Puffing Billy Tour From Melbourne
Duration
5 hours
Cancellation
Non-refundable
Ticket type
Mobile ticket
Confirmation
Instant
What's included
What's included
Not included
What to expect
Meet at the departure point
07:30Make your own way to the meeting point by 07:30 for a prompt departure.
Drive through Melbourne's eastern suburbs
Your guide sets the scene as you head east through the suburbs towards the Dandenong Ranges.
Dandenong Ranges National Park
Arrive in the park, famous for its Mountain Ash forests, crystal-clear streams, and abundant birdlife.
Board Puffing Billy at Belgrave
Step aboard the heritage steam train at Belgrave and settle in for a scenic ride through the southern reaches of Sherbrooke Forest.
Sherbrooke Forest
The train winds through tall eucalypts where kookaburras and bellbirds are a near-constant soundtrack.
Grants Picnic Ground
Disembark at this beloved forest clearing to feed King Parrots and enjoy your Aussie Bush Billy Tea with lamingtons and crackers.
Monbulk Creek trestle bridge
Pass over the iconic timber trestle bridge — one of the most photographed structures on the Puffing Billy line.
Sassafras village
Browse independent shops selling local crafts, antiques, and gifts in this picturesque Ranges village.
Return to Melbourne
13:00Head back through the eastern suburbs, arriving at the end point by approximately 13:00.
Meeting point
Dandenong Ranges, Mount Dandenong VIC 3767, Australia
Make your own way to the meeting point by 07:30. Confirm the exact departure location in your booking confirmation.
What to bring
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Weather-appropriate layers (the forest can be cool even on warm days)
- Your booking confirmation (mobile or printed)
- Camera or charged phone for wildlife and scenery