Puffing Billy & Healesville Sanctuary Day Trip

Discover Australia's wildlife with this day trip to Healesville Sanctuary and an iconic ride on the Puffing Billy steam train.

Day Trip Details

The tour begins with a morning pickup from the Windsor Hotel in Melbourne. Our first stop is the Belgrave railway station, where we will board the famous Puffing Billy steam train.

The train will stop along the foothills of the Dandenong Ranges. We will continue our journey through the lush vegetation of the Dandenong Ranges on this scenic train ride.

After the train ride, the group will travel by minibus to the Healesville Sanctuary, a refuge for a variety of species native to Australia, including kangaroos, koalas, platypuses, dingos, and emus.

Our final stop will be the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery, where you can sample specialty chocolates and enjoy free time to purchase sweets.

The tour concludes with a return to the meeting point in Melbourne, lasting approximately 9 hours.