Mount Buller vs Mount Hotham
Mount Buller and Mount Hotham are neighbouring resorts in Victoria - here is how they stack up for different kinds of skier.
Suitability - who each resort suits
How well each resort matches different types of skier
| Skier type | Mount Buller | Mount Hotham |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Limited | Limited |
| Intermediates | Good | Good |
| Experts | Limited | Limited |
| Off-piste | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Terrain Park | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Families | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Snow Confidence | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Budget | Not ideal | Not ideal |
Beginners
Mount Buller
Limited
Mount Hotham
Limited
Intermediates
Mount Buller
Good
Mount Hotham
Good
Experts
Mount Buller
Limited
Mount Hotham
Limited
Off-piste
Mount Buller
Not ideal
Mount Hotham
Not ideal
Terrain Park
Mount Buller
Not ideal
Mount Hotham
Not ideal
Families
Mount Buller
Not ideal
Mount Hotham
Not ideal
Snow Confidence
Mount Buller
Not ideal
Mount Hotham
Not ideal
Budget
Mount Buller
Not ideal
Mount Hotham
Not ideal
Key stats compared
Head-to-head on the numbers that matter
| Stat | Mount Buller | Mount Hotham |
|---|---|---|
| Piste | 80 km | 35.8 km |
| Vertical drop | 399 m | 409 m |
| Lifts | 19 | 14 |
| Top elevation | 1786 m | 1860 m |
| Snow reliability | variable snow | variable snow |
| Snowiest month | No data | December (~48cm) |
| Day pass | €155 | €158 |
Piste
Mount Buller
80 km
Mount Hotham
35.8 km
Vertical drop
Mount Buller
399 m
Mount Hotham
409 m
Lifts
Mount Buller
19
Mount Hotham
14
Top elevation
Mount Buller
1786 m
Mount Hotham
1860 m
Snow reliability
Mount Buller
variable snow
Mount Hotham
variable snow
Snowiest month
Mount Buller
No data
Mount Hotham
December (~48cm)
Day pass
Mount Buller
€155
Mount Hotham
€158
Which should you choose?
Our verdict based on terrain, snow, and who each resort suits
Choose Mount Buller if...
you want the bigger ski area.