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Step back in time with our exceptional offering: a captivating expedition through the Dandenong Ranges via the iconic Puffing Billy steam train. Envelop yourself in the enchanting rainforest, relishing panoramic views and invigorating air as the historic locomotive winds through a one-hour odyssey from Belgrave to Lakeside. But that's not all – post-ride, immerse yourself in an intimate wildlife sanctuary rendezvous. Interact firsthand with Australia's treasured fauna, from cuddly koalas to bounding kangaroos and majestic raptors. Elevate your journey beyond ordinary sightseeing; embrace history, nature, and cherished encounters all in one extraordinary experience.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We look forward to welcoming you on board! Before your tour, we will send you a message confirming your exact pickup time and location. Please check this carefully, as your pickup time may differ from the tour start time shown elsewhere. Follow the time in our message and arrive 10 minutes early so we can get your adventure underway!
Please wait outside the main entrance of 688 Bourke St at least 10 minutes before your confirmed pickup time. Explore Australia Tours will send your exact pickup time before departure, so please check your messages carefully, as it may differ from the advertised tour start time.
Itinerary
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1Grants Picnic Ground
Pause for a delightful break at Grants Picnic Reserve in Sherbrooke Forest. Wander amid majestic Mountain Ash, & lush fern gullies. Encounter vivid rosellas, galahs, cockatoos, and perhaps a lyrebird.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Puffing Billy Railway
Enjoy a 1-hour steam train journey on Puffing Billy through lush rainforests, embracing the time-honored tradition of dangling your legs out of the train.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
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Wander through the new Lakeside Visitor Centre, a cultural hub with top-notch facilities, and grab a bite to eat (own expense) at the modern cafe.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Healesville Sanctuary
Encounter the fascinating Australian wildlife up close and personal at Healesville Sanctuary Wildlife Park
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
5Yarra Valley
Scenic drive through the Yarra Valley from Lakeside to Healesville Sanctuary.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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