Yarra Valley and the Dandenong Ranges are year-round popular tours. Viet Booking will take visitors on a journey to explore vineyards, cherry orchards, and seasonal flowers. You'll also ascend Dandenong Mountain to admire the ancient forests and ride the famous over-century-old steam train, Puffing Billy.
TOUR PROGRAM:
+ Departure at 8:00AM from Melbourne CBD
+ Visit Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden, enjoy the natural scenery and flowers
+ Ascend Dandenong Mountain, the rooftop of Melbourne. On a sunny day, visitors can see the city center from afar. The landscape is very beautiful and picturesque. Lunch will be served on the mountain top.
*Note: During flower seasons and festivals, Dandenong Mountain will be replaced by:
- Tulip Festival: September 14th - October 13th
- Cherry Picking: November 11th - December
- Lotus Flower Garden: December 26th - March 26th
+ Arrive at the station for the famous Puffing Billy steam train ride. Visitors will sit on the train's ledge, listening to the train's whistle, the clanging bell, and the steam engine puffing into the sky—a very fun and memorable trip.
+ Walk through the ancient forest, visiting Sherbrooke, the domain of beautiful and friendly parrots.
+ Visit TarraWarra Art Museum and the Tarra Warra winery.
+ Stop by the Chocolate and Ice Cream Factory, enjoy fresh ice cream (self-funded).
+ Return to the meeting point, farewell with many memories and beautiful photos.
TOUR PRICE: $170/ Adult; $150/ Child
Additional Service: $10 for a VIP seat, with priority for a comfortable seat, enhancing your experience on the journey. Each vehicle has a maximum of 3 VIP slots.
TIME: 8:00AM - 6:30PM
PICK-UP LOCATIONS:
- Red Rooster Sunshine - 485 Ballarat Rd, Sunshine, Vic 3020. At 8:30 AM
- Footscray Market, opposite Footscray station. At 8:45 AM
- Southern Cross Station - 628 Bourke St, Melbourne 3000. At 9:00 AM
TOUR PRICE INCLUDES:
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Puffing Billy steam train ticket and farm visit ticket
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Vehicle with 8, 12, or 22 seats. Experienced driver/guide, especially helpful in capturing beautiful souvenir photos for you.
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1 bottle of 600ml or 2 bottles of 250ml water per guest.
Private Tour Price with Driver/Guide:
- 5-seater car: $700
- 8-seater car: $900
- 12-seater car: $1100
*Note: Private tour price does not include entrance fees or train tickets.
GUESTS SHOULD PERPARE FOR ADDITIONAL COSTS:
- Bring your own food for the day or buy food at stops.
- It is recommended to prepare extra TIP money. This is an incentive for the driver/guide who has been actively supporting the entire journey and capturing beautiful photos for you.
