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Version 17 – September 11, 2023 08:17
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Short Description
  • The Dandenong Ranges are home to some of the most beautiful temperate rainforests in Victoria. Dotted with small towns, this area is vastly untouched and offers a chance to really get back to nature. Your trip on Puffing Billy will take you through towering gullies, under huge ancient ferns and up winding hills, giving you the best views of the area. 
  • Enjoy a full day of heritage, beautiful scenery and wildlife encounters! The Dandenong Ranges are home to some of the most beautiful temperate rainforests in Victoria. Dotted with small towns, this area is vastly untouched and offers a chance to really get back to nature. Your trip on Puffing Billy will take you through towering gullies, under huge ancient ferns and up winding hills, giving you the best views of the area. 
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  • Your journey on the historic Puffing Billy will take you through towering gullies, under huge ancient ferns and up winding hills, revealing unforgettable views of the area. 
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Version 16 – September 11, 2023 08:12
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Highlights
  • meet the friendly conductor & train driver before your ride, one-way puffing billy journey from belgrave to lakeside, return transfers from melbourne hotels
  • meet the friendly conductor and train driver before your train ride, one-way puffing billy journey from belgrave to lakeside, return transfers from melbourne hotels
Version 15 – August 10, 2023 23:49
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Short Description
  • Enjoy a full day of heritage, beautiful scenery and wildlife encounters! The Dandenong Ranges are home to some of the most beautiful temperate rainforests in Victoria. Dotted with small towns, this area is vastly untouched and offers a chance to really get back to nature. Your trip on Puffing Billy will take you through towering gullies, under huge ancient ferns and up winding hills, giving you the best views of the area. 
  • Enjoy a full day of heritage, beautiful scenery and wildlife encounters! The Dandenong Ranges are home to some of the most beautiful temperate rainforests in Victoria. Dotted with small towns, this area is vastly untouched and offers a chance to really get back to nature. Your trip on Puffing Billy will take you through towering gullies, under huge ancient ferns and up winding hills, giving you the best views of the area. Next you will have the chance to see Australia's most iconic wildlife at Moonlit Sanctuary. Wander the Wallaby Walk where Kangaroos roam free or spot the sleepy Koalas. Towards the end of your day, our guide will take you to the world-famous Penguin Parade to watch hundreds of Little Penguins arrive at dusk. See them waddle up the beach to their nesting grounds for a rest before returning to sea the following day. Don't forget to take a walk along the many board walks and paths as you might be able to see them up even closer!
Version 13 – July 14, 2023 06:05
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Highlights
  • meet the friendly conductor and train driver before your train ride, one-way puffing billy journey from belgrave to lakeside, return transfers from melbourne hotels
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Version 12 – July 14, 2023 06:03
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Internal ID
  • PBST
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Version 11 – July 14, 2023 06:02
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Max Group Size
  • 24
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Version 10 – July 14, 2023 06:02
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Category
  • Tours & Sightseeing
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Timezone
  • Australia/Melbourne
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Rails Timezone
  • Melbourne
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Duration from
  • 4.0
  • 12.0
Duration to
  • 5.0
  • 14.0
Emergency Phone Prefix
  • +61
  • +1
Emergency Phone Number
  • 3 9485 5290
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Accessibility
  • infantseatsavailable
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Guide type
  • Tour Guide
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Trip difficulty
  • Easy
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Version 8 – July 14, 2023 06:00
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Currency
  • AUD
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Tier ages
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  • adult:
  • from: '16'
  • to: '99'
  • child:
  • from: '0'
  • to: '15'
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  • adult:
  • from: '18'
  • to: '64'
  • child:
  • from: '5'
  • to: '11'
Version 7 – July 14, 2023 05:59
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Additional Info
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • Please limit luggage to a small backpack or bag weighing no more than 11lbs ( 5 kg)
  • Kindly note that absolutely NO photography is permitted at the Penguin Parade in the interests of animal welfare
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • 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 tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
Booking cutoff
  • 1
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Valid type
  • from_date_booked
