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Puffing Billy and Wildlife Day Tour from Melbourne

(4 Reviews)
  • Departs from Melbourne
  • 8 Hours

 

Highlights

  • Ride the iconic Puffing Billy steam train through the lush Dandenong Ranges
  • Get up close with koalas, kangaroos, and more at Healesville Sanctuary
  • Experience a perfect mix of heritage, rainforest scenery, and native wildlife

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What to expect

Escape Melbourne for a day and experience two of Victoria’s most beloved attractions in one unforgettable tour. Start with a scenic ride aboard the Puffing Billy steam train, travelling through the lush forests and fern gullies of the Dandenong Ranges. Enjoy the fresh mountain air and nostalgic charm of this century-old railway journey between Belgrave and Lakeside (or vice versa).

In the afternoon, head to Healesville Sanctuary, where you’ll come face to face with Australia’s most iconic wildlife. Get up close to koalas, kangaroos, wombats, emus, and more, with expert rangers on hand to share their knowledge.

This tour offers the perfect balance of nature, history, and animal encounters—all in one day.

Please note: Puffing Billy may occasionally operate in reverse direction.

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

★★★★★

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Annika

15 August 2025

It was so well planned out very wrll organised, a lovely tour guide who was so funny with plenty of ectra information to share with us.

★★★★★

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Ailbhe

9 July 2025

Great guide Jose, very informative. lovely ride on the train_ sitting out the window.

What you need to know

Included in your tour

  • National Park fees
  • 1 hr ride on Puffing Billy (Belgrave to Lakeside)
  • Entry into Wildlife Park
  • Roundtrip transport to and from selected pickup locationʼs
  • Informative & friendly tour guide

Extra

  • Food and drinks

Time and Departure Location

Below are our pickup locations;

Mercure Melbourne Southbank – 9 Riverside Quay, Southbank
Regent Theatre – 191 Collins St
Her Majesty’s Theatre – 219 Exhibition St
Mail Exchange Hotel – 688 Bourke St

Check availability to see starting times.

Important information

Not allowed

  • Oversize luggage
  • Baby strollers
  • Luggage or large bags
  • Non-folding wheelchairs
  • Non-folding strollers
  • Baby carriages
  • Electric wheelchairs

What To Bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Sunscreen
  • Reusable water bottle

Cancellation Policy

  • A full refund will be offered for customer-requested cancellations made up to 6 days prior to travel. Cancellations made within 5 days of travel will incur a 100% cancellation fee, including no-shows. 
  • Should supplier be required to cancel or the operation of the tour for any reason, including on the rare occasions due to inclement weather, an alternative date or itinerary will be offered to the passenger. If the alternative date or itinerary cannot be arranged or agreed upon, a full refund will be authorised. If the passenger accepts the alternative date or itinerary, no refunds will be issued.
  • Please note that credit card processing fees paid at the time of booking are non-refundable.
  • Tour itinerary may be subject to change without notice due to weather conditions or operational requirements.
  • Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
  • Mobile Vouchers are accepted! – Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
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John

Solo Traveller

A great day out. Our guide Andrew was really informative and professional. A great day out to the wildlife centre then Puffing Billy. Thank you!!

August 5, 2025

Elaine

Family Traveller

I lover the puffing bill experience it was so much fun. Also a massive shout out to the bus driver Sam who was so helpful and informative

July 30, 2025

Charlie

Couple Traveller

Fabulous day! Worth noting to wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty for the steam train as the ash gets all over you. Also definitely bring sunglasses! Great protecting your eyes from the ash. Lily was our guide and she was so so lovely and friendly

July 24, 2025

Ailish

Couple Traveller

Loved the entire trip. The Puffing Billy was a great experience… Something different and such lovely views along the way. The wildlife tour was so good also, had loads of time to go around it and a bit of souvenir shopping time also LeeLee our tour guide was great…her bubbly personality from the moment of pick up to drop off made the day trip a memorable one. Would definitely recommend

July 10, 2025