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A thrilling winter adventure awaits on the Lake Mountain Snow & Puffing Billy Tour from Melbourne. Enjoy over three hours of snow play at Melbourne’s closest alpine resort, perfect for families, couples, and first-time snow visitors. Build snowmen, experience optional tobogganing, and soak up the stunning alpine scenery at Lake Mountain.
Later, step aboard the iconic 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 enjoy one of Victoria’s most memorable heritage railway experiences.
This small-group tour perfectly combines winter fun, breathtaking scenery, and one of Australia’s most iconic steam train journeys into one unforgettable day.
Closest winter experience from Melbourne
Over 3 hours of snow play at Lake Mountain
1-hour Puffing Billy steam train ride included
Scenic journey through the Black Spur rainforest
Perfect for families and first-time snow visitors
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Itinerary
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1Healesville
Enjoy a relaxing stop in Healesville where guests can purchase coffee, breakfast, snacks, or lunch at your own expense before heading into Victoria’s alpine region.
35 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
Spend over three hours enjoying snow play at Lake Mountain, Melbourne’s closest alpine snow resort. Build snowmen, experience optional tobogganing (own expense), take photos in the snow, and enjoy breathtaking alpine scenery in Victoria’s winter wonderland.
3 hours • Admission ticket included -
3
Travel through the breathtaking Black Spur rainforest, one of Victoria’s most scenic alpine drives. Take in towering mountain ash trees, fern gullies, and spectacular rainforest scenery on the journey towards Lake Mountain.
1 hour 15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Puffing Billy Railway
Board the iconic Puffing Billy steam train for a scenic 1-hour journey through the lush forests and fern gullies of the Dandenong Ranges. Sit on the open-sided carriage and dangle your legs while experiencing one of Victoria’s most famous heritage railways.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
5Dandenong Ranges National Park
Relax on the drive back to Melbourne through the beautiful Dandenong Ranges, surrounded by towering forests, fern gullies, and picturesque mountain scenery.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour includes alpine environments, uneven surfaces, snow conditions, and steps when boarding Puffing Billy. Guests should have moderate mobility and be comfortable walking on slippery or uneven ground in cold weather conditions.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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