Puffing Billy & Dandenong Ranges Day Trip from Melbourne
Ride through the forest with your legs dangling from an open carriage
Duration
6 hrs 30 mins–7 hrs 35 mins
Includes
Train ride, guide, transfers
Highlights
Explore the Dandenong Ranges on a shared bus excursion from Melbourne, combining a historic steam train ride with rainforest walks. Travel with an English-speaking guide and live commentary, plus time to explore the stops on your own.
- Dangle your legs over Puffing Billy's open carriages as you ride through the forest
Itinerary
- Start with pickup between 07:25 and 08:00.
- Travel by bus at 08:00.
- Explore Grants Picnic Ground in Dandenong Ranges National Park on your own for 30 minutes, following rainforest trails and looking for native birdlife.
- Ride the Puffing Billy Railway through lush forests for 1 hour.
- Explore the Puffing Billy Railway Lakeside Visitor Centre on your own for 1 hour and learn about the railway's history. You can buy lunch here; it is not included in the listed price.
- Travel back by bus.
- Return to the Mail Exchange Hotel between 14:30 and 15:00.
What's Included
- Puffing Billy Railway admission for a 1-hour train ride
- English-speaking guide and live commentary
- Round-trip bus transfers from the meeting location
Important details
- This activity is not stroller-friendly
- Arrive at your pickup location 10 minutes before departure
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure. No refunds or amendments for late arrivals or no-shows; no refunds after participation begins. If the operator cancels for unforeseen events or extreme weather, you can reschedule or request a full refund. With fewer than 4 participants, you'll receive a rescheduled time or refund. Changes are subject to availability.
Product ID: PQ4EN3
Experience provided by Greetwell Local Partners
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