PARKS VICTORIA INFORMATION
NOTE THAT THERE IS AN ENTRY FEE TO MOUNT BUFFALO NATIONAL PARK
Winter at Buffalo
During winter, snow blankets
the plateau and Mount Buffalo National Park becomes a stunning winter
wonderland. The park offers safe and accessible cross-country skiing,
tobogganing and snow play areas set amidst the spectacular granite
landscape of Mount Buffalo plateau. A designated toboggan run operates
over winter at either Dingo Dell or Cresta Valley depending on the
altitude of snowfalls. For skiers, there are 14 km of groomed marked
cross-country trails at Cresta Valley which cater for all skill levels.
There is a further 20 km of remote, unmarked trails, and almost
unlimited off-track backcountry ski touring.
Walk or ski-in
winter camping is available at Lake Catani campground or remote camping
at Mount McLeod, bookings are essential and can be made online by
visiting www.parkstay.vic.gov.au or by telephoning Parks Victoria on 13 1963 or the Mount Buffalo Entrance Station on (03) 5756 2328.
Snow reports are available from www.ski.com.au or www.vicsnowreport.com.au .