After early morning pickup at your centrally located Melbourne hotel, board your comfortable minivan for the 90min journey to Lake Mountain.

Cross over the scenic Black Spur mountain pass to arrive at Lake Mountain by midmorning. Your guide orients you to the Lake Mountain resort, which includes more than 23 miles (37 km) of cross-country ski trails, several toboggan slopes and snow play areas. At the resort’s shop, you can rent or purchase gear such as toboggans, cross-country ski equipment, snowsuits and boots.

Enjoy 3 hours of free time to frolic in the snow. During your visit, choose from optional activities (own expense) such as visiting the toboggan park, ziplining and cross-country ski lessons, or just simply enjoy a good old-fashioned snowball fight. Even if it’s a light snow day, snow-making machines keep the ground full.

When it’s time for lunch, purchase a meal at the resort’s cafe. In the early afternoon, depart for Steavenson Waterfalls with your guide. An easy round-trip walk to a viewing platform offers great photo ops of Steavenson’s five cascades, which drop a total of 400 feet (122 meters).

Once you have admired the waterfalls, your minivan takes you to the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie and Ice Creamery, a stylish candy-colored building where expert chocolatiers handcraft more than 150 varieties of chocolate. Stop to sample some of their delicious chocolates as you enjoy sweeping views of the surrounding gardens, sculptures and orchards.

Sweet tooth satisfied, return to Melbourne by early evening; your tour ends with drop-off at your hotel.

Points of Interest

• Healesville Hotel

• Yarra Valley

• Lake Mountain Alpine Resort

• Steavenson Falls

• Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery

• Melbourne

• Admission to Alpine Resort
• Air-conditioned coach travel
• 3 hours of snow activities
• Sample local chocolates
• Guided tour with live English commentary

• All meals are at guests own expense
• Clothing and equipment hire

Come explore Lake Mountain, an up-to-date snow resort in Australia. It takes the honor of being the nearest snow resort to Melbourne, where you can marvel at the scenic chalets nestled amongst mountains and sprawling cross country ski trails and toboggan fields. During this snow adventure in Melbourne, you can build a frosty friend, give tobogganing a shot, take a skiing lesson on the cross country trails or partake in a fun-filled snowball fight! Our coach takes you directly to the snowy wonderland, negating the necessity for ski lifts or shuttle buses. The day concludes with a delightful treat at the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery, where you can indulge in the taste of various chocolates.

• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
• This itinerary is subject to favorable weather conditions. On the day of travel, the tour may operate in the reverse order
• This tour is not accessible wheelchairs, strollers, prams and walkers.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.