Melbourne: Full-Day Puffing Billy Steam Train Ride, Moonlit Sanctuary Tour & Chadstone Shopping Centre Visit
Spend a beautiful morning aboard the Puffing Billy steam train, witness native Australian wildlife up close, and shop till you drop at Chadstone on this full-day tour. Soak up forest vistas on a nostalgic train ride through the Dandenong Ranges, then your next stop is the Moonlit Sanctuary Conservation Park, where you’ll see iconic Australian animals including koalas, kangaroos, and echidnas. Cap off your day with retail therapy at the Chadstone shopping centre – Australia’s largest shopping and entertainment precinct.
Inclusions
- Valid for one child (0–15) or one adult (16+) (*minimum two adults required to book)
- Puffing Billy steam train ticket for Belgrave – Lakeside
- Entry ticket to Moonlit Sanctuary Conservation Park
- Witness native wildlife such as kangaroos, wombats and echidnas
- End your tour at Chadstone Shopping Centre for free time to explore
- Exclusive tote bag and goodies at Chadstone Shopping Centre
- Pick-up from selected Melbourne City hotels. Drop-off at a Melbourne CBD location (Federation Square) or Chadstone Shopping Centre
- Small group experience (maximum 11 people)
- Available selected Thursdays & Fridays: Departs from 10.30am; returns from 7.30pm (approximately). Times vary according to pick-up/drop-off location
Pricing & availability
Things to know
- Pick-up available from selected Melbourne CBD, Carlton, East Melbourne, Southbank and Dockland hotels. Please advise of accommodation location at time of booking
- For guests staying in other locations, the meeting point is at the entrance of Travelodge Southbank, 9 Riverside Quay Southbank. Please note your preference at time of booking
Things don’t always work out, so enjoy peace of mind knowing that the following cancellation options are available to you.
100% refund to your original payment method or credits
- Up to 7 days after purchase
- As long as 48 hours before booking date
Non-refundable
- From 48 hours before the booking date
Thursday & Friday
Availability:
- Available selected Thursdays & Fridays: Departs from 10.30am; returns from 7.30pm (approximately). Times vary according to pick-up/drop-off location
- Not valid: Public holidays and special event days including 25 & 31 December 2024, 1 January 2025, 25 & 31 December 2025, 1 January 2026
- Pick-Up Point: Pick-up available from selected Melbourne CBD, Carlton, East Melbourne, Southbank and Dockland hotels. Please advise of accommodation location at time of booking
- For guests staying in other locations, the meeting point is at the entrance of Travelodge Southbank, 9 Riverside Quay Southbank
- Drop-Off Points: After Moonlit Sanctuary visit, guests will be dropped off at either: Federation Square (Melbourne CBD) OR Chadstone Shopping Centre (this concludes the tour). Guests who go to Chadstone Shopping Centre will have access to a free shuttle service departing at 7.30pm to return to Federation Square (Melbourne CBD)
- Make sure to choose the departure location that is nearest to you and arrive 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time. Late arrivals and no-shows voids offer
Important:
- Please allow up to 10 hours for this experience, including travel time. Please be advised that times vary according to daylight savings times, pick-up/drop-off location and traffic conditions
- Gratuities are not included in this tour
- Food and drinks are not included. Any excess amount must be paid directly to the vendors
- Tours are conducted in English
Terms & Conditions:
- Minimum of two adults required to book
- Please advise the ages of your children/infants at time of booking; a child car seat is compulsory
- Itinerary is subject to change depending on availability, weather and road conditions
- Maximum group size per tour is 11 people
- Oceania Tours & Safaris cannot be held accountable for any tour cancellations or changes caused by weather conditions, road hazards, vehicle malfunctions, or other unexpected circumstances that may impede the scheduled tour. Oceania Tours & Safaris retains the right to cancel or alter any trip due to uncontrollable factors, including but not limited to weather conditions, mechanical issues, as well as limited or unavailable parking on-site
Please Note:
- Bookings for this offer are limited and subject to availability. Not valid with any other offer
- Entire value must be used in one visit; any unused portions will be forfeited, and cannot be used at a later date
Important:
- The destination you are travelling to may have health, insurance and vaccination requirements in place. Please ensure you stay up to date with any requirements prior to your visit
- We reserve the right to modify prices for marketing and commercial reasons. Please note that full terms and conditions apply. Full terms and conditions are located on the terms and conditions page of our website
Oceania Tours & Safaris
Oceania Tours & Safaris operate premium small group and private tours to Melbourne’s major attractions and hidden gems, as well as unforgettable tours to the Yarra Valley, Phillip Island and the Great Ocean Road. With a team of expert local guides, Oceania Tours & Safaris ensures guests can encounter Victoria’s incredible landscapes in an intimate small group environment.