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Mt Stirling
Resort Summary
Resort Name	Mt Stirling
Location	{{{location}}}
Resort Altitude	1749m
Winter Season	June - October
Terrain	Overall: 68km of trails Beginner: 20% Intermediate: 60% Advanced: 20%
Lift System	none
Highest Lift	none
Lowest Lift	none
Vertical	509m
Longest Run	6km
Avg Snowfall	1-2m
Terrain Parks	none
Snow Sports	snow shoeing, cross country, telemark, toboganning
Facilities	Bistro, Ski hire, Ski school, Toilets, Bush huts
Nearest Town	Mansfield
Lift Pass
Adult 5 Day	$
Adult 1 Day	$$30 gate entry
Child 5 Day	$
Child 1 Day	$

Overview 

Mount Stirling is a Cross Country (XC) ski resort close to Mount Buller in the Victorian Alps, 250 km NE of Melbourne. Unlike Lake Mountain, this ski resort has much steeper and challanging XC trials. Both Mt. Buller and Mt. Stirling are covered under the same gate entry fee, so once paid there are NO ADDITIONAL COSTS to visit Mt. Stirling.

Location

• View Location Map
  
• ski.com.au Driving Map (PDF 327KB)

Pros

Absolute quiet and serenity making it the true backcountry resort experience. Extensive terrain (68kms of trails) means that there's no shortage of new trails to explore. Located close to Mt Buller it is the perfect addition to the Australian ski experience.

Cons

Limited facilities and less reliable snow cover than the downhill resorts.

Contacts

Mt Stirling Ski Patrol Phone: 03 5777 6532 0409 945901 Fax: 5777 5747

Postal: Winter- C/O Mirimbah Traffic Control, Vic, 3723

Summer- C/O Mt Buller Post Office, Vic, 3723

Planning

Getting There

Getting there 250 kilometres NE of Melbourne via Yea, Mansfield and Merrijig.

Accommodation

On Mountain

No accomodation within the resort. Camping permitted and encouraged around the 6 huts/shelters where there are also public toilet facilities.

Off Mountain

Accomodation available on Mt.Buller, Sawmill Settlement (2km from Mirimbah Gate), Merrijig .and Mansfield

Lift Tickets

Not required as there are no lifts

Ski School

Located at Telephone Box Junction

Equipment Hire

Contact Craig Jones 5777 6441 / 0418 773541

Resort Facilities

6 bush huts/shelters with public toilets. Toilets and Bistro at TBJ.

Getting Around

XC skiing and Bushwalking

Parking

Ample parking at TBJ

Activities

XC skiing, Telemark Skiing, Tobogganing, Snowshoeing, Snowplay & Sightseeing.

Dining

There is a Bistro at TBJ that serves hot and cold meals/snacks.

Bars & Entertainment

The Bistro is the only licenced premisis

Ride Guide

Beginner Areas

The Circuit Road and the Practice Slope are good beginner areas.

Groomed Runs

Please check website. www.mtstirling.com.au

Off Piste

Summit area

Out of Bounds

Nowhere specific other than out of the resort boundaries. WARNING: AREAS NOT PATROLLED AND MOBILE PHONE/RADIO COVERAGE MAY BE LIMITED.

Cross Country

Please check website. www.mtstirling.com.au

Powder Zones

Stanley Bowl on the Summit

Sheltered Runs

All Lower Trails.

Snowplay

Toboggan Slope at TBJ, Practice slope & King Saddle areas.

Weather

Please check website. www.mtstirling.com.au

Geography

Please check website. www.mtstirling.com.au

Resources

• Wiki List of Aussie Resorts

Maps

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