Cresta Valley

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Cresta Valley

Mount Buffalo National Park

Cresta Valley is a perfect all-seasons playground.

In winter grab your trusty snow gear and enjoy family-friendly tobogganing and snow play or head out on one of four marked cross-country ski trails and two marked snowshoe walks. Visitors are asked to not walk on groomed ski trails as foot tracks create hazards for skiers.

When the snow melts, the grassy plains burst into bloom and make for some scenic and invigorating walks.

Things To Do

Tobogganing

The dedicated toboggan area is only available when there is adequate snow and is marked with fencing and signage. All toboggan users must walk up the side of the slope to avoid being hit by those coming down the hill. Conditions on the toboggan slope can deteriorate late in the day due to freezing, making the snow very fast and rock hard. Only moulded plastic toboggans are allowed. Check the daily snow report in the Change of Conditions section below.

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Cresta Valley

Cresta Valley

Need to know

Cresta Valley

Change of Conditions

Nature being nature, sometimes conditions can change at short notice. It’s a good idea to check this page ahead of your visit for any updates.

  • Notices Affecting Multiple Sites

    Mount Buffalo Snow Report 10/08/2025

    Mount Buffalo National Park Snow, Road, and Weather Daily Report
    Time:     08:45 hrs                    Date: Sunday 10th August 2025
    Current conditions
    Fresh snow
    Snow cover
    Temperature  
    Dingo Dell Day Shelter
    0mm
    Fair
    -1°C @ Mt Buffalo Park Office
    Today the Dingo Dell Day Shelter will be open for day use.

    THE café is CLOSED.
     
     
    Tobogganing
    Status
    Condition
    Groomed date
    Dingo Dell – elevation 1420m
    Snow Play Only
    Snow Play
    03/08/25
    Cresta Valley - elevation 1480m
    Open
    Good
    03/08/25
     
    No toboggan rental available on Mt Buffalo this year. Rental available in Porepunkah, Bright, Myrtleford & Ovens
     
     
    Snowshoe Trails
    (Marked with snowshoe signs)
    Status
    Condition
     
    Open
    Poor
     
    Sentinel – 1.5 km return
    Open
    Good
     
    Cresta Valley – 2kms return
    Open
    Good
     
     
     
    Cross Country Trails
    Status
    Condition
    Groomed date
    Beginners Loop
    Open
    Fair
    9/7/25
    Bogong Plain
    Open
    Poor
    9/7/25
    The Horn Road
    Open
    Poor
    03/08/25 lower section
     
     
    Vehicle chains
    Status
    To be carried
    No
    Currently being fitted
    No
     
    Please adhere to the chain fitting signage on the mountain.
     
     
     
     
    Weather forecast for Falls Creek, Northeast (most like Mt Buffalo):
     
     
     
     
    Comments:  N/A
     

    Interpreting the Snow Conditions
    Toboggan Slopes
    Excellent – good deep cover with fresh surface
    Very Good – good deep cover
    Good – good cover, may have wet areas and or holes to soil
    Fair – mostly covered but could be wet, holes and other hazards
    Poor – patchy cover, wet, holes and other hazards
    Snow play – enough snow for scraping together a small snow creature and some snowballs
    Sightseeing – patches of snow to look at
    No snow – time to go hiking
    Interpreting the Snow Conditions
    Cross Country Ski Trails and Snowshoe Trails
    Excellent - good deep cover with fresh surface
    Very Good - good deep cover
    Good - complete cover with occasional obstacle
    Fair - mostly continuous snow cover with some obstacles
    Poor - mostly continuous snow cover with numerous obstacles
    Patchy - patchy cover, insufficient for skiing or snowshoeing
    Closed - time to go kayaking
     

    Mount Buffalo Snow report 11/08/2025

    Mount Buffalo National Park Snow, Road, and Weather Daily Report
    Time:     08:15 hrs                    Date: Monday 11th August 2025
    Current conditions
    Fresh snow
    Snow cover
    Temperature  
    Dingo Dell Day Shelter
    0mm
    Fair
    -3°C @ Mt Buffalo Park Office
    Today the Dingo Dell Day Shelter will be open for day use.

    THE café is CLOSED.
     
     
    Tobogganing
    Status
    Condition
    Groomed date
    Dingo Dell – elevation 1420m
    Snow Play Only
    Snow Play
    03/08/25
    Cresta Valley - elevation 1480m
    Open
    Good
    11/08/25
     
    No toboggan rental available on Mt Buffalo this year. Rental available in Porepunkah, Bright, Myrtleford & Ovens
     
     
    Snowshoe Trails
    (Marked with snowshoe signs)
    Status
    Condition
     
    Open
    Poor
     
    Sentinel – 1.5 km return
    Open
    Good
     
    Cresta Valley – 2kms return
    Open
    Good
     
     
     
    Cross Country Trails
    Status
    Condition
    Groomed date
    Beginners Loop
    Open
    Fair
    9/7/25
    Bogong Plain
    Open
    Poor
    9/7/25
    The Horn Road
    Open
    Poor
    03/08/25 lower section
     
     
    Vehicle chains
    Status
    To be carried
    No
    Currently being fitted
    No
     
    Please adhere to the chain fitting signage on the mountain.
     
     
     
     
    Weather forecast for Falls Creek, Northeast (most like Mt Buffalo):
     
     
     
     
    Comments:  N/A
     

  • Notices Affecting Multiple Parks

    Ground shooting operations targeting deer

    Control operations (ground shooting) targeting deer are undertaken in this area.  The Park will remain open to visitors during operations.
     
    For more information about deer control to protect biodiversity, please visit this link.

    Planned aerial shooting operations targeting deer

    Control operations (aerial shooting) targeting deer are planned for this area.  During operations parts of the Park will be closed to visitors. More information on closures will be posted a minimum of 4 weeks prior to commencement. 
     
    Visitors are advised to check the Change of conditions listing prior to arrival for up to date information and maps.
     
    For more information about deer control to protect biodiversity, please visit this link.

Nearby

 
A family take a cross country skiing lesson at Dingo Dell at Mount Buffalo National Park

Dingo Dell

Facilities at Dingo Dell include a designated toboggan slope, open areas for snow play, first aid room, take away food and drinks, toilets, and a marked snowshoe track to the hilltop above.
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