Puffing Billy Steam Train Experience: Historic Journey & Wildlife Encounters

Step back in time with a captivating expedition on the Puffing Billy steam train through the Dandenong Ranges. Immerse yourself in nature and interact with Australia’s treasured wildlife.

Duration: 8 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Grants Picnic Ground - Take a pleasant break at Grants Picnic Reserve in Sherbrooke Forest. Stroll among the towering Mountain Ash and lush fern gullies. Spot vibrant rosellas, galahs, cockatoos, and possibly a lyrebird.
  • Puffing Billy Railway - Experience a 1-hour steam train ride on Puffing Billy through verdant rainforests, enjoying the…
What's Included
  • 1 hour train journey on Puffing Billy Steam Train
  • Entry into Wildlife Park
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • All Fees and Taxes
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Tea and coffee
Additional Information

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

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

Customer Ratings
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Andert23
Sep 29, 2025
Great experience - Margaret was a very well experienced tour guide. She was always friendly and helpful. The show at the zoo was super amazing.
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Meander05133510912
Sep 20, 2025
Must see and do! - Great trip out of the city to explore the nature via train ride. Also to see the animal sanctuary. Pick was close to my accommodation so it suitable for the morning pick up without rushing. Tour guide was knowledgeable of the area and friendly. Definitely recommend.
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Stephanie_s
Sep 1, 2025
Our guide was fabulous.... - Our guide was fabulous. So caring, great to have a chat with and even took some videos for us on the train. Was a great experience.
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Lsofieanna
Aug 28, 2025
Puffing Billy - Highly recommended. Lee Lee was very informative and able to give us recommendations on where to go around in melbourne. She was very cheerful. The puffing billy was a great experience. The animals were also very cute
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Flyer02509658349
Aug 28, 2025
Wonderful Puffing Billy steam train tour - Great tour and very nice tour guide, Lee Lee. Very kind and clear instructions for tour details. Drive very stable and smoothly in mountain roads!! Very nice experience and recommend!!
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Passenger09412419514
Aug 25, 2025
Awesome experience with EA - Excellent curated tour, plus our tour guide, Jose, is very kind. He provided very clear instructions and a very informative time while cruising on the road.
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Skbtravelling
Aug 21, 2025
Fine heritage railway with good facilities and unique window seating - An excellent trip despite the wet weather. As a heritage railway enthusiast there is a good balance between traditional railway with steam locomotives and tourist attraction. The cafe and shop were well appointed and I now have a pin badge of the railway in my railway uniform back in England.
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Chanyil2025
Aug 16, 2025
A day tour with tour guide Jose #Phillip island - Dear Jose! (Tour guide )Thank you so much for this wonderful day, we really enjoyed it, such unforgettably experience riding steam train and observing mini 🐧 coming home! Greetings from Taiwan, Germany
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Toniw842
Jul 29, 2025
Great Day Tour - Puffing Billy and the Penguins - Fabulous day trip to go on The Puffing Billy Train and a visit to see the Phillip Island Penguins! Our guide and Driver Jose was awesome, friendly and informative. Highly recommend this Tour.
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Hugof8
Jul 30, 2025
Good but not exciting - Good but not exciting. The first part (visit to sanctuary) was good as it is a semi-open zoo. Then we traveled one hour to take the train and ride it for 45’. We expected something thrilling but it is just an old train and after the arrival, there is a cheap food cafeteria
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From $144
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).