Snow Day Trips from Melbourne
Lake Mountain, near Marysville, is about 2 hours north-east of Melbourne over the Black Spur. Winter trips add snow play and tobogganing, Steavenson Falls and the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie.
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Snow day trip from Melbourne: what to expect
The closest snow resort to Melbourne, Lake Mountain, lies 1.5 to 2 hours away by road. The day trips we describe take about 9.5 to 10 hours, with 3 hours on the snow in the middle. We have 2 snow day trips from Melbourne in our catalogue. Together, the day trips shown here carry more than 133 reviews, averaging 4.6 out of 5. Counting every snow outing we list, the length goes from 9 to 10 hours.
Types of snow day trip from Melbourne
Guided snow day with a walk to Steavenson Falls
This guided day of about 9.5 hours travels to Lake Mountain by bus and gives you three hours on the snow; "3 hours of snow fun", its listing notes. On the way it adds a nature walk to Steavenson Falls and a stop at the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie, with complimentary chocolate samples. It is pitched as a family-friendly snow experience.
Black Spur drive, waterfall walk and chocolate tastings
Over about 10 hours, the other format pairs a winter drive through the Yarra Valley and along Black Spur Road with the same three hours of snow play at Lake Mountain, Melbourne's closest alpine resort. A nature walk leads to the base of Steavenson Falls, and tastings at the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery are included. On board there is Wi-Fi and USB charging ports.
Both day trips we describe give the same 3 hours at Lake Mountain, so the differences lie elsewhere: the length, at 9.5 or 10 hours, the Black Spur drive and the comforts on board. Of the day trips shown here, "Melbourne: Lake Mountain Snow & Waterfalls Guided Tour" counts the most reviews, more than 77, and holds a rating of 4.6 out of 5.
Tips before your snow day trip from Melbourne
Toboggan runs and cross-country trails at Lake Mountain
Lake Mountain has toboggan runs and more than 30 km of cross-country ski trails; there is no downhill skiing or snowboarding. You drive to the top and step straight onto the snow, without chairlifts.
The season window and winter weekends
Victoria's snow season runs roughly from early June to early October. Lake Mountain gets crowded on winter weekends; drivers there must pre-book a vehicle entry pass, while the day trips we describe include entry.
Snow day trips from Melbourne: frequently asked questions
How many snow day trips from Melbourne are listed in 2026?
Right now our page lists 2 snow day trips from Melbourne. The ones we describe head to Lake Mountain, with Steavenson Falls and the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie on the way.
Do you need your own snow gear for a day trip from Melbourne?
You do not have to buy any for a single day. Waterproof jackets, pants, boots and toboggans can be hired at the resorts or at hire shops on the roads up to Lake Mountain.
Is a snow day trip from Melbourne a good fit for children?
For first-timers and children it is a good match, because Lake Mountain suits tobogganing and snow play. Both day trips we describe present themselves as family-friendly.
Can you cancel a snow day trip from Melbourne?
The Lake Mountain day trips we describe allow free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.
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