Tours, sightseeing tours, activities & things to do | Viator.comYarra Valley Wineries and Puffing Billy Steam Train Day Tour from Melbourne
based on 40 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 Coldstream Hills 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.
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- 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
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Yarra Valley Wineries and Puffing Billy Steam Train Day Tour from Melbourne
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Federation Square Departure Time:
- 8:20am
Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.
Duration: 9 hours (approx.) Return details:Tour concludes in Melbourne at approximately 5:30pm
- Transport by air-conditioned coach
- Hotel pickup and drop off (selected hotels only)
- Puffing Billy Steam Train ride
- Wine tasting at Coldstream Hills Winery and Domain Chandon
- Live commentary on board
- Lunch at Fergusson Winery (if option selected)
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Gratuities (optional)
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible, companion required to assist
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
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The highlight of the tour was definitely the Puffing Billy ride - we had a "wow" of a time. ... Read more ›
Anne C, Australia, April 2009
