Puffing Billy Steam Train & Healesville Day Tour by AAT Kings

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Duration: 9h 30m
Location: Dandenong Ranges, Australia | Dandenong Ranges, Australia


Category: Day Trips & Excursions

Highlights:
Memorable & nostalgic ride on century-old steam train
Fresh mountain air & famed Billy Tea at Grants Reserve
Scenic ride along emerald-green rainforest & steep valleys
Up-close encounter with koalas, kangaroos & cockatoos
Natural bushland setting of Healesville Sanctuary

Inclusions:
Guided tour of Healesville Sanctuary
Ride on Puffing Billy steam train
Admission fees
Australia's Billy Tea with lamingtons and vegemite crackers
Roundtrip transportation to and from your Melbourne hotel
Live tour commentary in English

Description:

Drive through the lush rainforest in Victoria, see the splendid Dandenong Ranges in the distance, ride the restored Puffing Billy steam train, and marvel at the Healesville sanctuary on this full-day adventure from Melbourne.

From Melbourne, ride through mountains ranges with lush rainforest, waterfalls, and steep valleys to Grants Reserve, a pristine wilderness reserve in the Dandenongs. Breathe the crisp, clean air and admire the scenery as you sip the famous Billy Tea with lamingtons and vegemite crackers. Snap a few photos and hand feed charming native birds such as the colorful Crimson Rosella and pink-chested Galah.

Next, make your way to Belgrave, home to the century-old Puffing Billy steam train. Go back in time as you ride the restored train on Australia's most notable narrow-gauge railway. Along the way, pass the gorgeous Sherbrooke Forest, see the old Trestle bridge, and view the stunning Port Phillip Bay before you arrive at Menzies Creek.

In the afternoon, explore the bushland setting of Healesville Sanctuary and get up close with animals such as wombats, koalas, kangaroos, and dingoes. While here, watch the exciting Eagles Fly demonstration and spot the shy platypus in the renowned nocturnal creek habitat.