Enjoy the best of the Australian snow season at Victoria's picturesque Lake Mountain. The closest snow resort to Melbourne, you can enjoy the snow, explore waterfalls and visit a Chocolaterie all in the same day. Wildlife Tours Australia's Lake Mountain one-day tour will take you on a full day adventure to see some of the best sights in Victoria. The day will begin with a three-hour stay atop Lake Mountain. You can line up for a toboggan race, build the perfect snowman or walk to the mountain summit for amazing views of the surrounding area. Even though three hours may seem a short time, it is more than enough to fully experience and enjoy the fresh powder that falls on Lake Mountain. Following your trip to the snow, you'll travel to Marysville to explore its giant, cascading waterfalls. Home to Steavenson Falls, one of the tallest waterfalls in all of Victoria, you'll be in awe as the rushing water moves down 5 cascades and falls a total of 122 metres. While in the Marysville area you'll be given the chance to embark on a nature walk along the river for beautiful views of the region and of the large waterfall.
As the day begins to conclude, you'll move towards your final and most delicious stop on the agenda. Passing through the aromatic Yarra Valley, you'll make a stop at the famous Yarra Valley Chocolaterie and Ice-creamery for some delicious free samples. While you taste the local creations, you'll be able to watch the chocolatiers at work, mixing and creating the chocolate that you are sampling, which will make it taste all the more better.
All guests are asked to come prepared with comfortable clothing and of course, a camera. Winter attire including a waterproof jacket, long pants, cloed in shoes, gloves and beanies are advised if you want to stay as warm as you can be while in the snow. The last prerequisite for the tour is a sense of adventure, which once you've boarded the tour bus, will be bursting to come out! The tour runs from June until October daily departs between 7am and 8am and returns around 5:30pm. The best part about the tour is that there are no hidden costs. All entry fees are covered in the total price as well as hotel pick ups and drop offs and leadership from a friendly and informative guide.
Inclusions
- 24 seater minibus tour
- Full day tour
- Park entry fees
- Visit to the Chocolaterie and ice-creamery
- A friendly & informative tour guide
- Inner city hotel pick up and drop off
Exclusions
- All food and beverages
- Additional activities
- Equipment and clothing hire
Highlights
- 3 hours snow play
- Visit Lake Mountain - Melbourne’s closest snow field - with its new facilities surrounded by miles of cross country ski tracks and toboggan fields
- Make a snowman, try tobogganing or have a cross-country ski lesson
- Plenty of time included to visit the bar and bistro for a meal or coffee and warm up. New facilities looking over the mystic mountains
- In the afternoon we visit the spectacular waterfalls in Marysville. Steavenson Falls are one of the tallest in Victoria, with 5 cascades, a total descent of 122 metres
- Enjoy nature walks along the river and look down over the falls
- On our return to Melbourne we drive through the beautiful Yarra Valley and visit the famous Yarra Valley Chocolaterie and Ice-creamery where we sample free chocolates and see the chocolatiers at work
Time
- Tour departs daily between 7am - 8am and returns between 5.30pm - 6.30pm
- PLEASE NOTE: This tour operates from mid June to late August, please reconfirm with the operator this tour is running as it is subject to snow fall in the region
Hotel Pickup
If you have booked a hotel
- Prior to completing your purchase, enter your hotel name in the 'Add Booking Notes' section of the shopping cart. Once your booking is confirmed, you will receive a confirmation tour voucher with complete tour operator details. You will be required to contact the tour operator a minimum of 48hrs prior to your day of travel to reconfirm your hotel pick up time
If you have not yet booked a hotel
- If you have not yet booked a hotel, enter the words 'hotel not known' in the 'Add Booking Notes' section of the shopping cart. Once your booking is confirmed, you will receive a confirmation tour voucher with complete tour operator details. You will be required to contact the tour operator a minimum of 48hrs prior to your day of travel to reconfirm your hotel pick up time
What To Bring
- Waterproof Jacket, pants, and shoes
- Gloves, Beanie
- Camera
- Water
Booking Information
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of visit
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
