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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.

1.Melbourne: Puffing Billy & Healesville Sanctuary Scenic Tour

Discover Melbourne’s highlights on this full-day tour exploring Puffing Billy, Healesville Sanctuary, Emerald Lake, and Yarra Valley chocolates for $152.

Most Popular★ 4.7

“We enjoyed each step of the trip. Our driver Ron was fantastic. Very friendly with the right amount of sarcastic humour. Just the way we like it. I loved the respectful way that Healesville has been created for our wildlife. I heard many comments that…”

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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

“It was a fun trip with insightful information from Matty, our tour guide. The bus was also nice with enough leg room and working AC. Recommended day trip tour if you are visiting Melbourne.”

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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

“The Puffing Billy and Healesville Sanctuary tour was simply excellent. It began with a unique and vintage train experience followed by a serene walk around a lake, a date with diverse wildlife species, a special bird show and chocolate and ice cRead more”

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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

“They should know that the time they book isn’t what it ends up with. We scheduled for 10:30am pickup and we were picked up at 12:30pm. The communication with Wine hop tours didn’t happened as they said in their texts or phone recordings. I never…”

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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

“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.…”

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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

“Puffing Billy is a great place to be. My guide was amazing. Gowest vehicles are terrible. 24 folks in one coach, it is damn too crowded, no leg space at all.”

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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

“Excellent experience in zoo with my children in Zoo animals. it was a informative for my children . Really recommend for young family members to visit.”

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11.1 day Puffing Billy Steam Train and Wildlife Tour from Melbourne

Discover Melbourne's outdoor charm with this full-day tour featuring a historic steam train ride, native wildlife encounters, and scenic Yarra Valley views.

★ 4.5

“Our trip was wonderfully relaxing and filled with fascinating moments. Mark, our guide, made the journey even more enjoyable with his engaging fun facts—especially the story about lyrebirds mimicking the sounds of the Puffing Billy trainRead more”

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13.Half-Day Puffing Billy Steam Train Experience w optional Penguins

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.

★ 5.0

“Chris N was a good guide. Double thumbs up. Enjoyed the tour. Would be even better if we had more time at emerald lake”

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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

“Guide is the best and helpfull. For transportation suspension seems need to improve so passenger can feel comfortable. For trip for value is worth it, just unfortunate because rain coming during penguin session. If not rain will be perfect. Thanks again to mr philip 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