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Know Before You Book
  • duration: 4-5 hours, instant confirmation, mobile tickets accepted
  • duration: 12-14 hours, instant confirmation, mobile tickets accepted
Booking Cutoff Unit
  • hours
  • minutes
Version 6 – July 14, 2023 05:58
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Know Before You Go
  • infant seats or booster seats are available on request free of charge, please arrive at your pickup location at least 10 minutes prior to your allocated pickup time, prams, strollers & other bulky items are not permitted onboard
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Version 5 – July 14, 2023 05:56
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Included
  • air-conditioned vehicle with free wi-fi on board, friendly & informative tour guide, one-way ride on puffing billy steam train, pickup from selected hotels
  • air-conditioned vehicle with free wi-fi on board, entry fees to moonlit sanctuary & the penguin parade, friendly & informative tour guide, one-way ride on puffing billy steam train, pickup from selected hotels
Version 4 – July 13, 2023 05:01
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Name
  • Puffing Billy Half-Day Tour from Melbourne
  • Puffing Billy, Wildlife Sanctuary & Penguins Day Tour from Melbourne
Included
  • air-conditioned vehicle with free wi-fi on board, entry fees to moonlit sanctuary & the penguin parade, friendly & informative tour guide, one-way ride on puffing billy steam train, pickup from selected hotels
  • air-conditioned vehicle, entry fees to moonlit sanctuary & the penguin parade, entry/admission - emerald, entry/admission - moonlit sanctuary wildlife conservation park, entry/admission - phillip island nature parks - penguin parade, friendly & informative tour guide, one-way ride on puffing billy steam train, pickup from selected hotels, wifi on board
Excluded
  • meals & drinks
  • gratuities, meals & drinks
Version 3 – July 13, 2023 01:07
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Short Description
  • Enjoy a full day of heritage, beautiful scenery and wildlife encounters! The Dandenong Ranges are home to some of the most beautiful temperate rainforests in Victoria. Dotted with small towns, this area is vastly untouched and offers a chance to really get back to nature. Your trip on Puffing Billy will take you through towering gullies, under huge ancient ferns and up winding hills, giving you the best views of the area. Next you will have the chance to see Australia's most iconic wildlife at Moonlit Sanctuary. Wander the Wallaby Walk where Kangaroos roam free or spot the sleepy Koalas. Towards the end of your day, our guide will take you to the world-famous Penguin Parade to watch hundreds of Little Penguins arrive at dusk. See them waddle up the beach to their nesting grounds for a rest before returning to sea the following day. Don't forget to take a walk along the many board walks and paths as you might be able to see them up even closer!
  • Enjoy a full day of heritage, beautiful scenery and wildlife encounters!
  • The Dandenong Ranges are home to some of the most beautiful temperate rainforests in Victoria. Dotted with small towns, this area is vastly untouched and offers a chance to really get back to nature. Your trip on Puffing Billy will take you through towering gullies, under huge ancient ferns and up winding hills, giving you the best views of the area.
  • Next you will have the chance to see Australia's most iconic wildlife at Moonlit Sanctuary. Wander the Wallaby Walk where Kangaroos roam free or spot the sleepy Koalas.
  • Towards the end of your day, our guide will take you to the world-famous Penguin Parade to watch hundreds of Little Penguins arrive at dusk. See them waddle up the beach to their nesting grounds for a rest before returning to sea the following day. Don't forget to take a walk along the many board walks and paths as you might be able to see them up even closer!
Additional Info
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • Please limit luggage to a small backpack or bag weighing no more than 11lbs ( 5 kg)
  • Kindly note that absolutely NO photography is permitted at the Penguin Parade in the interests of animal welfare
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • 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 tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • Please limit luggage to a small backpack or bag weighing no more than 11lbs ( 5 kg)
  • Kindly note that absolutely NO photography is permitted at the Penguin Parade in the interests of animal welfare
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • 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 tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
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Emergency Phone Prefix
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  • senior: ''
  • student: ''
Tier ages
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  • adult:
  • from: '18'
  • to: '64'
  • child:
  • from: '5'
  • to: '11'
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  • infant:
  • from: '0'
  • to: '4'
  • child:
  • from: '5'
  • to: '11'
  • youth:
  • from: '12'
  • to: '17'
  • adult:
  • from: '18'
  • to: '64'
  • senior:
  • from: '65'
  • to: '120'
Booking Cutoff Unit
  • minutes
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Multiday
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Valid Unit
  • minutes
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Confirmation Necessary
  • false
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