Mount Buffalo Chalet, Heritage chalet in Mount Buffalo National Park, Victoria, Australia
Mount Buffalo Chalet is a timber building in Mount Buffalo National Park, the largest timber building in Australia. It was built in 1910 by the Public Works Department as the first ski resort in the Victorian Alps, and it is listed on the Victorian Heritage Register. It is administered by Parks Victoria.
The chalet was built in 1910 by the Victorian Government after the first road to the summit was completed in 1908. This infrastructure opening made the high alpine area accessible to the public.
The building served as Australia's first ski destination and drew European migrants after World War II seeking connection to their alpine homeland. This heritage shaped how the place looks and functions today.
The site is accessible through the Gorge day visitor area, which has parking and restroom facilities. The best conditions for exploring come on clear days with mild weather.
The chalet is the largest timber building in Australia. In December 2024 Belgravia Group signed a 40-year lease to reopen it for school camps and experiential learning, with the cafe due first in September 2026, ten apartments in October and camp facilities in 2027.
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