Puffing Billy Train & Wildlife

From AUD $219

Highlights

🚂 Puffing Billy Train: Iconic steam train ride through Dandenong Ranges (1-hour leg-dangling experience).

🌿 Grants Picnic Reserve: Guided stroll through fern gullies spotting rosellas and cockatoos.

🐨 Healesville Sanctuary: Up-close encounters with koalas, kangaroos & Tasmanian devils.

🏞️ Dandenong Ranges: Mountain scenery with lush rainforest vistas.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family‑Friendly: Easy walks, wildlife feeding, and engaging activities for all ages.

⏱ 8.5‑Hour Tour: Full-day adventure (9:00 AM – 5:30 PM).

🚌 Group Transport: Air-conditioned coach with CBD pickups/drop-offs.

🎟️ All‑Inclusive: Puffing Billy tickets, Healesville entry, park fees & guide.

👨‍🏫 Expert Guide: Live commentary on history, wildlife, and ecology.

📍 City Pickups: Convenient meet points: Her Majesty’s Theatre, Mail Exchange Hotel, Mercure Southbank, Regent Theatre.

✅ Free Cancellation: Full refund if cancelled 48+ hours prior.

☕ Lunch Stop: Break at Lakeside Visitor Centre café (own expense).

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Your Experience

Join us for a fun full-day adventure starting from Melbourne. Ride the famous Puffing Billy steam train through the beautiful Dandenong Ranges, surrounded by tall trees and fresh mountain air. Then visit Healesville Sanctuary to see koalas, kangaroos, emus and many more Australian animals up close. A perfect day out for families, nature lovers, and anyone wanting to enjoy a true Aussie experience.

What to expect on your Puffing Billy Train & Wildlife tour

Planned Itinerary

Grants Picnic Reserve:

Take a short forest walk among towering gum trees and lush ferns. Spot colourful native birds like rosellas and cockatoos.

Puffing Billy Train (Belgrave Station)

Step aboard Australia’s most famous steam train for a 1-hour ride through rainforest and rolling hills. Experience the fun tradition of sitting on the carriage sill with your legs hanging out.

Lakeside Visitor Centre

Relax by the lake, enjoy a coffee or snack (own cost), browse the gift shop or explore the small museum celebrating Puffing Billy’s history.

Healesville Sanctuary

Discover Australia’s iconic wildlife up close. See koalas, kangaroos, emus, dingoes, platypus and birds of prey in a natural bushland setting.

Whats Included?

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in the cost of the tour?

The cost includes preferred pickups and drop-offs, preferred start time, national park, zoo, and Scenic World tickets, customization as you like, skip the queue experience, airport or terminal pickups and drop-offs, and bottled water—we just need your presence.

What is your cancellation policy?

We are super-flexible. You can cancel the tour up to a day before with no pressure at all.

Are your tours suitable for couples, families with children and elderly people?

Definitely! Our tours are fully private and are perfectly suitable for couples and families with children and elderly people.

Do you provide free travel advice and itineraries?

Yes, we do! While many companies charge extra for this service, we offer it free of cost. We craft detailed lists of must-visit places for your Australian adventure.

What types of tours do you offer in Sydney and Melbourne?

We offer a variety of tours including Sydney & Melbourne City tours, Blue Mountains, Bondi Beach, Scenic World, Australian Wildlife Encounter, Great Ocean Road, Penguin Parade, Puffing Billy Train, and Wine Tasting tours in both Sydney and Melbourne and can customize as per customers need.

Are your tours fully private & customizable or will there be other people?

Our tours are fully private. It will just be your family, your guide, and a luxury vehicle—no other people and they are fully customizable for you to enjoy at your pace.