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YesterYear Tour at Mont De Lancey
Highlights
- Explore the 1880's homestead and timber slab kitchen, immersing yourself in rich history and craftsmanship.
- Wander through the 1920's chapel and home dairy, discovering stories of yesteryear in a picturesque setting.
- Admire vintage farm machinery and the blacksmith's shop, experiencing the charm of traditional rural life.
- Enjoy a self-guided tour at your own pace, perfect for families seeking a relaxed day out in the Yarra Valley.
Experience Yester-Year with a tour of the Mont De Lancey Historic Property.
This tour includes the 1880’s homestead and timber slab kitchen, 1920’s chapel, home dairy, blacksmiths shop, vintage farm machinery, museum, plus more.
An excellent destination for a day trip less than an hour’s drive from Melbourne in the stunning Yarra Valley.
Mont de Lancey offers self-guided tours when its volunteer guides are not available. Mount De Lancey suggests allowing one to one and a half hours for your tour, plus extra time if visiting the cafe.
Itinerary highlights
Mont de Lancey Historic Homestead and Museum
Historic Homestead built in the 1880’s and the Chapel built in 1926. A museum full of fascinating artefacts many gifted by the descendants of local pioneering families.
Tour details
- On demand
Features
Service facilities
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Companion Cards are accepted.
- Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
- Seating in common areas including reception area
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
Operation information
Mont De Lancey Yesteryear Tours
Come and enjoy the ways of yesteryear at Mont De Lancey Historic Homestead. An excellent destination for a day trip less than an hour’s drive from Melbourne in the stunning Yarra Valley.
Guided and self-guided tours take you through the Pioneer Homestead. This 1880s homestead is furnished with items from the homes of descendants of the pioneer families. The timber slab kitchen contains many household items of the era. Plus they have their own Blacksmiths shop, woodturning and vintage machinery.
Discover the beautiful gardens. Mont De Lancey homestead is set in lawns graced by beautiful trees including a magnificent spreading oak which has recently been listed on the National Trust Register of Significant Trees. Whether it be the rich rustic colours of autumn or come spring it’s blossom time, the white and pink of the flowering cherries and the purple of the lilacs make a stunning setting.
Take a step back in time with a visit to the Museum to appreciate the working and social life of the pioneer families displayed in a comprehensive collection of photographs and artefacts. The cafe serves great coffee and light meals.
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Memberships
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- Victoria Tourism Industry Council
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