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Melbourne: Puffing Billy & Healesville Sanctuary Scenic Tour
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Melbourne: Puffing Billy & Healesville Sanctuary Scenic Tour

By Wine Hop And Coastal Tours
9.4 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$220 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview
  • Ride the world-famous Puffing Billy steam train
  • Explore the world-renowned Healesville Sanctuary, see iconic Australian animals
  • Tantalise your taste buds with a visit to the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie
  • Enjoy a leisurely walk around beautiful Emerald Lake

Activity location

    • Melbourne
    • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 111 Spring St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia | Meet out the front of Hotel Windsor at 8:15 AM.
    • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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Melbourne: Puffing Billy & Healesville Sanctuary Scenic Tour
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 8:30 am
Price details
AU$220.00 x 1 AdultAU$220.00

Total
Price is AU$220.00
Until Mon, 31 Mar

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedPickup and drop-off from a central Melbourne location
  • What's includedWhat's included Ticket to ride Puffing Billy from Belgrave to Emerald Lake Park
  • What's includedWhat's included Entrance to Healesville Sanctuary Wildlife Park
  • What's includedWhat's included Entrance to Yarra Valley Chocolaterie
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedLunch (available for purchase)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded Additional food and drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded Souvenirs

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Luggage or large bags
  • Not suitable for: Cruise ship guests

What you can expect

Drive from your central accommodation in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle to the world-famous Puffing Billy steam train. Ride Puffing Billy from Belgrave to Emerald Lake Park. Enjoy this iconic steam train ride through the glorious Dandenong Ranges, one of the most popular tourist destinations in Victoria.

Enjoy a leisurely walk around the scenic Emerald Lake, then explore Healesville Sanctuary where you can wander around, observing native animals like koalas, kangaroos, platypus, birds of prey, and more. Take a seat at the animal education lessons and live shows. You can also purchase lunch here.

Finish the tour with a visit to the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie, where you can sample complimentary chocolates. Return back to your accommodation in central Melbourne.

Location

Activity location

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    • Melbourne
    • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 111 Spring St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia | Meet out the front of Hotel Windsor at 8:15 AM.
    • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

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10.0 out of 10

Samantha L

Reviewed on GetYourGuide
28 Mar 2025
Singapore
Emily is nice and friendly and even gave some fun facts about the area! Entire trip is well paced and I had enough time to explore the sanctuary with the show.

10.0 out of 10

Lauree H

Reviewed on GetYourGuide
26 Mar 2025
United States
We had a great time! Enjoyed every part of the trip especially the chocolate! Kicking myself that I didnt by more!

10.0 out of 10

Helen S

Reviewed on GetYourGuide
22 Mar 2025
Australia
Emily the driver was very helpful and considerent, all activities were well timed.

8.0 out of 10

Prakasam I

Reviewed on GetYourGuide
11 Mar 2025
Singapore
The train ride through forest areas was great. 2-3 hours at the sanctuary was enough to see about 70% of it and a bird show. The chocolate shop had great views and I liked the chocolate on tap at their cafe. At least every hour or so, we were at places with clean toilets. There was enough time for light lunch at the Emerald Lake station or sanctuary. The mini van was comfy enough. You can ask the guide to adjust air conditioning if needed. Instructions on pickup point were unclear and I was unable to reach anyone via phone or app chat. Tour guide had only 2 months of experience and he began with hiccups, i.e. 10min late for pickup, microphone not working, Google Maps not working. However, he managed to rush us to the train on time with a passenger's phone map. He was loud enough without the mic. He shared interesting facts and stories throughout, but that included some dark topics that not everyone might like. He checked well that everyone is present before leaving each location.

8.0 out of 10

George P

Reviewed on GetYourGuide
11 Mar 2025
Australia
A good, worthwhile day out, travelling on the Puffing Billy train, having a good lunch at Lakeside, walking around Healesville and the excellent raptors presentation, and very good ice cream at a Chocolaterie overlooking the Yarra valley.

10.0 out of 10

Francesca C

Reviewed on GetYourGuide
28 Feb 2025
Australia
amazing experience

10.0 out of 10

John Erick M

Reviewed on GetYourGuide
26 Feb 2025
United Arab Emirates
Matty is an excellent guide and he really takes care of us during the Tour. I appreciate his dedication on what he is doing and he is very friendly, approachable and he loves what he is doing! we enjoyed the tour and will definitely recommend this guy!!! You are a start Matty!!!!

10.0 out of 10

Alice G

Reviewed on GetYourGuide
20 Feb 2025
Australia
Puffy Billy train is the best!

10.0 out of 10

Michael W

Reviewed on GetYourGuide
19 Feb 2025
Britain
Great guide

10.0 out of 10

Beverley M

Reviewed on GetYourGuide
18 Feb 2025
Britain
Marty was an excellent guide - he made sure he captured key moments on the train journey to share with us, and was helpful and knowledgeable. We could not have asked for more. A great variety of activities and a lovely scenic drive in the area surrounding Melbourne.