Puffing Billy Steam Train Tour
Ride Australia’s Most Iconic Steam Train Through the Dandenong Ranges!
Step back in time on a Puffing Billy steam train tour from Melbourne and experience one of Australia’s most iconic heritage railways. Journey through the lush forests and rolling hills of the Dandenong Ranges from Belgrave to Lakeside, taking in stunning scenery along the way. At Lakeside Visitor Centre, enjoy time to explore the beautiful surroundings, capture memorable photos, and relax with a bite to eat before your return journey.
Ride the historic Puffing Billy Railway
Discover the beauty of Dandenong Ranges
Explore scenic Lakeside Visitor Centre
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Duration: 6 hoursWhy you’ll love this tour
- Ride the iconic Puffing Billy steam train through the Dandenong Ranges
- Feel the fresh mountain air from the train’s open-sided carriages
- Cross the historic Monbulk Creek Trestle Bridge
- Travel through lush fern gullies and towering forest
- Relax beside the lake in peaceful Emerald Lake Park
- Discover the fascinating history of Puffing Billy and the Dandenong Ranges
What You’ll Do
Begin your Puffing Billy tour from Melbourne with a comfortable drive to the charming township of Belgrave, the gateway to the Dandenong Ranges. As you travel through Melbourne’s leafy outer suburbs, your expert driver-guide will share fascinating stories about the region’s history, culture, and natural landscapes.
At Belgrave Station, explore the heritage-listed railway and capture a memorable photo with the iconic Puffing Billy steam engine before boarding your open-sided carriage. Sit back and enjoy the sights, sounds, and fresh mountain air as you wind through towering mountain ash forests and lush fern gullies. Feel the excitement of crossing the historic Monbulk Creek Trestle Bridge, a highlight of this world-famous heritage railway experience.
Your scenic journey concludes at Lakeside Station in beautiful Emerald Lake Park, where you’ll have time to wander the tranquil bushland, explore interactive exhibits, take a lakeside stroll, or relax with a coffee at the Lakeside Visitor Centre. It’s the perfect escape to nature, a truly memorable way to experience Victoria’s Dandenong Ranges before returning to Melbourne, where you’ll be dropped off at the Immigration Museum.
FAQs for the Puffing Billy Tour
Yes, we offer selected hotel pick-ups in Melbourne City. You can view our pick-up map here.
However, please note that you will be dropped off at the Immigration Museum at approximately 1:15 pm at the end of your tour.
Have more questions?
Feel free to reach out to us through any of the platforms below if you have further questions:
☎️ Phone: +61 39485 5290
🟢💬 WhatsApp: +61 479 146 937
📧 Email: info@gowest.com.au
Why you’ll love this tour
- Ride the iconic Puffing Billy steam train through the Dandenong Ranges
- Feel the fresh mountain air from the train’s open-sided carriages
- Cross the historic Monbulk Creek Trestle Bridge
- Travel through lush fern gullies and towering forest
- Relax beside the lake in peaceful Emerald Lake Park
- Discover the fascinating history of Puffing Billy and the Dandenong Ranges
What You’ll Do
Begin your Puffing Billy tour from Melbourne with a comfortable drive to the charming township of Belgrave, the gateway to the Dandenong Ranges. As you travel through Melbourne’s leafy outer suburbs, your expert driver-guide will share fascinating stories about the region’s history, culture, and natural landscapes.
At Belgrave Station, explore the heritage-listed railway and capture a memorable photo with the iconic Puffing Billy steam engine before boarding your open-sided carriage. Sit back and enjoy the sights, sounds, and fresh mountain air as you wind through towering mountain ash forests and lush fern gullies. Feel the excitement of crossing the historic Monbulk Creek Trestle Bridge, a highlight of this world-famous heritage railway experience.
Your scenic journey concludes at Lakeside Station in beautiful Emerald Lake Park, where you’ll have time to wander the tranquil bushland, explore interactive exhibits, take a lakeside stroll, or relax with a coffee at the Lakeside Visitor Centre café. It’s the perfect escape to nature, a truly memorable way to experience Victoria’s Dandenong Ranges before returning to Melbourne, where you’ll be dropped off at the Immigration Museum.
FAQs for the Puffing Billy Tour
Yes, we offer selected hotel pick-ups in Melbourne City. You can view our pick-up map here.
However, please note that you will be dropped off at the Immigration Museum at approximately 1:15 pm at the end of your tour.
Have more questions?
Feel free to reach out to us through any of the platforms below if you have further questions:
☎️ Phone: +61 39485 5290
🟢💬 WhatsApp: +61 479 146 937
📧 Email: info@gowest.com.au
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Through the forests of the Dandenong Ranges,
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Puffing Billy
Steam Train Tour
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