Lake Mountain Snow and Puffing Billy Tour from Melbourne
Description
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
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Itinerary
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.
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.
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.
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.
Relax on the drive back to Melbourne through the beautiful Dandenong Ranges, surrounded by towering forests, fern gullies, and picturesque mountain scenery.
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Important Information
- 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.
Reviews(9)
We had an absolutely fantastic time on this tour! The itinerary was perfectly structured, allowing plenty of time to enjoy the beautiful Puffing Billy steam train and more than 3 hours of winter fun at Lake Mountain Alpine Resort. The Drive was stunningly scenic.A special shoutout goes to our local driver-guide, Michael. He truly made the trip unforgettable! Michael was incredibly friendly, professional, and knowledgeable about the area. He drove safely in a very comfortable vehicle and kept the group engaged and well-informed throughout the day. His recommendations for food and snacks along the way were also highly appreciated.Highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a seamless and memorable escape from Melbourne!
Thank you so much for your wonderful and detailed feedback! 🌟❄️🚂 We’re thrilled you enjoyed the Puffing Billy ride, Lake Mountain and the scenic journey between them. Michael will be delighted to hear your kind words about his friendly, professional and knowledgeable approach. We’re so glad he helped make your day memorable, and truly appreciate your recommendation! 💜
We had such a wild and unforgettable time playing in the snow with our whole family! Everyone enjoyed it, including me. Our tour guide was excellent, friendly, and professional. Highly recommended for a fun family adventure! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
What a delightful review, Ella! We are so glad you and your family had a fantastic time playing in the snow whilst on our Lake Mountain Snow and Puffing Billy Tour from Melbourne. It is wonderful to hear that your tour guide made the experience even more memorable for everyone. 😊 A big thank you for recommending us as a top pick for family adventures. We hope to share many more wild experiences with you all in the future! 🌨️❄️
Everything was well-organized, smooth, and full of charm from start to finish. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Melbourne to make memorable memories🙂
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! 🌟❄️🚂 We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the Lake Mountain & Puffing Billy Tour and found the day smooth and well organised. We’re delighted we could help create some memorable moments during your Melbourne visit. Thank you for recommending us! 💜
It was a great trip with friendly guide
Karma, thanks a bunch for the fantastic review! 😃 It is so wonderful to hear that you had such a great trip with our friendly guide. Our team thrives on creating an excellent experience for our guests, and your kind words confirm we are on the right track. We would love to welcome you back on another adventure sometime soon. Until then, happy travels! 🚐😊
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It is wonderful to hear that Anthony brought such humour and dedication to your journey and made it so memorable. 😊 We definitely think he is a fantastic guide too! Thank you for sharing your experience with us. Your kind words mean a lot, and we hope you create many more amazing memories on your travels. 🚐🌟 Cheers from the Explore Australia Tours team!
It was such a great day, Michael was a really good tour guide, taking care of us all day long! He was offering help to take good photos for all of us in the group! 😎
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! 🌟❄️🚂 We’re thrilled you had such a great day on the Lake Mountain & Puffing Billy Tour. Michael will be delighted to hear your kind words and that he helped make the day special by capturing some great memories for you! 📸 We truly appreciate your support and hope to welcome you again soon! 💜
Peter, is an absolute Gem! His enthusiasm, humour, knowledge, generosity and above and beyond approach made the day so bloody memorable. 10/10 recommend.
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! 🌟❄️🚂 We’re thrilled to hear Peter made your Lake Mountain & Puffing Billy experience so memorable. He’ll be delighted to hear your kind words about his enthusiasm, humour and knowledge. Thank you for the 10/10 recommendation, and we hope to welcome you again soon! 💜
We had a fantastic experience on the Lake Mountain & Puffing Billy tour booked through Viator. It was a great package that combined two amazing locations in one well-organised day. Plenty of time to enjoy and play in the snow at Lake Mountain and the facilities were excellent. A special mention to our bus driver, whose smooth driving made the journey comfortable and relaxing. The entire trip was convenient, well organised, and all the logistics were taken care of, allowing us to simply enjoy the day. Highly recommend this tour, especially if you're travelling with kids. Fun, stress-free day and created wonderful family memories.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review 🌟❄️🚂 We are thrilled to hear your family had such a fantastic time on the Lake Mountain Snow & Puffing Billy Tour 😊 It is wonderful that you enjoyed the snow, the train ride, and found the day well organised and stress-free. We will be sure to pass your kind words on to your driver. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back for another family adventure soon! 💜
This was an Amazing tour. Despite the drizzly weather, Anthony was nothing but bright and engaging. He made the whole day and tour worth it!
Thanks for the great review. We have just started out Lake Mountain and Puffing Billy tours so very happy to hear they are going well. Anthony is a legend. I will pass this onto him for sure. Thanks Marnie Explore Australia Tours.
