Puffing Billy Steam Train and Yarra Wine Country in Style Day Tour – Aussie Tour Planner

AAT Kings

Puffing Billy Steam Train and Yarra Wine Country in Style Day Tour

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Adult

$ 150.36 AUD

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Child (2-15 Yrs)

$ 75.60 AUD

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Concession

$ 135.24 AUD

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Overview

We’ll get your day started with a drive through Melbourne’s eastern suburbs and views of the Dandenong Ranges in the distance. Ride aboard Australia’s oldest steam train, the Puffing Billy (K35 & K35L). Meander through the scenic mountains and villages before visiting Rochford Wines. You’ll then be spoiled with some great Aussie wines and food for lunch (K35L) and go on to taste wines from some of Victoria’s leading wineries. Drive through lovely Ferntree Gully to the Dandenong Ranges and Grants Reserve En route visit beautiful Sherbrooke Forest, home to lyrebirds, Crimson Rosellas, cockatoos and kookaburras Enjoy the picturesque mountain villages dotted along the way and the spectacular views of Melbourne's skyline Enjoy a delicious homemade Devonshire Tea – warm scones with jam and cream and tea or coffee Ride the Puffing Billy Steam Train for a memorable journey on Australia's most notable narrow-gauge railway Journey into the prosperous heart of picturesque wine country the Yarra Valley and enjoy your lunch break at a local winery Enjoy lunch (add on K35L) and a glass of one of their superb regional wines at Rochford Wines Tantalize your taste buds at another winery where you may sample and buy a selection of quality local wines Visit a third winery to sample more delicious Australian wines Enjoy the beautiful Victorian countryside exploring premium wineries

Operating Days

Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun (Oct-Mar) Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun (Apr-Sep)

Departure

8.10am from Federation Square, Melbourne, cnr of Flinders & Russell Streets (earlier from your hotel)

Duration

9.40 Hrs

Inclusions

Puffing Billy Steam Train ride (from Belgrave to Menzies Creek) Devonshire Tea Tastings at Rochford Wines & 2 other boutique wineries Experienced Driver Guide Comprehensive commentary Travel in an air-conditioned coach

Exclusions

Food and drinks, unless specified

Important Information Special Conditions

Pick-up is available from selected hotels, hostels, and locations in central Melbourne. You will be able to arrange pick-up from your hotel or a nearby location when you call to confirm your reservation. Please be ready and waiting outside your hotel 10 minutes prior to your scheduled pick-up time. Guests under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. NOTE: Every effort is made to locate guests upon arrival at their pick-up point. If our Driver Guide/Travel Director/Day Tours Staff is unable to locate the guests at the appointed time, guests will be required to make their way to the tour departure point at own expense. AAT Kings Departure Points Melbourne: Federation Square, corner of Flinders & Russell Street, Melbourne. We use modern 24-34 seater vehicles, with high back non-reclining seats and seat belts You can change your pick-up point after a booking has been made, please do so 48hrs prior to departure." Concession Card Holders ·Concession prices apply to all Australian and New Zealand pensioners, Australian Senior Card holders and full time Australian students. .Concession discounts for rail products are only available where an Australian Pensioner Concession card is produced. Operating Days and Times Supplier reserves the right to cancel or alter tour itineraries as deemed necessary. Tour operation or alterations to itineraries may occur due to road or weather conditions, strikes, public holidays, accommodation availability and/or other factors. The company gives no guarantee as to the exact arrival or departure times of tours as circumstances beyond our control may influence this.

Booking Information

Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking. unless booked within 4 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the tour. All booking confirmations will be subject to availability. Fares, itineraries and days of operations are subject to change due to unforseen circumstances or operational limitations. A fuel levy may apply when world oil prices exceed the allowance in the fare. There is limited luggage allowance on the Day Tours. Please check with the supplier directly in case you are carrying more luggage on the tour day."

Hotel Pickup

Hotel pick-up is offered for this tour from selected CBD hotels and common Pick up locations. Note: if you are booking within 24 hours of the tour/activity departure time, we cannot guarantee hotel pick-up. Once your purchase is complete, we will send you complete contact information (phone number, email address, etc.) for our local operator to organize pick-up arrangements.

Return

5.30pm approximately