Tours, sightseeing tours, activities & things to do | Viator.comYarra Valley Wineries and Puffing Billy Steam Train Day Tour from Melbourne
based on 29 reviews
Duration: 9 hours (approx.)
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Product code: 2230M35
Travel through the scenic Yarra Valley and ride the Puffing Billy steam train on a big day trip from Melbourne. The Yarra Valley wine tour takes you through Melbourne to the scenic Dandenong Ranges, with spectacular views of Melbourne's skyline en route. After your ride on Puffing Billy, Australia’s oldest steam train, you’ll travel in comfort through the beautiful Yarra Valley to visit the region's premium wineries.
Your atmospheric ride on the restored Puffing Billy steam train takes you through the lush mountain ash rainforests and fern gullies of Sherbrooke Forest in the Dandenong Ranges. You'll pass picturesque mountain villages along the way and stop to feed the colorful native parrots, rosellas and cockatoos.
The Yarra Valley wine tour continues through the fertile Yarra Valley to enjoy a spit-roast lunch at Fergusson Winery. You'll sample a selection of local wines at Rochford Winery's cellar door then travel to acclaimed Domaine Chandon, known for its award-winning sparkling wines. After your informative wine-making tour of Domaine Chandon, sample wines matched to local cheeses on the patio with beautiful Yarra Valley views.
- Covers Dandenong Ranges, Puffing Billy and Yarra Valley wineries in one tour
- Atmospheric ride on the Puffing Billy steam train through the picturesque Dandenong Ranges
- Scenic drive through the soaring forests of the Dandenong Ranges and the fertile Yarra Valley
- Wine tastings with spectacular views of the Yarra Valley
- Spit-roast lunch at a winery and wine and cheese at acclaimed Domaine Chandon
- Feeding the native birds and enjoying expert commentary from your friendly driver
Yarra Valley Wineries and Puffing Billy Steam Train Day Tour from Melbourne
Daily
Unavailable Dates:
- December 25 (Christmas Day)
180 Swanston Street, located between Bourke and Little Bourke Streets.
Departure Time:8:30am, hotel pickups start 30-minutes 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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- Infants aged 2 years and under are free of charge, providing they do not utilize a coach seat. If a seat is required the Child price will apply.
- Child prices are applicable for children aged 3 - 14 years inclusive.
- Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
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- Coach travel to the Yarra Valley
- Puffing Billy Steam Train
- Wine tasting
- Australian Billy Tea
- Complimentary hotel pickup and drop off
- Commentary by driver
- Australia's Goods and Services Tax (GST)
- Spit roast lunch at Fergusson Winery (if option selected at time of booking)
- Fuel surcharge of AUD$5.00 per person payable direct
- This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of your travel date
- Confirmation for this tour will be received at time of booking
- Please advise the name of your hotel in the 'Hotel Pick-up' box at time of booking
- Please note, a fuel surcharge of $5.00 per person payable direct
Wheelchair Accessibility:
All passengers with limited mobility will require a companion to assist with boarding and alighting from the touring vehicle, pushing a collapsible wheelchair and all other assistance required. The driver is not permitted to lift or push wheelchairs due to health and safety regulations.
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This tour was very well planned. We had an excellent tour guide who seemed genuinely thrilled to show ... Read more ›
James W, New Zealand, May 2008
A TRIP NOT TO BE MISSED! Young or old there was so much to see and do. The feeding of the birds and ... Read more ›
Owen S, Australia, July 2008
