Puffing Billy Steam Train Experience: Historic Journey & Wildlife Encounters

Step back in time with a captivating expedition on the Puffing Billy steam train through the Dandenong Ranges. Immerse yourself in nature and interact with Australia’s treasured wildlife.

Duration: 8 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Grants Picnic Ground - Pause for a delightful break at Grants Picnic Reserve in Sherbrooke Forest. Wander amid majestic Mountain Ash, & lush fern gullies. Encounter vivid rosellas, galahs, cockatoos, and perhaps a lyrebird.
What's Included
  • 1-hour scenic ride on the Puffing Billy Steam Train
  • Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning
  • Admission to Wildlife Park
  • Inclusive of all fees and taxes
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Tea and coffee
Additional Information

Step back in time with our exceptional offering: a captivating expedition through the Dandenong Ranges via the iconic Puffing Billy steam train. Envelop yourself in the enchanting rainforest, relishing panoramic views and invigorating air as the historic locomotive winds through a one-hour odyssey from Belgrave to Lakeside. But that’s not all
– post-ride, immerse yourself in an intimate wildlife sanctuary rendezvous. Interact firsthand with Australia’s treasured fauna, from cuddly koalas to bounding kangaroos and majestic raptors. Elevate your journey beyond ordinary sightseeing; embrace history, nature, and cherished encounters all in one extraordinary experience.

Location
Mail Exchange Hotel
Bourke Street
Please wait at the bus stop outside the Mail Exchange Hotel - 688 Bourke Street, near to the corner of Spencer St
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(90 Ratings)
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X6840kioliviac
Jul 30, 2024
Amazing experience and tour guide - Gina was an amazing guide, she drive well and explained the places well, she gave us music to listen on the way and help our tour take many beautiful pictures and advices, she helped us a lot and has an amazing attitude
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Gracxlee
Jul 23, 2024
puffing billy train - very smooth journey and gave us a lot of space to explore ourselves. very helpful as well. very worth it too. tour guide is very friendly, funny and nice too.
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Kenyuhk
Jul 18, 2024
Wildlife and train tour - The guide was great and the highlight is that she volunteered to help to take some wonderful photos. Everything is right on time and the the guide drove safely which is important
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_u5605xs
Jul 14, 2024
A good memory trip - I like Matt’s introduction and his friendly I talked a lot with him just like friends maybe I’ll recommend this tour to my friends
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Zhang_y
Jul 12, 2024
Great tour - It’s really a great journey, the tour guide is really nice, the train is so cool and that birds show in the zoo is highly recommend
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B8334kc_
Jul 10, 2024
Totally Epic - Great experience with Matt, the tour guide and he take care is a lot. Great job and have lots of fun on train also in the zoo, though didn’t see Quokka at the zoo but have lots of time with Kangaroo
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Mlle_aless
Jul 6, 2024
Great tour for families - Great tour. Our guide Matt was really friendly. The animal park is super nice and they have cool animal talks. We could see all animals including the platypus. Puffing Billy was fun even if it was freezing. It is a lovely ride across the forest.
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Kinyi_l
Jun 28, 2024
Very enjoyable day with a very nice tour guide - Nice tour guide and saw the nature animal in Australia , good weather . The tour guide is very informative and friendly to introduce the animals to us , highly recommend !
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47syw
Jun 17, 2024
Fun day trip on Puffing Billy train. - Vintage train ride was fun. Animal sanctuary was very interesting. Driver/guide was friendly and helpful. Nice scenery along the way.
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Mohammed
Jun 16, 2024
Best Trip & Guider Ever - Amazing guider! He made the trip so much better and fun, he got us into the train even though they cancelled our ticket the same day. He also knew everything about all the places and gave us directions on how to enjoy it to the max. Nice type of music too, all the best my brother Safaripete.
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