Lake Mountain Snow Trip including Yarra Valley Chocolaterie from Melbourne
Description
Experience an action packed day on this day trip to Lake Mountain Alpine Resort and the iconic Yarra Valley departing from Melbourne. Toboggan, winter snow walks, cross-country ski, or simply enjoy the snow at Lake Mountain Alpine Resort. Visit the stunning Steavenson Waterfall of Marysville and get your taste buds moving with a stop off at the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie and Ice Creamery.
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Itinerary
Depart Melbourne at 8:00 AM for a full day of alpine adventure and scenic beauty.
As part of the experience, guests will have the opportunity to support locals and buy something for lunch at Beechworth Bakery in Healesville or while on the mountain (at the guest's own expense).
Explore the alpine snow region of Lake Mountain
Take a stroll down to Victoria's largest waterfall located on the edge of Marysville township.
Enjoy delicious chocolate samples at the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie.
After a fun-filled day in the snow and sweet treats in the Yarra Valley, sit back and relax as we make our comfortable journey back to Melbourne. We return to the city around 6:00 PM, just in time for dinner and to share your alpine memories.
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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
- Child fare prices apply to infants and children aged from 0 to 12 years old. Children aged 0 to 17 must be accompanied by an adult or legal guardian at all times.
- Child safety seats can be requested at the time of booking, subject to availability but are not guaranteed. We are not obligated by regulations to provide child safety seats.
- Please bring: Weather proof warm clothing including hat, scarf and gloves, comfortable walking shoes with grip and a spare set of dry clothes
- Snow Equipment Hire: Guests can arrange this on arrival to Lake Mountain Resort, at their own expense payable on arrival. No pre-bookings required.
- Only Lake Mountain-provided toboggans may be used on the Village Toboggan Run, Mini Toboggan Run, and Koala Creek Run (if open)—no private sleds or makeshift slides allowed. While you may bring your own cross-country skis or snowshoes, these must be hired or sourced off-premises (e.g., in Marysville) before arrival. Lake Mountain only provides clothing and snow boots. Please note there are no ski lessons offered on the mountain this 2025 season.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Reviews(196)
It was like a day trip with friends. Small coach, lovely guide Joe and driver Rick, well timed to see everything . Thanks again Joe and Rick from San Blas Valley , Gozo
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so glad you felt like you were on a day trip with friends and enjoyed the company of Joe and Rick. Lovely to hear everything was well‑timed and memorable. ❄️✨
⸻ I had a fantastic experience with Autopia Tours! The itinerary was well-organized, the bus was comfortable, and the guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and made the trip fun. I loved how the tour balanced sightseeing with enough free time to explore. Everything ran smoothly, and I got to see so many amazing places without any stress. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a hassle-free and memorable adventure!
Thanks for the glowing review! We're thrilled to hear your Lake Mountain adventure was smooth, fun, and full of amazing sights. It’s great to know the balance of structure and free time made it even more enjoyable.
good experience! we enjoyed the day as well as the commentary about the surrounding areas and all the recommendations we were given
Thanks for sharing! We're so glad you had a great day out and enjoyed both the snowy sights and the guide’s local insights. Sounds like a sweet combo with the Chocolaterie stop too!
This is my family and my first time seeing real snow. It was wonderful! And the chocolate factory, it was like in the Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory. Overall, the whole experience was fantastic. We enjoyed it very much
That sounds absolutely wonderful! It’s so special to experience real snow for the first time, and I’m thrilled you enjoyed it. Visiting the chocolate factory must have been a magical experience-like stepping into Willy Wonka’s world! I’m glad the entire trip was fantastic and that your family had such a memorable time. Thank you for sharing your story, and I hope many more amazing adventures await you! Cheers!
Our guide James aka "wheels" has a good sense of humour and very kind to everyone. He also told us a lot of extra information of land marks which is so fun. We had a blast. Thanks mate!
Thank you for your lovely message! We're delighted to hear that James, aka "Wheels," made your tour so enjoyable with his great sense of humor and kindness. It’s fantastic that he shared extra insights about the landmarks-sounds like you had a fun and memorable experience. We'll be sure to pass along your thanks to him. Cheers to many more adventures! Cheers!
Great tour! Our bus driver James was very entertaining and informative. We git very lucky because it was snowing at lake mountain. Definitely recommended.
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're glad to hear you enjoyed the tour and that James, our bus driver, made the experience even more entertaining and informative. It’s fantastic that you got to witness the snow at Lake Mountain-what a lucky coincidence! We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again soon for another great adventure!
The tour-guide (Mr. james "wheel") is so friendly and very informative and he had a very excellent voice when singing 👏👏👏
Thank you for sharing your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that Mr.. James "Wheel" made your experience special with his friendliness, informative guidance, and excellent singing voice. We'll be sure to pass along your appreciation. Looking forward to welcoming you again for more memorable tours! Cheers!
I had a fantastic experience on this bus tour! Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and made the whole trip enjoyable from start to finish. Excellent job!
I'm delighted to hear you had a fantastic experience on the bus tour! It's wonderful that your guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and made the trip enjoyable from start to finish. Thank you for sharing your feedback and for recognizing the excellent job! We hope to host you again for more memorable journeys. Vs.
Our guide is Anthony and he is really experienced and took good care of us. Good job! Highly recommend this tour to our family and friends!
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! I'm glad to hear that Anthony, your guide, was experienced and took good care of you. His efforts clearly made your tour special. We truly appreciate your high recommendation and look forward to welcoming your family and friends on another adventure soon! Vs.
It was a great experience. Get to enjoy the amazing scenery coupled with a really great trip advisor (Anthony Antman). Fun time for the family.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're so pleased to hear you enjoyed the amazing scenery and had a fun family trip. Anthony Antman is a fantastic guide, and we're glad he made your experience special. We look forward to helping you create more memorable adventures in the future! Vs.
