With more than 120 wineries nestled among beautiful scenery, Yarra Valley is an essential part of any Australian vacation. As you ride through the region by train, you'll enjoy peering through your window at the incredible views. Relaxing yet exciting, this Yarra Valley tour offers an excellent way to spend a day outside Melbourne.
Drive through charming mountain villages towards the Dandenong Ranges and visit Sherbrooke Forest. Enjoy a traditional Devonshire Tea at Grants Reserve, home to lyrebirds, crimson rosellas, cockatoos and kookaburras and visit the bird feeding area (seed provided). Next, take a 30-minute scenic ride on the restored Puffing Billy Steam Train for a memorable journey on Australia's most notable narrow-gauge railway. Tour the Yarra Valley on the Puffing Billy, Australia's oldest steam train. As you ride the Puffing Billy through the scenic valley, enjoy picturesque views of Dandenong Ranges and Melbourne's skyline.
Your Melbourne day trip continues through Yarra Valley, where you will join a group wine tasting have free time for lunch at a Yarra Valley winery. Visit a second cellar door and sample local wines before finishing the day at the a chocolaterie. Be treated to a private gourmet tasting experience from one of their unique chocolate bar ranges and learn about the chocolate making process. There is free time to watch the art of chocolate making, browse through their showroom, or relax on the deck overlooking the lush Yarra Valley.
With a rich assortment of local wines, incredible views, and interaction with the wildlife, this Dandenong Ranges tour and visit to Yarra Valley is the perfect way to spend a day appreciating Australia's beauty.
