DESCRIPTION
Visit the Yarra Valley, Victoria’s premium wine growing region after taking a ride on the famous Puffing Billy Steam Train through the Dandenongs. This full day tour from Melbourne begins with a scenic drive from Melbourne CBD traveling through regional Victoria on the century old historic Puffing Billy Steam Train from Belgrave to Menzies Creek. As you cruise through the range, marvel at the lush rainforest and mountain villages. Included in the day tour is a delicious homemade Devonshire Tea with warm scones with jam and cream and tea and coffee.
The tour then continues with a visit to Grant’s Reserve with the chance to hand feed birds before you venture into the world renowned Yarra Valley. The first of three wineries will be a stop at Rochford Wines with the optional to have lunch here. Visit two more boutique wineries to sample more Australian wines before returning to Melbourne. This full day tour will operate on Mondays, Wednesday, Fridays and Sundays at 8am from Melbourne CBD hotels and returns to the city at 5.30pm.
Inclusions
- Full day tour
- Devonshire Tea
- Puffing Billy Steam Train
- Experienced Driver Guide
- Comprehensive commentary
- Travel in an air-conditioned coach
Exclusions
- Rochford Wines Lunch
Highlights
- The Dandenongs
- Grants on Sherbrooke & Devonshire Tea
- Handfeeding the Bird Life
- Puffing Billy Steam Train
- Yarra Valley Wineries
Time
- Tours depart daily at 8.10am (or earlier from your hotel) and return at approximately 5.30pm
Hotel Pickup
If you have booked a hotel
- Prior to completing your purchase, enter your hotel name in the ‘Add Booking Notes’ section of the shopping cart. Once your booking is confirmed, you will receive a confirmation tour voucher with complete tour operator details. You will be required to contact the tour operator a minimum of 48hrs prior to your day of travel to reconfirm your hotel pick up time
If you have not yet booked a hotel
- If you have not yet booked a hotel, enter the words ‘hotel not known’ in the ‘Add Booking Notes’ section of the shopping cart. Once your booking is confirmed, you will receive a confirmation tour voucher with complete tour operator details. You will be required to contact the tour operator a minimum of 48hrs prior to your day of travel to reconfirm your hotel pick up time
If you do not require a hotel pick up
- If you do not require a hotel pick up and will be meeting the tour at the tour departure point, enter the words ‘pick up not required’ in the ‘Add Booking Notes’ section of the shopping cart. Once your booking is confirmed, you will receive a confirmation tour voucher with complete tour operator details. You will be required to contact the tour operator a minimum of 48hrs prior to your day of travel to reconfirm your tour and the tour departure point
What To Bring
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Hat
- Water bottle
- Camera
- Jacket in the cooler months
Booking Information
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the tour
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher