Army Alpine Centre
Mount Buller - Victoria
Due to planned renovations this facility will not be open during 2010.
Location
The Army Alpine Centre, Mt Buller is located approximately 300kms North East of Melbourne at one of Australias premier ski resorts. During the snow season, it provides access to the resort for Service personnel and their dependants at an economical cost. The Army Alpine Centre is only open during the winter ski season. Click here for a map of the location of the Lodge itself on Mt. Buller Map Ref P17 Bldg 100
Facilities
The lodge is a two storey, brick and timber construction, with six bunk rooms sleeping four persons each. Located on each storey are separate shower and toilet facilities. The lower level also contains ski storage and preparation area, laundry, and a large, efficient drying room. The upper level has a communal lounge/dining room and kitchen, opening on to an outdoor deck area with a gas BBQ.
All kitchenware, cooking facilities and bedding is supplied. Guests are required to bring bed linen, towels and food. A limited amount of bed linen is available for hire at a nominal charge if required.
Eligibility
Those eligible to stay in the Army units are as follows:- Army - Regular and Reserve
- Navy - Regular and Reserve
- RAAF - Regular and Reserve
- Retired Defence Personnel
- Defence Civilians
- Family of the above (only when member stays)
- Defence Contractors, Staff of ADCU, Defcredit, DHA and Emergency Services
Tariffs
Rates are levied on a per person, per night basis.Current rates are:
Winter: $45.00 for adults and $30.00 for children (under 15)
Summer: $25.00 per person
Bookings
Enquires and bookings for this centre should be made as follows:Booking Officer
AAF Company (ABN 82008629490)
DPSA (CP2-5-137)
Department of Defence
CAMPBELL PARK OFFICES
CANBERRA ACT 2600
Phone: (02) 6266 3415
Fax: (02) 6266 2982
Bookings can be made during the following office hours:
Mon - Fri 1000hr - 1430hr
Please note: Bookings for the snow season are open from Monday 2 March to members of the Australian Army. All other eligible categories may book from Wednesday 1 April.
Booking Cancellations. In the event that cancellation of a booking occurs within 30 days or more prior occupancy, a refund of the full amount paid, less a $14 booking fee will occur. In the event that a cancellation occurs less than 30 days before occupancy this will result in forfeiture of 50% of total costs. During the official ski season a refund of 50% will be payable if booking is cancelled due to insufficient snow for skiing – the official MT Buller WEBSITE will be the basis for that decision.
Group Bookings. At the discretion of the committee, groups may be booked into the Lodge (ie. Unit bookings and inter area/service sport). Each group is to have a nominated member in charge and a $10.00 security deposit per person is required. This security deposit is to be paid to the Lodge Manager on arrival. The security deposit will be refunded in total provided the Lodge is suitably cleaned and inspected by the Manager prior to the group departure.
Payment
For a booking to be confirmed, the member is required to pay a 50% deposit of the full amount within fourteen days of the reservation being made. If the deposit is not received within the required period, the accommodation will be lost and re-booking will be required.Deposit payments can be made personally via cheque, money order, cash or Visa/Mastercard credit card. Alternately, defence units are able to transfer funds via ROMAN (Vendor No 1002096). The remaining 50% of total cost must be paid six weeks prior to stay.