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Child (4-15)
Infant (0-3)
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Reserve your place aboard the iconic Puffing Billy Railway and set the stage for a truly memorable day out from Melbourne. With your seat guaranteed, you can relax and look forward to enjoying one of Australia’s most loved steam train experiences — without the worry of missing out.
Had a great day trip seeing Aussie wildlife & ride on Puffing Billy steam train through scenic views. Our guide Lillia was lovely & very informative. A throughly enjoyable & well run day 🙂 Sue F
A fun little outing. Worth going. Everyone was very jolly. Great for a range of ages. Highly recommend for a family. You go through towns where people wave. Really liked the tour operator too, he was fun. Ea M
Thanks Explore Australia Tours for fitting us in at the very last minute we thought the tour was the highlight of our Melb trip and even great for kiddos thanks again. Matt was a brilliant guide. Bec D
The gateway to your Puffing Billy adventure, where your journey through the scenic Dandenong Ranges begins or ends.
Enjoy a 1-hour journey through lush rainforests, embracing the time-honoured tradition of dangling your legs out of the train.
Encounter Australia's fascinating wildlife up close and personal at Healesville Sanctuary.
Indulge in a curated tasting selection of expertly handcrafted chocolates.
* Our itineraries can change unexpectedly and are subject to alterations without prior notice.
Melbourne’s free tram network makes getting to/from our pickup locations easy, below are our pickup locations;
You can select your pickup location during the booking process, any changes to your pickup location need to meade at lwast 48 hours prior to your tour departure. To ensure a seamless experience, please plan to arrive about 10 minutes before your scheduled departure time.
Explore Australia values flexibility in our fares policy. You can make changes to your day tour booking at no extra cost up to 48 hours before departure. Cancellations within 48 hours or no-shows will result in a 100% forfeiture of the tour fare.
We strongly recommend you consider travel insurance as a part of your trip planning.
To get the most out of your tour, we recommend bringing the following;
These essentials will enhance your experience and ensure your comfort throughout the journey.
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