Snow Trips from Melbourne

The dates for this event are from June 10th to September 3rd, 2023, subject to snow conditions.

Ideal for families and snow lovers alike, our Snow Trip Melbourne offers the chance to play in the snow, see snowy mountains, and take a scenic drive through Victoria’s popular destination – Yarra Valley. Join us for an enchanting day trip into the magical winter wonderland of Mount Buller and explore the natural beauty of Marysville, which is completed with sweet treats at Yarra Valley Chocolaterie and Ice Creamery!

Highlights

  • Convenient Location: Only 90 minutes from Melbourne, Lake Mountain Snow Resort offers the best snow tour for the whole family.
  • Fantastic Facilities: Enjoy ski facilities, cafes and the best equipment hire at the closest snow resort – Lake Mountain Alpine Resort.
  • Snow Play: Spend 3 hours enjoying snow play and stunning views of the mountain ranges.
  • Ski Schools and Tobogganing: Arrange ski lessons or glide down toboggan runs suitable for all ability levels.
  • Visit Marysville: Explore Marysville township and take a nature walk to Steavenson Falls, surrounded by ancient rainforest.
  • Scenic Yarra Valley Drive: Journey through the Yarra Valley, renowned for its vineyards and rolling hills.
  • Chocolaterie and Ice Creamery: End the tour with a visit to Yarra Valley Chocolaterie and Ice Creamery for hot chocolates and demonstrations on the art of chocolate making.

Pricing options

The 1-Day Melbourne Snow Tour costs $150 for adults (13+) and $120 for children (0 to 12). For our youngest passengers, a snug and secure child or baby seat may be necessary for children under four. Please contact us to make arrangements for suitable seating. Important information: Our transportation does not provide storage for luggage or prams. If you’re interested in a private tour of the snow, please get in touch with our charters team at [email protected] for assistance.

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What to Expect?

Lake Mountain – Where’s the Lake?

Morning: Departure from Melbourne. We will leave Melbourne early in the morning, excited about our day of snow adventures and the countryside beauty that awaits us!

Late Morning: Arrive at Lake Mountain Drive along picturesque landscapes for 90 minutes to reach Lake Mountain Snow Resort, where Victoria’s most popular winter activities take place. Nestled among hills, Lake Mountain is a pretty place with slopes covered in snow and tall gum trees.

Midday: Snow play and activities! Spend the afternoon exploring Lake Mountain. Three hours of snow play will provide plenty of time to build a snowman, have a snowball fight, or just breathe in fresh mountain air while enjoying amazing views. The resort maintains its trails thus providing opportunities for gentle strolls through forests covered with snow and snowshoeing!

Afternoon: Marysville Exploration. We will travel further from Lake Mountain towards Marysville, a small town full of natural beauty that soothes people who come here to relax from everything else they have gone through. It is surrounded by beautiful mountains called the Great Dividing Range. When we arrive there, we will go straight to the Marysville Visitor Information Centre, where you can explore local attractions. Then, we will proceed to Steavenson Falls for a short walk into nature.

Steavenson Falls Nature Walk. The path follows through lush fern gullies and towering mountain ash trees to Steavenson Falls. You can hear the waterfalls as you walk to them, and when you reach the viewing area, you will see stunning cascades 84 meters high falling into a rocky basin down below. Lush foliage on rocks and boulders adds glamour to this splendid waterfall.

Late Afternoon: Scenic Yarra Valley Drive Wrap your day by heading out of Marysville on a magical drive through Yarra Valley, which is known for its world-class wineries, vineyards with green fields all over, and rolling hills. The valley has a beautiful landscape of vineyard covered slopes broken by small villages.

Yarra Valley Chocolaterie and Ice Creamery To end your trip, you must visit Yarra Valley Chocolaterie and Ice Creamery which is a haven for both chocolate lovers and food enthusiasts. You can taste handcrafted chocolate delights; observe chocolatiers at their craft; or enjoy mouthwatering ice creams made from local ingredients. In an attractive outside sitting place surrounded by vineyards, there is a view where one can indulge in tempting sweets.

Evening: Return to Melbourne As the day comes to an end relax on your way back to Melbourne reflecting on some snow trip memories which will be unforgettable including scenic beauty witnessed in Victoria’s country side.

Pickup times and locations.

Join us at the historic Old Melbourne Gaol on Russell St, Melbourne, as we kick off this incredible tour at the crack of dawn, 8:00 am sharp!

If your bus is running late, there’s no need to panic. Refrain from fretting if your bus is fashionably late! Give our office a ring at 03 9393 1300 if it has not arrived within 10 minutes of your scheduled departure time.

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Tour Inclusions
Tour Inclusions
  • Tour code: LM-B
  • Operates: Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun (*10Jun24 to 10Sep24 snow dependent)
  • Duration: 9:30 hours
  • Departs 8:00am
  • Returns 5:30pm
  • Handcrafted chocolate products samples
  • Lake Mountain Resort entry fee
  • Hosted by an experienced driver guide
  • Comprehensive local tour commentary
  • Selected Melbourne inner-city pick-up/drop-off points

Important Notes

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FAQ

Lake Mountain Snow Resort is about an hour and a half away from Melbourne.

You may engage in skiing, snowboarding, snow play, tobogganing or even go snowshoeing if interested while at Lake Mountain.

Certainly, beginners can go through ski lessons here and there are also those who want to enhance their skills.

Lake Mountain is not self-contained but it has Marysville and environs where you can find nearby alternatives.
Yes, when you reach Marysville as part of the tour; you may walk through some kilometers of nature path that might lead you to the top of the falls at Steavenson Falls.
There are numerous chocolates available for tasting as well as chocolate-making demos alongside mouthwatering ice creams in this place called The Yarra Valley Chocolataria and Ice Creameria.

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