1 day Puffing Billy Steam Train and Wildlife Tour from Melbourne Discount Tickets

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Overview

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.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Please wait at the bus stop outside the Mail Exchange Hotel - 688 Bourke Street, near to the corner of Spencer St

Pickup Information

Your pickup time may differ from the time shown on your voucher. Explore Australia Tours will contact you via email shortly after booking to confirm your exact pickup time. Pickup locations are selected at the time of booking: 8:25am – Mercure Melbourne Southbank, 9 Riverside Quay, Southbank 8:35am – Regent Theatre, 191 Collins Street, Melbourne 8:45am – Her Majesty's Theatre, 219 Exhibition Street, Melbourne 9:00am - Mail Exchange Hotel, 688 Bourke Street, Melbourne All tours are conducted in English. Guests can access pre-recorded audio and written tour information in 16 languages by downloading the free Explore Australia Language Translation App from Google Play or the App Store prior to departure. Your guide will provide a code on the day to unlock the content. Please bring your own headphones. Tours operate rain or shine. Estimated return time for the Puffing Billy & Wildlife Tour Tour is between 17:00 and 17:30.

Language Offered

Arabic-AUDIO

Hindi-AUDIO

German-AUDIO

Vietnamese-AUDIO

Korean-AUDIO

Portuguese-AUDIO

Mandarin-AUDIO

Japanese-AUDIO

English-GUIDE

Italian-AUDIO

French-AUDIO

Dutch-AUDIO

Spanish-AUDIO

Itinerary

1. Grants Picnic Ground
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.
Duration: 20 mins
2. Puffing Billy Railway
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.
Duration: 60 mins
3. Puffing Billy Railway
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.
Duration: 45 mins
4. Healesville Sanctuary
Encounter the fascinating Australian wildlife up close and personal at Healesville Sanctuary Wildlife Park
Duration: 90 mins
5. Yarra Valley
Scenic drive through the Yarra Valley from Lakeside to Healesville Sanctuary.
Duration: 60 mins

Inclusion

1 hour train journey on Puffing Billy Steam Train

All Fees and Taxes

In-vehicle air conditioning

Entry into Wildlife Park

Exclusion

Lunch

Tea and coffee

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

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

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by Explore Australia Tours

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