1 day Puffing Billy Steam Train and Wildlife Tour from Melbourne
Overview
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8 hours 30 minutes
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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.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
1 hour train journey on Puffing Billy Steam Train
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Entry into Wildlife Park
Lunch is available to purchase on the day at a local cafe
Coffee, tea or beverages are available to purchase from a local cafe.
What To Expect
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.
Puffing Billy Railway
Enjoy a 1-hour steam train journey on Puffing Billy through lush rainforests, embracing the time-honored tradition of dangling your legs out of the train.
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1 day Puffing Billy Steam Train and Wildlife Tour from Melbourne
Reviews
190 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Picture perfect day
aquariusphotos,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was the coolest experience of my 3 week trip to Australia. The animal sanctuary trip was a highlight in itself. Was able to photograph an awake kaula on the way out without others crowding me. The bird show is not to be missed. But the puffing steam train was the best! The train was full of people hanging outside the train. Never seen anything like it it. The trip was about an hour going through forest, neighborhood, highway crossing, etc. lots to photograph from the train. People watching us pass waved, smiled and had their phones out. Some cars pulled off the road to wave and take photos. Even people in cars at the railway crossing were smiling.
Great experience a part...
Michael W,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience a part from crappy weather, your guide was lovely and locked after us really well. Definately will recommend
Puffing Billy Melbourne
baljeet d,
Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00It’s very beautiful, antique, and eye-catching, but it’s quite long and feels like a waste of time if you book the full trip. It starts at 11 a.m. and returns to Belgrave around 5 p.m. The fun part is over within the first hour, and then it gets quite boring. Make sure to bring food with you and wear warm clothing.
I gave 2 stars based on...
SHELISA D,
Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00I gave 2 stars based on the history and train itself. However, our tour guide was the worst. She was rude and unprofessional, yelling at the customers. She didnt even apologize after she was informed of her bad behavior. I wouldn't recommend with that particular guide.
Not so nice bus driver
dadawnt2015,
Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.0010/14/2025 She was good until she wasn’t. She drives the bus wild, I felt sick once I arrived to our destination even Life360 said our trip was dangerous. When we got to puffing Billy train ride she came into our cart yelling telling us to squeeze ourselves together so they a couple could get into our cart. We were the only people of a different race on that train and we were full already. She then threw her hands up calling us inconsiderate when she never approached any other group there. Then two monitors were placed on our train ride after her blow up as though to watch us. She made our trip unbearable. Her oral hygiene really bad. Poor behavior was not what I wanted to remember from our Australian trip. I guess people of different race are treated unfairly even across the globe.
Puffing Billy Train Ride & Wildlife🦘🏔️ 🚂
535braelynh,
Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Super fun day!! Matt, my tour guide was very friendly and informative. I got to see some amazing views of the country side, the wildlife in Melbourne, and the train ride was very enjoyable!
Fun and informative
674lachlang,
Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Are guide matt was really good and talkative he remembered our names told us a little bit of history, for a bigger bloke the seats were pretty tight but that was the only problem.
Puffing train and wildlife sanctuary
Maps40183961755,
Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was very good experience. Our guide, Matt was amazing. Very funny and friendly. He is really helpful and very informative.
Amazing experience
P7105FLmichellew,
Oct 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Driver Jerry was awesome. Talked a lot and was a great laugh. Throughly enjoyed to wildlife sanctuary and puffing Billy all the staff were so friendly and helpful
The trip was just OK
Sherpa824401,
Oct 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00We visited 2 places, the healsville sanctuary, which is boring, and the billy train went up to hill. The trip is a bit too long and no lunch time. Btw Ken is a nice tour leader. He also stopped by to show us a huge tree in the small jungle along the way…like 10 mins walking. Overall it is OK only, too simple but the trip on the road is tiring.
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Operated by Explore Australia Tours