Full-Day Healesville Sanctuary & Puffing Billy Scenic Tour
Breathe in the fresh mountain air of the Dandenong Ranges, discover wonderful wildlife and step back in time with a full-day Healesville Sanctuary and Puffing Billy scenic bus tour. Travel from Melbourne CBD in air-conditioned comfort towards lush foliage and temperate rainforest on a magnificent adventure, then meet the creatures who call Healesville Sanctuary home. Board Australia’s oldest and best-preserved heritage steam railway, Puffing Billy, to end your day in the spectacular Dandenong Ranges.
Inclusions
- Valid for one child (4–15) or one adult (16+)
- Full-day Healesville Sanctuary and Puffing Billy scenic bus tour
- Ticket for Healesville Sanctuary
- One-way Puffing Billy train ticket
- Available: Monday – Friday: Departs 8am, returns to Melbourne 4.30pm (approximately)
- Bookings valid to 31 March 2025
Itinerary Highlights:
- Healesville Sanctuary: Explore the sanctuary at your leisure, viewing native animals such as koalas, kangaroos, platypus, birds of prey and more. Sit back on enjoy animal education lessons and live shows
- Emerald Lake: Enjoy a leisurely walk around the picturesque Emerald Lake where you will have the opportunity to purchase lunch at your own cost
- Puffing Billy: All aboard the iconic Puffing Billy steam train. Enjoy winding your way through the hills of the stunning Dandenong Ranges on this world famous train, one of the most popular tourist destinations in Victoria
Pricing & availability
Things to know
Things don’t always work out, so enjoy peace of mind knowing that the following cancellation options are available to you.
- Up to 2 days before your chosen date - 100%
- Up to 7 days after purchase - 100%
- Cancellation more than 48 hours prior to a tour departure will result in a full refund of the tour fare (less credit card fee charged if applicable)
- Cancellation inside 48 hours of tour departure or failure to take up a booked tour will result in the full fare being forfeited
Changes to Booking:
48 hours’ notice is required to change a booking you have made
- Water
- Hat
- Sunscreen
- Camera
- Warm clothing
- An umbrella if rain is forecast
Monday – Friday
Availability:
- Available: Monday – Friday: Departs 8am, returns to Melbourne 4.30pm (approximately)
- Pick-up/Drop-off Point: Grand Hyatt, outside Main Entrance, 44 Russell Street, Melbourne
- Bookings valid to 31 March 2025
Important:
- Food and drinks are not included in the tour. Any excess amount and personal expenses must be paid directly to venues visited
- Please ensure to bring your own water
- This is not a private tour
- A small day-pack bag is all that is permitted on the bus due to space constraints
- Please allow up to eight hours for this tour, including travel time from pick-up and drop-off location
Terms & Conditions:
- Itinerary is subject to change depending on availability and weather conditions
- Late arrivals and no-shows voids offer
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
Wine Hop and Coastal Tours
Wine Hop and Coastal Tours offer fun and immersive tours to Melbourne’s most popular regions, including the Great Ocean Road, Phillip Island, Yarra Valley, Dandenong Ranges, Mornington Peninsula, Healesville and more. They are passionate about creating lifelong memories and offer unforgettable service.