Dust off your helmet and oil up that chain – Mount Buller is about to get a serious mountain biking upgrade. The Victorian Government has just announced five brand-new routes for riders to tackle, adding ten kilometres of fresh single-track biking trails to the already impressive alpine network.
The new bike paths are on track (pardon the pun) to supercharge the region’s year-round appeal, attracting an estimated 5,000 extra summer visitors annually and generating more than $5 million for the Victorian economy each year. And with trails that take more than a day to complete, it’s the perfect excuse to extend your High Country getaway – post-ride beer at the pub very much included.
Funded through the Regional Tourism Investment Fund, the new routes are designed to suit every kind of rider – from families finding their flow to adrenaline junkies chasing gravity-fed jumps and switchbacks. When construction wraps in April 2026, Mount Buller’s total network will stretch for more than 70 kilometres, linking up with Mount Stirling and offering even better access between the two alpine resorts.
This year’s National Mountain Biking Championships attracted more than 4,000 visitors to Mount Buller, and with the 2026 iteration already locked in, the expanded network is expected to lure even more riders, spectators and major events to the mountain.
“Once these new trails are complete there’ll be even more options for people to explore what makes this stunning part of Australia so special,” said Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events, Steve Dimopoulos.
Construction is already underway, and by Easter next year you’ll be able to hit the hills for a new kind of alpine adventure. Until then, start training for the climbs – and planning where you’ll stay once those trails officially open.
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