From Melbourne: Puffing Billy & Healesville Sanctuary
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Spend a full day exploring the Dandenong Ranges and the Yarra Valley on this guided scenic bus tour from Melbourne. Your day begins with pick-up at the Hotel Windsor on Spring Street. Then board the Puffing Billy steam train at Belgrave and ride through the Dandenong Ranges to Emerald Lake Park. At Emerald Lake, enjoy morning tea with a view and take a walk around the lake before rejoining the tour. Next, continue to Healesville Sanctuary, where you can explore at your own pace and see native Australian animals including koalas, kangaroos, platypuses and birds of prey. Lunch is not included, but it can be bought at the sanctuary. Your final stop is the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie, where you can sample a range of chocolates and other treats before the return trip to Melbourne. The tour lasts about 8 hours with a live English-speaking guide and a maximum group size of 24. Start times change with the seasons, and the order of the day may vary with the Puffing Billy timetable.
From Melbourne: Puffing Billy & Healesville Sanctuary Price & Options
Highlights
- Ride the Puffing Billy steam train from Belgrave to Emerald Lake Park through the Dandenong Ranges
- Enjoy morning tea and a walk around the lake at Emerald Lake
- See koalas, kangaroos, platypuses, birds of prey and more at Healesville Sanctuary
- Sample chocolate and other treats at the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie
- Full-day guided tour with a live English-speaking guide and return transport from Melbourne
What's Included
- Roundtrip transport
- Scenic bus tour
- Puffing Billy steam train ride
- Visit to Healesville Sanctuary
- Visit to Yarra Valley Chocolaterie
- Morning tea at Emerald Lake
- Admission fees
What's Not Included
- Lunch (available for purchase at Healesville Sanctuary)
- Poncho or umbrella in case of rain
Child Adult Policy
- Adult tickets are for ages 16 and over
- Child tickets are for ages 15 and under
- The supplier does not state a minimum age or a free rate for infants; please contact JTR before booking with infants or very young children
Pickup Time Drop Off Time
- Pick-up time changes with the seasons; the seasonal pick-up times are shown during booking after you choose a date
- Please arrive 15 minutes before your pick-up time
- Return transport to Melbourne is included
Things To Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Bring water, sunscreen, warm clothing and an umbrella if needed
- Only a small day pack is allowed on the bus
- The order of activities and the train ride route may vary due to Puffing Billy timetable changes and capacity
- Live guide in English; maximum group size of 24
- During peak periods, a larger bus may be used
Starting End Point
- Meeting point: Hotel Windsor, 111 Spring St, Melbourne VIC 3000
How To Redeem
- Show your voucher to the tour guide
- Smartphone tickets are accepted
Cancellation Policy
- Free Cancellation: Cancel at least 72 hours before the scheduled visit to receive a refund.
- Late Cancellation: Cancellations made less than 72 hours before the scheduled visit will incur a 100% cancellation fee.
- Refund Processing Charges: Approximately 4% will be deducted from the refundable amount to cover payment gateway and refund transaction fees. These charges are not retained by JTR Holidays.
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