Melbourne · DANDENONGS & PUFFING BILLY
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A century-old steam train through fern gullies and mountain ash, usually paired with a wildlife sanctuary. Pick your Dandenongs day from the trips below: which combine Healesville Sanctuary or the penguins, what each includes, current prices, and how gentle the day really is.
Ride Puffing Billy, walk Emerald Lake, meet Aussie wildlife at Healesville Sanctuary, and sample free chocolates from Yarra Valley.
“Graham is as a very knowledgeable driver. Puffing Billy was a great experience as was Healsville Sanctuary. It is a long day but finishes with a trip to a chocolate factory!”
Ride Puffing Billy and then watch Phillip Island penguins at sunset on a long but well-paced 12-hour Melbourne day trip with transfers.
“I really liked the Puffing Billy Train and spotting all the wildlife, we saw kangaroos, wallabies, goose and lots of penguins.”
Steam through the Dandenong Ranges on Puffing Billy, then meet koalas and birds at Healesville, with pickup from Melbourne for $140.
“Fun ride and a lots of nice and cute animals. Thank you for the trip”
Ride the iconic Puffing Billy steam train through the Dandenong Ranges, then watch Phillip Island’s penguins return at sunset.
“It was a long day but the guide (Mark?) was great and he made sure that for the most part it was never boring. He showed us some interesting views and gave us the opportunity to get out, stretch our legs and take photos. The views in the Dandenongs is stunning and even if you don't do a tour, I would highly suggest you jump in a car and take a drive. Not seeing many penguins was disappointing but that is no one's fault. You are NOT allowed to take photos and they are very strict on that. Puffing Billy was fun and once again the views were spectacular. We…”
Steam train views, Emerald Lake walks, Healesville wildlife, and chocolate tastings in one long day from Melbourne for $163.53.
“Puffing Billy's ticket is taken by the travel agency in the closing date so that they can price in a very high way. the introduction of the trip is poor and the Healesville Sanctuary is boring. so that we quit the trip in the middle and go back to city ourselves.”
Steam train to Puffing Billy, Nobbies sea views, then Phillip Island Penguin Parade with guided timing and included entrances.
“We had such a lovely day, starting with the Puffing Billy train. Our tour guide Lorraine was so informative and engaging. She took a video of us on the train and shared the content afterwards. After the train we ventured to Nobbies and explored the wildlife and she pointed out where penguin burrows would be and we spotted lots of wallabies too. The penguin parade was great. They came out late when we were there, but we still managed to see lots. I thoroughly recommend this tour. Lorraine looked after us and answered all our questions from start to find! So enjoyable.”
Half-day Puffing Billy ride through the Dandenong Ranges, cross Monbulk Creek Trestle Bridge, then relax at Emerald Lake Park with a small group.
“Had a good tour with Rhys. The tour is a nice half day tour to start the day. The train ride was nice”
Puffing Billy steam train, rainforest bird walks, and Lakeside steam history, all wrapped into a half-day tour from Melbourne.
“Brilliant trip, thoroughly enjoyed. Spectacular views and a great day out.”
A full day from Melbourne to Puffing Billy and Healesville Sanctuary, with scenic drives, native wildlife stops, and included tickets.
“Lockey was incredible, gave us a lot of recommendations and fun facts and the tour itself was great, saw plenty of animals and if you can, highly recommend the bird show at the sanctuary!! Puffin billy was also great with stunning view and a fun memorable experience! Best day in Melbourne, highly recommend!!”
Melbourne day tour linking Puffing Billy’s steam railway, The Nobbies coastal cliffs, and a sunset Penguin Parade at Summerland Beach.
“amazing, loved all the information the tour guide gave, made the experience all the more special”
Ride the iconic Puffing Billy steam train through the Dandenong Ranges with hotel pickup, onboard Wi‑Fi, and time at Emerald Lake Park.
“The steam train experience is original and fun and our guide Mel, made the excursion even betterAuto-translated”
Melbourne day trip: Brighton Bathing Boxes, Puffing Billy steam train, and Phillip Island penguins plus Nobbies coastal views.
“Driver Angel so nice and informative in both languages! My family enjoyed 100% !!! Very recommended!”
Yarra Valley chocolates, Puffing Billy steam train, and Phillip Island penguin parade in one 13-hour day from Melbourne for $120.
“The driver's service attitude was great, very polite and courteous. The view was wonderful, we had a great trip!!”
Half-day Melbourne trip to Puffing Billy steam train and Dandenong Ranges rainforest, plus Lakeside history stop with easy transfers.
“Nice experience with the tours and tour guide are nice n friendly, the half day trip is just nice for our family”
Private day tour from Melbourne to the Dandenong Ranges forests, Kallista lunch, Alfred Nicholas Gardens, and botanic gardens with pickup.
“It was a beautiful, relaxing day in nature. Jay was an excellent guide. He was knowledgeable, friendly, and full of interesting conversation and insights. The eucalyptus forest smelled incredible and we enjoyed watching all of the birds. Lunch was delicious and we really enjoyed seeing the Australian plants at the botanic gardens.”
