Puffing Billy And Healesville Sanctuary Scenic Tour
Overview
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Experience the scenic Yarra Valley on the Puffing Billy train. This full-day trip takes you through the Dandenong Ranges to Emerald Lake, the Healesville Sanctuary Zoo, and the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery. This trip starts and ends near Southern Cross Station in the Melbourne CBD.
Description
Duration: 8 hours
PICK UP TIME ranges between 8am – 10am
DROP OFF TIME ranges between 4pm – 6pm
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Stop At: Emerald Lake, Emerald, Victoria 3782 Australia
Enjoy a leisurely stroll around beautiful Emerald Lake.
Stop At: Puffing Billy Playground, 13 Kilvington Dr cnr Heroes Avenue, Emerald, Victoria 3782 Australia
Hop aboard the Puffing Billy steam train for a scenic ride from Belgrave to Emerald Lake.
Stop At: Healesville Sanctuary, Glen Eadie Ave, Healesville, Victoria 3777 Australia
Explore the world-renowned Healesville Sanctuary where you can wander at your leisure. You can also purchase your lunch here.
Stop At: Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery, 35 Old Healesville Rd Cnr Melba Highway, Yarra Glen, Victoria 3775 Australia
Make your way to the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie for free tastings and chocolate shopping.
Please meet Hotel Windsor, 111 Spring Street Melbourne.
Please note, this tour is NOT suitable for cruise passengers due to tour timings.
What's included
Air-conditioned vehicle
Entry to ride Puffing Billy (Belgrave to Emerald Lake)
Entry to Healesville Sanctuary
Entry to Yarra Valley Chocolaterie
Entry to Emerald Lake
What's not included
All food and beverage is excluded
Please note:
Pick up location and times to be confirmed by the company once booking completed 24 hours prior to the start of the tour.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation more than 48 hours prior to a tour departure will result in a full refund of the tour fare. (less credit card fee charged if applicable).
Cancellation inside 48 hours of tour departure or failure to take up a booked tour will result in the full fare being forfeited.
Meeting points
Hotel Windsor, 111 Spring Street Melbourne
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Reviews
455 reviews
Fun railroad experience on the Puffing Billy
Kate Y,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Riding the Puffing Billy was such a fun experience. Our guide Graham was excellent and told some history about the railroad on the drive there, which helped me put the whole time in history in perspective. We had perfect weather which added to the enjoyment of the day. The stop at the Healesville Sanctuary was also really nice. It was a small shady park with lots of native animals.
Puffing Billy and Yarra valley
Ruvindi S,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00Our tour guide, Marti, was fantastic and even showed us kangaroos on the way back. The tour was excellent overall; however, the Puffing Billy train ride ended at Menzies Creek, which did not match the trip description. Aside from that, it was a great experience.
We got lost walking to...
Winnie M,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We got lost walking to the pick up spot which supposed to be close by. Michael called and actually came to pick us up where we were. So appreciate of that ( we know this may not be common) as this is our first time visiting Australia and it made us feel how good and genuine people can be here. Tour wise, the train ride is lovely and the stops and drives are so pleasant, for the two of us older folks.
Day was good but not the customer service
Radesh P,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a lovely day activity but we had trouble of the staff not responding the call and messages. We live in nobal park but we have togo city and come to yarravalley. It doesnt make sense .. driver could have picked us from the middle (nobal park or wantirna) while goung to day of activity and also dropped.
Graeme was very helpful and a lot of history well done
sue V,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very enjoyable and a time to look around would recommend this trip to the wildlife and chocolate place
Fun Antique Train Ride and Wonderful Animal Sanctuary experience
David E,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience out of Melbourne. "Puffin Billy" is a hoot! Dangling your legs over the edge during the train trip is a lot of fun. The Heathsville Sanctuary is a special place for injured and endangered animals. Be sure to check out the Red Tree Kangaroo if you go. Marty, our driver and guide did a superb job! Everything delivered as described and on time.
Great day exploring Australia
Alexandria S,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing guide and loved the whole vibe of the day! The animals were great and we got to see the flight show with all the birds.
Definitely worth doing. A...
Deborah M,Mar 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Definitely worth doing. A great day out. Our guide, Russell was brilliant, he’s very knowledgeable and kept us well informed
One full day tour.
ThaisTorii,Mar 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Although the trip focuses on AO, we took advantage of this tour. And it was worth it. We closed in Brazil with the Get your Guide. We leave the station at Belgrave, stop at Emerald Lake Park for lunch and then head to Healesville Shrine. Our guide found us there, and still took us to Chocolateria Yarra. It all happened within the plan, our group was small and the guide was quite fun.
Very entertaining with...
Christine B,Mar 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very entertaining with knowledgeable guide through interesting countryside making it a fabulous day out.
From A$230.00
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