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: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Grants Picnic Ground - Take a pleasant break at Grants Picnic Reserve in Sherbrooke Forest. Stroll among the towering Mountain Ash and lush fern gullies. Spot vibrant rosellas, galahs, cockatoos, and possibly a lyrebird.
  • Puffing Billy Railway - Experience a 1-hour steam train ride on Puffing Billy through verdant rainforests, enjoying the…
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
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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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Scenic778200
Feb 14, 2025
Puffing Billy - Amazing value for money. Our guide Jerry was very good. Plenty of Irish craic from him. He was very knowledgable and a good driver. Our trip had to be re schedualed and it was delt with very well.
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Kim_l
Feb 13, 2025
Ridin the puffn - Great fun with the old steamer. Great scenery on the track. The museum was great as well. I am writing to meet the minimum letter content
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Alexiscw3408bx
Jan 21, 2025
1 day trip Puffy Billy & Healsville Sanctuary - I took my fiancee and her parents for a day trip with Explore Australia, it was a complete worth it experience! The bus trip with Lachie was enjoyable, he is very informative and makes the trio even funnier with his personality and jokes. The Puffy Billy train was very cute, so amazing, my mother-in-law cried (of joy) multiple times as it is absolutely wonderful. Finishing with the Healesville sanctuary where you can see wildlife with such a proximity with the animals and in a more cage-free environment. It is worth to do trust Mr. Thanks Lachie ☺️
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Pioneer00538509084
Jan 9, 2025
Puffing Billy Train and Healesville Sanctuary Tour - The tour was fun. Matt was very accommodating and informative. The drive was just right on time. He gave us enough time at each stop.
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Daphne_h
Jan 9, 2025
Thanks Lockey, best time! - Lockey was incredible, gave us a lot of recommendations and fun facts and the tour itself was great, saw plenty of animals and if you can, highly recommend the bird show at the sanctuary!! Puffin billy was also great with stunning view and a fun memorable experience! Best day in Melbourne, highly recommend!!
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Y5095evkl
Jan 9, 2025
Puffing Billing & Penguins Experience - Michael is a professional and nice guide in the trip we joined on 7 Jan. He delivered high quality service with flexibility. Highly recommended to join his guided tour
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Stewart_f
Feb 15, 2025
Rainy cold train ride... - Overall it was a good experience. However, be prepared for windy, rainy and cold weather, as that hampered what could have been a very nice outing.
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Lynd418
Feb 6, 2025
Medoocte - Very interesting ride on puffing Billy. Trip to Healesville made special by the two volunteers who drove us around. Downside was comfort. No toilets or shelters touch up venue and very uncomfortable us to spend the day on. No head tests and access and egress difficult with high steps.
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Aaron_s
Jan 13, 2025
bought transportation - basically bought transportation. the guide/driver did little else. (the train ticket is later charged to my credit card). 199AUD for transportation is steep.
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Ramesh_n
Jan 8, 2025
Not small group and a leaky bus - I booked this tour specifically because the description promised a small group of 21 people( Tour Operator- Explorer Australia), which seemed ideal as I was traveling with an elderly person. However, the reality was far from what was advertised—there were more than double )nearly 50 people in the bus.) To make matters worse, the bus had a leaking air conditioner, with water dripping throughout the ride. This wasn’t just uncomfortable but also posed a significant safety hazard, especially with children and elderly passengers navigating a wet and slippery floor. This experience felt like clear false advertising and a lack of care for passenger safety. I strongly recommend staying away from this operator.
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