About the Tour

1 Day Puffing Billy Steam Train & Healesville Wildlife Tour

The Puffing Billy steam train is one of the most original attractions in Victoria. During this full-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 and to see wildlife at the Healesville Sanctuary Wildlife Park.

Tour Details

Operates: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday

Departs: 8:30am

Returns: 5:00pm

Available Fares

Adult from: $185

Child from: $159

Infant from: $159

Important Information

Prices are available for children ages 0 - 15 years old. Booster seats are required for 3 years and under.

Itinerary

1 Day Puffing Billy Steam Train & Healesville Wildlife Tour Itinerary

The tour begins in Melbourne, where you will meet your informative and friendly tour guide who will take you a short drive east to the Dandenong Ranges. We’ll take a short break at Grants Picnic Reserve, which is located in Sherbrooke Forest. 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.

You will then get to see the Dandenong Ranges from a different point of view as we head 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 the stunning countryside. 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.

From there, we’ll head north to the nearby Healesville Sanctuary Wildlife Park. You can see Australian wildlife up close as you explore the sanctuary, viewing Koalas, Tasmanian Devils and many more animals. The friendly staff will provide spectacular presentations and information about the diverse range of animals they care for as you make your way through the sanctuary.

After a full day of spectacular sights, we’ll head back to Melbourne where your scenic adventure comes to an end.

What's Included?

National Park fees
1-hour ride on Puffing Billy (Belgrave to Lakeside)
Roundtrip transport to and from selected pickup locations
Informative & friendly tour guide

Pickup Locations

Location	Address	Time
Her Majesty's Theatre	219 Exhibition Street, Melbourne	08:45 AM
Mail Exchange Hotel	688 Bourke Street, Melbourne	09:00 AM
Mercure Melbourne Southbank	9 Riverside Quay, Southbank	08:25 AM
Regent Theatre	191 Collins St, Melbourne	08:35 AM