Melbourne Puffing Billy and Wildlife Adventure

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.

Meeting Point

Mail Exchange Hotel

688 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Please wait at the bus stop outside the Mail Exchange Hotel - 688 Bourke Street, near to the corner of Spencer St

What's included:

• 1 hour train journey on Puffing Billy Steam Train
• Entry into Wildlife Park

What to expect:

Duration: 8 hours, 30 minutes

Grants Picnic Ground

Monbulk Rd, Dandenong Ranges National Park, Dandenong, Victoria

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.

20 minutes

Puffing Billy Railway

1 Old Monbulk Road, , Belgrave, 3160, Victoria

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.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Puffing Billy Railway

Puffing Billy Railway, Victoria, Australia

Wander through the new Lakeside Visitor Centre, a cultural hub with top-notch facilities, and grab a bite to eat (own expense) at the modern cafe.

45 minutes

Healesville Sanctuary

Badger Creek Road, Healsville, Healesville, 3777, Victoria

Encounter the fascinating Australian wildlife up close and personal at Healesville Sanctuary Wildlife Park

1 hour, 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Yarra Valley

Victoria

Scenic drive through the Yarra Valley from Lakeside to Healesville Sanctuary.

1 hour