11 – 13 ∙ March ∙ 2017
The Bike Buller Festival brings all that is great about mountain biking to the one location for a massive weekend of bikes, single track, fresh air and good times at a spectacular mountain top destination.
Gravity Enduro / DH / XC / Super-D / All Mountain / Pump track / Kids / Dual Slalom…there's something for everyone.
Add in a full social calendar with spectator events, MTB movies, bike expo, kids rides and a huge food, wine and music festival and this is the ultimate biking weekend.
book accommodation12 ∙ March ∙ 2017
Celebrate the Labour Day Weekend in style in the Mansfield-Mt Buller region. Catch some bull-riding at the ever popular Merrijig Rodeo on the Saturday night for the true High Country experience and then ease into Sunday with Picnic in the Park, a gourmet food and wine festival held at Mirimbah Park, at the base of Mt Buller. A number of local food and wine producers will tempt you with their beautiful High Country produce, while you relax on the grass and enjoy the live music and entertainment.
Gates open 11am-5pm, entry $15 for adults (including souvenir wine glass and a complimentary beverage) and free for kids under 18.
Complimentary Mt Buller shuttle
Depart Mt Buller (Bus Park behind Village Plaza) 10.30am, 11.45am.
Depart Mirimbah 4.30pm, 5.30pm.
BOOKINGS IN ADVANCE ESSENTIAL CALL 03 5777 6077.
Bus will do return trips to Mt Buller between 12.30pm and 3.30pm.
NO BOOKINGS REQUIRED - FIRST IN BEST SEATED!
19 ∙ March ∙ 2017
The event will take in the stunning scenery and gruelling challenge of the Mt Buller Tourist Road, and 16km uphill ride from Mirimbah at the base of the mountain right up to the Mt Buller Village - a climb that rises 909 vertical metres in height, with an average grade of 6% and a number of sections that reach 12%.
book accommodation2 ∙ April ∙ 2017
The La Sportiva Mountain Running Series - Mount Buller Skyrun (formerly known as the Delatite Dash) is run over three distances: 22km, 36km and 45km.
The Mount Buller Skyrun (45km) and Stirling Sprint (36km) should only be attempted by experienced trail runners with good navigation experience. As a minimum, runners attempting the course must have successfully completed at least one 30 km organised trail run in the previous 6 months. The Mt Buller Ridge Run (22km) is on a marked course and is open to competent runners over the age of 18 years.
book accommodation14 – 17 ∙ April ∙ 2017
Enjoy your Easter eggs at Mt Buller over the holiday break. There's so much to do for the whole family, includingthe giant Easter Egg Hunt, Mountain High Fun Run, plus a great program of activities and events for the whole family. Some of the fun things that you can expect over the Easter weekend include:
15 ∙ April ∙ 2017
Mt Buller's Mountain High Fun Run is a great event for everybody! Head out with family and friends and enjoy a leisurely lap around the Village, or push yourself to the limit on one of our more difficult courses. Proceeds from the Mountain High Fun Run go to the Mansfield District Hospital.
We have created four courses that range from leisurely to downright challenging:
3.2km Village Views
This is a combination of sealed and unsealed road that is flat and at a beginner runner's level. Suitable for parents with prams and those wanting to get out into the fresh alpine air. Prizes: First boy, first girl (14 and under).
5.7km Summit Sizzler
Here is an undulating run on a gravel track that tours through the natural alpine environment, around the base of the Mt Buller summit and back into the village. A good leg stretcher and a more challenging on off-road and rocky terrain. With the thigh burning loo
disp to the Summit Fire Hut on the Summit Sizzler you are set to really test yourself! Prizes: First male, first female.
8.9km Buller Breaker
Combining both circuits, those runners out to challenge themselves will head off on the 3.2km Village Views, join up with the 5.7km Summit Sizzler and tour the awesome mixture of trails that Mt Buller has to offer. The greatest challenge comes when you hit the Summit Fire Hut loop. A true test of your attitude to altitude! Prizes: First male, first female.
14.5km 'Salomon Mountain Madness'
NEW for 2016, this course is designed to push your comfort zone. Supported by Salomon, the event combines three of our favourite trails, Family Trail, Summit Nature Loop and the Gangs Gangs Loop this course is for experienced mountain runners.
29 – 30 ∙ April ∙ 2017
Last chance to ride the Mt Buller downhill trails for the season! Come and make the most of the final weekend of the mountain bike season with the Blue Dirt Blow Out shuttle weekend! Take advantage of the Blue Dirt MTB shuttle on both Saturday and Sunday, with the added bonus of a free sausage sizzle, free beers and pizza. One and two day passes are available for downhill shuttles starting at $50 per person for a one day downhill pass, or $90 per person for a 2 day pass.
book accommodation2017 Individual Membership (valid 01/10/2016-29/04/16) $30
Bike Club Members Receive:
Membership can be directed to our reservations department
Phone: 03 5777 6024 or
Email: reservations@skivictoria.com.au
Download Membership FormThe SCV/BCV is a licensed club – accordingly membership is a prerequisite to gain admission to the club’s bar and restaurant. To gain entry you must be either be a member or staying as a house guest at either The Whitt or Kandahar, Alternatively if you are a visitor living outside a 10km radius you can enter the club as a guest up to 3 times by signing in at reception.
