Where exactly does the tour depart from?

The tour departs from the Melbourne Day Tour Centre. You need to make your own way there and arrive by 08:00. The coach is not a hotel pick-up service.

Is lunch really included, or do I need to budget for food on the day?

Yes — a full spit roast lunch with wine at Fergusson's Winery is included, as is Bush Billy Tea with lamingtons in the morning and complimentary chocolate tastings at the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie. You should only need money for personal purchases.

Which days does this tour run?

From April to September the tour runs on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. From October to March it runs daily except Thursdays and Saturdays.

Can I cancel if my plans change?

Please check the cancellation policy shown at checkout. We recommend reviewing the terms before booking, as cancellation windows vary.

Do I need to print my ticket?

Mobile tickets are accepted — simply present your booking confirmation on your phone at the meeting point.

Is this tour suitable for children?

The tour includes a steam train ride, wildlife encounters, and forest walks, all of which children typically enjoy. Check the ticket options at checkout for child pricing.

Puffing Billy and Healesville Sanctuary Tour

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Duration

9 hours 30 min

Cancellation

Non-refundable

Ticket type

Mobile ticket

Confirmation

Instant

What's included

Puffing Billy steam train ride

Admission to Healesville Sanctuary

Spit roast lunch at Fergusson's Winery

Wine tasting at Fergusson's Winery

Bush Billy Tea with lamingtons, Vegemite and crackers

Complimentary chocolate tastings at Yarra Valley Chocolaterie and Ice Creamery

Sightseeing coach transport

Free WiFi onboard

Not included

Hotel pick-up and drop-off (make your own way to the Melbourne Day Tour Centre)

Personal purchases at wineries, chocolaterie, or sanctuary shops

Gratuities

What to expect

Meet at Melbourne Day Tour Centre
Make your own way to the departure point by 08:00 and board the coach heading east through Melbourne's suburbs.
Sherbrooke Forest — Bush Billy Tea
Stop in the forest for a traditional Aussie morning tea; hand-feed Crimson Rosellas and King Parrots in their natural habitat.
Puffing Billy Steam Train
Board the iconic preserved steam railway for a scenic journey through the Dandenong Ranges, included in your ticket.
Dandenong Ranges villages and Grantulla Road
Pass through charming mountain villages and pause for panoramic views across the ranges.
Fergusson's Winery — Lunch and Wine Tasting
Enjoy a spit roast lunch with wine as guests of Louise Fergusson, followed by a tasting of her estate's Australian wines.
Yarra Valley Chocolaterie and Ice Creamery
A short stop for complimentary chocolate tastings at this popular Yarra Valley destination.
Healesville Sanctuary
Spend the afternoon exploring paddocks of kangaroos and wallabies, meeting koalas and wombats, watching the 'Spirits of the Sky' raptor display, and encountering dingoes, Tasmanian devils, echidnas, snakes, and goannas.
Return to Melbourne Day Tour Centre
The coach returns to the Melbourne Day Tour Centre, arriving at approximately 17:45.

Puffing Billy and Healesville Sanctuary Tour

Puffing Billy and Healesville Sanctuary Tour

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