7 Winter Activities in Australia Worth Booking

1.Mt Buller Snow Tour-Save on Hire & True 5 Hrs Fun

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 91 reviews · 15 hours · from $63Our pick

Leave Melbourne at 5:20 AM or Box Hill at 6:00 AM for Mt Buller, with a gear stop at Alzburg Ski Hire and five hours at the resort. Drivers such as Evan, Jack, David, and Tony are noted for safe, friendly service. Toboggans are available, while ski lifts and meals cost extra.

“David is a very professional and friendly bus driver. The ride was smooth and safe. He was polite, helpful, and made the trip very comfortable. Truly a pleasant experience”

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2.Mt Buller Snow Day Small Group Boutique Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 78 reviews · 13 hours · from $116

Leave Melbourne at 6am for a guided Mt Buller snow day with up to 11 people. Your guide helps with resort logistics, skiing, tobogganing, and the Village Circuit Track. You can add the Northside Express chairlift, play in two snow areas, and eat in the Swiss-style village before returning to Melbourne.

“James and Kylie greeted us with friendly faces and were wonderful guides for the whole trip. We were fortunately blessed with a perfect sunny day and freshly fallen snow so for us if we could give more than 5 stars we would. The sightseeing chairlift is a must if you’re not skiing/snowboarding. Plenty of cafe/restaurant options but in the end fresh sandwiches from the grocery store and a seat to take in the stunning view worked for us. The Mt Buller Snow Day was the highlight of our short break in Melbourne. Thanks James and Kylie for a great day!”

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3.Lake Mountain Snow & Waterfalls Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 64 reviews · 9h 30m · from $111

Leave Melbourne at 8 AM for Lake Mountain, where you get three hours for snow play, tobogganing, or a ski lesson. Then walk to Steavenson Falls and stop at Yarra Valley Chocolaterie for samples. A local English-speaking guide, comfortable bus ride, and resort entry are included.

“everybody had fun. it was a first time experience for us.”

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4.Mt Buller Snowy Escape Trip – 6 Hours of Snow Fun

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 53 reviews · 14 hours · from $60Best value

Leave Melbourne for a full day at Mt Buller, with six hours on the mountain, a Yea rest stop, and round-trip coach transport. Your English and Chinese-speaking driver helps with snow gear, lift passes, and ski lessons. Tony has been praised for his clear explanations and friendly service. Bring warm clothing, snacks, water, and a camera.

“Went onto Mt Buller and had a good time. Everything ran smoothly and the snow was nice! A simple way to enjoy the winter mountain without hassle.”

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5.1-Day Tour to Thredbo Snow Resort

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 50 reviews · 1 day · from $119

Travel by heated coach from Sydney to Thredbo, with breaks in Canberra, Jindabyne, and Goulburn. You get about seven hours at the resort for skiing, snowboarding, walking, or village time. National park entry and discounted gear hire are included, but lift tickets, lessons, equipment, and meals cost extra.

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6.Lake Mountain Snow Day and Waterfalls & Chocolate

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 50 reviews · 10 hours · from $127

Travel from Melbourne to Lake Mountain for three hours of snow play, tobogganing, alpine walks, and winter views. Then visit Steavenson Falls, Marysville, Black Spur Road, and Yarra Valley Chocolaterie. Your English-speaking driver-guide handles the long drive, with Cory and Joe among the guides named in recent bookings.

“Our tour guide and driver was Cory. He is funny and knowledgeable. He is engaging and very thoughtful of our wellbeing. The tour day was fun and ample time to explore the mountain. We love the chocolate factory too!! They are yummy. Hot chocolate is a must!! Highly recommended.”

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7.From Sydney 1 Day Perisher Snow Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 23 reviews · 1 day · from $119

Travel overnight from Sydney to Perisher Resort, with a heated coach, a morning stop in Cooma or Jindabyne, and about 6 to 7 hours in the snow. You can hire gear at a discount, explore the ski village, or arrange your own activities. Return to Sydney around 10pm after a dinner stop.

“very good specially the two drivers on the tour very professional. good experience..”

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