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Ride the century-old Puffing Billy through the Dandenong Ranges and enjoy a stop at Emerald Lake—all in a half-day tour.
Everything you get: Hotel pickup from select Melbourne CBD locations and a smooth transfer to Belgrave. Enjoy a one-way journey on the Puffing Billy to Lakeside, followed by free time at Emerald Lake Park and the Lakeside Visitor Centre. The tour includes an English-speaking guide, premium coach seating with Wi-Fi, and a multilingual audio guide in 16 languages (via app).
Why choose this: A hassle-free way to experience Puffing Billy, ideal for first-timers or short-on-time travellers. With hotel pickup, a scenic train ride, and easy return to central Melbourne, it’s the simplest way to tick off this Victorian classic.
Inclusions
Hotel pickup from select Melbourne CBD locations
One-way Puffing Billy steam train ticket
Free time at Emerald Lake Park & Lakeside Visitor Centre
Air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi and upgraded seating
Central Melbourne drop-off (Immigration Museum)
English-speaking professional guide
Multilingual audio guide (16 languages via app, bring headphones)
Exclusions
Amazing trip,, kind and well-informed guide; a pity the mic on the bus did not work though. Also, a teeny bit chaotic sorting people into three different coaches. But it alk worked out perfectly in the end. Puffing Billy and the penguins are definitely well worth the time and money.
The guide John was fantastic. He was knowledgeable and really keen to give everyone the best experience possible. He went above and beyond from his photography skills to ensuring his passengers had a way to get home.
Our driver Phil was down to earth, full of info, prompt and got us in and set for the activities on the itinerary with no dramas :)
Ride with Puffing Billy was good, despite the rain. Animal "spotting" and the pinguins were also good. Gavin, the driver, had a lot of knowledge that he willingly shared.
Great weather, great sights and sweet guide.
To be honest I loved everything about it. It's went exactly as I expected. I should've brought a warmer jacket with me to the penguins though. I can't remember our guides name but he was really good and informative. I'm very glad that I did the tour and I would recommend it.
The app showed pick up time 10:15 However the tour guide sent us a text message saying that pick up time 8:30 but i did't see the message…
Ride the Puffing Billy and see the Penguin Parade—all in one seamless day with coastal views and wildlife encounters.
Everything you get: Get scenic transfers from Melbourne to the Dandenong Ranges and ride the Puffing Billy steam train through forested landscapes. Enjoy free time at Emerald Lake Park, visit the Nobbies boardwalk, and watch the Penguin Parade on Phillip Island. Includes round-trip transfers in an air-conditioned coach and an English-speaking guide.
Why choose this: See two top Victoria sights in one day—steam train ride & penguin parade—with expert guide and easy Melbourne transfers.
Inclusions
Puffing Billy steam train ticket (Belgrave to Emerald)
Entry to Phillip Island Penguin Parade
Return transfers from Melbourne CBD
Hotel pick-up and drop-off from meeting point
English-speaking professional guide
Air-conditioned coach transport
Exclusions
Gratuities
Personal expenses
The puffing billy train was an amazing experience. Everything went as planned, smooth, hassle free, one click planned the whole day trip, time saving and the guide was helpful, no issues.
Half the your was cancelled without notice and the guide could not control the situation well. There is no information about refund or compensation when the for company did not do their due diligence on incumbent weather that could affect the running schedule of the train. Although the tour guide said the train was cancelled only in the morning after the tour started, when we checked with the train site it was always known that the train will be cancelled on hot days due to fire hazards. The tour guide provided no guide, he was too busy having his own personal chats with one of the female customers about his life and interests, the bus was old and aircon was poor. I expect the tour company to contact us about refunding our tickets but no contact was made and they've just profited from our horrible experience.
I am very glad that I traveled with a group this time, it would have been very difficult to do this trip alone and impossible to do all the items in one day. Their schedule was very reasonable. The tour guide driver, JHONE, was funny and warm and a lovely person!
A great day out with Derrick as our guide. Very informative about the area. The train ride was excellent. Healesville Santuary was fantastic even with the showers of rain we had. Finished the day with a massive icecream at the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie. Thank you so much.
Ride a steam train, meet Aussie wildlife, and enjoy Yarra Valley chocolate—all in one day with easy Melbourne transfers.
Everything you get: Board the historic Puffing Billy steam train for a scenic journey through the Dandenong Ranges. Visit Healesville Sanctuary to see koalas, kangaroos, wombats, and more. Enjoy complimentary tastings at the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie. Includes round-trip transfers in an air-conditioned coach from central Melbourne and an English-speaking guide.
Why choose this: Cover three must-do experiences in one easy day. With guided stops and round-trip Melbourne transfers, it’s the perfect nature-focused outing for families and first-timers alike.
Inclusions
Pickup and drop-off from a central Melbourne meeting point
One-way Puffing Billy steam train ticket (Belgrave to Emerald Lake)
Entry to Healesville Sanctuary Wildlife Park
Visit to Yarra Valley Chocolaterie with complimentary tastings
English-speaking professional guide
Air-conditioned coach transport
Exclusions
Additional food and drinks
Souvenirs
Gratuities