Melbourne: Puffing Billy & Healesville Sanctuary Scenic Tour
🏎 Why We Picked This
Culture experiences like this one are ideal for free mornings before Friday practice or the quiet Sunday morning before the race — you get depth without eating into race day.
⚡ Race-week favourite — books out early
Melbourne: Puffing Billy & Healesville Sanctuary Scenic Tour
From $138 per person
About this experience
This fun filled day starts with pick up from a selected Melbourne CBD Hotel in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle and the first stop is the world-famous Puffing Billy steam train. Ride Puffing Billy from Belgrave to Emerald Lake Park. Enjoy this iconic steam train ride through the glorious Dandenong Ranges, one of the most popular tourist destinations in Victoria. Enjoy a leisurely walk around the scenic Emerald Lake, then explore Healesville Sanctuary where you can wander around, observing native animals like koalas, kangaroos, platypus, birds of prey, and more. Take a seat at the animal education lessons and live shows. You can also purchase lunch here. Finish the tour with a visit to the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie, where you can sample complimentary chocolates. Return back to your accommodation in central Melbourne.
Highlights
- ✓Ride the world-famous Puffing Billy steam train
- ✓Explore the world-renowned Healesville Sanctuary, see iconic Australian animals
- ✓Tantalize your taste buds with a visit to the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie
- ✓Enjoy a leisurely walk around beautiful Emerald Lake
- ✓Have free time at Emerald Lake where you can purchase a delicious lunch
What's included
- ✓Pickup and drop-off from a central Melbourne location
- ✓Ticket to ride Puffing Billy from Belgrave to Emerald Lake Park
- ✓Entrance to Healesville Sanctuary Wildlife Park
- ✓Entrance to Yarra Valley Chocolaterie
Not included
- ✕Lunch (available for purchase)
- ✕Additional food and drinks
- ✕Souvenirs
Good to know
Tour runs in all weather conditions but may be subject to cancelation if bus numbers are not met. Plenty of notice will be given should this occur Please note, this tour is NOT suitable for cruise passengers due to tour timings Please note during peak periods a larger vehicle may be used.
Getting there
Meet out the front of Hotel Windsor. Seasonal Pick up times apply, please note time and pick up location during booking process.
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Our scheduled trip was postponed. We are waiting for the refund and will see if there are tours we can join next time.