Mount Buller (Victoria) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mount Buller |
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The Mount Buller summit ridge as seen from the northwest in summer.
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| Elevation | 1,805 metres (5,922 ft) AHD |
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 Mount Buller
Location in Victoria
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| Location | Victoria, Australia |
| Parent range | Victorian Alps, Great Dividing Range |
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| Easiest route | Hike; ski |
Mount Buller is a tall mountain in Victoria, Australia. It is part of the Victorian Alps, which are themselves a part of the much larger Great Dividing Range. This mountain stands at 1,805 metres (5,922 ft) high. It's a popular spot for both summer adventures and winter sports.
Exploring Mount Buller
You can reach the top of Mount Buller in a few ways. One way is to drive most of the way up to the village. From there, it's just a short 500 metres (1,600 ft) walk to the very top.
You can also hike up from the Delatite River. This path is called the Klingsporn walking track. Long ago, this track was a "bridle trail." This means it was used by stockmen, who were people who looked after cattle. They would lead their cattle up the mountain for the summer.
The Klingsporn track starts at a place called Merimbah. It's about an 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) walk on a clear path. For those who like a challenge, you can try walking off the main track. This leads to a spot called "Thank Christ Corner" and then along Shoulder Spur to McLaughlin Spur. From McLaughlin Spur, you get great views of the fire tower at the summit. You will also see some rocky areas you need to cross.
At the very top of Mount Buller, there is a stone dial that shows distances to other places. There is also a fire tower. People work in this tower during the summer to watch for bushfires.
The Mount Buller Alpine Resort is right next to the mountain. It's a popular place for families and skiers. Many people visit for a day trip. It's only about a three-hour drive from Melbourne, making it the closest major mountain for skiing.
How Mount Buller Got Its Name
Mount Buller was named by a famous explorer and surveyor, Major Sir Thomas Livingstone Mitchell. He named it after someone he knew from the Colonial Office, named Charles Buller.
The local Aboriginal people had their own name for the mountain. They called it Bulla Bulla. This name means "good."
Images for kids
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An aerial photo of Mount Buller.
See also
In Spanish: Monte Buller para niños
