The 2024 snow season is just around the corner with the official opening on the King’s Birthday weekend. Club members and guests are looking forward to a season of good snow and social connection at the well-appointed Collegians Ski Club at Mount Buller, which is situated in a spectacular position on Breathtaker Spur, with magnificent views across surrounding slopes and valleys from the comfortable lounge areas and wide balcony.
From the family style lodge, you can ski directly onto Standard and Wood Run, and it is a short walk or shuttle ride to the Ski School and Bourke Street, the chairlifts to the Summit, and to adjacent slopes.
Collegians Ski Club was formed in 1963 to foster skiing amongst Old Wesley Collegians and their families and to encourage alpine sports amongst students of Wesley College.
Construction of the architect-designed lodge began in 1963 by Club Members and friends. Over intervening years, it has been continually updated and modernised so that it retains its early Mount Buller heritage charm, yet provides every modern comfort and facility required by today's snow sport enthusiasts.
Most recently, Collegians completed updates to the upstairs common areas, bar, TV room and bunk room ensuites. The lodge features eight bunk rooms, three with ensuites, the remaining with dedicated bathrooms, and a spacious entertaining area which includes a lounge with an open fire, bar, two TV rooms, dining area and a fully equipped communal kitchen. The passageways and bunkrooms are carpeted throughout, and all rooms are centrally heated for comfort and enjoyment, with a spacious drying room available for use by all. The basement has space for storage of Club supplies, lockable ski racks, snowboard racks and individual lockers for members' food, clothing and equipment.
If you are planning a trip to Mount Buller in 2024, contact our booking officer now to set up a login and review our website. Bookings open on April 8 for the season, with a bed rate for ‘Friends of Collegians’ of $135/night. June 2024 beds are offered at a discounted early season rate.
By contacting the booking officer on bookings.collegians@gmail.com and listing your connection to Wesley College such as past student year, enrolled children or member of staff, you will be provided with a digital login to the Collegians Ski Club site at collegiansskiclub.org.au where bookings can be made at any time during the season, subject to availability.
Marianne Stillwell
