Mt Buller 2017 Winter Media Guide | Page 19

STORY IDEAS SNOWFACTORY GUARANTEE SKI FOR LESS IN SPRING Buller Bargain Mt Buller’s new $1.6m Snowfactory takes the guesswork out of early season skiing and boarding. Now that Mt Buller can produce 220 cubic metres of snow daily at 15 degrees C we can promise Bourke Street will be open for skiing and boarding from the first day of the season! Book with confidence and get more time on the slopes this winter. September is a sunny and fun time to be on the slopes, it’s also a great time to save. Mt Buller has a lively spring calendar of events right to the end of September and as the days get sunnier the deals get better! It’s a perfect time to bring the kids. It’s snow time. There’s serious fun to be had. KIDS STAY FREE Mt Buller offers great value for families with up to two kids (under the age of 15) able to stay FREE when accompanied by two sharing adults. This deal is offered by various accommodation houses during June and September - which is when you’ll often find discounts including lift and lesson savings. SUGGESTED ITINERARIES There are myriad ways to put a snowy escape together, whether it’s for a day or staying for a week, skiing, snowboarding or simply making a snowman. Couples Escape Love is in the air. 1. Ditch work on Friday, and book a romantic two night, weekend stay in one of our great hotels that includes a full breakfast 2. Grab a three day lift pass with learn-to-ski lessons daily, you’ll be carving up the hill in no time 3. Head home exhausted and grinning like fools 18 WINTER MEDIA GUIDE 1. Set off early - you want to make first chair 2. Book a simple lodge bed in a share room - save some budget for important stuff like nightlife! 3. Swing into one of the on-mountain rental outlets to grab a board and boots, and hit the slopes Family Fun It’s all about having a blast, without blowing the budget. 1. Book five nights’ midweek lodge accommodation, a great way to meet other families 2. Add a five day adult unlimited lift ticket for Mum and Dad, with access to the whole mountain 3. Sort the kids with a five day morning lift and lesson package - they’ll be skiing rings around you in no time 4. Plan next year’s holiday