Melbourne: Australian Rules Football Walking Tour
Coldstream, Melbourne
Immerse yourself in the excitement of Australian Rules Football on a walking tour through Melbourne’s sports precinct. Get behind-the-scenes access to the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
This tour combines Yarra Valley gourmet experiences, Puffing Billy Steam Train, and Phillip Island wildlife suitable for small groups departing from Melbourne CBD.
Highlights
- Handcrafted chocolates and creamy ice cream at Yarra Valley Chocolaterie
- Optional cool-climate wine tasting at local wineries (at own expense)
- Ride aboard Australia’s iconic Puffing Billy steam railway
- Optional visit to Maru Koala & Animal Park to meet kangaroos, koalas and native wildlife (entry not guaranteed)
- Watch little penguins return to shore at Phillip Island Penguin Parade at dusk
Description
Begin your day at Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery, enjoying handmade chocolates and creamy ice cream with valley views. Next, experience premium cool-climate wines at a local Yarra Valley winery (wine tasting is optional and costs AUD 15 per person per winery; notify your guide in advance to reserve).
Travel back in time on the historic Puffing Billy Steam Train through the Dandenong Ranges, relaxing in open carriages while viewing misty rainforests, tall mountain ash trees, and fern valleys.
In the afternoon, you may visit Maru Koala & Animal Park (optional, self-funded; adults AUD 33, children AUD 18, infants free). This stop depends on the Puffing Billy timetable and is not guaranteed. Confirm availability with customer service before booking.
At dusk, watch Australia’s smallest wild penguins return to their burrows during the Phillip Island Penguin Parade, a natural evening spectacle.
Tour Options
- Option 1: Yarra Valley + Puffing Billy + Phillip Island – includes all main highlights with Puffing Billy train ticket included.
- Option 2: Yarra Valley + Mt Dandenong + Phillip Island – Puffing Billy ticket excluded, allowing more time to explore Mt Dandenong.
- Option 3: Yarra Valley + Skyhigh Lookout + Rainforest Walk + Puffing Billy – excludes Phillip Island penguin parade but covers East Melbourne attractions.
Includes
- Admission to Phillip Island Penguin Parade (General View Ticket)
- Admission to Puffing Billy Steam Train
- English-speaking driver/guide with live commentary
- Tips
Excludes
- Food and drinks
- Other personal expenses
- Wine tasting (AUD 15 per person per winery, optional)
- Maru Koala & Animal Park admission (adults AUD 33, children AUD 18, optional)
Important Information
- Puffing Billy service may be canceled due to extreme weather. If canceled, the train ride will be removed from the itinerary and a partial refund of AUD 60 per person can be claimed via GetYourGuide.
- The itinerary may be delayed or adjusted due to unforeseen events such as severe weather, traffic control, mechanical failures, or road closures.
- The tour operator is liable only for direct losses within the itinerary and not for personal losses caused by delays or missed connections.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours before the tour for a full refund.
For a smooth experience, book in advance, inform your guide if you want to include optional wine tasting or Maru Koala Park visits, and bring comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing.
