Melbourne: Lake Mountain Snow & Puffing Billy Day Tour
ID: GYG1314552-2008263
Category:
Country: Australia
Duration:
10:00 hours
Description
Experience snow play at Lake Mountain and ride the iconic Puffing Billy steam train through the Dandenong Ranges on this unforgettable winter day tour from Melbourne.
Escape the city and experience the magic of winter on this full-day Lake Mountain Snow and Puffing Billy Tour from Melbourne.
Travel through Victoria’s beautiful Yarra Valley and enjoy a relaxing stop in Healesville before heading to Lake Mountain, Melbourne’s closest alpine snow resort. Enjoy over three hours of snow play surrounded by breathtaking alpine scenery. Build snowmen, experience tobogganing (own expense), take photos in the snow, or simply enjoy the fresh mountain air.
Perfect for families, couples, and first-time snow visitors, Lake Mountain offers a fun and accessible winter experience just two hours from Melbourne.
In the afternoon, step aboard the world-famous Puffing Billy steam train for a scenic one-hour journey through the lush forests and fern gullies of the Dandenong Ranges. Sit on the open-sided carriage and dangle your legs as you take in one of Victoria’s most iconic experiences.
Travel along the stunning Black Spur Drive, one of Victoria’s most scenic rainforest routes, before returning to Melbourne.
Highlights
- Feel the thrill of tobogganing down the slopes at Lake Mountain
- Enjoy a scenic 1 hour ride on the iconic Puffing Billy steam train
- Take in the breathtaking alpine scenery of Lake Mountain
- Travel through the lush forests and fern gullies of the Dandenong Ranges
- Drive along the stunning Black Spur Drive, a scenic rainforest route
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Your pickup time may differ from the time shown on your voucher. Explore Australia Tours will contact you via email shortly after booking to confirm your exact pickup time.
Pickup locations are selected at the time of booking:
Mercure Melbourne Southbank, 9 Riverside Quay, Southbank
Regent Theatre, 191 Collins Street, Melbourne
Her Majesty's Theatre, 219 Exhibition Street, Melbourne
Mail Exchange Hotel, 688 Bourke Street, Melbourne
Snow conditions are weather dependent
Toboggan tickets can be purchased on the mountain
External toboggans are not permitted at Lake Mountain
Snow clothing and boots are available to hire on the mountain
INCLUDED
- Round-trip transportation from Melbourne
- Entry to Lake Mountain Alpine Resort
- 3 hours of snow play
- 1-hour Puffing Billy steam train ride
- Scenic drive through Yarra Valley and Black Spur Drive
- Friendly and knowledgeable driver guide
- Selected Melbourne pick-up locations
NOT INCLUDED
- Food and drinks
- Toboggan tickets
- Snow clothing hire
- Personal expenses
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
