Breathtaker Hotel & Spa, Mt Buller

22/06/2026

The mountain's the headline, but it's not the whole story. Some of the best school holiday days start with simply heading down the hill.

Twenty minutes and you're in Merrijig. Another fifteen and you're in Mansfield — coffee in hand, maybe a browse through the shops you always mean to get to. From there, the valley's full of its own small adventures.

At Mansfield Zoo, 1.30pm means lion feeding and a keeper-guided tour — the kind of close-up animal encounter that doesn't happen at home, with deer and kangaroos happy to be hand-fed along the way. Or head out to High Country Estate, where the gardens, gallery and maze are open 10am–4pm daily through the holidays — complete with a gnome hunt the kids will take far more seriously than you expect, and a heart-shaped centre that's worth the wander to find.
None of it needs to be planned to the hour. Pick one, pick both, stop for donuts on the way back.
The High Country rewards the unhurried.

And the nice part about basecamp is there's always somewhere to come back to. The drive back up the mountain is also the drive home — to a warm room, a hot shower, and someone else cooking dinner.

You don't have to choose between the mountain and the valley. With Breathtaker, you get both.

📍 Breathtaker Hotel & Spa, Mount Buller

20/06/2026

We've sent the requests up to the snow gods, lit the metaphorical candles, and got everything crossed for tomorrow. Until then? The mountain's still excellent company.

There's a particular kind of morning that happens up here in the in-between days. Mist sitting low in the gums. A kettle going somewhere in the kitchenette. The lift's running for whoever's keen — and for everyone else, there's pyjamas till ten, a wander up to the village before lunch, and an afternoon by the fire while someone fights over the last good board game piece. Maybe it's the lap pool and steam room while the kids build something out of cushions in the lounge.
Snow or no snow, this is where winter slows down.

That's the thing about basecamp — it was never just about what's happening on the mountain. It's the warm room you come back to. The dinner you didn't have to cook. The slow afternoon that's good company either way.

Fingers crossed for tomorrow. 🤞

📍 Breathtaker Hotel & Spa, Mount Buller

19/06/2026

You don't have to be an expert skier to fall in love with the mountains.

First-timers, snow explorers and seasoned skiers all find their own version of magic here.

✨ A Mountain of Moments.

18/06/2026

A mountain getaway offers something rare.

Time to reconnect.

Morning coffees.
Long lunches.
Quiet moments together.

Just the two of you and the mountain.

✨ A Mountain of Moments.

17/06/2026

There's waking up.

And then there's waking up in the mountains.

Snow outside your window. Crisp alpine air. The promise of another unforgettable day.

✨ A Mountain of Moments.

16/06/2026

15/06/2026

15/06/2026

Thursday Nights Just Got Better!

Join us at The Loft Bar at Breathtaker for the DWA Thursday Night Raffle, kicking off this week!

✨ Win a hamper full of all the good stuff!
🎟️ Raffle tickets:
• 1 tickets for $5
• 3 tickets for $10

🍹 Plus, enjoy our Thursday drink specials from 4pm – 7pm:
🍺 $25 Beer Buckets (4 beers)
🍷 $7 glasses of house red
🌅 $25 jugs of Tequila Sunrise

Come along, grab a drink, try your luck, and help us raise funds for a great cause. Bring your friends, stay for the atmosphere, and let's make Thursday nights something to look forward to!

📍 The Loft Bar, Breathtaker
🕓 Thursdays | 4pm – 7pm