Take and experience the oldest Puffing Billy Steam Train in Australia. Indulge in a tour of the cherry orchard and taste delicious cherries while picking. Travel to the dazzling world of chocolate and savour the delicious chocolates. Enjoy the natural beauty of the Yarra Valley at your leisure. (Minimum group size: 10 people)
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
The Puffing Billy is Australia's oldest steam railway. The architecture of the station follows the style of a small British rural station, passes through the primitive forest park, and shuttles through the verdant Dandenong Ranges, with lush fern gullies brushing past and Mountain Ash trees towering overhead, giving visitors a sense of tranquillity and beauty.
Established over 80 years ago, the orchard is still 100% Australian-owned, where you can immerse yourself in a fragrant cherry world.. The owner has been dedicating to cultivating Australia’s finest cherries with diligence and passion. Don’t hesitate to enjoy the taste of the fresh and juicy cherries while you pick them straight from the tree. In addition, you will have the chance to taste the cherry beverage and ice cream (own expense), take in the stunning views of the surrounding rolling hills and enjoy a live acoustic musician. How fantastic it is to hang out with family or friends in such a scenic place.
Enjoy abundant free chocolate tastings. Watch the European Chocolatiers handcraft over 400 different chocolate products. Relax in the all-day Café serving breakfast and lunch and specialising in decadent sweet treats. When tastings are done, let the children run and play in expansive lawns, gardens, orchards and wetlands. We’ll end the tour in Melbourne city around 19:00. (The tour departure and end time are subject to the Puffing Billy Railway schedule.) (The itinerary sequence and duration may be adjusted due to the weather, traffic and other objective factors on the day.)
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Puffing Billy Steam Train & Cherry Picking Tour from Melbourne lasts about 10 hours. The itinerary has 3 stops.
Prices start at $140 per person for this Melbourne experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 4 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Saturdays and Sundays, starting at 8:00 AM.
Children aged 4–15 pay from $126, adults from $140.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is In front of Great Southern Hotel. （The departure time will differ according to the train schedule. We will send the final meeting details one day before departure.）. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in CMN, EN, EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 50 participants.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 1 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Extragreen Holidays.
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The Puffing train experience is so great and you would like to do it again... its a different experience that will give you a different feeling and excitement. Its a really to do when your in Melbourne. The only downside is the operator/driver we can't really understand him when his talking, his unorganize, no system and no clear direction and answer for what to do and where to go.
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