Mount Buller Live Cam

History

Mount Buller, nestled in Victoria's High Country, has long stood as a cultural and natural landmark, known both for its rich Indigenous heritage and its role as one of Australia's premier alpine destinations. Long before it became a sought-after skiing location, Mount Buller was part of the traditional lands of the Taungurung people, members of the Kulin Nation. These First Nations custodians held deep spiritual connections to the mountain, using it seasonally as a place of gathering, ceremony, and resource collection. The seasonal migration to the highlands mirrored ancient patterns of sustainable living, and today, Indigenous heritage is still acknowledged through land management and interpretive displays throughout the region.

European exploration of Mount Buller began in the early 19th century, with surveyors and settlers drawn to the area’s rugged beauty and potential for grazing. The mountain itself was named in the 1830s by Major Sir Thomas Mitchell, the Surveyor General of New South Wales, in honour of a colleague, Charles Buller, a British politician. This marked the beginning of its modern historical identity, transitioning over time from isolated high country to a thriving alpine hub.