Puffing Billy & Rainforest Tour from Melbourne

Duration6h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 27 travelers

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Escape Melbourne on an unforgettable adventure with the Puffing Billy & 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.

*At times train may operate in reverse

What's included

1 hour train journey on Puffing Billy
Return transfers to/from Melbourne in modern vehicle
Friendly & informative guide

Lunch is available to purchase from a local cafe
Beverages are available to purchase from a local cafe

What to expect

Melbourne
1h

Depart Melbourne and head towards the Dandenong Ranges & Yarra Valley
Grants Picnic Ground
20m

Discover native birdlife and tranquil rainforest trails at Grants Picnic Ground, a serene escape in the Dandenong Ranges. This includes travel time from Melbourne to the Dandenong Ranges
15m

Board Puffing Billy at Belgrave Station, a historic steam train that whisks you into the heart of the rainforest.
Puffing Billy Railway
1h · Admission ticket included

Enjoy a magical journey through lush forests on Puffing Billy, dangling your legs over open carriages for an unforgettable ride.
1h

Explore the Lakeside Visitor Centre, learn Puffing Billy's history, and grab lunch (at own expense) while surrounded by the serene lakeside scenery.
Melbourne
1h

Depart Lakeside and head back to Melbourne in the early afternoon

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please wait outside the pickup location at 688 Bourke St at least 10 minutes before your confirmed pickup time. This pickup time will be reconfirmed after booking. The tour start time shown on your booking is not your pickup time.

End point

Please wait outside the pickup location at 688 Bourke St at least 10 minutes before your confirmed pickup time. This pickup time will be reconfirmed after booking. The tour start time shown on your booking is not your pickup time.

Pickup details

We look forward to welcoming you on board! Before your tour, we will send you a message confirming your exact pickup time and location. Please check this carefully, as your pickup time may differ from the tour start time shown elsewhere. Follow the time in our message and arrive 10 minutes early so we can get your adventure underway!

Additional information

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

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