Puffing Billy Steam Train and Wildlife Tour 1 Day from Melbourne
by Explore Australia Tours
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.A$438Overview
This is a one-day tour from Melbourne that includes a ride on the Puffing Billy steam train and a visit to a wildlife park. The tour begins with a one-hour steam train journey on Puffing Billy from Belgrave to Lakeside, traveling through the Dandenong Ranges rainforest. After the train ride, there is a 20-minute stop at Grants Picnic Reserve in Sherbrooke Forest, where visitors can see tall Mountain Ash trees and native birds such as rosellas, galahs, cockatoos, and possibly a lyrebird. Next, the group spends about 45 minutes at the Lakeside Visitor Centre, which has cultural facilities and a café where lunch and drinks can be purchased. The tour then includes a one-hour drive through the Yarra Valley to Healesville Sanctuary. At the sanctuary, visitors have around 90 minutes to see Australian wildlife including koalas, kangaroos, and birds of prey. The tour vehicle is air-conditioned, and all entrance fees and taxes are included. Lunch, tea, and coffee are not included and must be bought separately. The total duration of the tour is approximately eight and a half hours.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Grants Picnic Ground
There is a 20-minute break at Grants Picnic Reserve in Sherbrooke Forest. Visitors can walk among tall Mountain Ash trees and ferns. The area is home to colorful birds including rosellas, galahs, cockatoos, and sometimes lyrebirds.
20 min
Puffing Billy Railway
Participants take a one-hour steam train ride on Puffing Billy through rainforest. The experience includes the traditional practice of sitting with legs outside the train.
60 min
Lakeside Visitor Centre
Visitors spend about 45 minutes at the Lakeside Visitor Centre, which features cultural exhibits and modern facilities. Food can be purchased at the onsite café.
45 min
Healesville Sanctuary
The tour includes a 90-minute visit to Healesville Sanctuary, where Australian wildlife such as koalas, kangaroos, and birds of prey can be observed.
90 min
Yarra Valley
The route includes approximately one hour of driving through the Yarra Valley between Lakeside and Healesville Sanctuary.
60 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Puffing Billy Steam Train and Wildlife Tour 1 Day from Melbourne
by Explore Australia Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.A$438Overview
This is a one-day tour from Melbourne that includes a ride on the Puffing Billy steam train and a visit to a wildlife park. The tour begins with a one-hour steam train journey on Puffing Billy from Belgrave to Lakeside, traveling through the Dandenong Ranges rainforest. After the train ride, there is a 20-minute stop at Grants Picnic Reserve in Sherbrooke Forest, where visitors can see tall Mountain Ash trees and native birds such as rosellas, galahs, cockatoos, and possibly a lyrebird. Next, the group spends about 45 minutes at the Lakeside Visitor Centre, which has cultural facilities and a café where lunch and drinks can be purchased. The tour then includes a one-hour drive through the Yarra Valley to Healesville Sanctuary. At the sanctuary, visitors have around 90 minutes to see Australian wildlife including koalas, kangaroos, and birds of prey. The tour vehicle is air-conditioned, and all entrance fees and taxes are included. Lunch, tea, and coffee are not included and must be bought separately. The total duration of the tour is approximately eight and a half hours.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Grants Picnic Ground
There is a 20-minute break at Grants Picnic Reserve in Sherbrooke Forest. Visitors can walk among tall Mountain Ash trees and ferns. The area is home to colorful birds including rosellas, galahs, cockatoos, and sometimes lyrebirds.
20 min
Puffing Billy Railway
Participants take a one-hour steam train ride on Puffing Billy through rainforest. The experience includes the traditional practice of sitting with legs outside the train.
60 min
Lakeside Visitor Centre
Visitors spend about 45 minutes at the Lakeside Visitor Centre, which features cultural exhibits and modern facilities. Food can be purchased at the onsite café.
45 min
Healesville Sanctuary
The tour includes a 90-minute visit to Healesville Sanctuary, where Australian wildlife such as koalas, kangaroos, and birds of prey can be observed.
90 min
Yarra Valley
The route includes approximately one hour of driving through the Yarra Valley between Lakeside and Healesville Sanctuary.
60 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.