1 day Puffing Billy Steam Train and Wildlife Tour from Melbourne

4.7 (269 reviews) 8 h 30 min Free cancellation

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About this activity

Step back in time with our exceptional offering: a captivating expedition through the Dandenong Ranges via the iconic Puffing Billy steam train. Envelop yourself in the enchanting rainforest, relishing panoramic views and invigorating air as the historic locomotive winds through a one-hour odyssey from Belgrave to Lakeside. But that's not all – post-ride, immerse yourself in an intimate wildlife sanctuary rendezvous. Interact firsthand with Australia's treasured fauna, from cuddly koalas to bounding kangaroos and majestic raptors. Elevate your journey beyond ordinary sightseeing; embrace history, nature, and cherished encounters all in one extraordinary experience.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 21 people
People per booking: 1–10
Audio guide: Arabic, Hindi, German, Vietnamese, Korean, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese, Italian, French, Dutch, Spanish
Guide: English
Operated by: Explore Australia Tours

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–15 years) · Adults (16–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: 1 hour train journey on Puffing Billy Steam Train
Included: All Fees and Taxes
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Entry into Wildlife Park

Not included

Not included: Lunch is available to purchase on the day at a local cafe
Not included: Tea and coffee: Coffee, tea or beverages are available to purchase from a local cafe.

Itinerary

Grants Picnic Ground

20 min

Pause for a delightful break at Grants Picnic Reserve in Sherbrooke Forest. Wander amid majestic Mountain Ash, & lush fern gullies. Encounter vivid rosellas, galahs, cockatoos, and perhaps a lyrebird.
Puffing Billy Railway

one hour Admission included

Enjoy a 1-hour steam train journey on Puffing Billy through lush rainforests, embracing the time-honored tradition of dangling your legs out of the train.
Stop 3

45 min

Wander through the new Lakeside Visitor Centre, a cultural hub with top-notch facilities, and grab a bite to eat (own expense) at the modern cafe.
Healesville Sanctuary

1 h 30 min Admission included

Encounter the fascinating Australian wildlife up close and personal at Healesville Sanctuary Wildlife Park
Yarra Valley

one hour

Scenic drive through the Yarra Valley from Lakeside to Healesville Sanctuary.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Please wait outside the main entrance of 688 Bourke St at least 10 minutes before your confirmed pickup time. Explore Australia Tours will send your exact pickup time before departure, so please check your messages carefully, as it may differ from the advertised tour start time.

End point

Please wait outside the main entrance of 688 Bourke St at least 10 minutes before your confirmed pickup time. Explore Australia Tours will send your exact pickup time before departure, so please check your messages carefully, as it may differ from the advertised tour start time.

Pickup points

Mercure Melbourne Southbank
Intercontinental Melbourne By IHG

We look forward to welcoming you on board! Before your tour, we will send you a message confirming your exact pickup time and location. Please check this carefully, as your pickup time may differ from the tour start time shown elsewhere. Follow the time in our message and arrive 10 minutes early so we can get your adventure underway!

Using your ticket

Please present your e-voucher to your guide on pickup

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.