{"product_id":"rose-farm-day-trip-package-2026","title":"Rose Farm Day Trip Package 2026 — V\/Line Train + Minibus","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRose Farm Day Trip Package\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaturday 31 October \u0026amp; Sunday 1 November 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrefer not to drive? Don’t have a car? Enjoy a relaxing and more sustainable day trip by train.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eTravel from Melbourne by V\/Line train to Benalla, where our private minibus will meet you and bring you directly to Samaria Rose Farm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eVisit us at one of the most beautiful times of the year, when approximately 2,000 Damask roses are in bloom during their very short 2–3 week flowering season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTicket Prices\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAdult — $99\u003cbr\u003eYouth (13–17 years) — $55\u003cbr\u003eChild (4–12 years) — $40\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackage Includes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e• Return private minibus transfer between Benalla Station and Samaria Rose Farm\u003cbr\u003e• Mini Damask Rose Water Distillation Workshop\u003cbr\u003e• Steam distillation experience using freshly hand-picked Damask roses from our 2026 harvest\u003cbr\u003e• 30ml freshly distilled Damask Rose Water to take home\u003cbr\u003e• Damask rose petal potpourri\u003cbr\u003e• Time to explore our Damask rose field during the short 2–3 week flowering season\u003cbr\u003e• Access to our Open Farm Day, farm café and farm shop\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note: V\/Line travel between Melbourne and Benalla is not included in the package price and must be arranged separately. \u003cspan\u003ePlease read our Booking \u0026amp; Cancellation Policy carefully before booking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Very Special Time to Visit the Farm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2,000 Damask roses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e bloom for only around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2–3 weeks each year\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSamaria Rose Farm opens to the public for only \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etwo Open Farm Days during the rose season — Saturday 31 October and Sunday 1 November\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is a beautiful opportunity to visit the farm during this very short flowering season, walk amongst the roses, take photographs, experience the distillation process and enjoy time on the farm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDamask rose is often known as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQueen of Roses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and has been treasured for centuries for its beautiful fragrance and use in perfumery and skincare.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe would be delighted to welcome you to our Australian Damask rose farm during this very special time of year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour Day Trip from Melbourne\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eV\/Line Train : You need book own your ticket ( read below important information)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSouthern Cross Station — 7:07am departure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBenalla Station — 9:24am arrival\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur private minibus will meet the group at Benalla Station and bring you to Samaria Rose Farm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach minibus carries a maximum of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e13 passengers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf booking numbers are higher, we may be able to arrange an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eadditional second minibus transfer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinal transport arrangements will be confirmed with booked families before the event.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt Samaria Rose Farm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce you arrive, you will have time to enjoy the farm, our rose field, workshop, café and farm shop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMini Damask Rose Water Workshop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExperience traditional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esteam distillation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e using freshly hand-picked Damask roses from our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2026 harvest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou will learn how our roses are grown, hand-picked and distilled on the farm, and see how the fresh flowers are transformed into pure Damask Rose Water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorkshop duration is approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e45–60 minutes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach participant will take home:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30ml freshly distilled Damask Rose Water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eplus a small \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDamask rose petal potpourri\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExplore \u0026amp; Relax at the Farm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTake your time walking through our field of approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2,000 Damask roses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, enjoying their fragrance and taking photographs during this very short flowering season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou are welcome to explore the farm at your own pace and enjoy our café and farm shop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur farm café will offer homemade light meals, sweet treats and drinks, using ingredients harvested from our farm and locally sourced produce wherever possible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood and drinks are not included in the package price.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReturn to Melbourne\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe plan to leave Samaria Rose Farm at approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1:30pm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for Benalla Station.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBenalla Station — 2:09pm departure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSouthern Cross Station — 4:33pm arrival\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis makes it possible to enjoy a beautiful country rose farm experience and return to Melbourne the same afternoon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eV\/Line Tickets — Important Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eV\/Line train travel between Melbourne and Benalla is \u003cstrong\u003enot included in the package price\u003c\/strong\u003e. Guests are responsible for arranging their own V\/Line travel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePublic transport in Victoria is currently half price until \u003cstrong\u003e1 January 2027\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eBased on current fares as of September 2026:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Full Fare — up to $4 for the day on weekends\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAges 5–17 — FREE with a valid Youth myki\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChildren aged 4 and under — FREE and do not require a myki\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eYouth myki holders can obtain a free V\/Line ticket for long-distance Victorian services. Please arrange your V\/Line ticket before travelling. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eV\/Line timetables and fares can change, so please check the latest information before your travel date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease book the following services:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMelbourne → Benalla\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSouthern Cross Station — \u003cstrong\u003e7:07am departure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBenalla Station — \u003cstrong\u003e9:24am arrival\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenalla → Melbourne\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBenalla Station — \u003cstrong\u003e2:09pm departure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSouthern Cross Station — \u003cstrong\u003e4:33pm arrival\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThese services are currently scheduled for both Saturday 31 October and Sunday 1 November 2026. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBooking \u0026amp; Cancellation Policy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Numbers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Rose Farm Day Trip Package requires a minimum of \u003cstrong\u003e13 paid participants\u003c\/strong\u003e to proceed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the minimum number is not reached and Samaria Rose Farm needs to cancel the day trip package, guests will receive a \u003cstrong\u003efull refund\u003c\/strong\u003e of the package price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCustomer Cancellations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease book carefully, as places are limited and private minibus transport is arranged in advance based on confirmed bookings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are unable to attend due to illness, a change of plans or other personal circumstances, your booking is \u003cstrong\u003enon-refundable\u003c\/strong\u003e. However, the value of your booking will be provided as \u003cstrong\u003eSamaria Rose Farm credit\u003c\/strong\u003e to use towards a future workshop or purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo refund or credit is available for a no-show or for missing the nominated V\/Line service due to arriving late.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf Your V\/Line Service Is Cancelled\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the nominated V\/Line service from Southern Cross to Benalla is \u003cstrong\u003eofficially cancelled by V\/Line\u003c\/strong\u003e and there is no suitable replacement service that allows you to arrive in time for the day trip, we will refund your Rose Farm Day Trip Package payment, \u003cstrong\u003eless $20 per ticket\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe $20 per ticket is retained as a booking commitment to secure your place for the private minibus transfer and workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis special refund applies only when the nominated V\/Line service is cancelled by V\/Line. 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