Puffing Billy & Rainforest Tour
Explore Australia - Melbourne
Cost: |
A$338 (2 Passengers) |
Duration:
6 Hours
Departure Days:
Daily except 18APR, 19APR, 20APR, 21APR, 25APR, 09JUN, 04NOV, 25DEC, 26DEC, 01JAN, 26JAN, 09MAR
Departure Time:
08:00am
Departure Point:
- Mail Exchange Hotel, 688 Bourke St.
Pickup:
- Mail Exchange Hotel, 688 Bourke St.
- Regent Theatre, 191 Collins St.
- Her Majesty's Theatre, 219 Exhibition St.
- Mercure Melbourne Southbank, 9 Riverside Quay Southbank.
Dropoff:
- Mail Exchange Hotel, 688 Bourke St.
Meals:
N/A
Not Included:
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Snacks and Drinks
On Request
Cost: |
A$338 (2 Passengers) |
Inclusions:
- National Park Fees
- 1 hour train journey on Puffing Billy(either Belgrave to Lakeside or vice versa)
- Friendly and informative guide
- Round trip transportation to and from selected pickup locations
What to Bring:
Itinerary:
Valid for 01APR25-31MAR26:
Experience the Magic of Puffing Billy and the Dandenong Ranges Escape Melbourne on an unforgettable adventure with the Puffing Billy and Rainforest Tour. Begin at Grants Picnic Ground, where native birdlife and serene rainforest trails await. Then, board the iconic Puffing Billy Railway at Belgrave Station, and feel the thrill as you dangle your legs over open carriages during a magical one-hour journey through lush forests. At Lakeside Station, explore the Lakeside Visitor Centre, discover steam train history, and enjoy lunch (own expense) surrounded by picturesque views. Perfect for nature and history lovers, this tour promises timeless memories for all ages. Grants Picnic Ground - Pause for a delightful break at Grants Picnic Reserve in Sherbrooke Forest. Wander amid majestic Mountain Ash, and lush fern gullies. Encounter vivid rosellas, galahs, cockatoos, and perhaps a lyrebird. Puffing Billy Railway - Enjoy a 1-hour journey through lush rainforests, embracing the time-honoured tradition of dangling your legs out of the train. Puffing Billy Lakeside Visitors Centre - 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. * At times the train may operate in the reverse direction.
Child Policy:
Valid for 01APR24-31MAR26:
Child: 0-15 years: Child rates apply.
French and Phillip Island Wildlife Expedition upgrade to Guided Ranger Tour
Child: 0-16 years: not catered for.
Important Information:
Valid for 01APR25-31MAR26:
- Child booster seats are available and can be provided on request at least 72 hours prior to tour departure
- Low level of difficulty, most travellers can participate.
- Please wear comfortable and weather-appropriate clothes and shoes.
- A refillable water bottle is recommended
- Not Wheelchair accessible.
On Request
