Highlights
Enjoy some good old-fashioned fun amidst some of the most beautiful scenery in Victoria. First up is traditional Devonshire Tea in the heart of the Dandenong Ranges. Hear the call of the local lyrebirds, and see crimson rosellas, cockatoos and kookaburras! Next, you’re in for a real treat, a ride on the Puffing Billy Steam Train. Top off the morning with a visit to the lovely little village of Sassafras.
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Itinerary
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Pass By: Dandenong Ranges National Park, Mount Dandenong Tourist Rd Treemont, Melbourne, Victoria 3787 Australia
Travel through the enchanting Dandenong Ranges, cloaked in lush rainforests of Mountain Ash trees, the tallest flowering plant in the world, as well as waterfalls, rolling hills and steep valleys
Stop At: Grants on Sherbrooke, 70 Monbulk Rd, Kallista, Victoria 3789 Australia
• Arrive at Grants on Sherbrooke, a haven in the wilderness. You’ll be charmed by the surrounding mountain hue and crisp clean air
• While here, you’ll be treated to a traditional Devonshire Tea of homemade scones, served warm with jam and cream, and tea or coffee served in china cups. Plus, there's crackers with Vegemite for those brave enough to try!
• This area is a paradise for bird life and you’ll be serenaded by the wonderful birdsong that fills the valley
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Puffing Billy Railway, 1 Old Monbulk Rd, Belgrave VIC 3160, Australia
Ride the century-old Puffing Billy Steam Train on its own mountain track from Belgrave to Menzies Creek
• Your 30-minute ride will take you through the gorgeous Sherbrooke Forest and over an old trestle bridge. On your way through thick rainforest, keep an eye out for Lyre Birds and wallabies
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Sassafras VIC 3787, Australia
Visit the quaint village of Sassafras. Take time to explore the delightful antique and craft shops dotted throughout the village
Duration: 35 minutes
Additional Information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Guests that require a wheelchair are welcome on our tours providing they are accompanied by an able-bodied companion and do not require special assistance from the supplier to embark and disembark the vehicle. Wheelchairs will be stored under the vehicle whilst in transit. If travelling with a wheelchair, you must contact the supplier at least 72hrs prior to departure to ensure your wheelchair can be accommodated.
- Most travelers can participate
- Only folding or narrow prams can travel on Puffing Billy due to its heritage carriage doors. There are limited wheelchair spaces available upon Puffing Billy.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- During the booking process you will be required to choose your hotel pick-up details. If your hotel does not appear in the drop down list the supplier does not pick-up from your hotel and you will be required to contact the supplier to arrange a suitable alternative
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Please bring your own washable face mask and gloves. Should an unexpected situation arise, additional face masks, rubber gloves, antiviral sprays/wipes are available for guest distribution. Group sizes will be continuously reviewed to align with government recommended protocols.
- Ticket for the Puffing Billy Steam Train ride (from Belgrave to Menzies Creek)
- Experienced local driver guide
- Super comfortable luxury coach including: free wifi, in-seat USB, air conditioning
- Comprehensive commentary
- Pickup from select Melbourne hotels. Pick up locations appear in a drop down box at time of booking
- Enjoy a traditional Devonshire Tea of scones, served warm with jam, cream, and tea or coffee
- Hand fed well known Australian birds (rosellas, cockatoos and galahs)
- Entry/Admission - Grants on Sherbrooke
- Entry/Admission - Puffing Billy Railway
Exclusions
- Hotel drop off
Departure Point
AAT Kings Melbourne Day Tours, Federation Square, Russell St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Traveler pickup is offered
Hotel pick-ups commence prior to the tour start time. Please refer to your voucher for your hotel pick-up time or call the operator. You will be collected from the hotel you have selected in the drop down list. If you wish to change your pick-up location, you must call the operator at least 24 hrs prior to travel. If your hotel does not appear on the dropdown list, the operator does not pick-up from your hotel. Please phone the operator to arrange an alternate pick-up time and location.
Departure Time
8:00 AM
Duration
4 hours
Return Details
Flinders Street Station - Stop 13, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Voucher Info
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the AAT Kings in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
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