Puffing Billy & Rainforest Tour from Melbourne
Explore Australia Tours
Escape Melbourne on an unforgettable adventure with the Puffing Billy & Rainforest Tour. Begin at Grants Picnic Ground, where native birdlife and serene rainforest trails await. Then, board the iconic Puffing Billy Railway at Belgrave Station, and feel the thrill as you dangle your legs over open carriages during a magical one-hour journey through lush forests. At Lakeside Station, explore the Lakeside Visitor Centre, discover steam train history, and enjoy lunch (own expense) surrounded by picturesque views. Perfect for nature and history lovers, this tour promises timeless memories for all ages. *At times train may operate in reverse
Duration
6 hours
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Grants Picnic Ground
Monbulk Rd, Dandenong Ranges National Park, Dandenong, Victoria
Discover native birdlife and tranquil rainforest trails at Grants Picnic Ground, a serene escape in the Dandenong Ranges. This includes travel time from Melbourne to the Dandenong Ranges
Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Stop At: Puffing Billy Railway
Puffing Billy Railway, Belgrave, VIC 3160
Board Puffing Billy at Belgrave Station, a historic steam train that whisks you into the heart of the rainforest.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Puffing Billy Railway
1 Old Monbulk Road, , Belgrave, Victoria
Enjoy a magical journey through lush forests on Puffing Billy, dangling your legs over open carriages for an unforgettable ride.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Puffing Billy Railway Lakeside Visitor Centre
Emerald Lake Road, Emerald, VIC 3782
Explore the Lakeside Visitor Centre, learn Puffing Billy's history, and grab lunch (at own expense) while surrounded by the serene lakeside scenery.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Melbourne
Melbourne, Victoria
Depart Lakeside and head back to Melbourne in the early afternoon
Duration: 1 hour
Additional Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 1 hour train journey on Puffing Billy
- Return transfers to/from Melbourne in modern vehicle
- Friendly & informative guide
Redemption Instructions
Tickets are redeemed with your guide on the morning of the tour. Please have your mobile voucher ready!
Traveler Pickup Information
Your pickup time may differ from the time shown on your voucher. Explore Australia Tours will contact you via email shortly after booking to confirm your exact pickup time.
Pickup locations are selected at the time of booking:
7:25am – Mercure Melbourne Southbank, 9 Riverside Quay, Southbank
7:35am – Regent Theatre, 191 Collins Street, Melbourne
7:45am – Her Majesty's Theatre, 219 Exhibition Street, Melbourne
8:00am - Mail Exchange Hotel, 688 Bourke Street, Melbourne
All tours are conducted in English. Guests can access pre-recorded audio and written tour information in 16 languages by downloading the free Explore Australia Language Translation App from Google Play or the App Store prior to departure. Your guide will provide a code on the day to unlock the content. Please bring your own headphones.
Tours operate rain or shine.
Estimated return time for the Puffing Billy & Rainforest is between 13:30 and 14:00.
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Explore Australia Tours in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
This offer is not eligible for promo codes.
Escape Melbourne on an unforgettable adventure with the Puffing Billy & Rainforest Tour. Begin at Grants Picnic Ground, where native birdlife and serene rainforest trails await. Then, board the iconic Puffing Billy Railway at Belgrave Station, and feel the thrill as you dangle your legs over open carriages during a magical one-hour journey through lush forests. At Lakeside Station, explore the Lakeside Visitor Centre, discover steam train history, and enjoy lunch (own expense) surrounded by picturesque views. Perfect for nature and history lovers, this tour promises timeless memories for all ages. *At times train may operate in reverse
Duration
6 hours
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Grants Picnic Ground
Monbulk Rd, Dandenong Ranges National Park, Dandenong, Victoria
Discover native birdlife and tranquil rainforest trails at Grants Picnic Ground, a serene escape in the Dandenong Ranges. This includes travel time from Melbourne to the Dandenong Ranges
Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Stop At: Puffing Billy Railway
Puffing Billy Railway, Belgrave, VIC 3160
Board Puffing Billy at Belgrave Station, a historic steam train that whisks you into the heart of the rainforest.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Puffing Billy Railway
1 Old Monbulk Road, , Belgrave, Victoria
Enjoy a magical journey through lush forests on Puffing Billy, dangling your legs over open carriages for an unforgettable ride.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Puffing Billy Railway Lakeside Visitor Centre
Emerald Lake Road, Emerald, VIC 3782
Explore the Lakeside Visitor Centre, learn Puffing Billy's history, and grab lunch (at own expense) while surrounded by the serene lakeside scenery.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Melbourne
Melbourne, Victoria
Depart Lakeside and head back to Melbourne in the early afternoon
Duration: 1 hour
Additional Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 1 hour train journey on Puffing Billy
- Return transfers to/from Melbourne in modern vehicle
- Friendly & informative guide
Redemption Instructions
Tickets are redeemed with your guide on the morning of the tour. Please have your mobile voucher ready!
Traveler Pickup Information
Your pickup time may differ from the time shown on your voucher. Explore Australia Tours will contact you via email shortly after booking to confirm your exact pickup time.
Pickup locations are selected at the time of booking:
7:25am – Mercure Melbourne Southbank, 9 Riverside Quay, Southbank
7:35am – Regent Theatre, 191 Collins Street, Melbourne
7:45am – Her Majesty's Theatre, 219 Exhibition Street, Melbourne
8:00am - Mail Exchange Hotel, 688 Bourke Street, Melbourne
All tours are conducted in English. Guests can access pre-recorded audio and written tour information in 16 languages by downloading the free Explore Australia Language Translation App from Google Play or the App Store prior to departure. Your guide will provide a code on the day to unlock the content. Please bring your own headphones.
Tours operate rain or shine.
Estimated return time for the Puffing Billy & Rainforest is between 13:30 and 14:00.
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Explore Australia Tours in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
This offer is not eligible for promo codes.
Need To Know Info
7-day cancellation rights do not apply; no refunds or exchanges permitted. Voucher valid only for date and time listed; may not be exchanged or redeemed for other dates. Purchaser name and phone number must be provided at checkout; this information will be shared with Viator and the tour operator for purposes of order fulfillment. Groupon promo codes may not be used for this offer. Groupon voucher Terms of Sale do not apply. See the tour operators terms and conditions for this offer here.
Offer is not eligible for our promo codes or other discounts.