Half-Day Puffing Billy Steam Train Experience
Overview
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Begin your journey with a scenic drive from Melbourne to Belgrave, where you’ll board the iconic Puffing Billy, Australia's best-preserved heritage steam train.
Travel through the breathtaking Dandenong Ranges, crossing the famous Monbulk Creek Trestle Bridge. Dangle your legs from the unique open-sided carriages while taking in the beautiful views and crisp scents of fern gullies and mountain ash forests.
Arriving at Lakeside, explore Emerald Lake Park’s peaceful walking trails, enjoy the scenic lake, or relax at the café. Visit the Lakeside Visitor Centre to discover the fascinating history of Puffing Billy through interactive exhibits.
After exploring, return to Melbourne in the early afternoon, completing a perfect half-day adventure filled with history, nature, and unforgettable views
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Large bags, strollers, prams, baby capsules, luggage & walkers cannot be brought on board
Total duration includes the travel time.
Combo: Puffing Billy + Penguin option: This package includes our Puffing Billy Half-day tour & our Phillip Island Penguin Parade Afternoon tour
Combo: Puffing Billy + Penguin option: Please note that when booking this package you will participate in both tours on the same day, Puffing Billy in the morning & Penguin Parade in the afternoon. You will have a lunch break in Melbourne between the tours.
Combo: Puffing Billy + Penguin option: If joining this option your return time to Melbourne will be between 9pm-midnight depending on the season
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Pickup from Selected Hotels
WiFi on board
One-way Journey on Puffing Billy
Professional, Friendly & Informative Guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
English Speaking Tour Guide
Combo: Puffing Billy + Penguin option is 2 half-day tours joined together & taken on the same day
Meals & beverages
Gratuities
Options
Puffing Billy & Penguins combo
Add on the Penguin Parade: Continue your journey by joining our Phillip Island afternoon tour following your Puffing Billy experience in the morning.
This is a full day experience: You'll return to Melbourne after Puffing Billy & enjoy a lunch break before rejoining for the Phillip Island Afternoon tour
Pickup included
Half-Day Puffing Billy Steam Train Experience
Half-day experience: This half-day option returns to Melbourne at approximately 1:15pm, giving you the whole afternoon to enjoy at your leisure!
Pickup included
Operated by Go West Tours
Reviews
19 reviews
Puffing Billy half day tour
June C,
Jan 25, 2025
5.0A lovely morning out and about up in the hills , If you are looking for a half day tour this one is good . Journey only takes 50 mins . You have the rest of the day to do other stuff
We had an amazing...
Alla L,
Jan 21, 2025
5.0We had an amazing experience. It was very easy and relaxing. If you wanna get away from the city and it’s a good thing to do with and it’s only half of the day so you will have time in the evening. It’s good for kids too.
Tour provided what promised, fun and not super long experience
Bridget R,
Jan 14, 2025
5.0They recently started this tour at this outfit, but they really do a good job. Nothing frills, but gives you a not too long chance to ride on the train. So happy I didn’t do a longer ride, was the perfect amount for me. Only wish there was more time at the end point to see the lake and eat without crazy rushing. Advice at food court, sit down and order via QR code. You will get served faster, even if you want it to go.
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