGMkgAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt width=\"640\" height=\"440\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_3945-e1782617528461.jpeg?resize=640%2C440&amp;ssl=1\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_3945-e1782617528461.jpeg?w=1440&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_3945-e1782617528461.jpeg?resize=300%2C206&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_3945-e1782617528461.jpeg?resize=1200%2C825&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_3945-e1782617528461.jpeg?resize=768%2C528&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_3945-e1782617528461.jpeg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-eio-rwidth=\"640\" data-eio-rheight=\"440\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"wp-image-413899 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_3945-e1782617528461.jpeg?resize=640%2C440&amp;ssl=1\" alt width=\"640\" height=\"440\" data-eio=\"l\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-413899\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bring the kids for Mt. Buller\u2019s Kids Week. | Image: Mt. Buller Facebook<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-2\" style=\"margin: 8px auto;text-align: center;display: block;clear: both\">\n<!-- GAM 71161633\/SNWBR_snowbrains\/article_hrec_2 --><\/p>\n<div data-fuse=\"article_hrec_2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>The Bourke Street carpet and beginner zones are currently operating with snowmaking support, with covered learning areas helping protect snow quality during variable weather.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Resort entry discounts are also being offered by Alpine Resorts Victoria, with 25% off online resort entry fees until July 2.<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_413900\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-413900\" style=\"width: 1440px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-413900 lazyload\" src=\"image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAoAAAANVAQMAAADSh91IAAAABlBMVEUAAAD\/\/\/+l2Z\/dAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAFlJREFUeNrtwQENAAAAwqD3T20PBxQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAABwZQ30AAG1ytrpAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\" alt width=\"640\" height=\"853\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_3944.jpeg?resize=640%2C853&amp;ssl=1\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_3944.jpeg?w=1440&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_3944.jpeg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_3944.jpeg?resize=900%2C1200&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_3944.jpeg?resize=768%2C1023&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_3944.jpeg?resize=1153%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1153w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_3944.jpeg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-eio-rwidth=\"640\" data-eio-rheight=\"853\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-413900\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_3944.jpeg?resize=640%2C853&amp;ssl=1\" alt width=\"640\" height=\"853\" data-eio=\"l\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-413900\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kids ski lesson. | Image: Mt. 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