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15 Best Puffing Billy & Dandenong Tours

The steam-train days in the Dandenong Ranges: Puffing Billy’s open-sided carriages through mountain ash forest, often paired with Healesville Sanctuary’s wildlife hospital. The century-old train still runs on volunteer stokers.

2.From Melbourne: Puffing Billy and Penguin Parade Combo Tour

Experience Victorian charm on this full-day tour from Melbourne, combining a scenic steam train ride with the adorable Penguin Parade at Phillip Island.

★ 4.5

“Terry was a great guide and the best driver; smooth ride throughout, was able to get a few naps in-between. Was able to see penguins up close for the first time! they were so cute! my family and I really enjoyed our trip đź©·”

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3.From Melbourne: Puffing Billy Steam Train & Wildlife Tour

Discover Melbourne's natural beauty on this 8-hour tour featuring a scenic steam train ride through Dandenong Ranges and close encounters with Australian wildlife.

★ 4.7

“Great trip in a convenient minibus with 23 people. We had enough breaks for coffee, light breakfast or lunch. Our guide Stuart informed us about everything useful, so I didn't need to ask. He ran the trip smoothly and in fun atmosphere. On Sunday there…”

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4.From Melbourne: Puffing Billy Train & Penguins Wildlife Tour

Discover the charm of Victoria with a full-day tour from Melbourne featuring Puffing Billy's scenic steam train ride and the adorable Penguin Parade at Phillip Island.

★ 4.8

“I was hesitant about initially booking this trip however my husband and I absolutely loved it. I can’t remember the tour guides name but he was someone from the UK - he was very friendly and informative. He was really interesting and we enjoyed listening…”

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5.Puffing Billy And Healesville Sanctuary Scenic Tour

Discover the scenic Yarra Valley on this full-day tour featuring Puffing Billy, Healesville Sanctuary, Emerald Lake, and chocolates, all from Melbourne.

★ 4.5

“Wonderful experience all around. Our tour guide, Marty, did a phenomenal job, and even took videos of us riding the train!! One of the best tour guides I've had, and it was a fantastic itinerary on top of that. I would do this again and…”

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6.Puffing Billy And Phillip Island Penguin Parade Bus Tour

Explore Victoria’s highlights on this full-day tour from Melbourne, including Puffing Billy, the Nobbies, and the famous Phillip Island penguin parade, with expert guides.

★ 4.5

“Take water and snacks with you. Warm clothing for both the train and waiting to see the penguins. It's a long day for small children. Bus was adequate but old.”

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7.Yarra Valley Wildlife & Wine Day Tour with Healesville Sanctuary

Discover native Australian wildlife, enjoy delicious wine tastings, and savor a scenic day at Healesville Sanctuary and Yarra Valley vineyards with this full-day tour.

★ 5.0

“An exceptional opportunity to drive through one of Australia’s most beautiful wine regions, see amazing wildlife and taste some truly exceptional food and wine. 11/10!”

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8.Melbourne: Half-Day Puffing Billy Steam Train Experience

Discover the scenic charm of Melbourne with a half-day Puffing Billy steam train ride, exploring Dandenong Ranges and Emerald Lake Park, guided by local experts.

★ 4.8

“Michael is an amazing tour guide. He gave us information in a very entertaining way throughout the trip. He kept an eye on us constantly and never left us alone. Because Michael is such a positive person, the tour was very enjoyable. If I come…”

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10.Healesville Sanctuary General Entry Ticket

Explore Australia's unique wildlife at Healesville Sanctuary with a full-day ticket. Encounter koalas, wombats, platypus, and watch bird shows in a natural setting.

★ 4.5

“Are we talking about the ticketing experience or the visit to the sanctuary? The ticketing experience was messy. The sanctuary visit was wonderful.”

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14.Melbourne: Puffing Billy Penguin Parade Brighton Boxes Tour

Discover the highlights of Melbourne with this full-day tour visiting Brighton's colorful beach boxes, Puffing Billy steam train, and Phillip Island's penguins for a memorable Australian experience.

★ 4.7

“Overall Value for money. The trip is nicely planned out and it allow us to have sufficient time spent at each atraction. Only thing is the zoo animals are mostly hiding some where or asleep. I didnt See any kaola. Tony the guide is very…”

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15.Melbourne Puffing Billy Penguin Yarra Valley Wine choc Tour

Explore Victoria with this 12-hour tour featuring Puffing Billy railway, Yarra Valley wine and chocolate tastings, wildlife encounters, and the Penguin Parade.

★ 4.5

“It was a great long day packed with activities, from yarra valley to puffing billy to the penguin parade. we had a fun time esp the kids. The highlight was the train and seeing the penguins. Just a little room for improvement would be the…”

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More Puffing Billy & Dandenong Tours

4.5Puffing Billy & Rainforest Tour from Melbourne$121.21 5.0Dandenong Ranges Private Day Tour$305.10 4.2Melbourne: Penguin Parade Tour with Puffing Billy Train Ride12 hours$133 5.0From Melbourne: Dandenong Ranges Private Day Tour6 hours$247 5.0Puffing Billy Train and Penguins Wildlife Tour$164.25 5.0Puffing Billy Tour and Penguin Parade from Melbourne$175.72 4.0Puffing Billy and Penguin Parade Day Tour From Melbourne$162 4.5VIP Sanctuary Tour at Healesville Sanctuary – excl. entry$85.35 4.0Melbourne: Puffing Billy Train & Penguin Island Excursion12 hours$130 4.0Puffing Billy Train and Phillip Island Penguin Parade Day Tour$105.43 4.3Melbourne: Puffing Billy Steam Train & Penguin Parade Tour$113 3.3Melbourne: Healesville Sanctuary & Phillip Island Tour11 hours$125 4.5From Melbourne: Puffing Billy & Penguins Combo Tour Package1 day$173 4.4Melbourne: Puffing Billy Train & Healesville & Winery Tour$140 3.5Koala Experience at Healesville Sanctuary – excl. entry$27.97 3.7Melbourne: Puffing Billy Steam Train and Philip Island$515 4.5Melbourne to Puffing Billy and Yarra Valley Private Tour10 hours$952 4.5Healesville Sanctuary And Phillip Island Wildlife Bus Tour$126.95 5.0[Private Tour] Healesville Sanctuary Wildlife & Puffing Billy Steam Train$502.07 5.0From Melbourne: Puffing Billy Private Tour – Up to 11 pax8 hours$991 5.0From Melbourne: Mornington Peninsula Tour and Puffing Billy$198 4.0Kangaroo Experience at Healesville Sanctuary – excl. entry$27.97 4.0Puffing Billy Train&Healesville Sanctuary&Yarra Valley Wine Tour$152.06 5.0[PRIVATE TOUR] Puffing Billy and Dandenong Mountains$466.21