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Melbourne: Puffing Billy Steam Train Experience

Reaching the Puffing Billy railway in the Dandenong Ranges takes some sorting from central Melbourne, especially without a car. Ride out with transport arranged, then board the heritage steam train through the ranges, with the open-sided carriages that the line is known for. At the Lakeside Visitor Centre, walk around Emerald Lake Park and stop for food (own expense) before returning.

About this activity in Emerald

Cancellation policy
Cancellation policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time. no refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
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Reaching the puffing billy railway in the dandenong ranges takes some sorting from central melbourne, especially without a car. ride out with transport arranged, then board the heritage steam train through the ranges, with the open-sided carriages that the line is known for. at the lakeside visitor centre, walk around emerald lake park and stop for food (own expense) before returning.

Includes

  • Professional, friendly & informative guide
  • 100% satisfaction guarantee
  • in-vehicle air conditioning
  • one-way journey on puffing billy
  • on-board wifi
  • pickup from selected hotels
  • english speaking tour guide

Excludes

  • Optional: puffing billy + penguin option is 2 half-day tours joined together & taken on the same day
  • meals & beverages
  • gratuities
  • optional: puffing billy (belgrave to menzies creek departure), redwoods & wine

Other

  • Combo: puffing billy + penguin option: this package includes our puffing billy half-day tour & our phillip island penguin parade afternoon tour
  • total duration includes the travel time.
  • large bags, strollers, prams, baby capsules, luggage & walkers cannot be brought on board
  • combo: puffing billy + penguin option: if joining this option your return time to melbourne will be between 9pm-midnight depending on the season
  • public transportation options are available nearby
  • combo: puffing billy + penguin option: please note that when booking this package you will participate in both tours on the same day, puffing billy in the morning & penguin parade in the afternoon. you will have a lunch break in melbourne between the tours.
  • suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • specialized infant seats are available
  • service animals allowed
  • pickup is only available from the list of hotels provided upon checkout.
  • your pickup will be between 7am-8am depending on which hotel you selected. your exact meeting time will be provided after a booking is placed.
  • this tour returns to a central melbourne location at approximately 1:15pm.

Customer Reviews

10/10
Based on 7 Reviews
Mobile58867450775
• Aug 30, 2026 10:02:58 PM
Summary: Fun day and Aleks was a friendly and excellent tour guide
Jason_V
• Aug 26, 2026 11:07:43 PM
Summary: Great experience and service from Go West bus tours. The train was fantastic beautiful scenery to take in along the way . Puffin Billy highly recommend
Jackson2601
• Aug 25, 2026 10:34:01 PM
Summary: Fantastic day out on the Puffing Billy Steam Train. The scenery was stunning, the experience was well organised and everything ran smoothly from beginning to end. Jono was a brilliant guide, friendly, entertaining and full of interesting facts. Highly recommend this tour if you’re looking for a memorable Melbourne experience.

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Visitors consistently mention the excellent service, knowledgeable guides, and memorable experiences. The tour holds an impressive average review score of 10.0 out of 10.0 based on 267 verified traveler reviews, reflecting its strong reputation among guests.
Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, details for the cancellation policy for the Melbourne: Puffing Billy Steam Train Experience are as follows: A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time. no refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time. Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the activity description.
Best-rates for the Melbourne: Puffing Billy Steam Train Experience starts from $120 per person with includes with all other facilities. Varoom matches every traveler with their perfect place to stay or activity, whether you are traveling with a group, friends, family, or pets.
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