Melbourne
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.
Discover Melbourne’s highlights on this full-day tour exploring Puffing Billy, Healesville Sanctuary, Emerald Lake, and Yarra Valley chocolates for $152.
Most Popular“Enjoyed the whole day!! Our tour guide Mars was very informative and a great safe driver!”
Experience Victorian charm on this full-day tour from Melbourne, combining a scenic steam train ride with the adorable Penguin Parade at Phillip Island.
“Lorraine was an amazing tour guide. Lovely trip and experience because of her. It was a very hot day, so the train was cancelled. But Lorraine made the best of the day and brought us to the Australia Garden and then to Phillip Island for…”
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.
“Our tour guide / driver Gary was super friendly and helpful! We enjoyed the tour so much, both the train ride and the sanctuary are amazing! This was the first time we tried taking a steam train where we could swing our legs off the…”
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.
“Great!! Tour guide was friendly and gave good advice with penguins. Would recommend upgrading! :)”
Discover the scenic Yarra Valley on this full-day tour featuring Puffing Billy, Healesville Sanctuary, Emerald Lake, and chocolates, all from Melbourne.
“Puffing Billy steam-train is certainly one GEM of an experience - most unique of all the things I’ve experienced so far during my Australia trip! Highly recommended! We were very lucky to have Dean as our tour guide, who was kind, responsible, and super considerate.…”
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.
“A ride on the iconic and charming Puffing Billy train offered wonderful glimpses into past rail operations. I thoroughly enjoyed the tour of Phillip Island, where we spotted wallabies and kangaroos. Viewing the Penguin Parade felt like watching a live National Geographic documentary. David is…”
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.
“I really enjoyed my trip to the Yarra Valley. I chose the Healesville Sanctuary and Wine Tasting combo tour. I had to reschedule once, but it was handled very smoothly. I did the tour solo, but was with a group of about 8 other people.…”
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.
“Fabulous experience on the Puffing Billy train! Our guide Jools (and her koala Gumnut) were amazing, nothing was too much trouble and her communications were brilliant. She even went out of her way to find kangaroos on the way home!! If you do one trip,…”
Discover Melbourne’s Dandenong Ranges with a 6-hour tour featuring Puffing Billy steam train, rainforest walks, and native birdwatching for a memorable day.
“Our guide Lockie was super friendly and knowledgeable! We loved the Puffing Billy train too, was so enjoyable and relaxing. 10/10 half day experience and would definitely recommend to travellers of all ages!!”
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.
“We had so much fun! We especially loved the bird show! Hearing the lyrebird up close was incredible as well. Everything was awesome. 10/10 experience!”
Discover Melbourne's outdoor charm with this full-day tour featuring a historic steam train ride, native wildlife encounters, and scenic Yarra Valley views.
“Always sit on the platform side of the carriage when you first get on as the views are better from there. Stewart (our driver) was up for some good old interstate banter and I loved it as it helps to break the ice early with…”
Experience scenic train rides, coastal views, and adorable penguins on this full-day tour from Melbourne—perfect for wildlife lovers and scenic explorers.
“We had an amazing experience on our tour, despite some unexpected challenges due to extreme weather that led to part of the tour being canceled. Our guide was incredibly accommodating, quickly arranging a great replacement activity that still made our day memorable. The driver was…”
Experience the historic Puffing Billy steam train through Melbourne’s Dandenong Ranges with scenic views, friendly guides, and optional penguin visits for a memorable half-day adventure.
“What a great experience. My son was so happy to coincide with his birthday, getting a surprise from the tour guide. Highly recommended traveling with Viator & Go West 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.
“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…”
Explore Victoria with this 12-hour tour featuring Puffing Billy railway, Yarra Valley wine and chocolate tastings, wildlife encounters, and the Penguin Parade.
“Excellent experience! I would highly recommend this tour. Would like to come again!”
Laneway coffee, ocean-road cliffs and penguins commuting at dusk.