Puffing Billy Tour: Scenic Train & Rainforest

Embark on a thrilling Puffing Billy & Rainforest Tour from Melbourne. Explore lush trails, ride iconic trains, and create timeless memories in nature.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Grants Picnic Ground - Experience the beauty of native birdlife and peaceful rainforest paths at Grants Picnic Ground, a tranquil retreat in the Dandenong Ranges. This includes travel time from Melbourne to the Dandenong Ranges.
  • Puffing Billy Railway - Embark on Puffing Billy at Belgrave Station, a historic steam train that transports you…
What's Included
  • 1 hour train journey on Puffing Billy
  • Return transfers to/from Melbourne in modern vehicle
  • Friendly & informative guide
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Tea and coffee
Additional Information

Embark on an unforgettable escape from Melbourne with the Puffing Billy & Rainforest Tour. Start your adventure at Grants Picnic Ground, where you can enjoy the company of native birds and peaceful rainforest paths. Next, hop on the famous Puffing Billy Railway at Belgrave Station, and experience the excitement of dangling your legs over open carriages…

Location
Grants Picnic Ground
Monbulk Rd, Dandenong Ranges National Park
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Rachael_o
Feb 10, 2026
A fun time! - This was a great tour! Our tour guide was amazing, you can really tell she loves the environment she's teaching about! She made sure everyone was comfortable and informed of all our options! The train was fun, definitely a cool experience waving at all the spectators!
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Debby_h
Feb 8, 2026
Puffing Billy - Quiet, easy trip. We enjoyed seeing the birds in the rainforest and the train through the countryside. Our guide was entertaining and knowledgeable. Overall a good tour for a quiet day.
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Sandra_g
Feb 7, 2026
Margaret who drove us was... - Margaret who drove us was fantastic, so friendly and very knowledgeable about the area. The train journey was great
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Orla
Feb 3, 2026
Great fun day out - Great fun experience! Staff all wonderful & helpful, train journey stunning going through woodlands & beautiful rainforest areas. Visitor centre is very well appointed & organised & food was good. Would def recommend!
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Evdoxia_d
Feb 1, 2026
It was a fantastic trip... - It was a fantastic trip !!! 🌴🌳🚃 We’ll never forgot it. Thanks and well done for all the volunteers who take care of everything — they are excellent.
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Taylor_b
Jan 20, 2026
Yes - book the Puffing Billy. - TL/DR: YES, you should book this with a tour group and not try to drive yourself. Explore rainforest, ride iconic Puffing Billy, explore grounds at Lakeside for nature walks, prompt and efficient transportation. Most day trips in Mel are over 12+ hours, and this ~5 hour excursion was exactly what we wanted as part of our Melbourne experience. We briefly considered buying tickets for Puffing Billy independently for efficiency, and we’re so glad we didn’t. You take a super efficient, small bus drive to the rainforest near Puffing Billy (50 min in bus/50 min by car). We took a nature walk then hopped back on to head 5 min to the train. Logistics & Why You Should Book: You go on a ONE WAY, 1-hour train ride from Belgrave to Lakeside. You need a tour group because the next train back from Lakeside to Belgrave is 90 minutes later from Lakeside, whereas with the tour group Michael (our tour guide) was already waiting at Lakeside to retrieve us, show us around, and give us an hour to visit the shops and take additional nature walks. ALSO, Michael took videos and pictures of our group throughout the ride and compiled a full blown MOVIE for us!!! So cool!!! We then hop back on the bus around 12PM and head back to Melbourne, again taking as long as it would to drive yourself. This was so fun and so cool to see. Our group consisted of three couples and one small family. So fun!! Must do - beautiful views & iconic experience
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Nijitha_t
Jan 19, 2026
Amazing Trip❤️ - Short but worthy Trip! The Guide was excellent! The train ride was so so good❤️ Would definetly recommend.
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Danny
Jan 16, 2026
A great day’s outing - The wildlife reserve was so much better than your typical zoo. The Puffing Billy train ride is truly unique experience.
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516simi
Jan 12, 2026
A Timeless Steam Train Adventure 🚂🌲 - Puffing Billy is a charming and nostalgic steam train experience through the beautiful Dandenong Ranges. A great family-friendly attraction with scenic views, fresh air, and a fun step back in time. Highly recommended for visitors of all ages. 🚂🌲
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Scottsb7075qm
Jan 7, 2026
Puffing Billy - It was a great activity to do while in Melbourne. It was lots of fun. The rainforest is breath taking and amazing so close to the city. You feel like you are on a different planet. Very organized no need to stress about anything
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From $119
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).