The Bike Club of Victoria was established in 2015 after we discovered a general lack of meeting places and facilities for bikers visiting Mount Buller. We wanted to create a fun and friendly environment where bikers and family’s alike could feel at home; whether it be with their feet up on the sofa reading the latest biker magazines, taking in the amazing views of Mount Stirling from our spectacular sun deck or making use of our indoor repairs areas or cleaning stations. The club motto “fun, friendship and family” is one of the reasons why our members love their club.
The Bike Club of Victoria operates two lodges: the iconic Ivor Whittaker, fondly known as “The Whitt”, and the neighbouring Kandahar Lodge. The club offers delicious restaurant food to suit all budgets, Happy Hour specials daily in Ikes Bar and provides the best coffee on Mount Buller. The Whitt has always been the place to be when at Mount Buller so we hope to see you all this summer.
Membership certainly has its privileges, so why not enquire today?
12 ∙ October ∙ 2016
Following on from our inaugural year as Bike Club of Victoria, the team are getting plans in place for the best summer yet.
Riders will return to explore the trails designed by the renowned Glen Jacobs, who has covered the needs of beginners through to advanced riders with the wonderful terrain Mount Buller has to offer. From One Tree Hill, to Stonefly and Epic trials, there is a challenge waiting for everyone.
As a Bike Buller preferred supplier, the Whitt crew are ready to knuckle down and host the mountain bike community as we head toward the joyrider opening weekend of the 29-30th of October, 2016. The Bike Buller bar will pick up where we left off last year with icy cold beers and light bites on offer, both can be enjoyed on our spacious sundeck with its stunning panorama of Mount Stirling and its surrounds. We are also now roasting our own coffee beans out of the Coffee Garage so there are fabulous fresh brews available too for those needing caffeinating.
The club is excited to be launching our Bike Club of Victoria website very soon and announce the news of the latest Blue Dirt shuttle stop right here at our doorstep. You can now buy all your Blue Dirt tickets and merchandise right here at the club.
The Bike Club of Victoria membership is back in play, at only $30 for the season, it comes with great benefits to take advantage of, including 10% off on all accommodation rates at The Whitt or Kandahar lodges, and 10% off all your food and beverage at the Bike Buller Bar. Members will have access to all clubhouse facilities including designated indoor areas for repairs and maintenance, secure storage and cleaning facilities. The Club offers a private lounge and free Wi-Fi to help you relax after a hard days riding. BCV will also offer discounted shuttle tickets to all members including season passes, buy your pass before Nov 10 and get even bigger discounts with the early bird rate of $250 ($225 for BCV members)
We hope to see you all this summer
Bike Club of Victoria
6 ∙ October ∙ 2016
Mt Buller will host the third annual Australian Mountain Bike Summit on 5-6 December 2016 - the only conference in Australia dedicated solely to the mountain bike industry. Presented by Mt Buller Bike Park, the Summit has become a must-attend industry event that covers a range of topics relevant to individuals, groups and organisations in the mountain biking industry, or those looking to enter the space.
Hosted by renowned cycling commentator, SBS journalist and host of The Bike Lane, Matt Keenan this year's Summit will feature a number of local and international mountain biking experts, including the visionary Charlie Sturgis, CEO of the Park City Mountain Trails Foundation, legendary trail builder Glen Jacobs of World Trail, and Australia’s foremost expert on adaptive mountain biking, Andrew Liddawi. Speakers will deliver a range of keynote addresses and workshops that allow participants to hear from the specialists, share ideas and ask questions in a collaborative environment.
“The Australian Mountain Bike Summit is unique in Australia, as it focusses purely on the challenges, opportunities and state of the market for the mountain bike industry”, said Gillian Dobson, Group Manager – Marketing, Sales and Events for Mt Buller Resort Management.
“We developed the Australian Mountain Bike Summit after recognising a gap in the market for such an event, and dedicated ourselves to bringing together key industry players to learn about and discuss the key challenges and emerging opportunities currently impacting the Australian and international mountain bike markets.”
“Importantly, the program also allows for a range of networking opportunities, where industry leaders come together with business operators, clubs, land managers and retailers to informally discuss topics of interests and make business connections” said Dobson. “In addition, delegates are given several opportunities to get out on Mt Buller’s world-class trails, either as part of a guided tour or independently. Those up for a challenge will head straight to Mt Buller’s legendary 42km Australian Alpine Epic ride, the only trail of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere”.
The Australian Mountain Bike Summit is preceded by the official opening of the Mt Buller Bike Park on Saturday 3 December. The opening features a great program of activities and events across the weekend that will provide delegates a great reason to come early and make the most of their time at Mt Buller.
“The Australian MTB Summit is a highly interactive, engaging forum that combines expert and topical discussion with opportunities to expand networks, and participate actively in what it’s all about – mountain bike riding. We encourage everyone in the industry to consider attending this critical event”, concluded Dobson.
Registration for the Australian Mountain Bike Summit is now open. Registration costs $499 per person plus booking fee, which covers the two-day conference, all conference catering and networking functions including the three-course Official Summit Dinner, and three guided rides. An early bird discount of 10% applies until Sunday, 18 September.
Feel free to contact reservations at any time to find out about your next stay at:
Bike Club of Victoria,
28 Summit Road,
Mount Buller, VIC
P: 1300 554 709 or 03 5777 6024
F: 03 5777 6722
E: reservations@skivictoria.com.au
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