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