Yarra Valley Wineries and Puffing Billy Steam Train Day Tour from Melbourne

Take a day trip out of Melbourne and into the prosperous heart of the amazing wine country that is the Yarra Valley. En route, ride aboard Australia's oldest steam train, the Puffing Billy. Meander through the scenic mountains and valleys arriving at Fergusson Winery.

Highlights on your Yarra Valley Wineries tour include:

• Marvel at the spectacular views and lush rainforest settings of the Sherbrooke Forest
• See the many native Australian birds and animals of the Dandenong Ranges - listen for their distinctive calls
• Enjoy the picturesque mountain villages scattered along the way and the spectacular views of Melbourne's skyline
• Beautiful Sherbrooke Forest is home to lyrebirds, crimson rosellas, cockatoos and kookaburras - look out for these native birds
• Ride the restored Puffing Billy Steam Train through the towering mountain ash and beautiful lush fern gullies of Sherbrooke Forest
• Enjoy a succulent spit roast lunch at Fergusson Winery (vegetarian available)
• Relax as you sample superb regional wines and take in stunning views of the vineyard
• Tantalise your taste buds at Rochford Winery where you may sample and buy a selection of quality local wines, including Cabernet, Chardonnay, Semillon and Pinot
• Enjoy a wine making tour of the highly regarded Domaine Chandon, maker of one of Australia's best sparkling wines
• Sip a glass of wine and enjoy local cheeses on the patio while soaking up views of the beautiful Yarra Valley from the Greenpoint Room
• Spend a day enjoying the beautiful Victorian countryside exploring premium wineries

Schedule Details Departs:

Daily

Unavailable Dates:

• December 25 (Christmas Day)

Departure Point: 180 Swanston Street, located between Bourke and Little Bourke Streets. Departure Time: 8:30am, hotel pick ups start prior to this time. Return details: Tour concludes in Melbourne at approximately 5:30pm Hotel Pickup: Hotel pick up is available from all centrally located Melbourne hotels (below). Please advise your full hotel name and address at time of booking. To view a full list of Melbourne City hotels where pickup is available from, click on the "View Map" icon above. If you are not staying at one of the hotels listed - the tour operator will advise the most convenient pick up location upon reconfirming your booking 24 hours prior to travel. Contact details provided on confirmation voucher.

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