Snow Tour from Melbourne: Mt Buller, Mt Hotham, Lake Mountain

Pick your alpine destination and shape the day around it

A private snow tour from Melbourne with your own driver-guide and comfortable vehicle, departing from your Melbourne address. Choose Mt Buller for family-friendly slopes, Mt Hotham for high-altitude skiing and boarding, or Lake Mountain paired with Yarra Valley wine stops. Resort entry and a custom itinerary built around your pace are included. Snow gear hire is arranged separately.

The experience

What makes this different is the private vehicle and the itinerary that bends to your group. You pick the destination (Mt Buller, Mt Hotham, or Lake Mountain), and the driver-guide tailors the day around what matters to you: extra photo stops on the way up, a winery visit before the snow, an early start or a relaxed schedule. The vehicle is yours alone, so there's no waiting for other groups, no strangers sharing the ride, and no navigating the mountain roads yourself. Groups run from one to fourteen travelers depending on the resort you choose, and the van is sized to fit your party with room for luggage and gear.

On the day of your tour, pickup happens at your Melbourne address in a clean, air-conditioned vehicle: a Mercedes V-Class van or a comparable option from their fleet. The drive to the alpine zone takes you through changing scenery, and the driver knows the best stops for coffee, snacks, or a gear hire shop if you need to rent skis, a snowboard or a toboggan. Resort entry is already arranged, so you walk in ready to go. Your driver gives you tips about the terrain and timing, then you're free to ski, board, play in the snow or simply enjoy the views for as long as you want. The return journey is the same comfort: you relax while the driver handles the road, and you're dropped back at your door with no stress.

The Lake Mountain option pairs the snow with a stop in Yarra Valley, so you can visit wineries and food producers on the same day if that appeals to you. Mt Hotham sits higher and draws serious skiers and boarders. Mt Buller is the family-friendly choice with gentler slopes and more snow play options. All three are reachable in a full day from Melbourne, and the itinerary is yours to shape once you book.

What’s included

• Private transportation in a spacious, air-conditioned vehicle.
• professional driver-guide for the full day.
• resort entry at your chosen destination.
• pickup and drop-off at your Melbourne address.
• custom itinerary tailored to your group's preferences and pace.

Options for this experience

11 options

Lake Mountain tour for 1 to 3 passengersUp to 3 per booking · 08:00Pickup is included

Mt Buller tour for 1 to 3 passengersUp to 3 per booking · 08:00Pickup is included

Lake Mountain tour for 1 to 6 passengersUp to 6 per booking · 08:00Pickup is included

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Mt Hotham tour for 1 to 3 passengersUp to 3 per booking · 08:00Pickup is included

Mt Buller tour for 1 to 6 passengersUp to 5 per booking · 08:00Pickup is included

Lake Mountain tour for 1 to 10 passengersUp to 10 per booking · 08:00Pickup is included

Mt Hotham tour for 1 to 6 passengersUp to 6 per booking · 08:00Pickup is included

Mt Buller tour for 1 to 8 passengersUp to 10 per booking · 08:00Snow tour lasting 12 hours in a luxury Mercedes Splinter, with pickup included

Lake Mountain tour for 1 to 14 passengersUp to 14 per booking · 08:00Pickup is included

Mt Buller tour for 1 to 11 passengersUp to 14 per booking · 08:0012-hour Mount Buller snow tour in a Mercedes Splinter, includes pickup

Mt Hotham tour for 1 to 10 passengersUp to 10 per booking · 08:00Pickup is included

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats available

Operated by A & B Business Link PTV Ltd

Is this one for you?Book the Mt Buller option if your group includes young children or mixed skiing abilities; Mt Hotham if you're after serious alpine terrain; Lake Mountain if you want to combine wine tasting with snow in one day. The private vehicle means you set the rhythm: no fixed schedule, no waiting for other groups to finish their stops.

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Top questions

Can I visit a winery on the same day as the snow?

Yes, the Lake Mountain tour option includes a Yarra Valley stop, so you can visit wineries and food producers before heading to the snow. Wine tastings and purchases are arranged separately, but your driver knows the region and can help you plan the stops.

What's the difference between Mt Buller, Mt Hotham and Lake Mountain?

Mt Buller is family-friendly with gentler slopes and snow play areas; Mt Hotham sits at high altitude and suits serious skiers and boarders; Lake Mountain is smaller and often pairs with a Yarra Valley wine visit. Your driver can advise on which fits your group's skill level and interests.

Do I need to arrange snow gear hire, or is it included?

Snow gear hire is not included, but your driver will stop at a rental shop on the way up if you need skis, a snowboard, or a toboggan. The driver knows the best hire spots and can help you sort it quickly.

How many people can fit in the vehicle?

Group size depends on which resort you choose: Mt Buller takes up to eleven travelers, Mt Hotham up to six, and Lake Mountain up to fourteen. The van is spacious and air-conditioned, with room for luggage and gear.

What happens if I want to change the itinerary on the day?

The itinerary is customized before you book, but your driver-guide is flexible. If you want to add a photo stop, skip a planned break or adjust the timing once you're on the road, just ask. The day is built around your group's pace and interests.