Puffing Billy Steam Train Experience: Historic Journey & Wildlife Encounters
4.8
57 Ratings
Melbourne
Step back in time with a captivating expedition on the Puffing Billy steam train through the Dandenong Ranges. Immerse yourself in nature and interact with Australia's treasured wildlife.
Duration: 8 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 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.
What's Included
  • 1-hour scenic ride on the Puffing Billy Steam Train
  • Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning
  • Admission to Wildlife Park
  • Inclusive of all fees and taxes
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Tea and coffee
Additional Information

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.

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

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

Customer Ratings
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(57 Ratings)
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U4079uccharlottee
Mar 25, 2024
Puffing Billy and Penguins - Our guide Matt was lovely made a long day very enjoyable!! Enjoyed puffing billy (top tip sit on the right hand side of the train for the best view going over the bridge.) Unfortunately we didn’t see many penguins coming up the beach but was a great experience all in all!!
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363arvindn
Mar 25, 2024
Great tour - The tour was great, Matthew is a great host funny she witty and not at all over the top, went with my family and enjoyed a lot.
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627anuradhac
Mar 24, 2024
Great tour with guide Ryan - Great tour with lively tour guide Ryan. Highly recommended and will book again. Very comfortable tour with great views.
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Maloum849
Mar 23, 2024
Puffering Billy - Ryan has very good explaining. The appointment was punctually and he is a very friendly guide. If I will make another tour, then only if he can be my guide.
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Jwie86
Mar 19, 2024
A Fun Journey with a Few Minor Detours - My friend from Melbourne wanted to show me around the nature parts near Melbourne and found this tour which was a half day exploration of mainly the Puffing Billy Steam Train and Wildlife Tour. Here are a few notes from the tour!: *Lunch was a bit tough to get as the lunch area at the Healesville Sanctuary ran out of food quickly and took a bit of time, cutting into time at the Sanctuary. I know this isn't controlled by the tour company, but my friend had mentioned that it would be prudent to possibly stop by another eatery that the tour company could work with to create a more smooth experience. *The tour guide noted that due to some of the rain that came a few days before, some aspects had to be cut down like the Puffing Billy Steam Train which only went halfway. We were given a neat different area to look at which was one of the botanical garden which was lovely. *The Puffing Billy Steam Train is an absolute delight, even if it was cut down in half. Loved hanging the side with my legs out and going through the area. One of the best parts of the experience for sure. *Healesville Sanctuary was fun as well. Definitely following the tour guide's advice in seeing things like the bird show are well warranted. All-in-all, I had a memorable experience. The tour guide was pretty good about keeping us entertained and informing us of relevant deadlines.
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Maloneloma
Mar 14, 2024
Smooth tour - Smooth tour! Mr. Mark our tour guide was very hands on, when we went to puffing Billy. He took video and photos for us. Very approachable tour guide. Gave us a lot of information as well regarding the places. Recommended tour guide and company.
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Wallabygal
Mar 12, 2024
Great Australian animals and a fun steam train ride - We loved Healesville and all the amazing animals. Wish we could have spent more time there. The quick Dandenong stop was lively too. Puffing Billy was great fun, but the animals are tops on our list. Mark our driver/ guide was great! Funny, congenial, knowledgeable. Definitely recommend!
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Esther_s
Mar 8, 2024
Amazing steam train ride and stunning view of nature - Never been to the Puffing Billy. The steam train ride was amazing. Will definitely return again next time. 🥰🥰🥰
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376qu_nl
Mar 8, 2024
Great day going on the train and sanctuary - The trip to the sanctuary was amazing as we went to see so many diverse types of animal. The experience was much better thx to our lovely tour guide Mark who was very friendly with a great sense of humour. I’m sure that working in such a dry and hot environment it would be hard to be so positive and it is because of that that i think Mark is so great being so positive and having a great spirit all the time.
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Yvonnetq8860vc
Mar 8, 2024
Find mark as your tour guide - Mark is so nice and he’s very friendly to everyone and he’s driving skill is insane which make me still can sleep for those zigzag road
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