From Melbourne: Puffing Billy & Healesville Sanctuary Scenic Tour with Transfers
From Melbourne: Puffing Billy & Healesville Sanctuary Scenic Tour with Transfers
Duration: 8 hours (approx.)
8 hours (approx.)
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the start of your experience
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the start of your experience
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Experience Melbourne with this full-day tour, featuring Puffing Billy and Healesville Sanctuary in Victoria’s Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges. Enjoy convenient round-trip transfers from central Melbourne to begin a journey through heritage rail travel and Australian wildlife encounters. The day begins with pickup at a meeting point in the city center, where you'll be greeted by an English-speaking guide before boarding your air-conditioned coach for Belgrave.
Experience Melbourne with this full-day tour, featuring Puffing Billy and Healesville Sanctuary in Victoria’s Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges. Enjoy convenient round-trip transfers from central Melbourne to begin a journey through heritage rail travel and Australian wildlife encounters. The day begins with pickup at a meeting point in the city center, where you'll be greeted by an English-speaking guide before boarding your air-conditioned coach for Belgrave.
From Belgrave, the historic Puffing Billy steam train takes you through the Dandenong Ranges all the way to Emerald Lake.
At Healesville Sanctuary, visitors can meet koalas and kangaroos up close, alongside platypus encounters and live shows showcasing native wildlife.
Expert keepers provide insights into Australia's unique species during fascinating wildlife shows set in a natural bushland environment at Healesville Sanctuary.
Conclude your day with complimentary chocolate tastings offered by the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie after exploring the scenic tour.
Enjoy round-trip transfers from central Melbourne to Puffing Billy and Healesville Sanctuary, complete with an air-conditioned coach led by a professional English-speaking guide.
Pickup and drop-off service from Hotel Windsor, located at 111 Spring Street in Melbourne
Ticket for a one-way journey on the Puffing Billy steam train from Belgrave to Emerald Lake
Access granted to Healesville Sanctuary Wildlife Park
Tour of Yarra Valley Chocolaterie with complimentary tastings included
Guidance provided by an English-speaking professional guide
Transport via air-conditioned coach
Lunch Purchase
Extra Food & Beverages
Souvenir Items
Tipping
Puffing Billy steam train travels through Dandenong Ranges forest on a Melbourne tour.
Your Experience
Welcome to an exhilarating full-day tour that takes you through the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges. This adventure features both Puffing Billy, Australia's historic steam train, and Healesville Sanctuary with convenient round-trip transfers from central Melbourne.
Starting Your Adventure
Your day begins at a designated pickup location in central Melbourne where you'll meet your English-speaking guide. From there, board an air-conditioned coach for the scenic drive to Belgrave.
Puffing Billy & Healesville Sanctuary Tour
This tour combines heritage rail travel with Australian wildlife encounters, providing a well-rounded itinerary through picturesque landscapes and cultural landmarks of the region.
Features on Your Journey
- Ride aboard Puffing Billy steam train: Experience this century-old locomotive as you journey from Belgrave to Emerald Lake. Travel amidst lush forests and fern gullies within the Dandenong Ranges.
- Explore Emerald Lake: Enjoy leisurely moments strolling around the lake, relaxing in parklands, or grabbing a bite for lunch during your free time.
- Visit Healesville Sanctuary: Discover this famous wildlife sanctuary that's home to native species like koalas and kangaroos. Don't miss live shows and bird of prey demonstrations.
- Taste the local flavors at Yarra Valley Chocolaterie: Indulge in complimentary chocolate tastings while exploring a piece of the region’s sweet heritage.
- Enjoy guided insights: Throughout your tour, benefit from commentary and information provided by your guide. All transport is arranged to ensure an enjoyable day out.
Autumn leaves and wooden bridge over a lake in Yarra Valley, Dandenong Ranges tour.
Passenger gives peace sign from Puffing Billy train window on bridge in lush forest.
Puffing Billy steam train travels through Dandenong Ranges forest on a Melbourne tour.
Autumn leaves and wooden bridge over a lake in Yarra Valley, Dandenong Ranges tour.
Passenger gives peace sign from Puffing Billy train window on bridge in lush forest.
Puffing Billy steam train with crew member in Melbourne forest.
What to bring
Comfortable shoes, weather-appropriate clothing (consider bringing an umbrella or jacket), a reusable water bottle, and a small daypack are recommended.
What’s not allowed
Pets (excluding registered service animals) as well as large luggage, suitcases, and oversized bags are prohibited on the tour.
Accessibility
The Healesville Sanctuary is largely wheelchair accessible with available hire options. However, Puffing Billy Railway's accessibility is limited due to its historic carriages.
Additional information
- This experience does not align with cruise ship passenger schedules and may be unsuitable for them.
- The meeting point and pickup time will be confirmed 24 hours prior to departure.
- Lunch is available for purchase during the tour, though it's not included in your ticket price.
- Should minimum numbers not be met, the tour may be cancelled with advance notification provided to you.
Pickup and drop-off services are offered from Hotel Windsor located at 111 Spring Street, Melbourne.
Conductor waves as Puffing Billy steam train departs on a half-day tour from Melbourne.
Puffing Billy steam train with passengers on a wooden trestle bridge in lush forest.
Puffing Billy steam train with crew member in Melbourne forest.
Conductor waves as Puffing Billy steam train departs on a half-day tour from Melbourne.
Puffing Billy steam train with passengers on a wooden trestle bridge in lush forest.
Wear comfortable shoes and bring weather-appropriate clothing since an umbrella or jacket is recommended for this outdoor adventure.
Come prepared with a reusable water bottle and a small daypack to ensure you're ready for the full-day tour, as large luggage isn't permitted on board.
Start your journey by meeting at the central Melbourne pickup point; remember that pick-up is from Hotel Windsor at 111 Spring Street, so plan accordingly.
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