Private Tour
Private Dandenong Ranges Tour including Puffing Billy
Overview
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5 hours
Mobile ticket
Just an hour’s drive from Melbourne is the verdant landscape of the magnificent Dandenong Ranges, part of the Great Dividing mountain range which runs the entire length of the east coast of Australia. The Dandenongs are home to ‘Puffing Billy’. Operating since 1900, this fully restored steam engine is Australia’s oldest surviving and most famous steam train. With lush fern gullies brushing past, and Mountain Ash towering overhead, Puffing Billy makes for a wonderful opportunity to relax and breathe in the fresh mountain air whilst the train makes its way through the temperate rainforest. Re-live the romance and charm of the bygone days of steam as you travel back in time on this historic, narrow-gauge railway on its original mountain track.
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
What To Expect
Puffing Billy Playground
The journey aboard Puffing Billy takes you through the magnificent Dandenong Ranges, located only one hour east of Melbourne. With lush fern gullies brushing past and Mountain Ash trees towering overhead, Puffing Billy makes for a wonderful opportunity to relax and breathe in the fresh air whilst the train makes its way through the temperate rainforest. This century-old steam train continues to run on its original mountain track from Belgrave to Gembrook in the magnificent Dandenong Ranges 40kms east of Melbourne.
SkyHigh Mount Dandenong
Situated less than an hour from the Melbourne CBD, on the uppermost reach of the Dandenong Ranges, amid cool ferny glades and lush towering native forests, SkyHigh is one of Victoria’s premier tourist attractions with majestic views to be experienced day or night over the Melbourne skyline.
What‘s Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Private tour
Professional guide
Bottled water
Puffing Billy steam train
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
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Private Dandenong Ranges Tour including Puffing Billy
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Reviews
1 review
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Simon is the best so far
Melinda H,Aug 11, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Best tour to date. The thing with private tours is that the guide makes or breaks the experience. Simon made this the best tour like this that we’ve done to date in 3 different countries. He took pictures, gave us ideas on other things to do, and showed us the sights. Engaged with my teenaged sons on their levels and kept them interested. Puffing Billy was fun, but Simon was so much more than transportation to and from the train. Book with these guys and I hope you get Simon! Caramel and Aluminum!
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