Mount Buffalo Chalet facts for kids
Mount Buffalo Chalet in August 2018
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Quick facts for kids General information |
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| Address | Mount Buffalo Road |
| Town or city | Mount Buffalo National Park |
| Country | Australia |
| Coordinates | 36°43′20″S 146°49′12″E / 36.7221°S 146.8199°E |
| Opened | 1910 |
| Owner | Parks Victoria |
| Technical details | |
| Material | Timber |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Samuel Charles Brittingham |
| Developer | Public Works Department |
The Mount Buffalo Chalet is a very old and special building found in the Mount Buffalo National Park in Australia. It was built to be a ski resort, a place where people could stay and enjoy skiing. What makes it extra special is that it's the largest building made of timber (wood) in all of Australia!
A Look Back in Time
How the Chalet Began
The Mount Buffalo Chalet was built way back in 1910. A government group called the Public Works Department built it. Their goal was to create Australia's very first ski resort in the Victorian Alps. This was a big deal because it meant more people could come and enjoy the snowy mountains.
Early Days and Changes
After it was built, the Chalet was rented out to private companies to run as a guest house. This meant different businesses managed the place for visitors. In October 1924, a train company called the Victorian Railways took over. They made it easy for people to visit by offering special holiday packages. You could take a train from Melbourne and then connect with a bus service, called Hoys Roadlines, at Porepunkah railway station to get to the Chalet.
Later Years and Closure
In December 1985, the Chalet's ownership changed again. It was then managed by the Victorian Tourism Commission. Later, in 1993, it was rented out to private businesses once more. However, the Mount Buffalo Chalet eventually closed its doors in January 2007. Even though it's not open for guests anymore, it remains an important part of Australia's history. It's still known as the biggest timber building in the country.
