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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Just an hour’s drive from Melbourne is the verdant landscape of the magnificent Dandenong Ranges, part of the Great Dividing mountain range which runs the entire length of the east coast of Australia. The Dandenongs are home to ‘Puffing Billy’. Operating since 1900, this fully restored steam engine is Australia’s oldest surviving and most famous steam train. With lush fern gullies brushing past, and Mountain Ash towering overhead, Puffing Billy makes for a wonderful opportunity to relax and breathe in the fresh mountain air whilst the train makes its way through the temperate rainforest. Re-live the romance and charm of the bygone days of steam as you travel back in time on this historic, narrow-gauge railway on its original mountain track.
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Hotel pickup and drop-off
Private tour
Professional guide
Bottled water
Puffing Billy steam train
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Traveler pickup
Station Pier
Melbourne Airport, Tullamarine, Victoria, Australia
Puffing Billy Playground, Emerald, Victoria, Australia The journey aboard Puffing Billy takes you through the magnificent Dandenong Ranges, located only one hour east of Melbourne.
With lush fern gullies brushing past and Mountain Ash trees towering overhead, Puffing Billy makes for a wonderful opportunity to relax and breathe in the fresh air whilst the train makes its way through the temperate rainforest.
This century-old steam train continues to run on its original mountain track from Belgrave to Gembrook in the magnificent Dandenong Ranges 40kms east of Melbourne. 45 minutes
SkyHigh Mount Dandenong, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Situated less than an hour from the Melbourne CBD, on the uppermost reach of the Dandenong Ranges, amid cool ferny glades and lush towering native forests, SkyHigh is one of Victoria’s premier tourist attractions with majestic views to be experienced day or night over the Melbourne skyline. 30 minutes
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Melinda_H
11 Aug 2023
Best tour to date. The thing with private tours is that the guide makes or breaks the experience.
Simon made this the best tour like this that we’ve done to date in 3 different countries. He took pictures, gave us ideas on other things to do, and showed us the sights. Engaged with my teenaged sons on their levels and kept them interested.
Puffing Billy was fun, but Simon was so much more than transportation to and from the train.
Book with these guys and I hope you get Simon! Caramel and Aluminum!
This tour in
Victoria
is organized by
Melbourne Private Tours
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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