About the Tour

Half-day Puffing Billy Tour

The Puffing Billy stream train is one of the most original attractions in Victoria. During this half-day tour, you can ride the old-fashioned locomotive, passing incredible scenery as you go, and learn more about the region’s fascinating history. Book the Puffing Billy Tour to take a historic journey through the gorgeous scenery of the Dandenong Ranges.

This tour is currently not operating. Please see our 1 Day Puffing Billy & Healesville Wildlife Tour which is operating and available to book now.

Tour Details

Operates: Daily

Departs: 8:10am

Returns: 1:00pm

Important Information

Child prices are available for children aged 4 – 14 years. Infants under the age of 4 years travel free on the lap of a parent.

Itinerary

Half-day Puffing Billy Tour Itinerary

The tour begins in Melbourne, where we’ll take you a short drive east to the station where the Puffing Billy steam train departs. During the ride, you’ll get to enjoy the vintage sounds and whistles as the train puffs its way through stunning countryside on either side.

Don’t forget your camera, as we pass through beautiful scenery made up of rolling fields and lush forests – the perfect way to get a historic glimpse into Australia’s natural beauty.

Afterwards, we’ll head to the Blue Dandenong Ranges just outside of Melbourne. Here, you’ll have the chance to stroll through the incredible landscape, spotting vibrant native birds and other cute critters along the way. All of this is set against the impressive backdrop of jutting mountain ranges and tall mountain ash eucalyptus.

While in the area, we’ll also stop off at the pretty mountain village of Sassafras, where you can marvel at the amazing views and get to experience the mountain culture of the region.

From there, we’ll head back to Melbourne where your historic adventure comes to an end.

What's Included?

Aussie billy tea & lamingtons
Puffing Billy Historic Steam Train ticket
National park fees
Travel on a comfortable coach with wifi onboard
Central Melbourne pick-up and drop-off
Friendly and informative local guide

Pickup Locations

Location	Address	Time
Adina Melbourne	189 Queen Street, Melbourne	07:30 AM
Cosmopolitan Hotel	2 – 8 Carlisle Street, St Kilda	07:00 AM
Crown Towers Melbourne (LC)	8 Whiteman Street, Melbourne	07:40 AM
Crowne Plaza Hotel Melbourne	1 – 5 Spencer Street, Melbourne	07:30 AM
Grand Hyatt	123 Collins Street, Melbourne	08:10 AM
Ibis Hotel Therry Street	15 – 21 Therry Street, Melbourne	07:40 AM
Intercontinental Melbourne The Rialto	495 Collins Street, Melbourne	07:25 AM
Langham Hotel	1 Southgate Avenue, Southbank	07:25 AM
Melbourne Marriot Hotel	Corner Lonsdale Street and Exhibition Street, Melbourne	07:50 AM
Pan Pacific (was Hilton)	2 Convention Centre Place, Melbourne	07:50 AM
Park Hyatt – Melbourne	1 Parliament Place, Melbourne	08:00 AM
Pullman Albert Park	65 Queens Rd, Albert Park	07:10 AM
Pullman on the Park	192 Wellington Parade, East Melbourne	08:15 AM
Radisson on Flagstaff	380 William Street, Melbourne	07:35 AM
Sofitel	27 Collins Street, Melbourne	08:05 AM