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Puffing Billy And Healesville Sanctuary Scenic Tour

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Overview

Available languages

English

8 hours 15 minutes

Mobile ticket

Visit some of the Yarra Valley's finest attractions from the picturesque Dandenong Ranges through to the world-renowned Healesville Sanctuary. You will get to ride the iconic Puffing Billy and sample some of the finest Yarra Valley chocolate there is. This is a wonderful full day tour full of exciting opportunities with a relaxing vibe.

Bring an umbrella if rain is forecast.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Please note, this tour is NOT suitable for cruise passengers due to tour timings.

Please note: ALL babies/toddlers/children up to age 15 must purchase a CHILD ticket.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Entry to ride Puffing Billy (Belgrave to Emerald Lake)

Entry to Emerald Lake

Air-conditioned vehicle

Entry to Healesville Sanctuary

Entry to Yarra Valley Chocolaterie

All food and beverage is excluded

What To Expect

1

Emerald Lake

Enjoy a leisurely stroll around beautiful Emerald Lake.

1 hour 15 minutes•Admission Included
2

Puffing Billy Playground

Hop aboard the Puffing Billy steam train for a scenic ride from Belgrave to Emerald Lake.

3 hours•Admission Included

Options

Puffing Billy And Healesville Sanctuary Scenic Tour

Pickup included

Reviews

4.62

399 reviews

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  • Great and enjoyable tour!

    Roland A,

    Jul 12, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    One of the best experience while in Melbourne is this Puffing Billy ride. I hope to stay longer for at least another 30mins at Emerald to enjoy my food. But over-all experienced is great and highly recommended if you have kids and young at heart like me.

  • Beautiful, Fun, Memorable Day

    Kristen S,

    Jun 30, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    What a fun experience! We loved the train ride. We sat on the bench that allowed us to hang our legs over the side of the train. And, even on a cold winter’s day it wasn’t too windy or too cold. The scenery was beautiful as it takes you through a temperate rainforest. Community people stopped on the roads or sat on their front porches to wave to us along the way. The Great Ocean Road provided beautiful scenery for some spectacular photos! Our tour guide pointed out kangaroo in field or on golf courses along the way which was really cool. Our time at the animal sanctuary was fun too. We saw animals that we had only ever seen in pictures or on TV before. We were really impressed with this little zoo. The chocolate factory was something a little different than everything else we had seen and done. It was a fun way to sample Australian made chocolate and gave us an opportunity to buy some gifts for family and friends. Towards the end of the day our guide drove us through a reserve that was known for having kangaroo hopping around, and we were not disappointed! We were able to get some really great pictures. All in all we had a great day and would recommend this tour to anyone!

  • Rough itinerary

    Nadhirah A,

    Jun 20, 2025

    - Viator

    4.00

    There wasn’t a clear itinerary given prior so let me give you one: ~1 hour bus ride to Puffing Billy ~30 min wait for train ~1 hour ride on Puffing Billy (our train stopped twice, not sure if that’s normal) ~30 min refreshment/toilet break at Victoria station ~40 min bus ride to Healesville Animal Sanctuary ~1.5 hours at Healesville Animal Sanctuary (go watch the 20 min bird show at 3 pm!) ~15 min bus ride to Yarra Valley Chocolaterie ~45 min at chocolaterie ~1 hr 15 min bus ride to Melbourne

  • Excellent Day Out

    Elizabeth M,

    Jun 16, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    This was a great experience. Our driver was very friendly and knowledgeable and did a great job of letting us know everything we needed to know. The Puffing Billy was so much fun, the Healesville Sanctuary is huge and amazing, and the little stop off at the chocolate factory is a great way to end the day. The only down side is the day isn't long enough to fit everything in at the sanctuary. I would highly recommend.

  • Great and fun tour

    NurdianaErma A,

    Jun 12, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Bonnie, our tour guide is very friendly and cheerful. Makes the entire tour fun and joyful for me and my kid. Our most favourite part on this tour is the puffing billy. It’s a really cool train ride, and we get to enjoy beautiful scenery. It’s also calming and fun. Bonnie shared with us some historical facts, which is really helpful. Would love to do this tour again next time we come.

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